French Quarter Events on Sunday, May 31, 2026
Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
31
Sugar Bear & The Jazz Cats
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
31
Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
May
31
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
31
Them Jaywalkers
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Buffa's
May
31
High-Five Pool Bar at The Barnett (OUTDOORS)
May
31
Sunday Kick Back ft. Rusty Lazer
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
31
Nahum Zdybel
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
31
Doyle Cooper Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
May
31
Gabe Stillman Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
31
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
31
Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
31
Rob Espino Duo
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
31
Kid Merv
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
31
Laura Doyle
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Preservation Hall
May
31
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Jazz Masters
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
31
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 07:30 pm
George & Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
May
31
2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival ft. Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, The Pine Leaf Boys + More!
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
May 31, 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
Maison, The
May
31
Eight Dice Cloth
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
30/90
May
31
BMC
May
31
Deej Flava & Mother Ruckus
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
May
31
Deadhead Meet Up ft. Iko Allstars with Special Guest Brian Stoltz, Busted on Bourbon, and Nina Hungerland
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
May 31, 2026
*3-9pm |* The New Orleans Area Deadheads Present: Springtime Meetup and Trippy Hippie Makers Market *3pm:* Nina Hungerland & Family *5pm:* Busted on Bourbon *7pm:* Iko Allstars with special guest Brian Stoltz Tickets $20 GA | Kids Free | Open to All Ages
21st Amendment
May
31
Wolfe Johns Blues Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
University of New Orleans - Theatre of the Performing Arts Center
May
31
New Orleans Concert Band 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
May 31, 2026
Join the New Orleans Concert Band to continue their 50th anniversary celebration. Under the direction of Dr. Charles Taylor, the band will be performing marches, Louisiana songs, and concert band standards that challenge us and are great entertainment. Free & Open to the Public
Okay Bar
May
31
Irish Folk Jam
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
31
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Jazz Masters
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 08:45 pm
Gasa Gasa
May
31
Olivia Valentine + The Junior League + Lisbon Girls
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
31
Dog House, The
May
31
Craig Cortello, The Canine Crooner
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
31
Shawan Rice
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Broadside
May
31
Snug Harbor
May
31
Jimmy Robinson & Layla Musselwhite
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
31
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Café Negril
May
31
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Okay Bar
May
31
New Orleans Musicians For Palestine Spring Celebration ft. Sirocco + Hanoun Brass Bands, The Crybabies & More!
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
31
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Tipitina's
May
31
Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:15 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
31
Lisa Bittick Lowe + Natalie Mae + Hannah Kreiger-Benson
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
31
David Boeddinghaus
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Bamboula's
May
31
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 10:30 pm
30/90
May
31
Spotted Cat
May
31
Treme Brass Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
May
31
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
May
31
Open Mic NIght Hosted by Ashley Beach
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
31
Dukes of Dixieland
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
31
Paradise Jazz Band
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
31
Les Femmes Farouches & T Marie
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
31
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
May
31
Messina's Runway Cafe
May
31
Xavier Prep Alumni Association's Annual Scholarship Fundraiser ft. Wanda Rouzan, Stephanie Jordan, John Boutté & More!
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 31, 2026
*6-9pm |* Xavier Prep Alumni Association presents it’s 28th Annual Scholarship Fundraiser to Benefit Saint Katharine Drexel Prep/“Remember When…” / Featuring performances by Wanda Rouzan, Stephanie Jordan, John Boutté, Cortez Ward, LadyD Line Dancing, The New Orleans Mystics, Rechell Cook, DJ B Sharp & More!
Old Arabi Lighthouse Records & Books
May
31
Open Mic with guest host The Bad Naked
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
31
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
31
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Jun
01
Noah Young
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA By Nature
Jun
01
Kelly Love Jones hosts “The Listening Room”
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Jun
01
The Iguanas
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Salon Salon
Jun
01
DJ Madspinnz
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Jun
01
Crypt, The
Jun
01
GRIZZ CLL + Vick Vapors + Sailem
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Favela Chic
Jun
01
Christian Coleman & His Band
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Orpheum Theater
Jun
01
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Jun
01
The Leroy Marshall Band
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:15 am
Preservation Hall
Jun
01
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Jun
01
James Singleton MALABAR with Johnny Vidacovich, Brian Haas, James Evans & More!
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:30 am
June 1, 2026
James Singleton MALABAR with Johnny Vidacovich, Brian Haas, James Evans, REx Gregory, Dr. Sick, and Wil Bernard
Maple Leaf
Jun
01
Keiko Komaki, June Yamagishi & Donald MaGee
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Jun
01
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Jun
01
Jumbo Dominoes
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
Jun
01
Original Artist Showcase (Penthouse Stage) with Kate Baxter + Dusty Santamaria
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Jun
01
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Jun
01
Mikayla Braun
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Jun
01
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Jun
01
Queta Cavalier
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:00 am
Preservation Hall
Jun
01
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 01:45 am
BJ's Lounge
Jun
01
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bar Redux
Jun
01
Take Your Folkin' Clothes Off!
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Celebration Hall
Jun
01
Big 6 Brass Band
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Jun
01
Saturn Bar
Jun
01
Tv Pole Shine + Drugstore Lipstick + Stew
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
Jun
01
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maison, The
Jun
01
Krewe DeBauchery
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Jun
01
Cam I Am ft. Kidnap + The Slow Burn Band
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
Jun
01
Lynsdey Smith
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Jun
01
Shivering Demons + Flip Fitch + Brethren Hogg
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Jun
01
AllWays Lounge
Jun
01
Sunday Swing with The Silver Lining Serenaders
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Jun
01
Kat Kiley Experience
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:00 am
d.b.a.
Jun
01
The Jump Hounds
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:30 am
Blue Nile
Jun
01
Street Legends Brass Bands
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Jun
01
James Singleton MALABAR with Johnny Vidacovich, Brian Haas, James Evans & More!
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 02:30 am
June 1, 2026
James Singleton MALABAR with Johnny Vidacovich, Brian Haas, James Evans, REx Gregory, Dr. Sick, and Wil Bernard
Howlin' Wolf
Jun
01
Hot 8 Brass Band
Monday, June 1, 2026 at 03:30 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!
