French Quarter Events on Friday, February 13, 2026
Special Venue
Feb
13
The 56th Annual "Greasing of the Poles" ft. Leroy Jones' Original Hurricane Brass Band
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 03:45 pm
February 13, 2026
The 56th Annual /Greasing of the Poles/! *Location:* Royal Sonesta Hotel, 300 Bourbon St. in the French Quarter Every year, the Greasing of the Poles contestants compete for the first-place title based on their ability to grease the poles correctly. Each competitor makes a grand entrance to impress the judges. Creativity in performance and costuming is imperative for a win in this quirky competition. A panel of judges will decide who wins. There is also a “People’s Choice Award” based on crowd participation and applause. Featuring Live Music by Leroy Jones' Original Hurricane Brass Band at 9:50am More information at https://neworleansroyal.sonesta.com/destination/mardi-gras/ [1] [1] https://neworleansroyal.sonesta.com/destination/mardi-gras/
Bamboula's
Feb
13
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Feb
13
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 06:30 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Feb
13
Royal Street Brass Band
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 06:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Feb
13
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Roderick Paulin
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Feb
13
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:00 pm
30/90
Feb
13
Justin Donovan
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Feb
13
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Café Negril
Feb
13
Jon Shackle Trio
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Bamboula's
Feb
13
Felipe Antonio's Quinteto
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:15 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Feb
13
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 08:30 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Feb
13
Khris Royal Trio
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 09:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Feb
13
Voices Reclaimed: Celebrating Black Composers
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Feb
13
Nola Sweethearts
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 09:00 pm
21st Amendment
Feb
13
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Feb
13
Shawan Rice
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Feb
13
Richard "Piano" Scott Trio
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Maison Dupuy
Feb
13
Jerry Dugger Blues Band
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Feb
13
Lil Red & Big Bad
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Feb
13
Joey Houck & Dean Zucchero
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
Feb
13
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Old Point Bar
Feb
13
Rick Trolsen
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Feb
13
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Original Nite Cap, The
Feb
13
Davis Rogan
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Feb
13
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30 pm
BMC
Feb
13
Jazz Band Ballers
Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30 pm
d.b.a.
Feb
14
Dana Abbott
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Spotted Cat
Feb
14
New Orleans Cottonmouth Kings
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Feb
14
Woodis/Lange Band
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Feb
14
All For One Brass Band
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Irene's
Feb
14
Monty Banks
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Apple Barrel
Feb
14
Bubbles Brown
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
Feb
14
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:15 am
Bamboula's
Feb
14
Les Getrex & Creole Cooking
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:30 am
Café Negril
Feb
14
Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 12:30 am
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Feb
14
Tiffany Pollack
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Church of Orpheus
Feb
14
Rock & Rouge Pre-Festival Blast Off Showcase ft. Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs + Sariyah Idan
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
February 14, 2026
Rock & Rouge Women's Music Festival: Blast Off! Pre-Festival Artist Showcase | Rock & Rouge Festival takes place March 28th & 29th, 2026 [1] *7pm:* Sariyah Idan *9pm:* Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs Full Blast Off! Concert Series Schedule Available Here [2] Admission $10 (with a bowl of gumbo) | $5 (no gumbo) [1] http://www.therockandrouge.com/ [2] https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1563153252199950&set=pcb.1563153275533281
Broadside
Feb
14
John Boutté Valentine's Show
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
February 14, 2026
*Doors 6pm | Show 7pm* The inimitable John Boutte returns to the Pavilion Stage for an intimate night of songs and stories. Valentine's Day drink specials will include bubbly cocktails and deals on wine by the bottle! Tickets start at $20 (GA Standing) | All Ages
MRB
Feb
14
Brandon Miles Shelton Trio
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Feb
14
Charlie Wooton
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Feb
14
House of Blues - Foundation Room
Feb
14
Daphne Parker Powell
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:00 am
Preservation Hall
Feb
14
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:30 am
Snug Harbor
Feb
14
Blues Legend Chris Thomas King
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:30 am
Blue Nile
Feb
14
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
Feb
14
Richard 'Piano' Scott
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 01:30 am
Howlin' Wolf - The Den
Feb
14
Hypno Nun
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Schooner Saloon, The
Feb
14
Jamie Lynn Vessels
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Feb
14
Bayou Blues Burlesque ft. The Delta Revues
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
30/90
Feb
14
Deltaphonic
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Saturn Bar
Feb
14
Sirocco Brass Band + Mission Delirium
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Feb
14
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Feb
14
Jordan Anderson
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Feb
14
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
21st Amendment
Feb
14
Jelly Roll Stompers
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
Feb
14
Mardi Grind Fest 3
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
J's Place Neauxla
Feb
14
New Groove Brass Band
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
Feb
14
Grayson Capps & Friends
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Maison, The
Feb
14
Zena Moses
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Feb
14
Dale Dolese Band
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:00 am
May Baily's Place
Feb
14
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:30 am
Three Muses
Feb
14
Bad Penny Pleasuremakers
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:30 am
Preservation Hall
Feb
14
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 02:45 am
Café Negril
Feb
14
Higher Heights
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Holy Diver
Feb
14
The Mismiths + Death Church
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
Feb
14
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
Feb
14
T.A.C.K. + Heaven Forever + Anti-Flex
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Kerry Irish Pub
Feb
14
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Feb
14
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Siberia
Feb
14
Mardi Grind Fest
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Feb
14
Morning 40 Federation
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Dos Jefes
Feb
14
The Joe Krown Trio
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Anna's - Upstairs
Feb
14
The Upstairs Tee Na Na Nay with DJs Lady Li, Karo & Rey Roge
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
February 14, 2026
*9pm-1am |* The Upstairs Tee Na Na Nay - Funk, Soul, Breaks, and Beyond all vinyl dance party with DJs Lady Li, Karo, and Rey Roge
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
Feb
14
Or Shovaly Plus
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
February 14, 2026
Or Shovaly Plus channels the golden era of soul- jazz, delivering groovy rhythms and upbeat energy that is both vintage and familiar, while also incorporating improvisation that brings a new, vibrant and uplifting energy to the crowd. The band will play as an organ trio with two horns featuring: Or Shovaly (guitar), Andrew Salow (keys), Adam Everett (Drums), David Mckissick (trumpet), Alex Geddess (Sax)
BMC
Feb
14
Paggy Prine
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Feb
14
Nayo Jones Experience
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Feb
14
Horror Hi-Fi
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:00 am
Snug Harbor
Feb
14
Blues Legend Chris Thomas King
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:30 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Feb
14
Shawn WIlliams
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Feb
14
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 03:30 am
Santos Bar
Feb
14
Temple of Love, Miss Amerikan Vampyre & Kacey Chaos
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90 - Upstairs
Feb
14
DJ Torch
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Santos Bar - Upstairs
Feb
14
Bass Gras ft. DJ Mijita
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Feb
14
Valparaiso Men’s Chorus
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Feb
14
DJ Press Play Friday The 13th Mardi Gras Madness
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
February 14, 2026
Tickets $25 | Ages 21+
Spotted Cat
Feb
14
Khris Royal & Friends
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile
Feb
14
Where Y'At Brass Band
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Bamboula's
Feb
14
Bettis & 3rd Degree Brass Band
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Feb
14
Jordan Anderson
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Feb
14
DJ WestBankRed
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Prytania Bar
Feb
14
Chase 'N Wags
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
d.b.a.
Feb
14
Jenavieve & The Winding Boys
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maison, The
Feb
14
DJ Lemonhead
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 05:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Feb
14
Colin Davis & Night People
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 05:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Feb
14
Variété DeVille: New Orleans Cabaret & Variety
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 05:00 am
30/90
Feb
14
Soulcial Club
Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 05:00 am
Tipitina's
Feb
14
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!
