French Quarter Events on Saturday, July 18, 2026
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jul
18
Drum Circle with Mama Jamilah
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 03:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
18
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Jul
18
Aaron Levinson & Friends
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
18
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Jul
18
Emelie Guidry + Natalie Mae
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Maison, The
Jul
18
NOLA Axe Men
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Jul
18
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
18
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Jul
18
Bamboula's
Jul
18
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Jul
18
Columbia NOLA Fest
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
July 18, 2026
*Doors 3-6pm |* ColombiaNola Fest 2026 New Orleans: A day dedicated to honoring the culture and history of Colombia! This family event is perfect for the Colombian community and anyone interested inexperiencing the spirit of Colombia. Featuring Live Music and Dance directly from Colombia, and Colombian Cuisine, Cultural Exhibitions, and Family-Friendly Activities. including face painting, dance classes, and craft workshops for kids. Savor the flavors of Colombia with a variety of traditional dishes, from arepas and empanadas and delicious desserts share them by our local Colombian food makers! All Ages Welcome | Free for Kids 12+
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Jul
18
Jason Marsalis Trio
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Jul
18
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
Jul
18
Andre Lovett Band
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
18
Stephen Walker N'em
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Jul
18
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 08:15 pm
Maison, The
Jul
18
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Jul
18
Brian Wingard
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Loyola University - Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall
Jul
18
New Orleans International Piano Competition : Angela Cheng Recital
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Favela Chic
Jul
18
Dead Men Don't Play Jazz
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Jul
18
Grayson Brockamp Wildlife Trio
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 09:30 pm
30/90
Jul
18
Decaturadio
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
18
Bourbon Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Jul
18
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
Jul
18
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Jul
18
John Royen
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Little House, The
Jul
18
Nat & Kat Cajun String Band
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Poor Boys
Jul
18
Creepy Fest with Night Butcher, The Cops, HawgJaw & More!
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
July 18, 2026
Creepy Fest is an annual underground music festival in New Orleans hosted by Sheer Terror Records featuring over 40 punk, metal and hardcore bands since 2009. The event takes place at multiple venues around the city and offers club shows as well as all ages locations. *Live Music:* *6pm:* Night Butcher *7pm: *The Chodes *8pm:* The Cops *9pm:* Before I Hang *10pm:* HawgJaw *11pm:* Pussyrot $25 for 3 Saturday Venues (The Crypt [1], Poor Boys [2], and Holy Diver [3]) | Ages 21+ with ID [1] https://wwoz.org/organizations/crypt [2] https://wwoz.org/organizations/poor-boys [3] https://wwoz.org/organizations/holy-diver
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Jul
18
Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Jul
18
Matt Hayden & Lisa Bittick-Lowe + Jim Lockwood & Ben Michaels
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Jul
18
Dana Abbott
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Crypt, The
Jul
18
Creepy Fest with Blood Lovely + Miss Amerikan Vampyre + Atomic Broad & More!
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
July 18, 2026
Creepy Fest is an annual underground music festival in New Orleans hosted by Sheer Terror Records featuring over 40 punk, metal and hardcore bands since 2009. The event takes place at multiple venues around the city and offers club shows as well as all ages locations. *Live Music:* *6:20pm:* Blood Lovely *7:20pm: *Miss Amerikan Vampyre *8:20pm:* Atomic Broad *9:20pm:* Anxious Arms *10:20pm:* Midnight Sticks *11:20pm:* 'Nitium (Samhain Tribute) $25 for 3 Saturday Venues (The Crypt [1], Poor Boys [2], and Holy Diver [3]) | Ages 21+ with ID More information and full schedule at https://www.sheerterrornola.com/ [4] [1] https://wwoz.org/organizations/crypt [2] https://wwoz.org/organizations/poor-boys [3] https://wwoz.org/organizations/holy-diver [4] https://www.sheerterrornola.com/
Café Negril
Jul
18
Gabe Stillman Band
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Jul
18
Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Jul
18
Jon Roniger
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Jul
18
Panorama Jazz Band
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Jul
18
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
Jul
18
Johnny Mastro Blues
Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Holy Diver
Jul
19
Creepy Fest with Maggot Sandwich, Vomit Spots, Rade & More!
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
July 19, 2026
Creepy Fest is an annual underground music festival in New Orleans hosted by Sheer Terror Records featuring over 40 punk, metal and hardcore bands since 2009. The event takes place at multiple venues around the city and offers club shows as well as all ages locations. *Live Music:* *6:40pm:* OX45 *7:40pm: *Fiend *8:40pm:* JD Pinkus Triptych *9:40pm:* Rade *10:40pm:* Maggot Sandwich *11:40pm:* Vomit Spots $25 for 3 Saturday Venues (The Crypt [1], Poor Boys [2], and Holy Diver [3]) | Ages 21+ with ID More information and full schedule at https://www.sheerterrornola.com/ [4] [1] https://wwoz.org/organizations/crypt [2] https://wwoz.org/organizations/poor-boys [3] https://wwoz.org/organizations/holy-diver [4] https://www.sheerterrornola.com/
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Jul
19
Jay & the Strange Gang
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bamboula's - Festival Hall
Jul
19
Mark Appleford
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA 'Nacular Art Gallery
Jul
19
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Jul
19
Miles Berry
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Jul
19
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Three Muses
Jul
19
Nat Lawrence
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
19
Gerald French Trio
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:00 am
Blue Nile
Jul
19
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
Degas House
Jul
19
Jazz Night at the Degas House - Jérémie Henan & Guests - Special “Bastille Day" Concert
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
July 19, 2026
*Doors 6pm | 2 Sets - 7:30 & 9:30pm* Enjoy a jazz night at the historic Degas House, a special concert for Bastille Day, Saturday July 18th 2026, 2 sets at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jérémie Henan invite New Orleans local musicians Doyle Cooper, Bryce Eastwood, Ben Fox & Sam Colgate offering a quintet blending swing, bop, blues, traditional jazz from New Orleans and modern jazz for a performance full of rhythm, energy, and life. Tickets $25
Jazz Playhouse
Jul
19
The Nayo Jones Experience
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jul
19
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Jul
19
Jason Marsalis plays the music of the Beach Boys
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 12:30 am
Civic Theatre
Jul
19
Elmiene
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Jul
19
Gage Rhodes with The Dead Magnolia String Band
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
Jul
19
Hotline
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jul
19
Jordan Anderson
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
Jul
19
Feral House Cats
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Jul
19
The Funky Soles
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Jul
19
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Jul
19
Danny Rubio & the Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Jul
19
The Blues Masters
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Above the Grid at NOPSI Hotel
Jul
19
“Nightcrawlers” sounds by DJ Nice Rack
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Jul
19
SOUL Brass Band
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Jul
19
Disco Night with The Mixed Nuts
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
Jul
19
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Jul
19
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 01:45 am
Okay Bar
Jul
19
"Heatwave!" Soul/R&B Dance Party with DJ Ann
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Jul
19
Little Freddie King 86th Birthday Bash with Little Freddie King + The Leopard Hounds
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Jul
19
Steve Lands
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jul
19
Dos Jefes
Jul
19
Harmonouche
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Jul
19
Bean N' The Boys
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Jul
19
Basch Jernigan Trio
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Jul
19
Jazz Playhouse
Jul
19
The Nayo Jones Experience
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Jul
19
Lena Prima & Her Band
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Jul
19
Ashley Paige & Soulcial Club
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
Jul
19
The Iceman Special's Summer Meltdown
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:00 am
Degas House
Jul
19
Jazz Night at the Degas House - Jérémie Henan & Guests - Special “Bastille Day" Concert
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
July 19, 2026
*Doors 6pm | 2 Sets - 7:30 & 9:30pm* Enjoy a jazz night at the historic Degas House, a special concert for Bastille Day, Saturday July 18th 2026, 2 sets at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jérémie Henan invite New Orleans local musicians Doyle Cooper, Bryce Eastwood, Ben Fox & Sam Colgate offering a quintet blending swing, bop, blues, traditional jazz from New Orleans and modern jazz for a performance full of rhythm, energy, and life. Tickets $25
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jul
19
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Andrew Baham
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Jul
19
Jason Marsalis plays the music of the Beach Boys
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 02:30 am
Bamboula's
Jul
19
Paggy Prine & Southern Soul
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Jul
19
Afrobeat NOLA
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Jul
19
Jordan Anderson
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Jul
19
Higher Heights
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Jul
19
Colin Davis & Night People
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Jul
19
Up To No Good: Euphoria Night with DJs Dr. Romance, Legatron Prime & Flavia
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Jul
19
The Jump Hounds
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 03:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Jul
19
James Jordan & The Situation
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 04:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Jul
19
Que Rico Saturdays with VDJ Emotion by Sábado Gigante
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 04:00 am
July 19, 2026
*Doors 11pm | *Presented by Sábado Gigante and hosted by Don Sevilla, Que Rico Saturdays with VDJ Emotion brings the ultimate Latin nightlife experience! This week we are celebrating all the Karol G fans with the Mañana Será Bonito edition, which means all of the songs from Karol G's 'Mañana Será Bonito' album will be mixed in throughout the night by VDJ Emotion! Let's make it a memorable night! ¡Que Ricooo baby! Dress Code: Dress to impress Tickets $21.65 | Free Valet Parking for Ladies until 12:30am | Ages 21+
Maison, The
Jul
19
DJ B Dot (Dot Dunnie)
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
Jul
19
T. Cherrelle & Lou's Bayou
Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 04:00 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!
