French Quarter Events on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
02
Richard "Piano" Scott
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 06:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Sep
02
JFA Presents Melanie Scholtz with the Adonis Rose Quintet
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 07:00 pm
September 2, 2026
*2-3pm* | Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) Presents... Melanie Scholtz with the Adonis Rose Quintet Located in the Third Floor Performance Center Free & Open to the Public
Spotted Cat
Sep
02
Chris Christy Band
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Cajun Boil House
Sep
02
Les Getrex
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Sep
02
Pat O'Brien's
Sep
02
Natalie Mae & Ben Michaels + Sydney McMath & Jim Lockwood
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
02
Bourbon Street Stars
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
02
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Sep
02
Phillip Manuel & Seth Finch
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (OUTDOORS)
Sep
02
Daniel Louis
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Sep
02
Thomas Dunford Jazz Trio
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Lobby Lounge at JW Marriott
Sep
02
Raphael Bas
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Sep
02
Jesse Morrow
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Sep
02
Shotgun Jazz Band
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
02
Paul Longstreth
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
02
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Hard Rock Cafe
Sep
03
Hard Rock Rising Music Competition ft. Mile High Rangers | Randy MC
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 3, 2026
Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans is hosting Hard Rockin Rising, the global music competition launched today by Hard Rock International and Coca-Cola, spanning 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, to give emerging artists a career launching stage. Hard Rock Rising unfolds as a series of live performances at Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans. Local fan votes advance artists round by round. The Coke Studio team then selects one grand prize winner who earns a recording session, $10,000, a performance at Hard Rock Orlando and more. Local musicians have been chosen for live competition rounds running *September 2nd, 9th, and 16th* with the final round on *September 23rd*. The global winner will be announced *October 5th*. *Rounds: * September 2nd: Mile High Rangers | Randy MC September 9th: Daryl Johnson & Funkfix featuring Stitch | Chris Pryor & The Main Event | She Might Be a Beast September 16th: BassX | KB & the Backbeat | Whitney Mixon
Café Istanbul
Sep
03
Songs For The People with Sariyah Idan, Gian Francisco Smith, Teena May & Dave Geare
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 3, 2026
*7-10pm |* Songs For The People featuring Sariyah Idan, Gian Francisco Smith, Teena May, and Dave Geare. All door donations will benefit the work of Whole Village Art Therapy [1]. $10-20 at the door, no one turned away [1] https://www.wholevillageart.org/
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Sep
03
John Coons & Jonah Wheeler
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 3, 2026
Tickets $30 GA | Ages 21+
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Sep
03
Summer Music Series ft. Paul Sanchez
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 3, 2026
Wednesdays at 7 PM, the vibrant sounds of New Orleans come alive as the city’s favorite musicians gather to bring music to the New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market’s Summer Music Series in the Lounge. This weekly event is a celebration of the rich musical heritage that defines New Orleans, featuring a dynamic mix of jazz, blues, and other regional sounds. Tickets $15
Buffa's
Sep
03
Dylan James
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:00 am
Café Negril
Sep
03
Jam-ilton
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Sep
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
03
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 12:30 am
21st Amendment
Sep
03
Aubrey Linda & the Rumpshakers
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Paulie's
Sep
03
PUPS Jam
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
03
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Favela Chic
Sep
03
Better Late Than Jake ft. Daryl Johnson
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Gretna Tavern
Sep
03
Adam Pearce
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Sep
03
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget, and Dwight Fitch Jr.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Holy Diver
Sep
03
The Amazing Henrietta
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
d.b.a.
Sep
03
The Next Level Band
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Sep
03
Matt Lemmler
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
03
Mahogany Hall All Stars ft. Tom Fischer
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Sep
03
Tangiers Combo
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Sep
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 01:45 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Sep
03
The Drop Inn Jam Session ft. Kirkland Green
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
September 3, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Kirkland Green brings that New Orleans sound to stage for Jam Session, the night built for musicians to show out, sit in, and keep this city's music alive! Free & Open to the Public
BJ's Lounge
Sep
03
Soft Opening ft. Anna Laura Quinn & Christin Bradford
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Sep
03
Loose Helmet + Static Static + Dana Ives
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Sep
03
Samantha Henson + Max Sanders + Lefty's Right Hand Band
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
03
Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
Sep
03
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 02:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Sep
03
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget, and Dwight Fitch Jr.
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
Sep
03
Chambre Noir with Paco
Thursday, September 3, 2026 at 03:00 am
Things to do in the French Quarter
There are always plenty of exciting things going on when you are in New Orleans traveling. With the many festivals, celebrations, and events that happen year-round, our city is always lively, welcoming, and the perfect place to have a good time. Bring your family on an enchanting cemetery tour through the historic graves found in the old St.Louis Cemetery or get the full view of New Orleans and all of the distinct city neighborhoods with a Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour with City Sightseeing New Orleans. If you are looking for things to do while on while vacation in the French Quarter, find an event from the list below and have a celebration with old friends or new friends. Discover local jazz band schedules and more. As we often say in New Orleans, laissez les bon temps rouler – let the good times roll!
