French Quarter Events on Sunday, October 12, 2025
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Oct
12
Jeremy Phipps & Friends
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Gazebo Café
Oct
12
J Riley Cain & Knockout Gumbo
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Girard Park - Lafayette (OUTDOORS)
Oct
12
Festivals Acadiens et Créoles ft. T’Monde, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Lil’ Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers + More!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 03:30 pm
October 12, 2025
*10:30am-7:45pm | *Festivals Acadiens et Créoles is an annual festival held in Lafayette, Louisiana, celebrating the region’s rich Cajun and Creole heritage. Since the first festival in 1974, the three-day event has become the world’s largest Cajun and Zydeco festival, attracting visitors from across the globe. Festivals Acadiens et Créoles features performances by local musicians, cultural workshops, and culinary experiences. The event showcases local artisans, providing an immersive and authentic celebration of Acadiana’s vibrant traditions. This year’s theme is Cinquante ans de Réveille: Et Asteur Quoi?! (Fifty Years of Réveille: And Now What?!) is intentional in honoring legacy musicians while bringing the next generation of Cajun and Creole bands — artists who continue to honor the past while shaping the future of our culture. *Sunday Oct 12th Entertainment Lineup:* SCÈNE MA LOUISIANE *10:30-11:30am:* Jesse Lége & The Bayou Aces *11:45am-12:45pm*: C-4 *1-2pm:* Corey Ledet Zydeco presented by Guidry & Horaist Orthodontics *2:15-3:15pm:* Les amis du Teche *3:30-4:45pm:* Clifton Chenier’s 100th Birthday Celebration ft. CJ Chenier & The Red Hot Louisiana Band w/ sp. guests Curley Taylor, Nathan Williams, Sr. & Roddie Romero presented by Stan Goudeau – Austin, TX *5-6pm: *Bonsoir, Catin *6:15-7:45pm:* Wayne Toups, Jamey Bearb, and Friends presented by Ochsner Lafayette General Medical Center SCÈNE MON HÉRITAGE *10:45-11:45am:* Kevin Naquin & the Ossun Playboys *12-1pm:* Blake Miller & The Old-Fashioned Aces *1:15-2:15pm:* Preston Frank & the Frank Family Band *2:30-3:30pm:* Chère Élise w/ special guest Kelli Jones *3:45-4:45pm:* Lost Bayou Ramblers *5:00-6:15pm: *Lil’ Nathan & The Zydeco Big Timers SALLE DE DANSE *9am-10am:* French Mass *10:00-10:30am: *Danse Rondes/ Traditional Dances *10:45-11:45am:* Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step *12-1:00pm:* Savoy Family Band presented by Nick And Lisa Poulos – Berlin, MA *1:15-2:15pm: *Lafayette Rhythm Devils *2:30-3:45pm:* Alphonse Ardoin & the Zydeco Kings *4-5pm: *Gregg Martinez w/ special guest Johnnie Allan *5:15-6:30pm:* Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys SCÈNE ATELIER *11:30am-12:30pm:* Long Live the King: CJ Chenier, Roddie Romero, Curley Taylor & Nathan Williams Sr.: Moderated by Ben Sandmel *12:45-1:45: *pm Ballad Workshop: Barry Ancelet, Kristi Guillory, Megan Constantin, Kelli Jones *2:15-3:15pm:* Chansons en Français w/ Zachary Richard présenté par le CODOFIL *3:45-4:45pm:* Creole La La: Donna Angelle, Mike Broussard, Cedric Watson & Colby Martin: Moderated by Lauren Richard *5:15-6:15pm:* T’Monde JAM ÇA! (Jam That!) *11:15am-12:30pm:* Adeline Miller *12:45-2:00pm: *Dylan Aucoin *2:15-3:30pm:* TBA *3:45-5:00pm:* The Babineaux Sisters More information and full schedule at: https://festivalsacadiens.com/ [1] [1] https://festivalsacadiens.com/
Miss River at Four Seasons Hotel
Oct
12
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Dickie Brennan’s Tableau
Oct
12
Tigermen Den
Oct
12
Cajun Brunch & Dance ft. Sheryl Cormier & Cajun Sounds
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
October 12, 2025
13 years and running. Opening day for Cajun brunch hosted this season by Miss Effie! Dance Lesson 12pm $15 Suggested at the Door Cajun Menu Served All day Advance Ticket Special 4 person + table reservation $50
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Oct
12
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival ft. Bobby Rush, Little Freddie King, Joy Clark + More!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
October 12, 2025
The 18th annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is just around the corner *(October 10-12, 2025)*, and jam-packed with a star-studded lineup of artists from across Louisiana and Mississippi. Get ready to clap your hands and move your feet to the irresistible sounds! The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, established in 2006, continues New Orleans’ historic role in making the blues and R&B among the most influential sounds in the world. *Sunday, October 12* *Camp Street Stage* *11am-12pm: *Tyron Benoit Band *1-2pm: *Joy Clark *3:15-4:30pm: *Hubby Jenkins *5:45-7pm: *Little Freddie King *St. Charles Ave. Stage* *12-1pm: *Mia Borders *2-3:15pm: *The Top Notes featuring Ernie Vincent *4:30-5:45pm: *Cindy Cashdollar, Brian Mitchell, and the Woodstock All-Stars with special guest Sonny Landreth *7-8:30pm: *Bobby Rush Free & Open to the Public
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Oct
12
Women of the Hour
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Atchafalaya
Oct
12
George Kilby, Jr. & The Healers
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
City of New Orleans Riverboat
Oct
12
The Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
12
The Jaywalkers
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Buffa's
Oct
12
Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like it Hot!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Pontchartrain Park (OUTDOORS)
Oct
12
Gentilly Fest ft. Ladies of Soul, Nell Simmons, Mecca Notes & More!
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 05:00 pm
October 12, 2025
*12-8pm* | Hosted by Malik Mingo with performances by Blair Dottin Haley, King Bronze, Mecca Notes, Nell Simmons, Dem Ligon Boiz, Ladies of Soul (Rechell Cook, Naydja Coje, Sharon Morton, Dane Ruffins), and DJ Captain Charles! Free & Open to the Public
Westwego Farmers Market (OUTDOORS)
Oct
12
Gumbo Festival ft. Brad Sapia + Tracy AnnJolie Edwards & The Beast of Bourbon
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 05:00 pm
October 12, 2025
The much-anticipated Gumbo Festival is back and spicier than ever! Mark your calendars for *October 10–12, 2025*, and enjoy three jam-packed days of live music, mouthwatering gumbo, family entertainment, and a community celebration! *October 10th:* 6-10pm *October 11th:* 12-10pm *October 12th:* 12-8pm Held annually in Bridge City, with a new location this year at WestWeGo Farmer’s Market, the Gumbo Festival is a family friendly event that brings together local culture, cuisine, and talent in one unforgettable weekend. While the entertainment is sure to impress, the heart of the festival is all about gumbo! Enjoy authentic Louisiana style gumbo from local chefs and vendors, participate in a gumbo cooking contest, and explore fun for the whole family, from a Miss Creole Gumbo Pageant to kids' activities, vendors, cultural performances, and more! *Sunday, October 12 Entertainment Lineup* *1:15-4:15pm:* Tracy AnnJolie Edwards & The Beast of Bourbon *5-8pm:* Brad Sapia
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Oct
12
Bacchanal Artisan Faire with Music by the Tangiers Combo
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 05:00 pm
October 12, 2025
*12-4pm* | Once Around the Kitchen Presents: Bacchanal Artisan Faire with Music by the Tangiers Combo
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
12
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
12
Laura Doyle Quartet
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 06:15 pm
Spotted Cat
Oct
12
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
City of New Orleans Riverboat
Oct
12
The Steamboat Stompers
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
12
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Oct
12
Angelica & The Selection
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
12
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 07:30 pm
30/90
Oct
12
Jake Landry Band
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Oct
12
Dominick Grillo
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Oct
12
Nickel-A-Dance ft. Thais Clark & Her Jazzsters
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 08:00 pm
October 12, 2025
NICKEL-A-DANCE is a free series of Sunday afternoon traditional jazz concerts started in 1994 that now take place each spring and fall season, and is a hit with children, families, seniors, and the general dancing public that don’t tend to go to night clubs. It attracts a diverse group of fans that meet on Frenchmen Street to celebrate jazz as America’s original dance music while listening to the best of today’s classic jazz bands. After several years at The Maison, beginning with the Fall 2025 series, Nickel-A-Dance has moved up the street to Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, at 626 Frenchmen Street. More information at https://www.nojc.org/nickel-a-dance [1] [1] https://www.nojc.org/nickel-a-dance
Preservation Hall
Oct
12
Maison, The
Oct
12
The Nola Rug Cutters
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Pool Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
Oct
12
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Oct
12
The Big Soul Band
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Oct
12
Tiffany Pollack Trio
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Three Muses
Oct
12
Ryan Long Trio
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Café Negril
Oct
12
Chase N Sasquatch
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
Oct
12
Dave Jordan & Rurik Nunan
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
12
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
12
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court Hotel
Oct
12
David Boeddinghaus
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Bamboula's
Oct
12
Midnight Brawlers
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
12
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Neutral Ground Coffeehouse
Oct
12
Open Mic Night ft. Kevin the Persian
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Oct
12
Andre Lovett
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
City of New Orleans Riverboat
Oct
12
Dukes of Dixieland
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Oct
12
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Sunday, October 12, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Okay Bar
Oct
13
Maddy Kirgo + Sofia Mock + Marley Hale
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Maison, The
Oct
13
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Oct
13
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Oct
13
The Iguanas
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Oct
13
Noah Young
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
Oct
13
Danger, Barnes, Wilson, & Shaw
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
13
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:30 am
Jazz & Blues Market, The
Oct
13
Snug Harbor
Oct
13
James Singleton Malabar with Brian Haas
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
Oct
13
Prytania Bar
Oct
13
Mason Howard
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Dos Jefes
Oct
13
Mikayla Braun
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Oct
13
Sunday Swing with Eight Dice Cloth
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Oct
13
Easy Jim - Music of the Grateful Dead
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Oct
13
Bang Bang
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Oct
13
Majik Sham & The Shamans
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Oct
13
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Oct
13
Creole Gardens Guest House
Oct
13
Gary Negbaur
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Oct
13
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Oct
13
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Oct
13
Ms. Betty Shirley
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Preservation Hall
Oct
13
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Gregg Stafford
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 01:45 am
d.b.a.
Oct
13
Vegas Cola Band
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
Oct
13
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
Oct
13
Zena Moses & Rue Fiya
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
Oct
13
No Dice
Oct
13
Dykeadance Vol. 2 with Tristan Dufrene B2B + Freak POV + Aila
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Oct
13
BJ's Lounge
Oct
13
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Oct
13
Phantom Sam + Hypno Nun + Bone Orchard
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Oct
13
Sugar N' The Daddys
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
30/90
Oct
13
Manic Mixtape
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Oct
13
Bryan Ory & The Deacons
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Oct
13
James Singleton Malabar with Brian Haas
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 02:30 am
Sweet Lorraine's
Oct
13
All Star Band
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Domino Lounge, The
Oct
13
Discotheque with DJs Krewe, Zevi & Nice Rack
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Oct
13
Dan Bernstein Band ft. Ryan Scott Long & Samson
Monday, October 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Oct
13
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!