French Quarter Events on Thursday, May 21, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
May
21
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Hideout Bar
May
21
Kid Merv
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
21
Richard "Piano" Scott
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
21
JJ & The A-OK's
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 05:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
21
Adonis Rose Lagniappe Sessions
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
21
Chris Christy Band
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Café Beignet on Decatur
May
21
Bob Macy
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
21
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
21
Doyle Cooper Band
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
21
James Alsanders’ NOLA Seven
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
21
Big Joe Kennedy
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Saint John
May
21
Sean Riley & The Water
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
21
Nina Hungerland
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
21
Victoria Amato + Ben Michaels + Jim Lockwood + Sydney McMath
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
21
Cristina Kaminis & The Mix
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Maison, The
May
21
Tuba Skinny
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Tropical Isle Bourbon
May
21
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
21
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
21
Margie Perez & Phil Vanderyken
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
21
John Saavedra Band
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
21
John Royen
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
21
Jeremy Davenport
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
21
The New Orleans Catahoulas
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
May
21
John Boutté
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
21
Spotted Cat
May
21
Jenavieve Cooke & The Winding Boys
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
May
21
Sierra & The Green Notes
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
May
21
Monty Banks
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
21
Dukes of Dixieland
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
21
Palmetto Bug Stompers
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
May
21
Blue House Music Family Concert ft. Prince Orlando's The Ultimate Drumming Experience
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 21, 2026
*Doors 5:30pm | Show 6pm *
Apple Barrel
May
21
Bubbles Brown
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
21
Raphael Bas
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
May
21
Dapper Dandies
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
City Park - Pavilion of the Two Sisters
May
21
Thursdays at Twilight ft. Mark Monistere
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 21, 2026
*Gates Open 5:30pm | Concert 6-8pm * By supporting events like Thursdays at Twilight, you help sustain and enhance City Park Conservancy’s mission to preserve and improve City Park spaces for recreational, educational, cultural and beautification purposes. Tickets $15
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
May
21
Open Musicians Jam hosted by Don Cook
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maple Leaf
May
21
Booker & Beyond: The Professor Tim Piano Series ft. Ross Hoppe
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
21
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:15 pm
4141 NOLA
May
21
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
May
22
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 am
Salon Salon
May
22
Victoria Doutón
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 am
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
22
Kyle Sharamitaro
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 am
MRB
May
22
Micah McKee & Friends
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 am
Degas House
May
22
Jérémie Henan Trio ft. Mark Brooks & Herlin Riley
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 22, 2026
*Doors 5:30pm | Show 7-10pm* Enjoy a performance full of rhythm, energy, and life with a mix of different jazz styles, blending swing, blues, bop, traditional jazz from New Orleans and modern jazz. A bar will set up on the porch, serving champagne, wine, and cocktails creation, will be available for the occasion. Tickets $35
Small Center, The
May
22
Glbl Wrmng 504
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 22, 2026
Climate Culture;See the Vision Exhibition featuring a performance by Glbl Wrmng 504
Buffa's
May
22
Preservation Hall
May
22
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
22
NOCCA Jazz Ensemble
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
22
Brass-A-Holics
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30 am
Marigny Opera House
May
22
Wavering + Stargazer & the Lilies: A Multichannel Electroacoustic Immersion
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 22, 2026
A night of intricate electroacoustic songs & soundscapes, rendered in immersive multichannel surround sound & projection art! Suggested Donation: $25 GA | $15 Student, senior, etc. | None turned away for lack of funds, no pressure
Maple Leaf
May
22
Johnny Vidacovich Trio with Brad Walker & Martin Masakowski
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
22
Jamil Sharif & His New Orleans Extravaganza
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
22
Chubby Carrier & Bayou Swamp Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
22
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
Peacock Room at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
May
22
Da Lovebirds: Robin Barnes & Pat Casey
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
Livin Swell 4211 Recording Studios
May
22
Stooges House Party ft. Stooges Brass Band + DJ 2Ready
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 22, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Band 8pm* Stooges House Party is Back! Featuring Stooges Brass Band + DJ 2Ready, every Thursday night. $45 Entry Fee (Open Bar)
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
22
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch & More!
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 22, 2026
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch, and Peter Varnado Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
22
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jack Pritchett
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carrollton Station
May
22
21st Amendment
May
22
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
22
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Caleb Nelson
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:00 am
May Baily's Place
May
22
Giselle Anguizola Trio
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:30 am
Gretna Tavern
May
22
The Tail-Gators
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:30 am
Maison, The
May
22
SingleMaltPlease
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:30 am
Dos Jefes
May
22
Anna Laura Quinn
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
22
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 01:45 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
22
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
May
22
Wolfe Johns Blues Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
May
22
J.A.M. Brass Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
22
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
May
22
Irvin Mayfield's Music Church with Special Guests
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 22, 2026
Reserved Seating starts at $25
Siberia
May
22
Magic Tuber Stringband + Everfeather + Hal Lambert & Mitchell Mobley
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
13 on Frenchmen
May
22
Caitie B. & The O.G. Hand Me Down Duo
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
May
22
Kim In The Wind
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
22
NOCCA Jazz Ensemble
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:30 am
d.b.a.
May
22
Vegas Cola
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 02:30 am
Santos Bar
May
22
Tainted Love 80’s Night with DJ Shane Love
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
May
22
Armani Smith & Soul Ties
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
May
22
Jumbo Shrimp
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 03:00 am
Favela Chic
May
22
Christian Coleman & His Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
22
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch & More!
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 22, 2026
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch, and Peter Varnado Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Apple Barrel
May
22
Johnny Mastro & Blue Midnight
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 03:30 am
Vaughan's Lounge
May
22
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 03:30 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
22
The Soul Rebels
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
22
Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Friday, May 22, 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!
