French Quarter Events on Wednesday, April 1, 2026
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
01
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
01
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
01
Richard "Piano" Scott
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
01
Chris Christy Band
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
01
Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Market Café (OUTDOORS)
Apr
01
Christian Coleman & His Band
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Apr
01
John Royen
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
01
Victoria Amato, Ben Michaels, Lisa Bittick-Lowe, Jim Lockwood
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
01
Swingin' with John Saavedra
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
01
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
01
Bourbon Street Stars
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Apr
01
YLC's Wednesday at the Square with Jelly Joseph ft. Nigel Hall + Ashton Hines & The Big Easy Brawlers
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 1, 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
01
Larry Spalding & Dave Easley
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
City Park - Botanical Garden (OUTDOORS)
Apr
01
Evenings with Enrique Concert Series ft. Patrice Fisher & Arpa with Omar Ramirez
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 1, 2026
Picnic Provisions & Whiskey (OUTDOORS)
Apr
01
Hypno Nun
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Apr
01
Martin Masakowski & John Maestas
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00 pm
April 1, 2026
*Doors 4:30pm | Show 5-6pm |* *Happy Hour Concert Series* featuring Martin Masakowski & John Maestas Free & Open to the Public
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
01
David Boeddinghaus
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Apr
01
Jeremy Davenport
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Longue Vue House and Gardens (OUTDOORS)
Apr
01
Twilight Concert Series ft. Amina Scott
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30 pm
April 1, 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/
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
01
Paul Longstreth
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Degas
Apr
01
Gizinti Trio
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mayfield's 208 Bourbon presented by Felix's
Apr
01
Irvin Mayfield ft. Kermit Ruffins
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Riverboat City of New Orleans
Apr
01
Dukes of Dixieland
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
01
Shotgun Jazz Band
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
01
Jesse Morrow
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
01
Stephen Walker N'em
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Apr
01
Covertones
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
01
St. John Lutheran Church
Apr
01
NOLA Vox & Cornell University Chorus: Gulf Coast Tour Performance
Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 11:30 pm
April 1, 2026
Join NOLA Vox for a special evening of vocal harmony as we welcome the Cornell University Chorus to New Orleans as part of their Gulf Coast Tour. This collaborative performance brings together two ensembles united by a passion for excellence in singing and musical storytelling. The Cornell University Chorus is traveling throughout the region this spring, with stops in West Palm Beach, Sarasota, Tallahassee, and New Orleans, before returning home to Ithaca for their final concert at Sage Chapel. Their tour celebrates connection through music, sharing their artistry with communities across the Gulf Coast. Free Admission | Donations Welcome
Marigny Brasserie
Apr
02
Legacy Jazz Band
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
MRB
Apr
02
Lynn Drury
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Apr
02
Mason Howard Quartet
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
University of New Orleans - The 410 Lounge
Apr
02
Jazz at the Sandbar Concert Series ft. Brad Walker
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
Café Istanbul
Apr
02
Songs for the People ft. Sariyah Idan, Ever More Nest, FreQuency, and Nat Lawrence
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 2, 2026
*Doors 6:30pm | Show 7-10pm* Songs for the People - 4 Songwriters/1 Poet - 1 Community Organization Benefitting One Book New Orleans $10-20 at the door (no one turned away)
Banks Street Bar
Apr
02
Gregg Hill + Johnny Sansone
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 2, 2026
*7pm:* Johnny Sansone *8:45pm:* Gregg Hill
Snug Harbor
Apr
02
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
Church at Hotel Peter & Paul, The
Apr
02
Neal Todten : Solo Organ
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
02
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
02
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & More!
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 2, 2026
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & Dwight Fitch Jr. Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
02
Mahogany Hall All Stars ft. Tom Fischer
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Apr
02
The Drop Inn Jam Session Hosted by DC Paul
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
02
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Apr
02
Jerry Dugger
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Lobby at The Barnett
Apr
02
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
02
The Leroy Marshall Band
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside
Apr
02
Aurora Nealand's The Monocle Ensemble + Stephanie Nilles
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 2, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm |* Aurora Nealand presents The Monocle Trio with an opening set from Stephanie Nilles Tickets $16.93
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
02
Jon Cleary
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
02
Kris Tokarski
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
02
BMC
Apr
02
Ed Wills
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
Apr
02
Painted Hands, BS Machine & More!
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 2, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm*
BJ's Lounge
Apr
02
Coleman Akin's Birthday Record Bash
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Apr
02
Ill Funeral + N.A.W. + Shadow Hounds + Sex Cult
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Apr
02
Jelly Roll Stompers
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Crypt, The
Apr
02
Thee Agitator + Fen Magus + Bad Physics
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Apr
02
Model/Actriz + Touching Ice
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
02
Kota Dosa
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
02
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
Apr
02
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:30 am
d.b.a.
Apr
02
The Next Level Band
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 02:30 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
02
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & More!
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 2, 2026
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, The Groovemaster, Derek Douget & Dwight Fitch Jr. Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Santos Bar
Apr
02
Chambre Noir with Paco
Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 03:00 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!
