French Quarter Events on Friday, May 22, 2026
Bamboula's
May
22
New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
22
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
22
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
22
Nahum Zdybel
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
22
Victoria Amato + Hannah Kreiger-Benson
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
22
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 07:00 pm
30/90
May
22
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
22
Kid Merv
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
22
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
22
Felipe Antonio Quarteto
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
22
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Maison, The
May
22
Nola Sweethearts
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
22
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
22
Mari Watanabe & Will Smith
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Café Negril
May
22
Matt Perrine Quartet
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
22
Kid Chocolate & The Free P.O.C. Trio
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 08:30 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
22
April Spain
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
May
22
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
22
Lynn Drury & Renee Coman
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Rhorer Plaza (OUTDOORS) - Baton Rouge
May
22
Live After Five Concert Series ft. Rouge Krewe Party Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 22, 2026
*5-8pm |* Live After Five, a spring concert series held in downtown Baton Rouge at Rhorer Plaza, offers a dynamic lineup of live performances, featuring a diverse array of musical genres. More information and full lineup at: https://downtownbr.org/live-after-five/ [1] Free & Open to the Public [1] http://%20https//downtownbr.org/live-after-five/
30/90
May
22
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
May
22
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Special Venue
May
22
Teena May
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 22, 2026
*Location:* 635 Esplanade Avenue Porch Concert *5-8pm* Teena May
Holy Trinity Cathedral
May
22
51st Annual Greek Festival ft. Thymios & His Greek-American Super Band + More!
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 22, 2026
*Fri May 22 (5-11pm), Sat May 23 (11am-10pm), Sun May 24 (11am-8pm) * A beloved Memorial Day weekend tradition since 1973, *The New Orleans Greek Festival *has long been a can’t-miss destination for locals and visitors alike. Bursting with authentic homemade Greek cuisine, lively music (Thymios and His Greek-American Super Band) and dancing, and a warm, family-friendly atmosphere, the festival offers much for your family to enjoy and experience on the Cathedral grounds. Take a guided tour of the Cathedral, watch the Hellenic Dancers perform, listen and dance to live Greek music, and relax on the Bayou while your children enjoy the Athenian Playground. Tickets $10-$25
Preservation Hall
May
22
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
22
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Original Nite Cap, The
May
22
Davis Rogan
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:30 pm
d.b.a.
May
22
Yirmey Yisrael Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
22
Bubbles Brown
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
May
22
T Marie & Bayou Juju
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
22
Dukes of Dixieland
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
22
Lange/Woodis Band
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Oak Street Brewery
May
22
Pat O'Brien's
May
22
Emelie Guidry + Matt Hayden + Ben Michaels + Jim Lockwood
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
May
22
Monty Banks
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Skeeta Hawk Brewing
May
22
The Living Room: A Songwriter Showcase ft. Peyton McMahon, Hanna KB, Saint Claude Serenaders & Paul Faith
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 22, 2026
*6-8:30pm*
Spotted Cat
May
22
BMC
May
22
Covertones
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
22
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
May
22
Les Getrex & Creole Cookin'
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Café Negril
May
22
Ado Soul & The Tribe
Friday, May 22, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Breezy's Courtyard Bar at Gasa Gasa (OUTDOORS)
May
23
Early Birds
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
100 Men Hall - Bay St. Louis
May
23
River Eckert Band
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
May
23
Cricket & The 2:19
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
May
23
Arséne DeLay & Charlie Wooton
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Rivershack Tavern
May
23
Casey Saba
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
May
23
Dave Jordan & Rurik Nunan
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
May
23
Nell Simmons Bradley
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
23
Willie Green III
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
23
Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
23
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
23
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30 am
Blue Nile
May
23
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:30 am
Schooner Saloon, The
May
23
Mason Howard
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fillmore, The
May
23
Juvenile's Boiling Point Album Release Tour with The 400 Degreez Band
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 23, 2026
Tickets start at $71 GA
AllWays Lounge
May
23
The New Orleans High Society
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
May
23
Tuba Skinny
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
May
23
Feral House Cats
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
23
Dr. Sick & The Late Greats
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
23
Kid Merv
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Holy Diver
May
23
Rik Slave’s DarkLounge Ministries
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
23
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 23, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Gasa Gasa
May
23
Dad Rock Night
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Rosy's Jazz Hall
May
23
Krewe.of.Shadows
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Special Venue
May
23
Cally Cole & The Cosmos with Sari Jordan
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 23, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* | Cally Cole & The Cosmos with Sari Jordan *Location:* Secret Garden in the Bywater- Address disclosed upon ticket purchase. Tickets $25-$35 Theme: Whimsical Fairy Garden Party
Good Measure at The Barnett
May
23
Brass & Strings ft. Benjamin Cousins & The Sonic Architects
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
May
23
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
23
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
May
23
MP3: Marc Paradis Trio
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
23
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:15 am
May Baily's Place
May
23
Jacky Blaire & Hot Biscuits
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
23
Paperchase
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
23
Paperchase
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
23
Preservation All-Stars ft. Aurélien Barnes
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 01:45 am
BMC
May
23
Kat Kiley Experience
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
May
23
Malevitus + Early Day Miners + Sarah Burke
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
23
The Joe Krown Trio
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
23
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
May
23
Bluegrass Jam!
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
23
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
May
23
Free Fridays Concert Series ft. Water Seed + Funk Monkey
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 23, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* | 20th Anniversary of the Free Fridays Concert Series! Free & Open to the public | Ages 21+
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
23
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
23
Cajun Night with NBD & The Big Deals
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
23
Kevin Louis & Palm Court Jazz Band
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:30 am
Brothers Three Lounge
May
23
Brother Tyrone & The Mindbenders with Special Guests
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
23
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
May
23
Smokin' On Some Brass
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
30/90 - Upstairs
May
23
DJ Sean Straynge
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
May
23
Colin Davis & Night People
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
23
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 23, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar, and Gerald Watkins Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
23
DJ ChiNola
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
May
23
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 23, 2026
Tickets $20 Advanced | $50 Reserved Seating | Ages 21+
Santos Bar - Upstairs
May
23
DJ Mijita
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
23
DJ ChiNola
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
May
23
The Toasters + Piñata Protest + Joystick
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
May
23
Bettis & The Third Degree Brass Band
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
May
23
Higher Heights
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 03:15 am
Maple Leaf
May
23
Jackson's Flying Circus
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maison, The
May
23
DJ LemonHead
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
23
30/90
May
23
Santos Bar
May
23
(12am) DJs Indura & Paco
Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 04:45 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!
