French Quarter Events on Sunday, May 3, 2026
Buffa's
May
03
Steamboat Natchez
May
03
Bamboula's
May
03
Them Jaywalkers
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
May
03
New Orleans Spice Jazz Brunch Trio
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Rib Room at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
03
Sugar Bear & The Jazz Cats
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
03
Monty Banks
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
03
Doyle Cooper Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
May
03
Matt Wilson Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
03
Tomas Majcherski
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
03
Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
03
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
03
Laura Doyle
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
03
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 07:30 pm
Old Point Bar
May
03
Romy Kaye
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Old Arabi Lighthouse Records & Books
May
03
Frenchie Moe Acoustic Blues Trio
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
03
Wolfe Johns Blues Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
May
03
Deej Flava & Mother Ruckus
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Okay Bar
May
03
Irish Folk Jam
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison, The
May
03
Silver Lining Serenaders
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Buffa's
May
03
The Pfister Sisters
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
03
Dog House, The
May
03
Craig Cortello, The “Canine Crooner”
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
May
03
Zoë De Priester
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
03
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Sankofa Wetland Park & Nature Trail (OUTDOORS)
May
03
New Orleans Noise Fest '26 ft. Flowers, RFWM, thedeadnearbeachcorner & More!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 3, 2026
*Sankofa Wetlands East Stage:* Flowers + RFWM + thedeadnearbeachcorner + Delirium Tremens + Frank Consent + Empty Model + Dagger Wound + Herr Schmitt + Caleb Brown + SF Luminance Spectra + Itchy Kisses + Piss Pillow + Raye Raby
Bamboula's
May
03
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
03
David Boeddinghaus
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
03
Hannah Kreiger-Benson, Matt Hayden & Lisa Bittick-Lowe
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 10:30 pm
30/90
May
03
Brass Queens NYC
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
May
03
Open Mic Hosted by Mike True
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
May
03
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
03
Spotted Cat
May
03
Treme Brass Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Old Arabi Lighthouse Records & Books
May
03
Open Mic with guest host Jim Smith
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
03
T Marie Trio
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
03
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
03
DJ Soul Sister
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 3, 2026
*6-8pm |* #BAM Happy Hour ft. DJ Soul Sister, New Orleans' queen of vinyl-only soulful sets Free & Open to the Public
d.b.a.
May
03
Shotgun Jazz Band
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
St. Claude Arts Park
May
03
Fall of Saigon Commemoration Comedy & Music Showcase ft. Binh Ngo & More!
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
May 3, 2026
*6-9pm |* Organized by Gulf Coast Asian Arts & Culture (GCAAC), the celebration is a weeklong series of public events commemorating the 51st anniversary of the Fall of Saigon (April 25-May 3), featuring film screenings, panel discussions, cultural demonstrations, and live performances. The closing event on Sunday, May 3, at St. Claude Arts Park will feature a comedy showcase hosted by Fred Le and Andy Van, featuring Mai LG, Viet Nguyen, Rosie Tran, and Sean Porter, with live music by New Orleans based artist - Binh Ngo. Food pop-up by Nola Noods Tickets $35 GA
BMC
May
03
Better Late Than Jake
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
May
03
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Euclid Records
May
03
The Luxurious Faux Furs + Rubber Chicken
Sunday, May 3, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Saturn Bar
May
04
Tephra Sound ft. Helen Gillet, Nikki Glaspie & Brian Haas
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Old Point Bar
May
04
Vic Shepherd
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
May
04
Charlie Wooton
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
May
04
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Columns Hotel
May
04
Porch Fest with the John "Papa" Gros Trio
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 4, 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/
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
04
Byron Asher
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:00 am
Evangeline Lounge
May
04
The Desert Nudes
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 12:30 am
Maple Leaf
May
04
Monsters with Special Guest Mike Dillon
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
04
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carrollton Station
May
04
Jeff Fest ft. The Last Waltz Tribute Show with Maw Maw & Co.
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* $10 Cover | Ages 21+
Snug Harbor
May
04
Judith Owen & The Callers
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Okay Bar
May
04
Mira Lazuli + Lily + Ashley Virginia + Atom Cat
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
04
The Triumvirate: Robert Glasper, Christian McBride & Nicholas Payton
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 4, 2026
The Triumvirate: Robert Glasper, Christian McBride, and Nicholas Payton. Tickets start at $65.50
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
04
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
04
Phil Collins vs. Eric Clapton
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Creole Gardens Roadhouse
May
04
Mitch Woods Club 88
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
04
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
May
04
Sunday Swing with Slick Skillet Serenaders
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
04
Eric Lindell
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $44.94 Advanced GA | $63.95 Side Table Seating (Seats 4) | Ages 21+
Dos Jefes
May
04
Gloria Turini
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 01:30 am
Broadside
May
04
The Stanton Moore Trio ft. Robert Walter & Will Bernard + Frequinox
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 4, 2026
New Suit Presents- Stanton Moore's Festival Finale! *9pm:* Stanton Moore Trio ft. Robert Walter & Will Bernard *11pm:* Frequinox Tickets $50
Maison, The
May
04
St. Julien X
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Celebration Hall
May
04
Big 6 Brass Band
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Domino Lounge, The
May
04
Azz Fest ft. Batebunda, Rusty Lazer, and DJ Kinikini
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 4, 2026
The Long Awaited Return of Azz Fest! Featuring Batebunda, Rusty Lazer, and DJ Kinikini $10 Admission
30/90
May
04
SingleMaltPlease
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Brothers Three Lounge
May
04
Steady Company
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
May
04
Dumpstaphunk + New Breed Brass Band
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
May
04
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
May
04
Kat Kiley Experience
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
04
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fillmore, The
May
04
Ari Lennox + Lekan + Phabo
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* |* *Fest After Dark 2026 Tickets $48.75 | All Ages Welcome
Café Istanbul
May
04
Garaj Mahal
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm | *Poolside Presents: 2026 Café Istanbul Nightfest Garaj Mahal ft. Kai Eckhardt, Oz Ezzeldin, Fareed Haque & Greg Fundis Tickets $40 Advanced GA | $50 At the Door
Gasa Gasa
May
04
ÌFÉ with TBA 95MP + Matthew Worldwide
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $22.50 GA | Ages 18+
BMC
May
04
JAM Brass Band
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
May
04
Maple Leaf
May
04
J & The Causeways with Special Guests
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
May
04
The Next Level Band
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
04
Judith Owen & The Callers
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Avenue Pub
May
04
Sputacular Trio ft. Robert "Sput" Searight, Bobby Sparks & Jay Mck
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 4, 2026
$20 Admission
Saturn Bar
May
04
Gov't Majik
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
Holy Diver
May
04
Rubber Chicken + STMBLR + The Luxurious Faux Furs
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
04
The Triumvirate: Robert Glasper, Christian McBride & Nicholas Payton (Show 2)
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 4, 2026
The Triumvirate: Robert Glasper, Christian McBride, and Nicholas Payton. Tickets start at $67.55
Howlin' Wolf
May
04
Blue Nile
May
04
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 9:30pm | Show 10:30pm* | 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet Tickets $20 Advanced | Ages 21+
Chickie Wah Wah
May
04
Papa Mali's Birthday Bash – Papa Mali, Wally Ingram & Guests present the music of David Lindley
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 03:30 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 10:30pm* Tickets $44.94 Advanced GA | Ages 18+
Maple Leaf
May
04
(1am) The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 04:45 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
04
(1am) Kevin Scott, Terence Higgins, Nir Felder, Rick Lollar & Mark Radabaugh
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 4, 2026
$20 Admission
Café Istanbul
May
04
(12am) Fareed Haque Trio ft. Herlin Riley & Mark Brooks
Monday, May 4, 2026 at 04:45 am
May 4, 2026
*Doors 11:30pm | Show 12am |* Poolside Presents: 2026 Café Istanbul Nightfest Closing Night! Fareed Haque Trio ft. Herlin Riley & Mark Brooks Tickets $40 Advance GA | $50 At the Door
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!
