French Quarter Events on Friday, October 30, 2026
Chemin à la Mer at Four Seasons Hotel
Oct
30
Kings of the Smalltime
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
30
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
30
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
30
The Ben Flood Jazz Trio
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 05:00 pm
San Lorenzo Restaurant at Hotel St. Vincent
Oct
30
Sunny Side Jazz Trio
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
30
Victoria Amato & Jim Lockwood
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
30
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
30
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
30
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Oct
30
Café Negril
Oct
30
Decaturadio
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
30
Khris Royal Trio
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
30
Saskia Walker Trio
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
30
NOLA Sweethearts
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
30
Sam Friend Band
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Oct
30
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maple Leaf
Oct
30
Polytoxic
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Favela Chic
Oct
30
Jass Hysteria
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Banks Street Bar
Oct
30
Honest Man Happy Hour with Domenic Fusca
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
30
April Spain
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Domino Lounge, The
Oct
30
Phantom Freakout (Day 1) ft. Grine, Flip Fitch, Fish Band & More!
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 09:30 pm
October 30, 2026
Phantom Freakout is a three-day independent music festival presented by Tuff Break [1] and The Domino on St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans. *Friday October 30th @ The Domino Lounge * *4:30pm:* Bipolaroid *5:30pm:* New Fools *6:30pm:* Twin Sugar *7:30pm:* Fish Band! *8:30pm:* Flip Fitch *10pm:* Grine [1] https://wwoz.org/organizations/tuff-break-losers-lounge
30/90
Oct
30
Sean Hobbes + the Hi Res
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Seithers Seafood (OUTDOORS)
Oct
30
The Desert Nudes
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
30
Preservation All-Stars
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
Oct
30
Patrick Cooper
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Tuff Break Loser's Lounge
Oct
30
Phantom Freakout (Day 1) ft. Dense Frog Advisory, Atomic Broad, Theft & More!
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
October 30, 2026
Phantom Freakout is a three-day independent music festival presented by Tuff Break and The Domino [1] on St. Claude Avenue in New Orleans. *Friday October 30th @ Tuff Break* *4:30pm:* Banana Creems *5:30pm:* Donny's Demeanor *6:30pm:* Swinging Astrid *7:30pm:* Theft *8:30pm:* Atomic Broad *10pm:* Dense Frog Advisory [1] https://wwoz.org/organizations/domino-lounge
Rhorer Plaza (OUTDOORS) - Baton Rouge
Oct
30
Live After Five Concert Series ft. Rouge Krewe
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
October 30, 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
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
30
Young PinStripe Brass Band
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
30
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Oct
30
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
30
The Ricky Knight Jazz Quartet
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
30
Ben Michaels & Lisa Bittick-Lowe + Matt Hayden & Hannah Kreiger-Benson
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Lobby Lounge at JW Marriott
Oct
30
Raphael Bas
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
30
Dukes of Dixieland
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Oct
30
Michael Watson & the Alchemy
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Oct
30
Skeeta Hawk Brewing
Oct
30
The Living Room: A Songwriter Showcase ft. Craig Greenberg, Naomie April, John Fohl & Paul Faith
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Oct
30
Lady Parts
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
30
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
30
Sam Lobley Band
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Aguasanta
Oct
30
MK Nostalgia
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
30
Preservation All-Stars
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Kitchen Table Cafe (OUTDOORS)
Oct
30
Dr. Zach, Belinda Moody & James Alsanders
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Blue Crawfish, The
Oct
30
Free Agents Brass Band
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm
100 Men Hall - Bay St. Louis
Oct
30
Jesse Loya & The House Katz + Mike Zito
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Café Negril
Oct
30
2nd Lion Reggae Band
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
30
Les Getrex
Friday, October 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Copa Cruzan Creole - Gonzales
Oct
31
Adam Pearce
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Special Venue
Oct
31
Backyard BrouHaHa ft. Kay Lewis & Loïc Da Silva
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 31, 2026
*Location:** *A private backyard in the Uptown/Carrollton neighborhood, New Orleans. *The exact address and parking directions are emailed to ticket holders* before the show (please don’t share them) *Gates 6:30pm | Music 7-9pm* | Backyard BrouHaHa brings the Classic Cosmopolitans and guests together for an evening of jazz and accordion under the oaks! New Orleans–born, New York–based vocalist Kay Lewis joins French-Portuguese accordionist and multi-instrumentalist Loïc Da Silva (Cordeone) for Louisiana jazz, songs from the French tradition, and a Halloween tune or two — with a surprise appearance by the members of the Lewis family band, the Classic Cosmopolitans. Free & Open to the Public, Limited to 50 tickets - Reserve A Spot Here [1] [1] https://www.eventbrite.com/e/backyard-brouhaha-with-the-classic-cosmopolitans-and-guests-tickets-2003901631724
NOLA 'Nacular Art Gallery
Oct
31
Jesse Autumn, Kevin Comarda, Natasha Sanchez + More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 31, 2026
Jesse Autumn (harpist), Kevin Comarda, Natasha Sanchez + A Screening of It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown with Live Soundtrack by Secret Society for Birds
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Oct
31
Donald Harrison's Quantum Leap Music Festival : Hornicopia II
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 31, 2026
The Jazz & Blues Market and Nola to Nofo presents Donald Harrison's Quantum Leap Music Festival's Hornicopia II | One Man with Two Bands Featuring a* *Jazz Set* *with *Donald Harrison *(alto sax), *Chief Xian Adjuah Atunde'* (trumpet), *Joe Dyson *(drums), *Nori Naraoka* (bass), and *Dan Kaufman* (piano). Plus a Soul Music Set with *Donald Harrison *(alto sax), *Deezle* (producer/vocals/percussion), *Tonya Boyd-Cannon *(vocals), *Joe Dyson *(drums), *Chris Severin* (bass), *Darrell Levigne* (piano/keyboards), and *Keenan McCrea* (guitar).
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Oct
31
Nell Simmons-Bradley
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
31
Leroy Jones & Paul Longstreth
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Oct
31
Tin Men
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Oct
31
Saint Social + Rare Seed
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Favela Chic
Oct
31
J.A.M. Brass Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Three Muses
Oct
31
Jelly Roll Stompers
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
31
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
Saenger Theatre
Oct
31
Disney's The Lion King : The Musical
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
31
Jason Marsalis presents the Music of Ellis Marsalis
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
31
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside, The
Oct
31
Tribe Nunzio
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 31, 2026
Tribe Nunzio is back in the Broadside Pavillion for a Halloween eve groove party. Known for their high-energy shows in the gay 90s, The Tribe has evolved into a 21st century family of New Orleans musicians. Original members Holden Miller, Jeff Treffinger, Vernon Rome and Joe Cabral will be joined by Rene Coman on keyboards, Kyle Melancon on drums, and Ovi Giron’ on percussion. Be sure to browse the Funky Junktion Fashion Shop on the patio featuring upcycled Costumery by Holden and Dana Embree. Come share the love! Tickets $20 GA
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
Oct
31
Hypno Nun + Summer With Monika + JADDER
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Oct
31
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
31
Sugar & The Daddies
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Oct
31
Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
Oct
31
Half Shell Boogie
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Schooner Saloon, The
Oct
31
Dana Abbott
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Oct
31
Dead Magnolia String Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Brutto Americano
Oct
31
Silver Lining Serenaders
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
LSU New Orleans - Lakefront Arena
Oct
31
Widespread Panic (Night 1)
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Oct
31
Gov't Majik ft. Ten Spencer
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fillmore, The
Oct
31
Victoria Monét
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Blue Nile
Oct
31
The Rozes (Caribbean Funk)
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Oct
31
Bon Bon Vivant + Boot Juice
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Holy Diver
Oct
31
Rik Slave’s Darklounge Ministries
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chapel Club at Hotel St. Vincent
Oct
31
Brother Dan
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Oct
31
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
31
Kid Merv
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Junebug
Oct
31
Mothership Selection: Uncut P-Funk
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 31, 2026
The Mothership is landing again! Join DJ Soul Sister for an all–P-Funk vinyl set celebrating the 50th anniversary of Parliament-Funkadelic’s first Mothership landing in New Orleans in October 1976. Expect deep cuts, classics, and uncut funk from the P-Funk universe. Presented as part of Mothership Month, a celebration of P-Funk and the 50th anniversary of the first Mothership landing in New Orleans. Learn more at djsoulsister.com/mothershipmonth [1]. [1] https://djsoulsister.com/mothershipmonth
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
Oct
31
The Crossroads Cabaret ft. Johanna Rose
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 31, 2026
*Doors 6:30mp | Show 8pm* An evening of live band burlesque & variety featuring all original music by upright bassist Johanna Rose accompanied by her gutter jazz band, the Dreamboats. Co-produced by Lolly Romps, every Crossroads Cabaret is truly a one-night-only show, featuring a rotating cast of New Orleans' finest to bring you a perfectly unrestrained, raucous good time! Come play in the musical sculpture garden and witness the magic of the Cabaret. Tickets start at $22.23 Advanced GA | $27.88 GA | $44.48 VIP | All Ages
True South
Oct
31
Ed Wills & Blues4sale
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Oct
31
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:15 am
May Baily's Place
Oct
31
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Oct
31
Paperchase
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
31
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 01:45 am
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Oct
31
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bar Redux
Oct
31
Big Leather + Rubber Chicken
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Okay Bar
Oct
31
The Juke 504 present: Chi Nola, Jamil, Say Trell & Tymonie
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Oct
31
Danny Ray & the Electric Barrelhouse
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Oct
31
Ratchet Jazz Holloween Bash ft. Shamarr Allen & More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 31, 2026
Ratchet Jazz Halloween Bash is taking over the Dew Drop Inn with Shamarr Allen featuring Subtweet Shawn, DJ Polo 504 and hosted by Krystal with the K. Plus a costume contest! Tickets start at $31 (Early Bird GA)
Dos Jefes
Oct
31
BassX
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Oct
31
Nayo Jones Experience
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
Oct
31
All Hallows Eve Spooktacular! with The Soul Rebels
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 31, 2026
BMC
Oct
31
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
Oct
31
Halloween Throwback Party with That’s So Fetch
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Oct
31
Damag3 with $leazy EZ, Jamal Malachi & Connor Cristi
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
31
Fritzel's All Star Band with Gunhild Carling & Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Oct
31
The Baby Bitches Ween Tribute + Benny Poppins
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
31
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:30 am
Double Dealer at the Orpheum Theater
Oct
31
Matt Wilson & the Sinking City
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
31
Jason Marsalis presents the Music of Ellis Marsalis
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 02:30 am
Favela Chic
Oct
31
Thee Tim Brown Arrangement
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
31
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Saturn Bar
Oct
31
Baile de Terror with Amigos do Samba + C'est Funk & Sana
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Oct
31
Halloween with Dr. Romance & Friends
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
October 31, 2026
Tickets $25
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Oct
31
DJ WestBankRed
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
Oct
31
Deathcharge + Come to Ruin
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Oct
31
Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Oct
31
New Breed Brass Band
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Republic New Orleans
Oct
31
Rewind: Kult Klassics ft. Pellowtalk, DJ G, Snaxx & Lafourche
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Oct
31
Higher Heights
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Oct
31
Smokin' On Some Brass
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Oct
31
Low Cut Connie
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
31
DJ GQ-Mikey
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
Oct
31
The Soulcial Club
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maple Leaf
Oct
31
Bloodkin with CR Groover : WSP Afterparty
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Oct
31
Colin Davis & Night People
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
Chapel Club at Hotel St. Vincent
Oct
31
Bouffant Bouffant
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Oct
31
Nether Hour
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:30 am
Joy Theater
Oct
31
Kevin Scott's ZAMBI-Ween ft. Terence Higgins, Matt Slocum, Jake Eckert & More!
Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 04:45 am
October 31, 2026
*Doors 11:45pm | Show 11:55pm | LATE NIGHT Friday Oct 30th Show* Kevin Scott's ZAMBI-Ween featuring Terence Higgins , Matt Slocum, Jake Eckert, Isaac Eady, Rick Lollar, Carter Wilkinson, Tiago Guy Renée Gros, Joe Pizzolato, and many more special guests! Tickets start at $33.80 | All Ages
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!
