French Quarter Events on Friday, October 16, 2026
8th District NOPD Headquarters
Oct
16
3rd Annual “Walk for the Cause: Pink in the Quarter” ft. The Kinfolk Brass Band
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 02:00 pm
October 16, 2026
The *3rd Annual “Walk for the Cause: Pink in the Quarter,”* hosted by the NOPD 8th District, is a free breast cancer awareness and survivor walk! The outdoor event will last approximately one hour (starting at the 8th Discrict NOPD Headquarter's building at 334 Royal Street), and feature live music by the Kinfolk Brass Band along the route, survivor testimonials, a survivor circle, and light refreshments. Everyone is welcome to attend and support our survivors. Free & Open to the Public
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
16
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bayou Saint John at Orleans Avenue (OUTDOORS)
Oct
16
Praise on the Bayou Fest ft. All For One Brass Band, Corey Pearson & More!
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 04:00 pm
October 16, 2026
*October 16th, 17th [1] & 18th [2], 2026 |* *11am-7pm Daily* The 17th Annual Praise on the Bayou Fest, a Gospel Music Experience presented by Versatile Entertainment, is a three-day celebration of Gospel music, faith, and community, with a mission to unite people through the power of music, inspiration, and fellowship in a family-friendly environment. This annual event brings together top Gospel artists, local talent, and thousands of attendees worship, joy, and impact. *Friday October 16th Entertainment Lineup: * *11am: *Welcome, Prayer, Praise & Worship *11:15am: *L.W. Higgins Sing’N Canes *12pm: *NOCOA Community Choir *2pm: *Voices of Pride/Edna Karr High School *2:30pm: *NORDC Senior Choir *3pm: *Walter Tardy & Friends *3:30pm:* Rapheal Jones *4pm: *Rollo & Back To The Basics *4:30pm:* Corey Pearson *5pm: *Strother G Davis IV & Smooth Stone Music *5:30pm: *Evangelist Crystal Bell & The Soulful Praisers *6pm: *All For One Brass Band *7pm: *Day 1 Closing More information at https://www.praisefestnola.com/ [3] [1] https://wwoz.org/node/1402191 [2] https://wwoz.org/node/1402186 [3] https://www.praisefestnola.com/
Bamboula's
Oct
16
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
16
The Ben Flood Jazz Trio
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Woldenberg Riverfront Park (OUTDOORS)
Oct
16
NOLA Funk Fest ft. Galactic ft. Jelly Joseph, Dumpstaphunk, Soul Project + More!
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 05:00 pm
October 16, 2026
*October 16th, 17th [1] & 18th [2], 2026 | *NOLA Funk Fest* *is a celebration of Louisiana music, culture, and community, bringing together legendary artists, rising talent, and music lovers from around the world! *Entertainment Lineup for Friday, October 16th:* *AOS Great Lawn Stage* *12-1pm:* Soul Project *2-3pm:* New Orleans Legacy Coalition with Dads *4-5pm:* Jourdan Thibodeaux Et Les Rôdailleurs *6-7pm:* Dumpstaphunk *8-9:30pm**:* Galactic with Jelly Joseph, Jojo Herman, and Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz *NOTCF Stage* *1-2pm:* Brass-A-Holics *3-4pm:* New Orleans Suspects ft. Big Sam & Jennifer Hartswick *5-6pm:* Robert Mercurio & Craig Klein present Funkstication *7-8pm:* Marc Broussard *Passing the Torch Stage* *2-3pm:* Miss Mexia / Laura Walls / Vienna Notarianni *4-5pm:* Delvin & the Shades + Juda Rue + Gavin Eckler Organ Trio *6-7pm:* The Washington Tattoo *Cajun Village* *2-3pm:* Bousillage Construction Demo *3-4pm:* (Funky Uncle Tickets Only) The Accordion Sessions *4-5pm:* Filé Making Demonstration *5-6pm:* Cajun & Creole Cooking with Chef Pat Mould *7-8pm:* The History & Making of the Cajun Accordion with Andre Michot Tickets Start at $50.57 (Single Day GA for LA Residents) / $32.37 ( (Single Day GA for Students, Teachers, First Responders, Military & Healthcare Workers) | 3-Day Passes & VIP Packages Available For Purchase More information at https://www.nolafunkfest.com/ [3] [1] https://wwoz.org/node/1393631/ [2] https://wwoz.org/node/1393636/ [3] https://www.nolafunkfest.com/
San Lorenzo Restaurant at Hotel St. Vincent
Oct
16
Coyote Anderson Trio
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
16
Victoria Amato & Jim Lockwood
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
16
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
16
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Oct
16
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration ft. Arco Latino
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
16
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
30/90
Oct
16
Jeff Chaz
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Café Negril
Oct
16
Decaturadio
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Maison, The
Oct
16
NOLA Sweethearts
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Oct
16
James Beaumont Organ Trio
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
16
Sam Friend Band
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
16
Khris Royal Trio
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
16
Saskia Walker, Dimitri Hanafin Reyes & Dane Harter
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Land of Dreams
Oct
16
Oscar Rossignoli Trio
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 08:30 pm
Favela Chic
Oct
16
Jass Hysteria
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
16
April Spain
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Deutsches Haus (OUTDOORS)
Oct
16
Oktoberfest NOLA ft. The Brats + Lynn Marie
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 09:00 pm
October 16, 2026
*October 9-10th, 16-17th, 23-24th, 2026 *| Oktoberfest NOLA 2026! German Music, Dancing, Drinks, and Food including brats, sauerkraut, special dinners, large Bavarian-style pretzels and German desserts. *Entertainment Lineup:* *Friday October 9th * *4:15-5:45pm:* Music by Bier Musikanten *6:00-6:30pm:* Opening Ceremony *7:00-10:00pm: *Music by Terry Cavanaugh *Saturday October 10th* *1:15-4:15pm: *Music by Wurst Case *4:30-6:15pm: *Music by Bier Musikanten *4:00pm: *Start NOTC Oktoberfest 6k Race *6:30-7:00pm:* NOTC Awards *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by Terry Cavanaugh *Friday October 16th* *4:00-6:45pm:* Music by Lynn Marie *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by The Brats *Saturday October 17th* *1:15-3:45pm: *Music by Prost *4:00-6:45pm: *Music by Lynn Marie *6:30-6:50pm: *610 Stompers - World’s Largest Chicken Dance *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by The Brats *Friday October 23rd* *4:15-7:00pm:* Music by Alex Meixner *7:20-10:00pm: *Music by Klaberheads *Saturday October 24th * *1:15-3:30pm:* Music by Bier Musikanten *3:45-6:45pm: *Music by Alex Meixner *7:00-10:00pm:* Music by Klaberheads Admission is $10 at the gate, children 12 and under are free. More information at https://deutscheshaus.org/oktoberfest/ [1] [1] https://deutscheshaus.org/oktoberfest/
Banks Street Bar
Oct
16
Honest Man Happy Hour with Domenic Fusca
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Rhorer Plaza (OUTDOORS) - Baton Rouge
Oct
16
Live After Five Concert Series ft. The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
October 16, 2026
*5-8pm | *Baton Rouge's Live After Five Concert Series highlights local food vendors, kids’ activities, and relaxing fun for the whole family. Free & Open to the Public
30/90
Oct
16
Josh Benitez
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Seithers Seafood (OUTDOORS)
Oct
16
The Desert Nudes
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
16
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Oct
16
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
16
The Ricky Knight Jazz Quartet
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Oct
16
Michael Watson & the Alchemy
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
16
Dukes of Dixieland
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
16
Matt Hayden & Natalie Mae + Hannah Kreiger-Benson & Ben Michaels
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Oct
16
Parish Line
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
16
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Skeeta Hawk Brewing
Oct
16
The Living Room: A Songwriter Showcase ft. Joe Schwa, Robert Eustis, Leggs & Paul Faith
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
16
Sam Lobley Band
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Lobby Lounge at JW Marriott
Oct
16
Raphael Bas
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
16
Les Getrex
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Café Negril
Oct
16
2nd Lion Reggae Band
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Kitchen Table Cafe (OUTDOORS)
Oct
16
Dr. Zach, Belinda Moody & James Alsanders
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Oct
16
BRAT Record Release show + Joystick + Fiend
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
October 16, 2026
*Doors 6pm | Show 6:30pm* BRAT is a heavy metal band from the depths of New Orleans underground. Catch their record release show with Joystick and Fiend. Tickets $12 Advanced | $15 Day of Show
Blue Crawfish, The
Oct
16
Free Agents Brass Band
Friday, October 16, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
17
Leroy Jones & Paul Longstreth
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
Oct
17
Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Oct
17
War Bunnies! + Vacillator + Terminus Victor
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Venue Vapaille
Oct
17
Maxwell Arceneaux
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Ashé Cultural Arts Center
Oct
17
Ashé Rooftop Gala ft. Orchestra Noir, Mikecol & More!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 17, 2026
*6pm: Patron Party (Invitation Only) | 7-10pm: Gala* | "We Anchor the Culture" 2026 Dress in your finest Afro-chic attire for A Night Under the Stars: A Celebration Rooted in Culture! Featuring *Orchestra Noir *as the evening’s headliner, with *Mikecol* bringing the sounds of Jazz Bounce. Guests will experience live entertainment, cuisine, cocktails and immersive cultural experiences while celebrating individuals and organizations whose work reflects Ashé’s commitment to culture and community. Tickets: Individual $325 | High Boy Table for Two $600 | Table of Eight $2,750
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Oct
17
Jay Dufour & the Strange Gang : Bob Weir Birthday Tribute
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 17, 2026
NOLA Brewing
Oct
17
Dave Jordan Trio
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Marigny Opera House
Oct
17
Bruno Elisabetsky Quartet + Anna Laura Quinn/BC Coogan Duo
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 17, 2026
*Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:00pm* *7pm: *Anna Laura Quinn and BC Coogan Duo *8pm: *The Bruno Elisabetsky Quartet plays the music of Chico Buarque Tickets are offered on a sliding scale from $15–$25
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Oct
17
Nell Simmons-Bradley
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Favela Chic
Oct
17
J.A.M. Brass Band
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
LSU New Orleans - Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
Oct
17
Crescent City Chamber Music Festival ft. JP Jofre with Members of the Manhattan Chamber Players
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 12:30 am
Three Muses
Oct
17
Snug Harbor
Oct
17
Maple Leaf
Oct
17
MP3 Marc Paradis Trio
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
17
Kid Merv
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
True South
Oct
17
Brutto Americano
Oct
17
Eliza Sonnenschein
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Land of Dreams
Oct
17
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Oct
17
Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Blue Nile
Oct
17
The Rozes (Caribbean Funk)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Oct
17
Dr. Sick & the Late Greats
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Oct
17
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
17
The Kazzettes
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
17
YYRP ft. Peter Harris, Ari Tietel, Joe Ashlar, Brad Walker & Alfred Jordan
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Brothers Three Lounge
Oct
17
VetJams
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Oct
17
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:15 am
May Baily's Place
Oct
17
Bayou Manouche
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Oct
17
The Wiseguys
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:30 am
Spotlight Bar & Grill
Oct
17
Preservation Hall
Oct
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Andrew Baham
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 01:45 am
Carrollton Station
Oct
17
Sweet Magnolia presents A Very 90s Halloween ft. A Spice Girls Tribute + The Red Hot Gentilly Peppers
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 17, 2026
Chapel Club at Hotel St. Vincent
Oct
17
Sana
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Oct
17
Nayo Jones Experience
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Oct
17
Mean Green + Gatsu + Hireath
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dog House, The
Oct
17
DJ Spade
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Oct
17
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Oct
17
Miss Martha & Her Goodtime Gang
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Oct
17
Episodic Memory + Virtue Signal + Calm Coffins + More!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 17, 2026
Episodic Memory + Virtue Signal + Calm Coffins + Mere of Light + Lingua Lucem
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
17
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Hi Ho Lounge
Oct
17
Trip To The Morgue + Skeleton Crew + Grey Areas
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 17, 2026
Kerry Irish Pub
Oct
17
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Holy Diver
Oct
17
Hellbitch Kommand + Dracula
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Oct
17
KreweDeBauchery
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Oct
17
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
17
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
17
NOLATET
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Double Dealer at the Orpheum Theater
Oct
17
Tiago Guy
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 02:30 am
Favela Chic
Oct
17
Shorty & the Giants
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Oct
17
Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Oct
17
DJ FTK For the Culture
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Oct
17
DJ Logic & Friends
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Oct
17
The Original Pinettes Brass Band
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Republic New Orleans
Oct
17
Café Negril
Oct
17
Higher Heights
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Oct
17
Dirty Tuba
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
Oct
17
TEMPO Presents: Last Call with DJs Sillva, Tchoupo, Marco Alexander & Jamil
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar - Upstairs
Oct
17
Pressure Beat with DJ Doubleplus
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
17
YYRP ft. Peter Harris, Ari Tietel, Joe Ashlar, Brad Walker & Alfred Jordan
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Oct
17
John "Papa" Gros B3 Funk Set
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 03:30 am
Maple Leaf
Oct
17
Joe Marcinek’s Dead Funk Summit (All Star Super Jam)
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
Oct
17
Strange Roux
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
17
DJ KVng Fred
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Oct
17
Kat Deal
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 04:00 am
Tipitina's
Oct
17
(12am) NOLA Funk Fest @ Nite : Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire ft. Marcus Machado, Bru Bruser, Eric Bolivar & More!
Saturday, October 17, 2026 at 04:45 am
October 17, 2026
*12am Show * NOLA Funk Fest @ Nite : Let Me Stand Next To Your Fire Featuring Marcus Machado, Bru Bruser, and Eric Bolivar With Special Guests Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, Eddie Roberts, Jen Hartswick, Chali 2na, Tony Hall, Jake Eckert, and More
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!
