French Quarter Events on Friday, May 15, 2026
Bamboula's
May
15
New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
15
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
15
Ross Hoppe Band
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 05:30 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
15
David Sigler
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
15
Victoria Amato + Jim Lockwood
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
15
Steamboat Stompers
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 07:00 pm
30/90
May
15
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
15
Kid Merv
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
15
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
15
Felipe Antonio Quarteto
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 07:15 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
15
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 07:30 pm
21st Amendment
May
15
Big Joe Kennedy Duo
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
15
Khris Royal Trio
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 08:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
15
Amina Figarova with Faith Collin & Mallay Mulbah
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Maison, The
May
15
Nola Sweethearts
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Café Negril
May
15
Matt Perrine Quartet
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
15
April Spain
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 09:00 pm
30/90
May
15
Preservation Hall
May
15
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Rhorer Plaza (OUTDOORS) - Baton Rouge
May
15
Live After Five Concert Series ft. Big Sam’s Funky Nation
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm
May 15, 2026
*5-8pm |* Live After Five, a spring concert series held in downtown Baton Rouge at Rhorer Plaza, offers a dynamic lineup of live performances, featuring a diverse array of musical genres. More information and full lineup at: https://downtownbr.org/live-after-five/ [1] Free & Open to the Public [1] http://%20https//downtownbr.org/live-after-five/
AllWays Lounge
May
15
Henrietta's Baudy Brothel Sing A-Long
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Maison, The
May
15
Shotgun Jazz Band
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
May
15
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Original Nite Cap, The
May
15
Davis Rogan
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
15
David Boeddinghaus
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Café Negril
May
15
Jamey St. Pierre
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
15
Sam Lobley Band
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Apple Barrel
May
15
Bubbles Brown
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Brutto Americano
May
15
Jazz to Table ft. Audrey LeCrone
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
May
15
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
15
Gumbo Funk
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Three Muses
May
15
Bad Penny Pleasuremakers
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
15
Irene's
May
15
Monty Banks
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
May
15
Dukes of Dixieland
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
May
15
Sydney McMath + Ben Michaels + Matt Hayden + Hannah Kreiger-Benson
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
15
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
May
15
Les Getrex & Creole Cookin'
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
May
15
Bayou Boogaloo: Two-Tone Merigold
Friday, May 15, 2026 at 11:30 pm
May 15, 2026
*Bayou Boogaloo (May 15-17th, 2026) | *2 Venues (Historic Pitot House & The Broadside) | 20+ Artists | 3 Stages *Friday 5/15 Entertainment Lineup:* *Broadside (Outdoors)* *6:30-7:30pm:* Two Tone Merigold *8-9:15pm:* HollyRock *9:45-11pm:* Where Y'acht Tickets start at $50 (Advanced Weekend Pass) | All Ages (Children under 12 get in Free with a parent)
Trinity Episcopal Church
May
16
The Marais Baroque Ensemble presents Don Quixote
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
May 16, 2026
The Marais Baroque Ensemble is a new project that brings historically informed performances of Baroque music on replica instruments to a New Orleans audience. Kate Walter will lead on baroque violin with Paul Weber on harpsichord, Gabrielle Fischler on violin, Sixto Franco on viola, and Jack Craft on cello. Tickets $25 GA | $15 Students & Seniors
National WWII Museum - BB's Stage Door Canteen
May
16
Carmen Miranda: Samba in Technicolor
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
MRB
May
16
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
16
Leroy Jones Trio
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
May
16
Mia Borders
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
Rivershack Tavern
May
16
Pontchartrain Wrecks Duo
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
May
16
Pete Olynciw
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
Commons Club at Virgin Hotels New Orleans
May
16
Nell Simmons Bradley
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
May
16
Gabrielle Cavassa Album Release
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30 am
May 16, 2026
Gabrielle Cavassa 'DIAVOLA' Album Release Tickets start at $29.40
Saenger Theatre
May
16
The Book of Mormon
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
16
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30 am
Blue Nile
May
16
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
16
Chris Thomas King
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:30 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
May
16
Justin Donovan Duo
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
16
Dr. Sick & The Late Greats
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
May
16
Kid Merv
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
May
16
Okay Bar
May
16
Gawner + Necromoon + Baby In The 90's + My Beloved
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
May
16
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
16
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 16, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Gerald Watkins & Seth Finch Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
Maison, The
May
16
Feral House Cats
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
Tipitina's
May
16
Schooner Saloon, The
May
16
The Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
May
16
Bayou Boogaloo: HollyRock
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
May 16, 2026
*Bayou Boogaloo (May 15-17th, 2026) | *2 Venues (Historic Pitot House & The Broadside) | 20+ Artists | 3 Stages *Friday 5/15 Entertainment Lineup:* *Broadside (Outdoors)* *6:30-7:30pm:* Two Tone Merigold *8-9:15pm:* HollyRock *9:45-11pm:* Where Y'acht Tickets start at $50 (Advanced Weekend Pass) | All Ages (Children under 12 get in Free with a parent)
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
16
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
Breezy's Courtyard Bar at Gasa Gasa (OUTDOORS)
May
16
Pedro the Juice
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
16
BIRD + Tin Star
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
May
16
Bayou Manouche
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 01:45 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
16
Tommy Prine with Darrin Hacquard
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
16
BassX
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
16
Fritzel's All-Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
No Dice
May
16
Aubrey Jane + Noa Jamir + Pope
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
May
16
Pocket Chocolate + Michael Mullins Band
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Bar Redux
May
16
Big Leather + The Rolif + Lily Fein
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
16
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
16
Cumbia Nasty Crew + Lapis
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Holy Diver
May
16
Bipolaroid + SamVega + Fen Magus
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Polo Club at The Windsor Court, The
May
16
Bean 'N The Boys
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
BMC
May
16
Big Mike & The R&B Kings
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Maries Jazz Club at the Omni Royal Orleans
May
16
Anaïs St. John
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
Three Muses
May
16
Jelly Roll Stompers
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
St. Roch Tavern
May
16
Teena May Single Release & Birthday Party with Dusky Waters, Miss Martha & Her Good Time Gang, and Teena May
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:00 am
May 16, 2026
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm*
Siberia
May
16
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
16
Hobo Gagdet Junk Band
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
16
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
16
Chris Thomas King
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:30 am
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
May
16
Bayou Boogaloo: Where Y'acht
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 02:45 am
May 16, 2026
*Bayou Boogaloo (May 15-17th, 2026) | *2 Venues (Historic Pitot House & The Broadside) | 20+ Artists | 3 Stages *Friday 5/15 Entertainment Lineup:* *Broadside (Outdoors)* *6:30-7:30pm:* Two Tone Merigold *8-9:15pm:* HollyRock *9:45-11pm:* Where Y'acht Tickets start at $50 (Advanced Weekend Pass) | All Ages (Children under 12 get in Free with a parent)
Café Negril
May
16
Higher Heights
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
May
16
House Worx (House Music Anthems All Night Long)
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
16
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 16, 2026
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, Gerald Watkins & Seth Finch Paid reservations for tables available. Standing room at no charge
30/90 - Upstairs
May
16
DJ London
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
May
16
Sergio Cabrera
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
May
16
Bettis & The Third Degree Brass Band
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
16
DJ WestBankRed
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
May
16
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
May 16, 2026
Tickets $20 Advanced | $50 Reserved Seating | Ages 21+
Santos Bar
May
16
Popperz + The Pause + More Than Grit + S.W.A.R.M.
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
Spotted Cat
May
16
The Jump Hounds
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar - Upstairs
May
16
Renegades Round 2 Dance Party
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 03:00 am
30/90
May
16
Maison, The
May
16
DJ G Gerado
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
16
Heavy Weather
Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 04:00 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!
