French Quarter Events on Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
May
13
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Tipsy Trumpet
May
13
Kid Merv
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
13
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
13
Richard "Piano" Scott
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
13
Chris Christy Band
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
13
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
13
Market Café (OUTDOORS)
May
13
Christian Coleman & His Band
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
13
Victoria Amato + Ben Michaels + Matt Hayden + Natalie Mae
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
13
Swinging with John Saavedra
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Preservation Hall
May
13
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (OUTDOORS)
May
13
Hypno Nun
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Snug Harbor
May
13
Ceasar Michael Elloie
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
13
Bourbon Street Stars
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
13
David Boeddinghaus
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
13
Jeremy Davenport
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Spotted Cat
May
13
Shotgun Jazz Band
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Little House, The
May
13
Wednesdays on the Point ft. T Marie & Bayou juju
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
13
Stephen Walker N'em
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mayfield's 208 Bourbon presented by Felix's
May
13
Irvin Mayfield ft. Kermit Ruffins
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
13
Dukes of Dixieland
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Degas
May
13
Gizinti Trio
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan
May
13
Rum Rendezvous Fundraiser ft. Charlie Halloran & The Tropicales
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 13, 2026
*6-8pm |* The Rum Rendezvous Fundraiser offers a unique opportunity to sample an exquisite selection of the finest rums made or owned by Louisiana Spirit Companies. You’ll explore the rich flavors and aromas that make each rum distinct, enhancing your appreciation for this legendary spirit. Vendors and personalities include: Oxbow Rum (Louisiana Made) | Galvez Rum (Louisiana Made) | Marsh House Rum (Louisiana Owned) | Seven Three Distilling (Louisiana Made) | NOËL Family Distillery (Louisiana Made) | Wildcat Distillery (Louisiana Made) | PorchJam Distillery (Louisiana Made) | Jean Baptiste Spirits (Louisiana Made) | Altier Vie (Louisiana Made) | Garden & Gun’s Wayne Curtis | Jeff “Beachbum” Berry (Latitude 29 Bar) | Rum Society of Louisiana | The Black Duck Bar from Dickie Brennan’s Tickets $40 Members | $50 GA/Non-Members
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
13
Jesse Morrow
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
13
Johnny Mastro
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
May
13
Monty Banks
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
13
Paul Longstreth
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
May
13
Mother Ruckus
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
May
13
Leaux Fye Tribe
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
May
13
Gene's Music Machine
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Buffa's
May
14
Mark Carroll & Friends
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Café Negril
May
14
Jam-ilton
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Marigny Brasserie
May
14
Legacy Jazz Band
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
MRB
May
14
Lynn Drury
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Gretna Tavern
May
14
Adam Pearce
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Saenger Theatre
May
14
The Book of Mormon
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
14
Funkin' It Up with Big Sam
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
14
Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Andrew Baham
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 12:30 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
May
14
The Drop Inn Jam Session Hosted by DC Paul
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Crypt, The
May
14
Miss Amerikan Vampyre Rock Show
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
14
Marigny Hemenway
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
14
James Martin Band
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
14
David Ramirez with Lauren Victoria
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
14
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr. & More!
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 14, 2026
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr. & Nygel Anderson Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
14
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
14
Dr. Sick
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Loa Bar at International House Hotel
May
14
Lilith In Loa Concert Series ft. Taijan Cook
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 14, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8-9:15pm |* The singer songwriters of NOLA present the ‘Lilith In Loa' Concert Series Enjoy a relaxing evening among fine art and talented musicians Free & Open to the Public
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
14
Trumpet Mafia
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 14, 2026
Wednesday nights now belong to brass, and a special pop up by Greta's Sushi! Trumpet Mafia takes up residence for Nicholas Payton's new series #BAM at The Market - 8pm to midnight. From its organic beginnings in the summer of 2013 as a group of New Orleans trumpeters getting together at Ashlin Parker's apartment to share practice techniques and support each other's continued growth, the Trumpet Mafia has become a band of creative excellence with unexpected arrangements that mix genres and styles. Tickets $17.55 GA
House of Blues
May
14
The Black Angels
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
14
Mahogany Hall All-Stars ft. Tom Fischer
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
May
14
Tyler Thomson
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
14
Joe Krown
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 01:30 am
BMC
May
14
Under the Covers
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
May
14
Saturn Bar
May
14
Mid-Week Americana ft. A Different Thread + Miriam Hacksaw & Shanice Richard’s + Paul Faith & The Barstool Prophets
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
May
14
Deltaphonic
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
May
14
Bamboula's
May
14
Jelly Roll Stompers
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
May
14
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:30 am
d.b.a.
May
14
The Next Level Band
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
14
Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Andrew Baham
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 02:30 am
Santos Bar
May
14
Chambre Noir with Paco
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
14
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr. & More!
Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 14, 2026
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr. & Nygel Anderson Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
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!
