French Quarter Events on Saturday, May 30, 2026
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
30
Drum Circle with Wesley Phillips
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 03:30 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
May
30
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
30
Aaron Levinson & Friends
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
30
Sugar Bear & The Jazz Cats
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
30
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 04:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
30
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
May
30
Bayou Manouche
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Maidstone New Orleans, The
May
30
Fever 54 Pool Party! ft. The Sponges + DJ Hndrcks, Virtue Signal & Cousin Tony
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 05:00 pm
May 30, 2026
*12-8pm |* The Sponges: Fever 54 Pool Party! An 8-hour marathon of house, disco, and pure energy. Featuring: The Sponges, DJ Hndrcks, Virtue Signal, and Cousin Tony Tickets $30 GA | VIP Cabana Available
Spotted Cat
May
30
Bad Penny Pleasuremakers
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
30
Jim Lockwood + Victoria Amato
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
30
Miles Berry
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 06:00 pm
High-Five Pool Bar at The Barnett (OUTDOORS)
May
30
DJ Spin Griffey
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
30
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
May
30
The Rumpshakers
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 06:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
30
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
30
Twerk Thomson Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 07:00 pm
30/90
May
30
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
30
Big Joe Kennedy
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Loyola University - Louis J. Roussel Performance Hall
May
30
The Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble "44th Annual Spring Concert"
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 07:00 pm
May 30, 2026
The Komenka Ethnic Dance and Music Ensemble "44th Annual Spring Concert"! This show is an "around the world" tour through ethnic dance and music in two enchanting hours. It features dance presentations representing Argentina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Greece, Hungary, India, Saudi Arabia, USA, and Zimbabwe, as well as songs of Ecuador, Estonia, Greece, Guatemala, India, Japan, Kenya, South Africa, Uruguay, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe. Ticket prices range from $8 to $15
Bamboula's
May
30
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 07:15 pm
d.b.a.
May
30
Young Lion Showcase
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Preservation Hall
May
30
Wendell Brunious & The Preservation Legacy Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 07:30 pm
George & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
May
30
2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival ft. Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie + More!
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
May 30, 2026
*Doors 2pm | Performances 3-8:30pm |* The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival on* May 30th & 31st! * Don't miss an energetic display of indigenous sounds by way of Southwest Louisiana! Featuring Big Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas, Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band, Pine Leaf Boys, Babineaux Sisters + more. *Enertainment Lineup* **Saturday, May 30th** *3-4pm:* Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse *4:30-5:30pm:* Babineaux Sisters *6-7pm:* Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie *7:30-8:30pm:* Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas **Sunday, May 31st** *3-4pm:* The Revelers *4:30-5:30pm:* Kelli Jones, Chris Segura, Blake Miller, & Elise Riley - A Feufollet Retrospective *6-7pm:* Pine Leaf Boys *7:30-8:30pm:* Chubby Carrier and The Bayou Swamp Band The festival will be livestreamed: jazzandheritage.org/live [1] Free & Open to the Public | Patrons can RSVP on Eventbrite [2] Donations will be gratefully accepted at the gate. All proceeds from this event directly support the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. [1] https://www.jazzandheritage.org/live [2] https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-louisiana-cajun-zydeco-festival-tickets-1988425028788?keep_tld=true&aff=odeimcmailchimp&utm_source=The+New+Orleans+Jazz+and+Heritage+Foundation&utm_campaign=8cf2392289-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2021_12_29_04_46_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_dc334349c6-8cf2392289-572534921&mc_cid=8cf2392289&mc_eid=0df79664c8
21st Amendment
May
30
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Ellis Marsalis Center for Music
May
30
Girls Play Trumpets Too Presents: Spring Concert 2026
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
May 30, 2026
*3-5pm |* Enjoy an inspiring afternoon celebrating the accomplishments and musical growth of the talented young musicians of Girls Play Trumpets Too. This special concert will feature live performances by students, special guests, and an unforgettable showcase of excellence, empowerment, and the future of music in New Orleans. Proceeds from this event support trumpet instruction, mentorship, performance opportunities, leadership development, and access to instruments for girls ages 8–19 through Girls Play Trumpets Too.
BMC
May
30
Andre Lovett Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
30
Stephen Walker N'em
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
30
Don Vappie Trio
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
30
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:15 pm
Preservation Hall
May
30
Wendell Brunious & The Preservation Legacy Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 08:45 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
30
Brian Wingard
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
May
30
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Okay Bar
May
30
Crawfish Boil with The Marcus Angeloni Band + Pete Fields
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Café Beignet on Royal
May
30
Bob Macy
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
May
30
Kelly Love Jones
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
30
Sunpie Barnes & Dean Zucchero
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
May
30
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
30/90
May
30
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
30
Bourbon Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
30
John Royen
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
30
Al "Lil' Fats" Jackson Trio
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
30
Natalie Mae + Hannah Kreiger-Benson + Lisa Bittick Lowe + Ben Michaels
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
30
Panorama Jazz Band
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
May
30
Courtyard Brewery (OUTDOORS)
May
30
Sariyah Idan Duo
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 30, 2026
Four hours of originals and covers by Sariyah Idan with Marco Saah on drums. No cover, support the bar and the Mexican food popup.
d.b.a.
May
30
Margie Perez
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
30
Leroy Jones
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Beanlandia
May
30
T Marie & Bayou Juju
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
May
30
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
30
Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
30
Mother Ruckus
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
30
Johnny Mastro Blues
Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 11:30 pm
MRB
May
31
Wolfe Johns Blues Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
31
Raphael Bas
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA 'Nacular Art Gallery
May
31
Chris Vincent + Dusty Santamaria
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 31, 2026
Free & Open to All Ages
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
May
31
Venue Vapaille
May
31
The Lagniappe Party ft. Sharon Martin + The Doc T Trio & Friends + Brian Toval & The Vision
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Favela Chic
May
31
Better Late Than Jake
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
May
31
FireBrain + Claude Bryant & The All Stars
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
May
31
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
31
The Walrus
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
31
Gerald French Trio
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
31
Mahmoud Chouki
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
31
The Nayo Jones Experience
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
Dillard University - Cook Theatre
May
31
Adonis Rose & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra present: A Prince Tribute
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 31, 2026
*7:30-9pm |* Adonis Rose & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra with Mecca Notes present a Prince Tribute Tickets start at $30 | All Ages
Blue Nile
May
31
ADO Soul & the Tribe
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
Maison Dupuy
May
31
Cameron Dupuy & The Cajun Troubadours
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 12:30 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
31
The David & Wayne Creative Foundation Presents: Don't Sell Your Soul
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 31, 2026
*6pm: *VIP Patron Party (exclusive access for event patrons) *7pm:* General Entry *8pm:* Mainstage Performance /Don’t Sell Your Soul /is a Louisiana-born production that blurs the lines between film, theater, monologue, and live concert. The David & Wayne Creative Foundation has assembled a cast and crew drawn entirely from Louisiana’s creative community to produce an evening that is as much cultural statement as artistic performance. Tickets start at $50 | $10 discount for any LA student 17 and up with a valid student ID.
New Marigny Theatre
May
31
Rivershack Tavern
May
31
Gold Crown Blues Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
31
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
May
31
SingleMaltPlease
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
May
31
The Robo Go-Go ft. John Paul Carmody
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Breezy's Courtyard Bar at Gasa Gasa (OUTDOORS)
May
31
DJ Guda
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
31
The Blues Masters
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
31
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
31
Original Nite Cap, The
May
31
Blue Velvet Revue ft. The Austin Silly Bunch & Bella Blue
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
True South
May
31
Stone Cold Hippies
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
31
Band 4 Life ft. Peter Harris, Amari Ansari, Arnold Little & More!
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 31, 2026
Band 4 Life ft. Peter Harris, Amari Ansari, Arnold Little, Joe Ashlar & Nygel Anderson Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Buffa's
May
31
Or Shovaly Plus
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
31
Bag of Donuts
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
May
31
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 01:30 am
BJ's Lounge
May
31
Latin Nights with Cristina Kiminis + Dulce Ritmo + Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
May
31
Melissa Virginia with Ryan Scott Long & Danny Rubio + Hypno Nun
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 31, 2026
*Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm* An eclectic night of live local music, featuring Melissa Virginia’s signature sound alongside performances from Ryan Scott Long and Danny Rubio, with Hypno Nun adding a unique experimental edge to the lineup. Admission $10
Good Measure at The Barnett
May
31
Justin Donovan Duo
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
May
31
Chesticle + Mystere + Alone In the Morgue + More!
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Zina's Place - Thibodaux
May
31
Adam Pearce
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
31
Bean 'N The Boys
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
House of Blues
May
31
Blade Rave
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
31
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
May
31
B-Sides Soul Club + DJs Matty & Lingerie
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
31
Glen David Andrews
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
May
31
Body Room + Midnight Sticks + Crush Diamond + Banana Creems
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Muses
May
31
Johanna Rose
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
May
31
Gasa Gasa
May
31
WASTE with Catsclaw
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
31
Yoshitaka Z2 Trio
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
May
31
Sierra Green
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:00 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
31
Joey Houck
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
31
Mahmoud Chouki
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
31
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 02:30 am
Café Negril
May
31
Spotted Cat
May
31
Brice Miller's Twisted Dixie
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Maple Leaf
May
31
Zoomst
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
May
31
Kitty Dungeon ft. DJs M3OWMIX
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
30/90 - Upstairs
May
31
DJ London
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
31
Band 4 Life ft. Peter Harris, Amari Ansari, Arnold Little & More!
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 31, 2026
Band 4 Life ft. Peter Harris, Amari Ansari, Arnold Little, Joe Ashlar & Nygel Anderson Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
31
Bamboula's
May
31
Paggy Prine & Southern Soul
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 03:00 am
Apple Barrel
May
31
Smoky Greenwell Blues Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 03:30 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
31
Tru Phonic
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maison, The
May
31
DJ RQ Away
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
May
31
Blue Nile
May
31
The Soul Rebels
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:00 am
May 31, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 11pm* Tickets start at $22.87 Advanced | Ages 21+
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!
