French Quarter Events on Thursday, April 23, 2026
Café Beignet on Decatur
Apr
23
Bob Macy
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 03:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
23
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Hideout Bar
Apr
23
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 04:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
23
Richard "Piano" Scott
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
23
JJ & The A-Ok's
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
23
Doyle Cooper Band
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
23
Steamboat Stompers
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
23
Chris Christy Band
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 07:00 pm
21st Amendment
Apr
23
Big Joe Kennedy
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Apr
23
Naomie April Duo
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Saint John
Apr
23
Sean Riley & The Water
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Apr
23
Victoria Amato, Sydney McMath, Ben Michaels & Jim Lockwood
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
23
Cristina Kaminis & The Mix
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Maison, The
Apr
23
Dane Harter
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
23
John Saavedra Band
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 pm
BMC
Apr
23
Aileis
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Apr
23
Giselle Anguizola & Kala Chandra
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Apr
23
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
23
The Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Apr
23
Jeremy Davenport
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30 pm
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Apr
23
Tom Leggett
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Apr
23
Leslie Martin
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Apr
23
John Royen
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Irene's
Apr
23
Monty Banks
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
23
The New Orleans Catahoulas
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Apr
23
Dapper Dandies
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Apr
23
Raphael Bas
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
City Park - Pavilion of the Two Sisters
Apr
23
Thursdays at Twilight ft. Music for Musicians – Arpa
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
April 23, 2026
*Gates Open 5:30pm | Concert 6-8pm * By supporting events like Thursdays at Twilight, you help sustain and enhance City Park Conservancy’s mission to preserve and improve City Park spaces for recreational, educational, cultural and beautification purposes. Tickets $15
Apple Barrel
Apr
23
Paulie's Delicatessen
Apr
23
Atom Cat
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
23
Miss Sophie Lee
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
23
Palmetto Bug Stompers
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
23
Paradise Brass Band
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Apr
23
Leroy Marshall Band
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
23
Preservation Hall
Apr
23
The Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Fausto's Italian Bistro
Apr
23
Robin Rapuzzi, Solo Mandolino
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Chloe, The (OUTDOORS)
Apr
23
KreweDeBauchery
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Church at Hotel Peter & Paul, The
Apr
23
Candlelight Music Series with Delachaise Ensemble : Neo-Soul Favorites
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 pm
April 23, 2026
Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in New Orleans. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More at Hotel Peter and Paul under the gentle glow of candlelight. Tickets start at $49.50 | Ages 8+ (anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult)
Celestine, The
Apr
23
Maude Caillat Trio
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 pm
4141 NOLA
Apr
23
Sean Riley
Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 11:30 pm
MRB
Apr
24
Micah McKee
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
Salon Salon
Apr
24
Sam Dickey & Read the Sands
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
Music Box Village (OUTDOORS)
Apr
24
People Museum Album Release with Sabine McCalla and Special Guests Ocean Boyfriend & Laura Fischer
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm*
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Apr
24
Donald Harrison’s Acoustic Jazz with Chief Adjuah
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 6:30pm | Show 7pm* Tickets start at $25.30
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Apr
24
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Apr
24
16th Annual Threadhead Thursday with J and The Causeways + Dave Jordan's Almost Acoustic
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
April 24, 2026
*7-10pm |* This great post Fest hang is brought to you by the ThreadHead Cultural Foundation Free & Open to the Public
Buffa's
Apr
24
Tom McDermott & Aurora Nealand
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
24
The Preservation All-Stars ft. Wendell Brunious
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:30 am
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center
Apr
24
James Singleton presents MALABAR
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
Apr
24
Brass-A-Holics
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
24
David Navarro & Horacio "El Negro" Jazz Cubano
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 7:30pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $58.25 | Ages 13+ /*Showtimes for this date differ from usual 7:30 and 9:30 PM performances in consideration of Jazz Fest /
NOLA Brewing
Apr
24
The RiverBenders + The Sweet Lillies
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
24
Jamil Sharif & His New Orleans Extravaganza
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
24
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jack Pritchett
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Dupuy
Apr
24
Swing Night with The Jazz Vipers
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
24
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark & Gunhild Carling
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Apr
24
James Martin Band
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Apr
24
Rosie Ledet + Chubby Carrier
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Apr
24
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Carrollton Station
Apr
24
Jeff Fest ft. Paul Faith & The Barstool Prophets + Loose Cattle + Beach Angel
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 24, 2026
$10 Advanced | $15 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
24
Cryptic ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal & Peter Varnado
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 24, 2026
Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Champions Square (OUTDOORS)
Apr
24
Mt. Joy
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 24, 2026
Fest After Dark 2026 *Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $54
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
24
Kevn Kinney (of Drivin n Cryin) & Friends
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm * Tickets start at $32.61 Advance GA | $51.62 Side Tabe (Seats 4) | Ages 18+
Okay Bar
Apr
24
Azad Safavi + Silver Liner Serenaders + Sunset Jazz Band
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
Apr
24
Jenavieve Cooke
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
24
007
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:00 am
Gretna Tavern
Apr
24
The Tail-Gators
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:30 am
Maison, The
Apr
24
Single Malt Please
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
Apr
24
Gizinti Trio
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:30 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
24
The Bryce Eastwood Band
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 01:30 am
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
Apr
24
Lisbon Girls + Mango
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $10 | Ages 18+
30/90
Apr
24
Kim In The Wind
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
13 on Frenchmen
Apr
24
Toulouse Theatre
Apr
24
Givers
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* | Fest By Nite Tickets start at $45 Advanced GA | Ages 21+ $1 from every ticket will go to Grace At The Green Light and Positive Legacy.
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Apr
24
Shawan Rice
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Apr
24
Bamboula's
Apr
24
Pennsylvania Wolfe Johns Wolfe Pack
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
Café Istanbul
Apr
24
Butcher Brown Big Band with Special Guest Nigel Hall
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm |* Poolside Presents: 2026 Café Istanbul Nightfest Opening Night! Featuring the Butcher Brown Big Band with Special Guest Nigel Hall Tickets $40 Advance | $50 At the Door | All Ages
3 One One 6
Apr
24
COUCHES presents Cassie Watson Francillon with Special Guests
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 24, 2026
Experimental harpist Cassie Watson Francillon leads a new trio with surprise guests for a special one-night only performance. Tickets start at $25 Presale | Ages 21+
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Apr
24
Donald Harrison’s Smooth Jazz with Chief Adjuah & Deezle
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 8:30pm | Show 9pm* Tickets start at $25.30
Tipitina's
Apr
24
Greensky Bluegrass
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Apr
24
Sally Baby's Silver Dollars
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Apr
24
Lena Prima & Her Band
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
True South
Apr
24
Tyler Bond
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saenger Theatre
Apr
24
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings Play Grateful Dead Acoustic Reckoning
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
Apr
24
Kat Kiley Experience
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
Holy Diver
Apr
24
Don Wayne & The Banana Creems
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bar Redux
Apr
24
Hobo Gadget Junk Band
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Apr
24
Los Güiros & The Animeros: Psychedelic Cumbia Night
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $15 GA | Ages 18+
Café Negril
Apr
24
Armani Smith & Soul Ties
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 02:30 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
24
Johnny Vidacovich, George Porter Jr. & Luther Dickinson
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
Civic Theatre
Apr
24
Bayou by Bus: A Neville & Marley Joint ft. Cyril Neville, The Nth Power, Ivan Neville & More!
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 24, 2026
The return of Bayou By Bus: A special Neville collaboration exploring the music of Bob Marley & The Wailers', anchored by The Nth Power with a very special secret guest. Featuring: Cyril Neville "The Uptown Ruler," Ivan Neville, Ian Neville, The Nth Power, Papa Mali's Shantytown, Mark Mullins, Levee Horns and more. Tickets start at $55.90 | All Ages
Republic New Orleans
Apr
24
The Rumble Plays P Funk with Special Guests Christone Kingfish, Jennifer Hartswick, Kanika Moore & More!
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm |* 13th Annual Nolafunk Series during Jazz Fest The Rumble Plays P Funk with Special Guests Christone Kingfish, Jennifer Hartswich, Kanika Moore & Robert "Sput" Searight Tickets $54.68 GA ($35 + Fees) | Ages 21+
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
24
Cryptic ft. Peter Harris, Ricardo Pascal & Peter Varnado
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 24, 2026
Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Spotted Cat
Apr
24
Jumbo Shrimp Jazz Band
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Apr
24
Vegas Cola Band
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
Apr
24
Tainted Love 80’s Night with DJ Shane Love
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
No Dice
Apr
24
Parrotfish + Beach Face
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm* Tickets $19.83 | Ages 21+
Joy Theater
Apr
24
STS9 (Night 1)
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm |* Fest By Nite Tickets start at $51.85
Snug Harbor
Apr
24
David Navarro & Horacio "El Negro" Jazz Cubano
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 9:30pm | Show 10pm* Tickets $58.25 | Ages 13+ /*Showtimes for this date differ from usual 7:30 and 9:30 PM performances in consideration of Jazz Fest /
Vaughan's Lounge
Apr
24
Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:30 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
24
The Wild Tchoupitoulas 50th Anniversary ft. The Uptown Ruler Cyril Neville
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:30 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 10:30pm* $39.29 Advanced | Ages 21+ Tables are assigned on arrival at this show on a first come, first served basis
Apple Barrel
Apr
24
Johnny Mastro & Blue Midnight
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 03:30 am
Avenue Pub
Apr
24
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Apr
24
Donald Harrison’s Jam Band with Deezle & BlaqNmilD
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 10:30pm | Show 11pm* Tickets start at $25.30
Blue Nile
Apr
24
Eddie Roberts Birthday Bash ft. Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter & More!
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:00 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 10pm | Show 11pm |* 19th Annual Backbeat JazzFest Series presents Eddie Roberts Birthday Bash ft. Eddie Roberts, Stanton Moore, Robert Walter, Nick Etwell, Jason Mingledorff, Shelby Kemp & Many More! Tickets $30 Advanced | $35 Day of Show | Ages 21+
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Apr
24
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Apr
24
Reggae Night with DJ T-Roy
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:00 am
April 24, 2026
Free Admission With Valid I.D. & Drink Purchases | Ages 21+
Gasa Gasa
Apr
24
(1am) Hive Mind with Allen Aucoin & McNice
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 12:30am | Show 1am* (Late Show Thursday 4/23, Technically 4/24) Tickets $25 GA | Ages 18+
Maple Leaf
Apr
24
(1am) Pocket Chocolate
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:45 am
Toulouse Theatre
Apr
24
(2am) Goldfish presents Disco Fish
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 1am | Show 2pm |* Fest By Nite (Late Thurs 4/23, Technically Early 4/24) Tickets start at $25 | Ages 21+ $1 from every ticket will go to Grace At The Green Light and Positive Legacy.
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
24
(1am) First Annual Boca Phil After Party with DJ Alex Wasily
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 24, 2026
*1am *(Late Show Thur 4/23, Technically 4/24) First Annual Boca Phil After Party - A Very Good™ DJ Set w/ Alex Wasily Tickets $20.28 Advanced GA | Ages 18+
d.b.a.
Apr
24
(1am) Khris Royal Presents: Funk Noire
Friday, April 24, 2026 at 04:45 am
April 24, 2026
*Doors 12am | Show 1-3am |* Festin' on Frenchmen 26' : Late Night After Dark on Frenchmen Street featuring Khris Royal Presents: Funk Noire with Marcus Machado, D Vibes, Shea Pierre, Thomas Glass, Evan Washington Tickets $20 Advanced | Ages 21+
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!
