French Quarter Events on Thursday, October 1, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
01
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
01
Richard "Piano" Scott
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 05:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
01
The New Orleans Ragtime Festival ft. Kyle Roussel, El Puente with Margie Perez + More!
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 06:00 pm
October 1, 2026
*October 1st-4th, 2026 |* The 10th Anniversary New Orleans Ragtime Festival! The New Orleans Ragtime Festival is dedicated to promoting the musical legacy of the Ragtime movement, celebrating this unique genre and its impact on music history through engaging performances and educational initiatives. *Entertainment Lineup October 1st* *1pm: *El Puente featuring Margie Perez - discover the connection between Caribbean rhythms and the syncopation of ragtime through music, storytelling, and a special performance created for the festival *2pm:* Dance Demonstrations & Mini Class - experience the dances of the ragtime era with demonstrations and a mini class led by featured festival dancers *3pm:* Kyle Roussel Full Schedule and more information at https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/ [1] Free & Open to the Public [1] https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/
Café Beignet on Decatur
Oct
01
Bob Macy
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
01
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
01
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 07:00 pm
21st Amendment
Oct
01
Big Joe Kennedy
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Hotel Henrietta
Oct
01
Kyle Roussel
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 09:00 pm
October 1, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event : Piano Spotlights *Doors 3:30pm | Show 4pm* Free & Open to the Public
Pat O'Brien's
Oct
01
Victoria Amato & Matt Hayden + Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Oct
01
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
01
John Saavedra Band
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
01
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
October 1, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Oct
01
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Oct
01
Jeremy Davenport
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Oct
01
Leslie Martin
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 10:30 pm
BMC
Oct
01
Dapper Dandies
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Oct
01
Blues at Work with Phil Breen
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Abita New Orleans
Oct
01
Jazz Series ft. Sunny Side Jazz Band
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 1, 2026
*6-8:30pm* Family & Dog Friendly
Steamboat Natchez
Oct
01
Dukes of Dixieland
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
01
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
October 1, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event Free & Open to the Public
Paulie's
Oct
01
Grapes of Mash
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Oct
01
The Ricky Knight Jazz Trio
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maple Leaf
Oct
01
Booker & Beyond with Jeremy Habegger
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Oct
01
Preservation Hall
Oct
01
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:15 pm
October 1, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
New Marigny Theatre
Oct
01
New Orleans Ragtime Festival ft. Louis Ford & The New Orleans Flairs
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
October 1, 2026
*October 1st-4th, 2026 |* The New Orleans Ragtime Festival is dedicated to promoting the musical legacy of the Ragtime movement, celebrating this unique genre and its impact on music history through engaging performances and educational initiatives. Ragtime Rendezvouz with Louis Ford & The New Orleans Flairs Full Schedule and more information at https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/ [1] [1] https://theneworleansragtimefestival.com/
4141 NOLA
Oct
01
David Doucet
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
NOLA Brewing
Oct
01
MACCNO 14 Year Anniversary Fundraiser ft. Loose Cattle, Susan Cowsill, Whitney Alouisious & More!
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *6:30-9:30pm* | Music & Culture Coalition of New Orleans (MACCNO)'s 14th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser! Featuring performances by Loose Cattle, Susan Cowsill, Whitney Alouisious, John Boutté, George Porter and more. For more information about MACCNO, visit https://maccno.com/ [1] [1] https://maccno.com/
Fausto's Italian Bistro
Oct
01
Rapuzzi's Glo Worm Trio
Thursday, October 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Studio Saint Philip
Oct
02
The Protecting Veil ft. Cellist Jeanne Jaubert
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 2, 2026
*Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm* An incandescent work for cello by the mystic minimalist composer John Tavener anchors the program. Add to this some Byzantine chant by world renowned expert John Micheal Boyer, a high voltage solo cello piece Mohawk composer Dawn Avery, a 14th-century composition by Guillaume de Machaut ... sung by the Nola Hummingbirds Barbershop Quartet -- and danced by Jeanne Jaubert, and you have the makings of something very special. Pianist Jesse Reeks adds to the magic. Fewer tickets available for this show due to spacing of performance, so grab your seat soon!
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Oct
02
Open Musician Jam with Christian Coleman
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Oct
02
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Oct
02
Kyle Sharamitaro
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Marigny Opera House
Oct
02
The Joshua Constantine Quartet
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 2, 2026
Josh Constantine brings a wonderful blend of jazz and swing music with this strong ensemble performance. Featuring Seth Fich, Willie Green III, and Leland Nelson as collaborators Suggested Donation $25 GA | $15 - Student, senior, etc | None turned away for lack of funds, no pressure
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
Oct
02
Scatterjazz Presents: Ars Supernova Trio Reunion ft. Bruce Golden, Jeb Stuart & Evan Gallagher + More!
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
October 2, 2026
Scatterjazz Presents: Ars Supernova Trio Reunion ft. Bruce Golden, Jeb Stuart & Evan Gallagher, plus special guests Chris Alford & Tyler Tadlock
Salon Salon
Oct
02
Geovane Santos
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
02
Revisited: The Early Days of Snug Harbor with Lawrence Sieberth, Ricky Sebastian & More!
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Revisited: The Early Days of Snug Harbor with Lawrence Sieberth, Ricky Sebastian, Steve Masakowski, and Chris Severin *Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm* Tickets $35 | Ages 13+
Jazz Playhouse
Oct
02
Brass-A-Holics ft. Kayla Love
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Brass-A-Holics featuring vocals from Kayla Love Tickets $30.83
Preservation Hall
Oct
02
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
02
Jami Sharif New Orleans Extravaganza
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Oct
02
The Vibe: An R&B Experience with GumboFunk & Jovin Webb
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm* The Vibe: An R&B Experience, Episode 001- A night of live R&B with Gumbofunk & Jovin Webb Tickets $20 GA | $35 Table Seating | $50 VIP Seating
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
02
Fritzel's All Star Band with John Zarsky
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
d.b.a.
Oct
02
Okay Bar
Oct
02
New Fools + Oh Dang + Swarm Comp
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event $10 Admission | Ages 21+
Peacock Room at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
Oct
02
Da Lovebirds: Robin Barnes & Pat Casey
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Oct
02
Bounce, Power, and Erasure of the Black Vote ft. Big Freedia, Alanah Odoms & More!
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *8-10pm |* The ACLU of Louisiana has produced a critical mini documentary highlighting the current attack on voting rights and Black voting power. The documentary offers a glimpse of impacts on the ground in Louisiana in the aftermath of /Louisiana v. Callais/, a case the Supreme Court decided earlier this year which gutted the Voting Rights Act. The premiere will feature a screening of the ACLU of Louisiana’s mini documentary, followed by a moderated panel discussion featuring Big Freedia and Alanah Odoms, executive director of the ACLU of Louisiana, and other invited civic leaders or community stakeholders. The discussion will center around the attack on Black voting power and how it overlaps with challenges the bounce music community has faced. The evening will close with a short live performance by *Big Freedia*, giving the event a signature New Orleans send-off! Tickets $18.51
21st Amendment
Oct
02
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Oct
02
Danny Rubio & the Catahoula Music Company ft. Jack Pritchett
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
02
Cryptic ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal & Nygel Anderson
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *8pm Show Time* $25 (per person) for seated reservations available. Standing room at no charge
Good Measure at The Barnett
Oct
02
Yusa
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event *Doors 7:30pm | Show 8pm* Free & Open to the Public
Maple Leaf
Oct
02
Johnny Vidacovich Trio with Brian Haas & James Singleton
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
Chickie Wah Wah
Oct
02
Herlin Riley & Friends
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $25 Advanced | Ages 18+
Gretna Tavern
Oct
02
The Tail-Gators
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:30 am
Maison, The
Oct
02
Preservation Hall
Oct
02
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 01:45 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Tickets $25 GA Standing | $40 GA Seated | $50 First Row Seated
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Oct
02
Lena Prima & Her Band
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Oct
02
Louis Michot's Swamp Magic
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $20 | Ages 21+
BMC
Oct
02
The Kat Kiley Experience
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Oct
02
Loose Cattle
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *9pm Showtime* $15 Admission
Bar Redux
Oct
02
The Family Affair Record Release Show
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 2, 2026
Bar Redux + Suis Generis Music presents The Family Affair Record Release, Listening Party and Show
Blue Nile
Oct
02
Irvin Mayfield's Music Church with Special Guests
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $25
Double Dealer at the Orpheum Theater
Oct
02
Jake Landry
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Oct
02
Pete Murano Band featuring Noah Young, Cam IAM & More!
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $10 Advanced | $15 Day of Show
Snug Harbor
Oct
02
Revisited: The Early Days of Snug Harbor with Lawrence Sieberth, Ricky Sebastian & More!
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 02:30 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event Revisited: The Early Days of Snug Harbor with Lawrence Sieberth, Ricky Sebastian, Steve Masakowski, and Chris Severin *Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm* Tickets $35 | Ages 13+
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
Oct
02
Fowk Band + Nikaness & Friends
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 9pm | Show 10pm* Tickets $10
Café Negril
Oct
02
Sierra Green
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
02
Cryptic ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal & Nygel Anderson
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *10pm Show Time* $25 (per person) for seated reservations available. Standing room at no charge https://www.bayoubarneworleans.com/reservations [1] [1] https://www.bayoubarneworleans.com/reservations
Vaughan's Lounge
Oct
02
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 03:30 am
Apple Barrel
Oct
02
Johnny Mastro
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 03:30 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Oct
02
Tiago Guy
Friday, October 2, 2026 at 04:00 am
October 2, 2026
NOLAxNOLA Event *Doors 10pm | Show 11pm* Tickets $10
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Oct
02
Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Friday, October 2, 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!
