French Quarter Events on Thursday, October 2, 2025
City of New Orleans Riverboat
Oct
02
The Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 04:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park - Dutch Alley
Oct
02
Johnette Downing
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Atchafalaya
Oct
02
Anna Moss
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 04:00 pm
October 2, 2025
NOLAxNOLA & NOLA x NO COVER Present Brunch with Anna Moss *Doors 10am | Music 11am*
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Oct
02
Shawan Rice
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
02
JJ & The OK's
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
02
Richard "Piano" Scott
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 05:00 pm
City of New Orleans Riverboat
Oct
02
The Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Café Beignet on Decatur
Oct
02
Bob Macy
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
02
Chris Christy Band
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
02
Doyle Cooper Band
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Oct
02
Justin Donovan Trio
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 07:30 pm
21st Amendment
Oct
02
Big Joe Kennedy
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Oct
02
Geovane Santos Trio
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 08:00 pm
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Oct
02
The Big Soul Band
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
02
Cristina Kaminis & The Mix
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Maison, The
Oct
02
Champagniacs
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Jolie
Oct
02
Brandi
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
02
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00 pm
October 2, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents The Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious! Preservation Hall presents intimate acoustic concerts featuring ensembles from a current collective of 60+ local master Traditional New Orleans Jazz practitioners. These master musicians have learned the traditional style from the greats that played before them at Preservation Hall. With a line-up changing nightly, the Preservation All Stars provide an ever-evolving take on the New Orleans Jazz tradition. Tickets $25 (GA Standing) | $40 (GA Seated) | $50 (First Row Seated)
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
02
BMC
Oct
02
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Oct
02
Leslie Martin
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court Hotel
Oct
02
John Royen
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Oct
02
Jeremy Davenport
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:30 pm
30/90
Oct
02
Uncut
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
City of New Orleans Riverboat
Oct
02
Dukes of Dixieland
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Chandelier Bar at Four Seasons Hotel
Oct
02
David Torkanowsky
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Oct
02
Decaturadio
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
City Park - Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Oct
02
Thursdays at Twilight ft. Lena Prima
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
October 2, 2025
Music lovers are invited to City Park for the popular /Thursdays at Twilight/ concert series. Bring your friends and enjoy mint juleps and array of musicians indoors at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters Tickets $15. Cocktails, wine, beer, soft drinks, water, and food available for purchase. No outside food, drink or pets allowed.
d.b.a.
Oct
02
Palmetto Bug Stompers
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Maple Leaf
Oct
02
Jérémy Habegger
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Abita New Orleans
Oct
02
Nanci Zee Trio
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
Oct
02
Monty Banks
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
Oct
02
Bubbles Brown
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
02
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
02
The New Orleans Catahoulas
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
02
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:15 pm
October 2, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents The Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious! Preservation Hall presents intimate acoustic concerts featuring ensembles from a current collective of 60+ local master Traditional New Orleans Jazz practitioners. These master musicians have learned the traditional style from the greats that played before them at Preservation Hall. With a line-up changing nightly, the Preservation All Stars provide an ever-evolving take on the New Orleans Jazz tradition. Tickets $25 (GA Standing) | $40 (GA Seated) | $50 (First Row Seated)
Chloe, The (OUTDOORS)
Oct
02
Joshua Starkman & Charlie Gabriel
Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 11:30 pm
Kitchen Table Cafe (OUTDOORS)
Oct
03
Ortner, Sims, Sharpe & Moody
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
Broadside
Oct
03
Songs & Stories from the Crescent City ft. Erica Falls, Papa Mali, Johnny Sansone & More!
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Songs and Stories from the Crescent City! A singer/songwriter series featuring some of New Orleans’ finest artists. The series offers an intimate night of original songs and storytelling, with 3–4 artists sharing the stage in a true listening-room environment. Some call it "Mid-City Limits"! More than a concert, each show invites the audience into the heart of the city’s songwriting culture—personal, powerful, and full of soul. The evening will include acoustic performances by Erica Falls, Papa Mali, Johnny Sansone, and Gregg Hill singing their songs and selections from the New Orleans songbook. This series, curated by Gregg Hill, is becoming a do not miss evening of great music and great people. Enjoy a drink or two from The Broadside"s extensive bar menu and a bite to eat from the Nikkei Izakaya kitchen. Tickets $22.20
Salon Salon
Oct
03
Sasha Masakowski
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Oct
03
MRB
Oct
03
Micah McKee & Friends
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:00 am
Jazz & Blues Market, The
Oct
03
Bob James Quartet (Night 1)
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:30 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents The Bob James Quartet! (Night 1) Tickets Start at $36.60
Jazz Playhouse
Oct
03
Brass-A-Holics ft. Kayla Love
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:30 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Brass-A-Holics ft. Kayla Love! Reserved Seating $25 ($30.83 with fees) | Ages 21+
Preservation Hall
Oct
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:30 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents The Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious! Preservation Hall presents intimate acoustic concerts featuring ensembles from a current collective of 60+ local master Traditional New Orleans Jazz practitioners. These master musicians have learned the traditional style from the greats that played before them at Preservation Hall. With a line-up changing nightly, the Preservation All Stars provide an ever-evolving take on the New Orleans Jazz tradition. Tickets $25 (GA Standing) | $40 (GA Seated) | $50 (First Row Seated)
Snug Harbor
Oct
03
Andy James with The Jon Cowherd All Stars
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:30 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Andy James with The Jon Cowherd All Stars! *Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm * Tickets $41.30 | Ages 13+
Marigny Brasserie
Oct
03
Legacy Jazz Band
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 12:30 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA & NOLA x NO COVER Present Legacy Jazz Band!
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
03
Fritzel's All Star Band with Caleb Nelson
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
Fillmore, The
Oct
03
Shaboozey
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
October 3, 2025
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $62.01
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
03
False Flag Quartet ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli & More!
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
October 3, 2025
False Flag Quartet ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli, and Peter Varnado Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Maple Leaf
Oct
03
Johnny Vidacovich Trio
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents The Johnny Vidacovich Trio!
House of Blues
Oct
03
Petey USA + Alex Cameron
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLA x NOLA Presents Petey USA + Alex Cameron! *Doors 7pm | Show 8pm * Tickets start at $37 | Ages 18+
Holy Diver
Oct
03
Hispanic Satanic Productions 666 Presents: Visitant, Skulldozer & Konstricted
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Hispanic Satanic Productions 666 Presents: Visitant (Florida) Ethereal Blackened Death metal , SkullDozer (Mississippi) Crushing Death Metal & Konstricted (Louisiana) Swamp Death Metal Tickets $10 | Ages 21+
Maison Dupuy
Oct
03
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Oct
03
Steve Mignano Band
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Oct
03
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
Joy Theater
Oct
03
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Oct
03
Audrey & the CrawZaddies
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
Tipitina's
Oct
03
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band With Special Guests Anders Osborne, Jelly Joseph & More + Opening Set by Quiana Lynell
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents The Dirty Dozen Brass Band With Special Guests Anders Osborne, Maggie Rose, Jelly Joseph, & River Eckert + A Special Opening Set By Quiana Lynell - A Night In Support of Tip-It Foundation! *Doors 7pm | Show 8pm * Tickets $31.02 | Ages 18+
Three Muses
Oct
03
Slick Skillet Serenaders
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
Peacock Room at the Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
Oct
03
Da Lovebirds: Robin Barnes & Pat Casey
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
03
Jamil Sharif & His New Orleans Extravaganza
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
03
Single Malt Please
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:30 am
Dos Jefes
Oct
03
Bryce Eastwood & Jeremie Henan
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
03
Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 01:45 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents The Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious! Preservation Hall presents intimate acoustic concerts featuring ensembles from a current collective of 60+ local master Traditional New Orleans Jazz practitioners. These master musicians have learned the traditional style from the greats that played before them at Preservation Hall. With a line-up changing nightly, the Preservation All Stars provide an ever-evolving take on the New Orleans Jazz tradition. Tickets $25 (GA Standing) | $40 (GA Seated) | $50 (First Row Seated)
30/90
Oct
03
Gumbo Funk
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Oct
03
Nape Neck + Fake Last Name + Nail Club + Tina Beef
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Nape Neck + Fake Last Name + Nail Club + Tina Beef! Tickets $10 | Ages 21+
Gasa Gasa
Oct
03
Haunt Me + Delores Galore
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLA x NOLA Presents Haunt Me + Delores Galore! *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm * Tickets $22.69 | Ages 18+
BJ's Lounge
Oct
03
Chickie Wah Wah
Oct
03
Brad Walker Quartet Residency with Special Guest Alexis Marceaux of Sweet Crude
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Brad Walker Quartet Residency with Special Guest Alexis Marceaux of Sweet Crude! *Doors 7pm | Show 9pm * Tickets start at $18 Advanced | Ages 18+
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Oct
03
Bryan Ory & The Deacons
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
BMC
Oct
03
Darren Murphy Blues Band
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
No Dice
Oct
03
Oversight + Dana Ives + The Band Melrose
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Oct
03
George Porter Jr.
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents George Porter Jr. Trio! *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets start at $15 Advanced | Ages 21+
Bamboula's
Oct
03
Wolfe John's Band
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
Domino Lounge, The
Oct
03
Organelle + Midi Corp + Lava Gulls + Alice Does Computer Music
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Organelle + Midi Corp + Lava Gulls (NYC) + Alice Does Computer Music (NYC) *8pm Doors | 9pm Show * Sliding Scale Admission $5-10
Carrollton Station
Oct
03
Bluegrass Night: Dead Magnolia String Band + The Spring Chickens
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA & NOLA x NO COVER Present Bluegrass Night: Dead Magnolia String Band + The Spring Chickens *Doors 8pm | Show 9pm *
Blue Nile
Oct
03
Irvin Mayfield's "Back the Brass Up" ft. Trumpet Mafia and Ashlin Parker, Kermit Ruffins & More!
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Irvin Mayfield's "Back that Brass Up" ft. Trumpet Mafia and Ashlin Parker, Kermit Ruffins, Big Sam Williams and Brass-A-Holics! *Doors 8pm | Show 9-11pm * Tickets $20
Goat, The
Oct
03
Dark Times: The Dark 80s Night
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA & NOLA x NO COVER Present Dark Times: The Dark 80s Night!
d.b.a.
Oct
03
Dana Abbott
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
03
Andy James with The Jon Cowherd All Stars
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 02:30 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Andy James with The Jon Cowherd All Stars! *Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm * Tickets $41.30 | Ages 13+
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Oct
03
False Flag Quartet ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli & More!
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 03:00 am
October 3, 2025
False Flag Quartet ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal, Oscar Rossignoli, and Peter Varnado Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Café Negril
Oct
03
Armani Smith & Soul Ties
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
Oct
03
Tainted Love 80’s Night with DJ Shane Love
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 03:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA & NOLA x NO COVER Present Tainted Love 80’s Night with DJ Shane Love! Ages 21+
Spotted Cat
Oct
03
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 03:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Oct
03
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 03:30 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet!
Poor Boys
Oct
03
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Oct
03
DJ T-Roy presents Bayou International Dancehall Showcase ft. Ragin Rebelz, R-Tadax, Keva Holiday & More!
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 04:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA & NOLA x NO COVER Present DJ T-Roy presents Bayou International Dancehall Showcase ft Ragin Rebelz, R-Tadax, Keva Holiday, Ado Soul, Sham Izi & King of Fyah!
Saint, The
Oct
03
DJ Slob N Bob
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 04:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Event Free & Open to the Public | Ages 21+
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Oct
03
Smoker's World
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 04:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Smoker's World! $10 Admission
Blue Nile
Oct
03
Irvin Mayfield's "Back the Brass Up" ft. Trumpet Mafia and Ashlin Parker, Kermit Ruffins & More!
Friday, October 3, 2025 at 04:00 am
October 3, 2025
NOLAxNOLA Presents Irvin Mayfield's "Back that Brass Up" ft. Trumpet Mafia and Ashlin Parker, Kermit Ruffins, Big Sam Williams and Brass-A-Holics! Tickets $20
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!
