French Quarter Events on Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Café Beignet on Decatur
Apr
08
Bob Macy
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
08
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Tipsy Trumpet
Apr
08
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
08
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
08
Richard "Piano" Scott
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
08
Chris Christy Band
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
08
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Apr
08
CR Gruver
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
08
Victoria Amato, Natalie Mae, Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
08
Swingin' with John Saavedra
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Apr
08
YLC's Wednesday at the Square with Flow Tribe ft. Alfred Banks + Zita
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 8, 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/
Snug Harbor
Apr
08
Zoë de Priester’s Graduate Recital
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 8, 2026
*Doors 4:30pm | Show 5-6pm* *Happy Hour Concert Series* Zoë de Priester’s Graduate Recital Free & Open to the Public
City Park - Botanical Garden (OUTDOORS)
Apr
08
Evenings with Enrique Concert Series ft. The Cristina Kaminis Quartet
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 8, 2026
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (OUTDOORS)
Apr
08
Mikayla Braun
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
08
Bourbon Street Stars
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
08
Bratz Y'all
Apr
08
John Krupa & Dean Zucchero
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Little House, The
Apr
08
Wednesdays on the Point ft. Mike Dousson
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
08
David Boeddinghaus
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Apr
08
Jeremy Davenport
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Longue Vue House and Gardens (OUTDOORS)
Apr
08
Twilight Concert Series ft. Carmela Rappazzo
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:30 pm
April 8, 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/
Spotted Cat
Apr
08
Shotgun Jazz Band
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Irene's
Apr
08
Monty Banks
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
08
Jesse Morrow
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
08
Stephen Walker N'em
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Apr
08
Dukes of Dixieland
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Apr
08
Gene's Music Machine
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Apr
08
30/90
Apr
08
Jeff Chaz Blues
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
08
Paul Longstreth
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Degas
Apr
08
Gizinti Trio
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mayfield's 208 Bourbon presented by Felix's
Apr
08
Irvin Mayfield ft. Kermit Ruffins
Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
08
Lobby at The Barnett
Apr
09
Buffa's
Apr
09
Mark Carroll & Friends
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Tipitina's
Apr
09
Loyola's Uptown Threauxdown
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Café Negril
Apr
09
Jam-ilton
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Apr
09
George Porter Jr. with The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 9, 2026
*Doors & Pre-Concert Cocktail Hour 5:30pm | Performance 7pm* | LPO Market Night featuring George Porter, Jr.! The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra presents a vibrant new way to experience live music, local musicians, and your LPO all in one evening with LPO Market Nights. Pre-concert cocktail hour with curated vibes by local DJs begins at 5:30pm and the music will start at 7pm. Tickets $60 GA
University of New Orleans - The 410 Lounge
Apr
09
Jazz at the Sandbar Concert Series ft. Dan Loomis
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Apr
09
Gregg Hill
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Marigny Brasserie
Apr
09
Legacy Jazz Band
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
MRB
Apr
09
Lynn Drury
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
Gretna Tavern
Apr
09
Adam Pearce
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Marigny Theatre
Apr
09
"Singing Winds" ft. New Orleans Chamber Players
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:30 am
April 9, 2026
Step into the lush and sonorous texture of chamber winds. Bach - Cello Suite no. 1 on Bassoon (Nanci Belmont, bassoon) Weber - Concertino for Oboe and Winds (Virginia McDowell, oboe) Enescu - Dixtuor for Winds - mvt. 2 Gounod - Petite Symphonie Joel Bein, conductor Tickets $20 GA
Snug Harbor
Apr
09
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
09
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Apr
09
The Drop Inn Jam Session Hosted by DC Paul
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Apr
09
Tyler Thomson
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
09
Quarters with Charlie Burg
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
09
The Leroy Marshall Band
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
09
Happy Organ Hour with Joe Ashlar, Stanton Moore & Ari Teitel
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
09
Mahogany Hall All Stars ft. Tom Fischer
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Crypt, The
Apr
09
Voice of Dissent + Death Church + STGMA
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
09
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
09
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & More!
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 9, 2026
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & Dwight Fitch Jr. Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
21st Amendment
Apr
09
Dr. Sick
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
09
Captain Spalding
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:30 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Apr
09
Robin Rapuzzi's Glo Worm Trio
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
09
Bamboula's
Apr
09
Jelly Roll Stompers
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Republic New Orleans
Apr
09
St. Roch Tavern
Apr
09
James McClaskey & The Rythm Band
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Apr
09
Ed Wills
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
09
New Breed Brass Band
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Apr
09
Decaturadio
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Apr
09
Soft Opening Grown Ups Revue
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
Apr
09
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:30 am
d.b.a.
Apr
09
The Next Level Band
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
09
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 02:30 am
Santos Bar
Apr
09
Chambre Noir with Paco
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
09
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & More!
Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 9, 2026
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & Dwight Fitch Jr. Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
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!
