Danny Barker Festival ft. The Dixie Cups, Herlin Riley, Gerald French & More!

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 04:00 pm

March 27, 2026

The 12th Annual Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival! *March 27th – 29th, 2026*  The Danny Barker Festival brings together world-class musicians, educators, and supporters for a multi-day celebration honoring the legacy of Danny Barker.  *Friday, March 27th Entertainment Lineup*  *11am-12pm:* Parade with Pinstripe Brass Band  *Courtyard Stage*  *12-1pm:* Seva Venet  *1:15-2:15pm:* Leroy Jones  *2:30-3:30pm:* Chris Thomas King  *3:45-4:45pm:* Mahmoud Chouki  *5-6pm:* Herlin Riley  *Performance Stage (3rd Floor)*  *12:30-1:20pm:* Steve Pistorius  *1:30-2:20pm:* Stephanie Jordan* * *2:30-3:20pm:* Mark Brooks  *3:30-4:20pm:* Gerald French  *4:30-5:20pm:* Dixie Cups  *Exhibit Area (2nd Floor)*  *12-12:45pm:* Chris Thomas King, interviewed by David Kunian  *1-1:45pm:* Harry Sterling, interviewed by Gregg Stafford  *2-2:45pm:* Steve Pistorius, interviewed by Jon Pult  *3-3:45pm:* Stephanie Jordan, interviewed by Al Colon  *4-4:45pm:* Mark Brooks, interviewed by Ben Sandmel  Tickets start at $15 (Single Daily Adult GA) | $12 (Single Daily Student, Military & Children) | $45 3-Day Pass | More Packages Available  More information about the Danny Barker Festival at https://dannybarkerfestival.com/ [1] [1] https://dannybarkerfestival.com/

Steamboat Stompers

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 04:00 pm

The New Orleans Rug Cutters

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 04:00 pm

Royal Street Brass Band

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 05:30 pm

Richard "Piano" Scott

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 05:30 pm

David Sigler

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 06:00 pm

Victoria Amato + Hannah Kreiger-Benson

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 06:00 pm

March 27, 2026

Al's Hwy 50

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:00 pm

Steamboat Stompers

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:00 pm

Paradise Jazz Band

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:00 pm

Blackdog

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:00 pm

Felipe Antonio Quintet

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:15 pm

Sam Friend Jazz Band

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:30 pm

Kid Merv & All That Jazz

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 07:45 pm

John Lisi & Delta Funk

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 08:00 pm

Nola Sweethearts

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 08:00 pm

Cristina Kaminis & Oscar Rossignoli

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 08:00 pm

Khris Royal Trio

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 08:30 pm

Richard "Piano" Scott Trio

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 09:00 pm

Electric Spring Festival ft. Kilabauud, Chore Boys, ÌFÉ & More!

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

March 27, 2026

*Fri, March 27th 5pm-10pm & Sat, March 28th 11am-10pm*  New Orleans will play host to the first annual Electric Spring Festival; two days of DJs, performers, visual artists, local vendors, and pop-ups all curated by an alliance of local DJs, artists, collectives, and culture bearers. Attendees can expect a fully-stacked weekend of beats, bass, and dance, all utilizing the best immersive sound, lighting and decor that our city has to offer.  *Friday, 3/27 Entertainment Lineup* *Main Stage*  *5pm:* Openening Ceremony with ÌFÉ  *6pm:* Brookiecita  *7pm:* Chore Boys *9pm:* DJ Krewe  *Warehouse Stage*  *6pm:* RQ Away  *7pm: *Fùnké  *8:30pm:* Kilabauud *Under the Oaks*  *8pm:* Memory Machine  Tickets $55.05 Single Day Friday (Online) | $ 2 Day Pass $102.63 (Online)  More information and full schedule at https://electricspringfestival.com/ [1]   [1] https://electricspringfestival.com/

Paul Niehaus & Will Repholz

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Arts on Esplanade ft. Live Music by Jennie Brent & More!

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

March 27, 2026

*5-8pm |* Arts on Esplanade! A Bricolage Academy CoCurricular Fundraiser  Bring your blanket and chairs and enjoy live music, a silent auction, performances, food, fun and more! Tickets $20 | All students must be accompanied by an adult

The Silver Lining Serenaders

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Kevin Haynes

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Richard Rourke & The Easy

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Shotgun Jazz Band

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Arts on Esplanade ft. Performances by Bricolage Academy's Theatre, Orchestra & Elementary Music Students

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

March 27, 2026

*5-8pm |* Bricolage Academy Co-Curricular Fundraiser!  Featruing Live Music, Silent Auction, Performances, Food, Fun & More!  Tickets $20 | All Students must be accompanied by an adult 

Rick Trolsen

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

David Doucet

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

March 27, 2026

Streaming URL: https://www.facebook.com/dfdoucet/ [1]  [1] https://www.facebook.com/dfdoucet/

Crawfish and Johnny Sansone + John Fohl

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00 pm

Davis Rogan

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30 pm

David Boeddinghaus

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:30 pm

Woodis/Lange Band

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Dukes of Dixieland

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Doug's Birthday Jam with Sam Friend & Friends

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

The Living Room Songwriter Showcase ft. Paul Faith & More!

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Ben Michaels + Jim Lockwood (6pm, 8pm, 10pm, 12am)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Mia Borders

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Monty Banks

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Bubbles Brown

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Or Shovaly Plus

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

March 27, 2026

Join guitarist Or Shovaly accompanied by Andrew Salow  (keys)  and Adam Everett (Drums) as they play a groovy set as a organ trio.  Or Shovaly Plus channels the golden era of soul-jazz, delivering groovy rhythms and upbeat energy that is both vintage and familiar, while also incorporating improvisation that brings a new, vibrant and uplifting energy to the crowd.  

Bad Penny Pleasuremakers

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Lil Red & Big Bad

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:00 pm

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:15 pm

Les Getrex & Creole Cooking

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:30 pm

Cecil Edwards (Gumbo Funk)

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 11:30 pm

Willie Green III

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

Paint the Town Green ft. GOT Groove

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

March 28, 2026

*7-10pm | *Raintree's Centennial Gala is a night of philanthropy and fun! For 100 years, Raintree Children & Family Services has been a beacon for children and youth in Greater New Orleans, providing essential services that foster independence, resilience, and a brighter future. Enjoy Live Music by Got Groove!  Imagine the difference you could make in a young person’s life—a life filled with hope, stability, and the opportunity to thrive.  Tickets start at $250 

Ever More Nest

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

March 28, 2026

Free & Open to the Public 

Leroy Jones with Paul Longstreth

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

March 28, 2026

Christian Coleman

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

Lisa Bittick Lowe + Matt Hayden (7pm, 9pm, 11pm, 1am)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

DJ Tasha

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

Bogue Chitto Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

NOLA Brewing’s "17 Years of Beers" Anniversary Party with Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

"What We Can Know About Edmond & Basile" Film Screening, Talk & Performance with Sascha Just & Oscar Rossignoli

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

March 28, 2026

*Doors 6:30pm | **7pm: *"What We Can Know About Edmond and Basile” Film Screening *9pm: *Oscar Rossignoli plays Dédé & Barès  The new documentary film, “What We Can Know About Edmond And Basile,” directed by Sascha Just, is a story of hidden histories and a resurrection. Its stars are 19th century New Orleans composers Basile Barès and Edmond Dédé. Barès and Dédé were Creoles of Color – Dédé a free man, Barès born into enslavement. The film features, among others, contemporary pianist Oscar Rossignoli and Givonna Joseph, the current artistic director of OperaCréole. In addition to being selected for its world premiere at the 2025 New Orleans Film Festival last October, “What We Can Know About Edmond And Basile” has been awarded the “2026 Humanity Documentary of the Year” by the Louisiana Endowment for the Humanities. In celebration of the film’s LEH Award, which shall be presented to Ms. Just in Baton Rouge, LA on March 24th, an exclusive screening of the film, followed by a brief talk-back with the director and an intimate concert by Oscar Rossignoli. Tickets $10 Advance | $15 At the Door 

Zydeco Night & Line Dancing Hosted by Goldie BTW 504

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

March 28, 2026

Juan Tigre

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

Urban South 10th Anniversary Party ft. Sweet Crude & Lost Bayou Ramblers

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

March 28, 2026

*Doors 5pm | *Celebrate 10 years of great beer and great community at Urban South!  Tickets start at $34.11 (Early Bird GA) | $44.61 (GA) | VIP Packages Available

Open Mic Night: Music & Poetry

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

Ghadlyke

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:00 am

Guys & Dolls: A Musical Fable of Broadway

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30 am

New Orleans Opera Festival presents Der Rosenkavalier

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30 am

March 28, 2026

A sophisticated older woman, a romantic chevalier, and a blooming young girl converge in an impossible love triangle around a single silver rose, set to the dreamiest melodies in opera. Will the Marschallin relinquish her lover and sacrifice herself to the toll of passing time, or protect her own heart and doom a young woman to a dowry marriage?  Tickets start at $50  More information about the inaugural New Orleans Opera Festival at https://www.neworleansoperafestival.org/ [1]  [1] https://www.neworleansoperafestival.org/

John Ellis & Double-Wide Record Release

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30 am

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30 am

The Great Gatsby: The Musical

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30 am

Little Shop of Horrors

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30 am

March 28, 2026

The Department of Theatre Arts & Dance (TAD) at Loyola University is pleased to present “Little Shop of Horrors,” a horror-comedy rock musical featuring the world’s most carnivorous plant, from March 19-28.  Tickets $9 Students with an ID | $16 Seniors / Loyola faculty and staff with an ID | $21 Adults 

The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 12:30 am

Blues Night with the Jerry Dugger Blues Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Washboard Chaz

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

John "Papa" Gros Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

The Lodestones + Dawn Riding + Lumer

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

March 28, 2026

Marty Peters Gets Organized

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

March 28, 2026

Feral House Cats

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Kid Merv & All That Jazz

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Brad Kofman

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Dana Abbott

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

The Josh Garrett Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Vienna Notaranni, Amelie Cecile, Lynda Lee & Wishbone

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Jeremy Davenport

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar & Gerald Watkins

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

Shawn Williams

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:00 am

The Leroy Marshall Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:15 am

Adam Pearce

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:30 am

The Rouge Krewe

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:30 am

Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 01:45 am

Jelly Roll Stompers

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

The Big Diamonds + Jenna McSwain Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Davis & The Love + Michael Mullins Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Flow Tribe

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Those Monsters + Neznum + Konstricted

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Bab L’ Bluz (Morocco) + Gitkin + Carol C

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Patrick Cooper

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Whip Appeal + Mirth Snow

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Nayo Jones Experience

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Brass-A-Holics: Go-Go Bounce Tribute Show ft. Kayla Love x Mecca Notes & Friends + CAMIAM

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Bean 'N The Boys

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Dusky Waters + Paul Faith & The Barstool Prophets + Special Guest Lisa Mae O'Neill

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

March 28, 2026

The Last Bohemia presents The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad: A Dark Comedy Drag Musical

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

March 28, 2026

As part of the* *Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, *The Last Bohemia* is a series of theatre, music, and social events embodying New Orleans culture, the spirit of Tennessee Williams, and the profound effect New Orleans had on the playwright, personally and professionally.  *9-10:15pm | /THE NIGHT FIONA FLAWLESS WENT MAD: /A Dark Comedy Drag Musical by Trey Ming * Meet Fiona Flawless. Breathtaking drag queen. Talented chanteuse. Admitted murderess. After turning herself in for a double homicide, Fiona and her psychiatrist dive through convoluted memories in search of that pivotal moment when her otherwise flawless mind disconnected from reality…the night she went mad. A dark musical comedy for certain, /The Night Fiona Flawless Went Mad/ is an exploration into the issues of Queer identity, loneliness, and the reclamation of self-love.  Written and directed by Trey Ming. Cast: Laveau Contraire, Prince Octavian, Sebastien E’toile, Bette Tittler  Tickets $35 Cocktail Table | $20 GA or VIP Pass  More information about the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival at https://tennesseewilliams.net/ [1]  [1] https://tennesseewilliams.net/

The Afrodiziac's Jazz

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

Kim N Da Wind Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

March 28, 2026

Gabriel Broussard

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:00 am

John Ellis & Double-Wide Record Release

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:30 am

Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 02:30 am

DJ WestBankRed

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

March 28, 2026

Tickets start at $22.87 | Ages 21+

#BAILEDURO ft. CRRDR, Jon Liston, Notscaredtocry & More!

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

James Martin Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Joe Ashlar & Gerald Watkins

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

Bettis & The 3rd Degree Brass Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

Latin Night ft. La Tran-K Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

DJ T-Roy

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:00 am

Higher Heights

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:15 am

Joey Houck Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:30 am

March 28, 2026

The Last Bohemia presents Kitten on the Keys in Langue De Chat

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 03:30 am

March 28, 2026

As part of the* *Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival, *The Last Bohemia* is a series of theatre, music, and social events embodying New Orleans culture, the spirit of Tennessee Williams, and the profound effect New Orleans had on the playwright, personally and professionally.  *10:30-11:45pm | The Last Bohemia presents Kitten on the Keys in Langue De Chat*  International cabaret pianist and singer *Kitten on the Keys* introduces her latest cabaret show, /Langue De Chat/. Named after her favorite French patisserie, /Langue De Chat/ translated from French is “the cat's tongue.” Like many of Tennessee Williams’ characters, a cat's tongue presents as soft but is coarse and rough. Kitten embraces numerous genres and eras and will accompany herself on piano and accordion. Expect stories and songs from her extensive songbook.  Tickets $35 Cocktail Table | $20 GA or VIP Pass  More information about the Tennessee Williams & New Orleans Literary Festival at https://tennesseewilliams.net/ [1]  [1] https://tennesseewilliams.net/

Sage Against the Machine

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 04:00 am

Yung Dex Brass Band

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 04:00 am

Strange Roux

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 04:00 am

DJ Dot Dunnie

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 04:00 am

Side Piece

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 04:00 am

March 28, 2026

(12am) New Orleans Electric Spring Afterparty (Night 1)

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 04:45 am