French Quarter Events on Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
29
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Louisiana Music Factory
Apr
29
Factory Fest ft. Cha Wa, Paul Sanchez, Michael Jenner & More!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
April 29, 2026
2026 Factory Fest! *Wednesday April 29th Lineup* *12pm:* Masakowski Family *1:15pm:* John "Papa" Gros *2:30pm:* Michael Jenner *3:45pm:* Paul Sanchez *5pm:* Cha Wa Free & Open to the Public
Tipsy Trumpet
Apr
29
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Oak Street (OUTDOORS)
Apr
29
Riverbend Lagniappe ft. Kirk Joseph's Cast Iron Skillet, Iko Allstars, Burris & More!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
April 30, 2026
*12-8pm | *Riverbend Lagniappe Block Party @ 8300 Oak Street! Set as a single-day block party and street festival, Riverbend Lagniappe will feature four stages of local New Orleans musicians, and a few new visiting friends of ours. Alongside the music, food and art vendors that reflect the culture and creativity of our neighborhood and city will also be featured. Live music by The RiverBenders, Unsinkable Heavies, New Orleans Legacy Coalition, Airshow, Things "Tribute to Stuff", Iko Allstars, Richard Rourke, River Eckert, Burris, Raw Deal's Tribue to Rick James, Steve Kelly, and Kirk Joseph's Cast Iron Skillet. Free & Open to the Public | VIP packages available for purchase (starting at $100)
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Apr
29
New Suit presents: Chazfest Goes Abroad ft. Washboard Chaz Blues Trio, Happy Talk Band, Helen Gillet & More!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
April 29, 2026
*12pm-10pm |* Chazfest Goes Abroad! This year celebrates 20 years since Chazfest’s inception, with two stages of live music all day. *Entertainment Lineup* *12pm:* Greg Schatz & the Friggin' Geniuses *1pm:* Happy Talk Band *2pm:* Washboard Chaz Blues Trio *3pm:* TBC Brass Band *4pm:* Remaining Geraniums *5pm:* The Valparaiso Men's Chorus *6pm:* Louis Michot & Leyla McCalla *7pm:* Rough Seven *8pm:* Helen Gillet *8:30pm:* Rory Danger & the Danger Dangers *9:45pm:* Narcissy Tickets $60 GA | $50 Locals (at the door, LA ID required)
Bamboula's
Apr
29
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
29
Richard "Piano" Scott
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
29
Chris Christy Band
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
29
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Apr
29
Steve Pistorius & His Porch Pals
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
29
Victoria Amato, Lisa Bittick-Lowe, Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
29
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Apr
29
YLC's Wednesday at the Square with Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers + La Tran-K Band
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 29, 2026
*5-8pm | *The Young Leadership Council of New Orleans presents *Wednesday at the Square* [1], a series of free outdoor concerts featuring well-known local artists! [1] https://www.ylcwats.com/
Bratz Y'all
Apr
29
Gloria Turrini & Dean Zucchero
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
City Park - Botanical Garden (OUTDOORS)
Apr
29
Evenings with Enrique Concert Series ft. Fermín Ceballos & Merengue 4
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 29, 2026
Café Negril
Apr
29
Jam-ilton
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Apr
29
Mitch Woods
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 29, 2026
*Doors 4:30pm | Show 5-6pm |* *Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Mitch Woods Free & Open to the Public
Three Muses
Apr
29
Crybabies
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
29
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (OUTDOORS)
Apr
29
Hypno Nun
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
29
Bourbon Street Stars
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
29
David Boeddinghaus
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Longue Vue House and Gardens (OUTDOORS)
Apr
29
Twilight Concert Series ft. Cast Iron Cactus
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 pm
April 29, 2026
Twilight at Longue Vue returns for the 2026 spring season! Each Wednesday evening from March 11th to April 29th! Tickets $17 GA | $10 Member // Full series: $130 GA | $70 Member Full Schedule at https://longuevue.com/twilight-series/ [1] [1] https://longuevue.com/twilight-series/
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Apr
29
Jeremy Davenport
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Mayfield's 208 Bourbon presented by Felix's
Apr
29
Irvin Mayfield ft. Kermit Ruffins
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
29
Jesse Morrow
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
McDonogh Memorial Park (OUTDOORS) - Algiers
Apr
29
Wednesdays on the Point ft. Bad Penny Pleasuremakers
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
29
St. Gabriel the Archangel Church
Apr
29
Roots Fest ft. The Roots of Music's Marching Crusaders & All-Star Studio Band + More!
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
April 29, 2026
*6-10pm |* Roots Fest! Benefitting The Roots of Music's free, year-round music education programs and support services. The Roots of Music empowers the youth of New Orleans through music education, academic support, and mentorship, while preserving and promoting the unique musical and cultural heritage of our city. Tickets $40 GA | $80 VIP | Ages 21+
Carrollton Station
Apr
29
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Apr
29
Leaux Fye Tribe
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
29
Shotgun Jazz Band
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
Apr
29
Monty Banks
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
Apr
29
Ogden After Hours Jazz Series ft. Aurélien Barnes
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
April 29, 2026
*6-8pm |* The Ogden After Hours Jazz Series continues in celebration of /Herman Leonard: Images of Jazz,/ presented by The Helis Foundation. This evening will feature an electrifying performance by New Orleans trumpeter, vocalist and composer Aurélien Barnes. A leading voice of the city’s new generation, Barnes blends traditional New Orleans jazz with Mardi Gras Indian funk and modern influences, honoring the legacy of legends like King Oliver and Louis Armstrong while pushing the sound forward. In addition to the live jazz, enjoy a food pop-up, cash bar, and a kid's art activity table. Tickets $15 Adult / $7 Child
BMC
Apr
29
Maurice Cade & ESS
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Apr
29
Gene's Music Machine
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
29
Paul Longstreth
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
Apr
29
30/90
Apr
29
Antonia & The Scum Band
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Degas
Apr
29
Gizinti Trio
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
29
Euclid Records
Apr
29
Dash Rip Rock
Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Lobby at The Barnett
Apr
30
Columns Hotel
Apr
30
Porch Fest with Matt Perrine & Jason Marsalis
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 30, 2026
*7-9pm | *Porch Fest is a special music series celebrating the vibrant local talent that makes this city swing. Come soak in the sounds of the city in an intimate, open-air setting. Each night offers something fresh and full of that unmistakable New Orleans energy. More information at https://thecolumns.com/events/ [1] Free and open to the Public | Reservations are available [1] https://thecolumns.com/events/
Buffa's
Apr
30
Craig Greenberg
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
30
Happy Organ Hour ft. Joe Ashlar, Stanton Moore & Eric Krasno
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Marigny Brasserie
Apr
30
Legacy Jazz Band
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Apr
30
Gregg Hill
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum (OUTDOORS)
Apr
30
Sally Baby's Three Silver Opera
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 30, 2026
*7-10pm | *Enjoy Sally Baby's Three Silver Opera in the historic courtyard of the NOPM. Bring a fest chair, grab a drink, and let the music take you away. Tickets $20 | Ages 18+
MRB
Apr
30
Lynn Drury
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Apr
30
The Iguanas
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
CANOA
Apr
30
La Ñapa Fest ft. Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots + Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 30, 2026
*7pm-12am |* Deep Zydeco night for the first time showcasing at CANOA. Sunpie and The Louisiana Sunspots will be going on first followed by Jeffrey Broussard and the Creole Cowboys. Two Brothers One Love will be Cooking some insane Louisian dishes for the event and there are high hopes for a crawfish drop. This fest also comes with a fully curated venue full of art that draws relationships between Caribbean and New Orleanian Carnaval / Celebration culture. Admission $15-30
Deutsches Haus
Apr
30
Rankinola with Ed Wise, Doug Belote & Matt Rhody
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
University of New Orleans - The 410 Lounge
Apr
30
Jazz at the Sandbar Concert Series ft. Sasha Berliner
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00 am
Joy Theater
Apr
30
Grahame Lesh & Friends ft. Ivan Neville, Jake Brownstein, Cory Henry & More!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 6:30pm | Show 7:30pm* | Fest By Nite Grahame Lesh & Friends (Night 2) Tickets start at $62.15
Jazz Playhouse
Apr
30
Snug Harbor
Apr
30
Fred Wesley with Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:30 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 7:30pm* Tickets $63.90 | Ages 13+
Preservation Hall
Apr
30
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
30
The Leroy Marshall Band
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
JAMNOLA
Apr
30
The Jelly Jam starring Jelly Joseph with Special Guests Big Freedia, Denisia, HaSizzle & More!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* The Jelly Jam starring Jelly Joseph with Special Guests Big Freedia, Denisia, HaSizzle, Josh Starkman, Juice, Nigel Hall, and Pete Murano. Featuring DJ Zeus + The Nola Lolas Tickets $40 GA Advanced | $45 GA At the Door | $75 VIP
House of Blues
Apr
30
Purity Ring
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
Fest After Dark 2026 *Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $38 | Ages 18+
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
30
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & Dwight Fitch Jr.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
30
Andrew Duhon
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $39.69 Advance GA | Ages 18+
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Apr
30
Trumpet Mafia
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Apr
30
James Martin Band
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
30
Mahogany Hall All Stars ft. Tom Fischer
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Apr
30
Tyler Thomson
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Apr
30
Or Shovaly Plus + MTDC: Music To Dance To ft. Joe Gelini & DJ Archivist
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
Fest By Nite 2026 Join Or Shovaly Plus as they play a groovy set as an Organ Trio with Andrew Salow on Keys and Adam Everett on Drums. Or Shovaly Plus is a guitar ensemble that plays the golden era of soul-jazz, RnB and pop covers and originals, 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. Mixing in some RnB and New Orleans tunes, combined with some of guitarist Or's influences like Grants Green and Freddie Hubbard, the trio is contemporary while also remaining true to its musical roots. Keep the energy going with /Music to Dance To/ a live DJ and drummer experience. Joe Gelini (ChaWa) brings live drumming while DJ Archivist spins some tunes in this new, debut act. This unique combination of live music and DJ entertainment is ideal for a high-energy dance floor in New Orleans. $10 Admission
Gasa Gasa
Apr
30
Locals Only Presented by: Just Schwandering ft. Very Cherry, Phantom Volumes, New Thousand & More!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $20 | Ages 18+
Siberia
Apr
30
Agriculture + Slowhole + Panama Papers
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm |* Agriculture + Slowhole + Panama Papers Tickets $18 Advanced | $20 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
30
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Café Istanbul
Apr
30
NOLATET
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 7:30pm | Show 8pm |* Poolside Presents: 2026 Café Istanbul Nightfest NOLATET ft. Mike Dillon, Brian Haas, James Singleton & Johnny Vidacovich Tickets $40 Advance GA | $50 At the Door | All Ages
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Apr
30
The Drop Inn Jam Session Hosted by DC Paul
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Apr
30
Dr. Sick
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Apr
30
Robin Rapuzzi's Glo Worm Trio
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:30 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
30
Jenna McSwain
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 01:30 am
Bamboula's
Apr
30
Jelly Roll Stompers
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
Apr
30
Rose Vaughn + The Helots
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Apr
30
Progression Presents: VOZ ft. Daniel Villarreal, Klyph & Basher
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Apr
30
Fest is a Cabaret ft. Suzanimal, Grand Prismatic, Christin Bradford & More!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Apr
30
Willie's Blues Extravaganza
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saenger Theatre
Apr
30
CAKE (Night 2)
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Apr
30
Kyle Sharamitaro
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
Apr
30
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
30
Fred Wesley with Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 02:30 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 9:30pm* Tickets $63.90 | Ages 13+
Blue Nile
Apr
30
Steven Bernstein’s FEST MOB ft. Kirk Joseph, Will Bernard, Jonathan Freilich & More!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm |* 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Steven Bernstein's FEST MOB featuring: Kirk Joseph, Will Bernard, Jonathan Freilich and Herman LeBeaux Advance Tickets $25 | Ages 21+
d.b.a.
Apr
30
Pat Casey Presents: Get It How Ya' Livin'
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
30
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & Dwight Fitch Jr.
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 30, 2026
Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Santos Bar
Apr
30
Chambre Noir with Paco
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Broadside
Apr
30
Money Chicha
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 30, 2026
Money Chicha is an Austin, Texas based group featuring members of the Grammy-award winning Latin orchestra Grupo Fantasma and its offshoot funk outfit Brownout which performs a fuzzed-out, reverb-drenched and percussion-heavy style of music inspired by the sounds of Peru and Colombia in the 60s and 70s. This style of music, sometimes called “chicha” music, is known for its infectious Latin beat, its psychedelic, surf guitar pyrotechnics and its melodies influenced by the indigenous culture of the Andes mountains. Tickets $20 Advanced GA
Civic Theatre
Apr
30
The Radiators
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm* Tickets start at $72.40 | All Ages
Tipitina's
Apr
30
The Daze Between Band ft. Eric Krasno, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Oteil Burbridge & More!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 9mp | Show 10pm* The Daze Between Band ft. Eric Krasno, George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Oteil Burbridge, Cory Henry, Tony Hall, Raymond Weber, Ryan Zoidis, Eric "Benny" Bloom, Kanika Moore and More! Ages 18+
BJ's Lounge
Apr
30
Lostines + Twisted Teens
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
30
Sgt. Splendor ft. Eric McFadden & Kate Vargas with Charlie Wooton, Simon Lott & More!
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 03:30 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 10:30pm * Tickets $39.29 | Ages 18+
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Apr
30
John Michael Bradford ft. Dirty Thirty
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 04:00 am
April 30, 2026
$20 Admission
Maple Leaf
Apr
30
Mike Dillon & Punkadelic ft. Nikki Glaspie, Brian Haas & Special Guests
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 04:00 am
April 30, 2026
Blue Nile
Apr
30
(12am) New Breed Brass Band
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 30, 2026
*Late Show 12am* (Technically Early Thursday Morning) 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents New Breed Brass Band Tickets $20 Advanced | Ages 21+
d.b.a.
Apr
30
(2am) A Coomes Brother's Production : The Dope Spot
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 1am | Show 2am |* The Dope Spot : A Coomes Brother's & Festin' on Frenchmen Production Insturmental Hip-hop classics and deep cuts with a Star Studded Band featuring TYCOON, Erick "Maverick" Coomes, Wil Blades, Adam Deitch, Paul Robertson, and Juice Tickets $31.37 Advanced | Ages 21+
d.b.a.
Apr
30
(1:30am) Roosevelt Collier Jimi Meets Funk
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 12:30am | Show 1:30am*(technically 4/30) | Festin' on Frenchmen 26' : Late Night After Dark on Frenchmen Street ft. Roosevelt Collier Jimi Meets Funk Tickets $37.24 Advanced | Ages 21+
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
30
(1am) Polyrhythmics
Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 30, 2026
*Doors 12:30pm | Show **1am *(Late Show Wed 4/29, Technically 4/30) Tickets $39.29 Advanced GA | Ages 18+
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!
