French Quarter Events on Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
May
12
Steamboat Stompers
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
12
F K-rrera Group
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
12
Richard "Piano" Scott
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
12
Steamboat Stompers
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
12
Chris Christy Band
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Market Café (OUTDOORS)
May
12
Christian Coleman & His Band
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
12
Arrowhead Jazz Band with Christien Bold
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
12
Giselle Anguizola
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Audubon Clubhouse by Dickie Brennan
May
12
Blake Amos
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Hideout Bar
May
12
Kid Merv
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
12
Colin Myers Orchestra
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Maison, The
May
12
Jacky Blaire
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
12
Preservation All-Stars
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
12
John Royen
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Breezy's Courtyard Bar at Gasa Gasa (OUTDOORS)
May
12
Valerie Sassyfras
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Mayfield's 208 Bourbon presented by Felix's
May
12
Irvin Mayfield ft. Kermit Ruffins
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
12
Tangiers Combo
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
12
Dukes of Dixieland
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
May
12
Monty Banks
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
12
Big Joe Kennedy
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
12
Bubbles Brown
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
May
12
Sugar & The Daddies
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
12
Sweetie Pies of New Orleans
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
May
12
Miss Sophie Lee's Dance Hall ft. Johanna Rose
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
12
Preservation All-Stars
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Marigny Brasserie
May
13
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
13
DJ Nayo
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Elysian Bar at Hotel Peter & Paul
May
13
Elysian Sounds Presents: Chris Beroes-Haigis & Jennie Brent
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
No Dice
May
13
Old Time Community Jam
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Banks Street Bar
May
13
VetJams
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
May
13
Alex McMurray
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Café Negril
May
13
The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such Jam
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
MRB
May
13
DJ Mr. Bubble
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:00 am
Saenger Theatre
May
13
The Book of Mormon
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30 am
St. Charles Avenue Presbyterian Church
May
13
Musaica Chamber Ensemble Presents: "New Horizons"
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 13, 2026
Musaica Chamber Ensemble finishes its 20th season in May 2026! The final program, “New Horizons" will feature music by composers who came to America from other countries and found inspiration in a new land. *Nicky Sohn:* "A Night at Birdland" for Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Bassoon, and Horn *Maxim Samarov: *Concertino for Harp and Strings *Ernő Dohnányi: *Sextet for Violin, Viola, Cello, Clarinet, Horn, and Piano in C major Free with a recommended donation More information at https://musaica.org [1] [1] https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%253A%252F%252Fmusaica.org%252F%253Ffbclid%253DIwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExZTdtNmhPMVVxWmJXSFE4cwEedp3rZX9FTV9ONtSkLyfeBiOHhgUckfLIOcy7acV0XPn82UzKWhxH4kwy874_aem_V_db8-5M-C1LIFE1UxzAMw&h=AT2s9x2AxWTlFUwI6B6I0mDtTsYrY4quigTIhvcGPh6yvyfLa68l6IIjjcazmPKlFUAAdM4WH0etWBPVbpvWGcDCzPw8j35HqO-ufVUFvEGNKeGqd4ISL-wPZIsOMtoOjhln-uRIDy3I9ULlVbdIQTfcdHlf8OoxrsE&__tn__=-UK-R&c%5B0%5D=AT1Jf755eSxXLcVfkSZrN1tRqjIFO7yOLv79Ga7WfiGihPnI1f_3Xh9E333NopKqfMnBlSxjYwEAksiNqKOgRQs1VBQopRDmziuaivbJhpLS-pCsqOOSLm1cxgNNV2Dse90yRn-iRuULO2cQ_3Ga5f0iLnP-ndoSn9RinbAUWX_eqUiKkKUEyY9ebfmV7BwmP6aL8QvLzvb3EM6f8mRwlpGfhQ
Snug Harbor
May
13
Stanton Moore Trio ft. David Torkanowsky & James Singleton
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
13
The Sam Lobley Trio
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 12:30 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
13
Jenna McSwain
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
13
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch & More!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 13, 2026
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch & Nygel Anderson Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Joy Theater
May
13
Drew and Ellie Holcomb
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
13
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Original Nite Cap, The
May
13
Gavin Eckler Trio
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
13
Dave Hammer
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
13
Leroy Jones & The Home Team
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Okay Bar
May
13
Crispin Schroeder, Anna La Mare (Release Show), The Tanglers
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 13, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* *8pm:* Crispin Schroeder *9pm:* Anna La Mare (Release Show) *10pm:* The Tanglers
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
13
Shawan Rice
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Gasa Gasa
May
13
Maison, The
May
13
Paradise Jazz Band
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
13
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Siberia
May
13
Portrayal Of Guilt + Street Sects + Taraneh + The World Is A Vampire
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 13, 2026
Holy Diver
May
13
The Amazing Henrietta
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
Joy Theater
May
13
Drew & Ellie Holcomb
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:00 am
House of Blues
May
13
Dos Jefes
May
13
Z2
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 01:30 am
Saturn Bar
May
13
Cumbia Night with Los Güiros & C'estFunk
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
May
13
Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
May
13
Kayla Jasmine
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
13
Bruisey's Bottoms Up Open Mic
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
13
Stanton Moore Trio ft. David Torkanowsky & James Singleton
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
May
13
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 02:30 am
d.b.a.
May
13
Kid Chocolate + The Free P.O.C
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 02:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
13
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch & More!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 13, 2026
Double Bird ft. Peter Harris, Ashlin Parker, Seth Finch & Nygel Anderson Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Rabbit Hole, The
May
13
Rebirth Brass Band
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 03:00 am
Apple Barrel
May
13
Jackson’s Flying Circus ft. Mike Doussan & Chris Roberts
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 03:30 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!
