French Quarter Events on Friday, April 3, 2026
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - Dutch Alley
Apr
03
Johnette Downing
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
April 3, 2026
Johnette's long-running free concert series at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park invites families, day care centers, and school groups to sing and dance along.
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
03
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
03
New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
03
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
03
Victoria Amato, Jim Lockwood
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
03
David Sigler
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
03
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
03
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
03
Felipe Antonio Quartet
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
03
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Mosquito Bar - Morgan City
Apr
03
Adam Pearce
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Apr
03
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Apr
03
Jeremy Habegger
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
03
Khris Royal Trio
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 08:30 pm
Bratz Y'all
Apr
03
Kenny Brown & Dean Zucchero
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
Apr
03
Patrick Cooper
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
03
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
03
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Apple Barrel
Apr
03
Bubbles Brown
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
Apr
03
SUB-DIVISION (Joy Division Tribute) + Sage Against The Machine (Rage Against the Machine Tribute)
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
03
Michael Watson & The Alchemy
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
03
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Apr
03
Rumpshakers
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
03
Matt Hayden, Hannah Kreiger-Benson, Ben Michaels & Lisa Bittick-Lowe
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Apr
03
Dukes of Dixieland
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
03
Sam Lobley Band
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
NOLA Brewing
Apr
03
The Desert Nudes
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Apr
03
Preservation Hall
Apr
03
Bamboula's
Apr
03
Les Getrex & Creole Cookin'
Friday, April 3, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
Apr
04
Slow Motion Cowboys
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Breezy's Courtyard Bar at Gasa Gasa (OUTDOORS)
Apr
04
Breezy's Golden Hour with Duke Shin (Chicago)
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Flora Gallery & Coffee Shop
Apr
04
Open Mic Night: Music & Poetry
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
04
Leroy Jones Trio
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Stellar Lounge
Apr
04
Zydeco Night & Line Dancing Hosted by Goldie BTW 504
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 4, 2026
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
04
Willie Green III
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Okay Bar
Apr
04
Community Printshop Easter Cover Show
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
04
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
04
The Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
04
Jason Marsalis Tribute to Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 12:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
04
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 4, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Nygel Anderson Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Apr
04
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Apr
04
Cole Williams
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Hotel International
Apr
04
Fantasy Non Fiction + Cally & The Cosmos
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 4, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $25
Vaughan's Lounge
Apr
04
Holy Diver
Apr
04
Smoothie King Center
Apr
04
New Edition + Boyz II Men + Toni Braxton
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 4, 2026
Tickets start at $128.55
Old Point Bar
Apr
04
Nat & Kat Cajun String Band
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
04
21st Amendment
Apr
04
Wolfe John's Blues Band
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Apr
04
Anthony B
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
04
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:15 am
May Baily's Place
Apr
04
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 01:30 am
Carrollton Station
Apr
04
Phantom Volumes + Lotta Graffiti
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
04
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Apr
04
Una Noche de Música Latina con La Tran-K
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
04
Jay Dufour & The Jaywalkers
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
04
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Apr
04
Paco Troxclair, Neshia Ruffins, G.I. Peaches, Flighteous
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Apr
04
Benni Devine & Lucas Lasagna Duo + Flambou
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Apr
04
Jenavieve Cooke & The Winding Boys
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
04
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
04
Jason Marsalis Tribute to Brian Wilson & The Beach Boys
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 02:30 am
Bamboula's
Apr
04
Bettis & The 3rd Degree Brass Band
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Apr
04
DJ Mikey Offline
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
04
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 4, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Nygel Anderson Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
No Dice
Apr
04
Holy Trinity: OTTO / P. FILTHY / KIDD LOVE
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
Apr
04
Vegas Cola
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
04
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
Apr
04
Resurrection Goth Night with DJs Mange, EveHill & Kacey Chaos
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Apr
04
Strange Roux
Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 04:00 am
Stellar Lounge
Apr
04
Yung Dex Brass Band
Saturday, April 4, 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!
