French Quarter Events on Friday, May 8, 2026
Bamboula's
May
08
New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
08
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
08
David Sigler
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
08
Victoria Amato + Jim Lockwood
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
08
Kid Merv
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
08
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
May
08
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Noah Young Quartet
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
08
Felipe Antonio Quarteto
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
08
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Maison, The
May
08
Nola Sweethearts
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
08
Jason Danti & The Krewe de Bechet
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
08
Kid Chocolate & The Free P.O.C.
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
08
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Beanlandia
May
08
Joy Fest ft. Live Music by Andie & Calvin - Accordion & Ukulele Duo
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 09:00 pm
May 9, 2026
*4-7pm |* Prescription Joy will be hosting its first-ever Joy Fest! Prescription Joy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting holistic healing through curiosity and interpersonal play. Joy Fest is a community event designed to welcome everyone to learn more about Prescription Joy and the work they do throughout our community, within (but not limited to) Ochsner Children's Hospital, Manning Family Children's, St. Bernard Hospital, and the New Orleans Women & Children’s Shelter. Featuring live music by Andie on the Accordion & Calvin on the Ukulele, food, fun & meaningful education. Admission by Donation (Suggested $10)
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
08
April Spain
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Rhorer Plaza (OUTDOORS) - Baton Rouge
May
08
Live After Five Concert Series ft. The Rumble
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 8, 2026
*5-8pm |* Live After Five, a spring concert series held in downtown Baton Rouge at Rhorer Plaza, offers a dynamic lineup of live performances, featuring a diverse array of musical genres. More information and full lineup at: https://downtownbr.org/live-after-five/ [1] Free & Open to the Public [1] http://%20https//downtownbr.org/live-after-five/
Maison, The
May
08
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
08
The Spalding Brothers
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
May
08
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
08
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Historic New Orleans Collection
May
08
Catie Rodgers & Her Swing Orchestra ft. Lena Prima
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 8, 2026
*5-7pm* In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, the Historic New Orleans Collection kicks off its Courtyard Sessions concert series with Catie Rodgers and her Swing Orchestra featuring special guest Lena Prima! Bring your dancing shoes and enjoy tunes from the Great American Songbook, including hits by Louis Prima, in two back-to-back 45-minute sets. A cashless bar will be available. Admission is Free for HNOC members | $10 for Non-Members. Standing room only; seating is reserved for guests with accessibility needs.
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
May
08
KreweDeBauchery
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
08
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
May
08
Sage Rouge & Justin Donovan
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
May
08
Monty Banks
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
08
Josh Benitez Band
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
May
08
Mowgli Giannitti
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
08
Michael Watson & The Alchemy
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Okay Bar
May
08
Hans Williams, Lyla George, Maddy Kirgo
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
08
Bubbles Brown
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
08
Three Muses
May
08
Bad Penny Pleasuremakers
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
NOLA Brewing
May
08
Boudreaux's River Road Restaurant
May
08
Adam Pearce
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
08
Ben Michaels + Natalie Mae + Lisa Bittick Lowe + Matt Hayden
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
08
Lange/Woodis Band
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
May
08
Blue House Music Family Concert ft. Prince Orlando's The Ultimate Drumming Experience
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 8, 2026
*Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm |* Blue House Music Family Concert ft. Prince Orlando's The Ultimate Drumming Experience
Preservation Hall
May
08
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
May
08
Les Getrex & Creole Cookin'
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Civic Theatre
May
08
Sepultura
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Café Negril
May
08
Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers
Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
May
09
Paul Faith & The Barstool Prophets
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
09
Leroy Jones & Paul Longstreth
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
May
09
Nell Simmons Bradley
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Gasa Gasa
May
09
Pg. 99
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
09
Willie Green III
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Blue Nile
May
09
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
09
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
09
Keith Jarrett Birthday Tribute with the Brad Walker Quartet
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
09
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 12:30 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
09
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
May
09
Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Schooner Saloon, The
May
09
Lynn Drury
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
09
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 9, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar and Gerald Watkins Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Breezy's Courtyard Bar at Gasa Gasa (OUTDOORS)
May
09
DJ Tymonie
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
May
09
Pollo Asado Ween Tribute
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Holy Diver
May
09
Rik Slave’s DarkLounge Ministries
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
May
09
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
09
Kid Merv
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
09
Dr. Sick & The Late Greats
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
09
Haul'n'Boats
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
May
09
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
09
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 01:45 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
09
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
May
09
Half Dollar Rodeo + The Basch Jernigan Band
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
09
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Kerry Irish Pub
May
09
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
May
09
Juno Dunes + Charlie ill + Lily Unless & The If Only's
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
09
Miss Martha & Her Goodtime Gang + Rose Vaughan
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
House of Blues
May
09
Club 1BD New Orleans
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
May
09
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Anna's - Upstairs
May
09
The Upstairs Tee Na Na Nay with DJs Lady Li, Karo & Rey Roge
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 9, 2026
*9pm-1am |* The Upstairs Tee Na Na Nay - Funk, Soul, Breaks, and Beyond all vinyl dance party with DJs Lady Li, Karo, and Rey Roge
Tipitina's
May
09
The Soul Rebels
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Muses
May
09
Jelly Roll Stompers
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
May
09
Salmon Shorts + Dana Ives + Bozo Red
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
09
Tom Fitzpatrick with Sax & The City
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
09
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
09
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:30 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
09
The Satin Strings
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
09
Keith Jarrett Birthday Tribute with the Brad Walker Quartet
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 02:30 am
Café Negril
May
09
Higher Heights
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
May
09
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
09
DJ Jess
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
May
09
Bettis & The Third Degree Brass Band
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
May
09
The Modulation Sessions ft. The Live DNB Hardware Synthesis of Oscillation Communications and 360 Degrees
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 9, 2026
The Modulation Sessions are an exciting new live music series showcasing our city’s diverse electronic music scene, featuring sets that involve live improvisation and interaction between Live Hardware synthesizers and Dj’s skills, for a one of a kind experience. Admission $10
d.b.a.
May
09
Charlie & The Tropicales
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
09
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 9, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar and Gerald Watkins Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Spotted Cat
May
09
Vegas Cola Band
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
09
DJ Jess
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
Republic New Orleans
May
09
Level Up
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maison, The
May
09
DJ FTK
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
09
Joey Houck
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 04:00 am
Okay Bar
May
09
"Misfits & Co" Pedro da Juice, Jake Ryan & DJ Babydaddy
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 04:00 am
Santos Bar
May
09
Cosma: with DJs Connie, Holly Jean, Mijita & More!
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 04:00 am
May 9, 2026
Cosma: with DJs Connie, Holly Jean, Mijita & Cybergasm
No Dice
May
09
(12am) Late Night Series with LVCD + JO SWAY
Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 04:45 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!
