French Quarter Events on Saturday, September 19, 2026
Café Beignet at The Sheraton
Sep
19
Trombone Slim & the Creole Trio
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 01:00 pm
André Cailloux Center
Sep
19
13th Annual ART JAM! ft. T-Ray the Violinist, One Mind Brass Band & More!
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 03:00 pm
September 19, 2026
*10am-1pm |* 13th Annual ART JAM! A family friendly community celebration of all things art, education and joy that features hands-on activities, live performances, arts-based workshops and more! Event activities will be led by KID smART teaching artists as well as Art Camp 504, NOLA Artist Incubators, Whole Village Art Therapy, New Orleans Public Library, Glass Roots, Pixie Dust, Cupcake Fairies, Community Book Center, Twinimation and more. Children will have the opportunity to fully immerse themselves in workshops. In addition, this event will feature live entertainment by T-Ray the Violinist, Dancing Grounds youth performers, Waldorf School student performances, behR Connect performance, Mudlark Puppeteers, Young Starz, One Mind Brass Band and a read aloud workshop. More informstion at https://www.kidsmart.org/art-jam [1] Free & Open to the Public [1] https://www.kidsmart.org/art-jam
Public Service Restaurant at NOPSI Hotel
Sep
19
Audrey LeCrone, Jenna McSwain & Amina Scott
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 03:00 pm
September 19, 2026
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Sep
19
Drum Circle with Nailah Smith & Watoto's of Kumbuka
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 03:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
19
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Sep
19
Aaron Levinson & Friends
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 04:00 pm
Urban South Brewery
Sep
19
Tailgate Fest ft. Tulane Alumni + Tiger RagTag Marching Band
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 04:00 pm
September 19, 2026
*11am-10pm* | 3rd Annual Tailgate Fest features Live Music, Family Friendly Fun, a Tailgate Party & More! *11am:* Tulane vs. Kansas State Wildcats with the Tulane Alumni Band *6pm:* LSU vs Ole Miss with the Tiger RagTag Marching Band This year’s Tailgate Fest will feature a full day of activities and entertainment. The Kid Zone, made possible by 10k Sports Drink, will include a bounce house, games and family-friendly activities. In partnership with Manning Family Children's, this festival helps support the hospital's ongoing pediatric cancer research efforts. More information at https://urbansouth.com/upcoming-events [1] [1] https://urbansouth.com/upcoming-events
Paulie's
Sep
19
Crescent City Brewhouse
Sep
19
Gene’s Mini Music Machine
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 05:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Sep
19
Emelie Guidry + Hannah Kreiger-Benson
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Sep
19
Miles Berry
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 06:00 pm
French Market (OUTDOORS)
Sep
19
Maison, The
Sep
19
Giselle Anguizola
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
19
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
Sep
19
Orphaned In Storyville
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 06:30 pm
NOLA Boards
Sep
19
Women in Business Market ft. DJ Caroline Chiesa + More!
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 07:00 pm
September 19, 2026
*2-6pm *| Spend your Saturday afternoon on Magazine Street with New Orleans DJ and vocalist Caroline Chiesa, bringing an afternoon set of house, electronic, and feel-good sounds to the Women in Business Market at NOLA Boards. The event brings together music, local makers, food, drinks, and an incredible lineup of women-owned New Orleans businesses for an afternoon celebrating creativity and community. Along with Caroline’s live DJ set, guests can shop local vendors, grab fresh bites from The Daily Beet, and stop in for mini tarot readings with Leo Maris. Come for the music, discover amazing local businesses, and spend the afternoon celebrating women creating, building, and making things happen in New Orleans! The Women in Business Market is sponsored by NOLA Boards and Cypress Events by Mandy Simpson, presented by Lunascend and Landry Training
Spotted Cat
Sep
19
Felix's Restaurant & Oyster Bar - Lakefront
Sep
19
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
19
Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Sep
19
Big Joe Kennedy
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
Sep
19
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 07:15 pm
d.b.a.
Sep
19
Young Lion Showcase
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 07:30 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Sep
19
Bruno Elisabetsky Trio
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 08:00 pm
BMC
Sep
19
Tropical Weather
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Rabbit Hole, The (OUTDOORS)
Sep
19
Kyle Walker
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
19
Stephen Walker N'em
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
Sep
19
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 08:00 pm
Favela Chic
Sep
19
Dead Men Don't Play Jazz
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Café Beignet on Royal
Sep
19
Bob Macy
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 09:00 pm
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
Sep
19
Or Shovaly Plus
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 09:00 pm
September 19, 2026
Join Or Shovaly Plus as they play a groovy set as an Organ Trio with Or Shovaly on guitar, Rik Fletcher on Keys and Ronan Cowan on Drums. 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. Mixing in some RnB and New Orleans tunes, combined with some of guitarist Or's influences like Grant Green and Freddie Hubbard, the trio brings your old vinyls to life.
Maison, The
Sep
19
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 09:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Sep
19
Matsiko Singers from Liberia
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
19
Bourbon Street Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
AllWays Lounge
Sep
19
Garden Variety: A Botanical Cabaret
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
30/90
Sep
19
Carson Lewis
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
Sep
19
Patrick Cooper
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
19
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:00 pm
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Sep
19
John Royen
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 10:30 pm
Crescent City Brewhouse
Sep
19
Andrew Salow Jazz Quartet
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Venue Vapaille
Sep
19
Brian Tovall & the Vision
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Sep
19
Gabe Stillman Band
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
BMC
Sep
19
Sugar & the Daddies
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Sep
19
Panorama Jazz Band
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Pat O'Brien's
Sep
19
Matt Hayden & Natalie Mae + Ben Michaels & Lisa Bittick-Lowe
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Sep
19
Tuba Skinny
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
Sep
19
Oak Street Brewery
Sep
19
Piratepalooza ft. Scurvy Baratarians + Under the Black Pirate Troupe + Whiskey Bay Rovers
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Sep
19
Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Sep
19
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Sep
19
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:15 pm
Little House, The
Sep
19
Nat & Kat Cajun String Band
Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 11:30 pm
Bamboula's
Sep
19
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Sep
20
The Van Ella Bordella: A Storyville Burlesque Musical
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
Abita Springs Town Hall
Sep
20
The Abita Springs Opry ft. The Steve Anderson Band, Gina Forsyth & The Copper Roosters + More!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
September 20, 2026
Steve Anderson Band + Gina Forsyth & The Copper Roosters + Jonno & Katie's "Louisiana America" + Molly Reeves & Her New Orleans Jazz Band Tickets $20 | More information at https://www.abitaopry.org/ [1] [1] https://www.abitaopry.org/
Favela Chic
Sep
20
St. Anthony Dalcoe with The Stitch
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mystery Shack
Sep
20
Unusual Creatures + The Bad Naked + The Father-Thing
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
20
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Sep
20
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
Sep
20
Bardley Love
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
Bacchanal (OUTDOORS)
Sep
20
Pete Olynciw
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Sep
20
Mike Doussan Trio
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Sep
20
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:00 am
AllWays Lounge
Sep
20
Broadville Follies
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:30 am
Three Muses
Sep
20
Holy Cross Water Boilers
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Sep
20
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
20
New Marigny Theatre
Sep
20
Batture Contemporary Music Festival - Concert #2 ft. Versipel Collective
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:30 am
September 20, 2026
*Doors 7pm | show 7:30pm* Launched in 2025, Batture Contemporary is an annual new music festival showcasing the diverse array of composers and performers based in Louisiana. The festival includes concerts, workshops, and open rehearsals free and open to the public in venues throughout the city of New Orleans. *Concert #2 features the Versipel Collective:* Erin O’Shea – flutes Cari Sands – clarinets Brina Bourliea – saxophone Chloe Groth – violin Katalin Lukács – piano Philip Schuessler – conductor with: Jacob Fowler – cello Malcolm Parson – cello Chris Alford – guitar Mel Mobley – percussion
Blue Nile
Sep
20
The Caesar Brothers' FunkBox
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 12:30 am
Maison, The
Sep
20
Street Lyfe
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bar Redux
Sep
20
Ill Funeral + Ayakashi Krewe + Billy Pilgram
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Sep
20
YYRP ft. Peter Harris, Joe Ashlar, John "Juantigre" Maestas & More!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
September 20, 2026
YYRP ft. Peter Harris, Joe Ashlar, John "Juantigre" Maestas, Joe Ashlar, and Aurelien Barnes
Maple Leaf
Sep
20
Carson Station
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Sep
20
Norco Lapalco + Blood Lovely
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
30/90
Sep
20
Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Whiskey Cowboy Saloon
Sep
20
Uncle Mo & Terrence Houston
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Sep
20
Danny Rubio & the Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Republic New Orleans
Sep
20
Rewind: 2010s ft. DJs SNAXX, Chiesa & Lafourche
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Sep
20
The Blues Masters
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Sep
20
The Jelly Roll Stompers
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Sep
20
Jeremy Davenport
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
Backline Wine & Spirits
Sep
20
Cally Cole & The Cosmos
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
September 20, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Enjoy Live Music by Cally Cole & the Cosmos, and vendors including Coop’s Burgers, Nelpire Crochet Creations, Lattes and Love Letters, Brooke Bakes, PermaLinx by Haisel, and Luxury Home Essentials Tickets $25 | Advanced Tickets include 1 Complimentary Drink
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Sep
20
Krewe du Vieux is Burning Down Our House : Kickoff Party & Silent Auction ft. Live Music by Ghalia Volt + More!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:00 am
September 20, 2026
*Doors 7pm | Music 8:15pm * Krewe du Vieux is Burning Down Our House! Celebrate KDV's Season Kickoff with a Silent Auction and Live Music by Ghalia Volt. Bid on an eclectic assortment of hand-made items, artwork, and even an original K & B shopping cart! There is ample space to hob nob with Krewe du Vieux members, artists, neighbors, poets, musicians, and all sorts of interesting & colorful people. $25 Admission
May Baily's Place
Sep
20
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Sep
20
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 01:45 am
Polo Club at Windsor Court, The
Sep
20
Bean 'N The Boys
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Sep
20
Fritzel's All Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Sep
20
Kam Franklin
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Sep
20
Victor Campbell's Son del Sur
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
Sep
20
Tchoup Making Sense - A NOLA Tribute to Talking Heads + Sub-Division
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Sep
20
BMC
Sep
20
The Fleurtations
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Santos Bar
Sep
20
Space Disco Presents: RAVE!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
Sep
20
Big Red + Abby & The Arsonists
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Sep
20
Kumasi
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Zina's Place - Thibodaux
Sep
20
Adam Pearce
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
Sep
20
Yoshitaka Z2 Trio
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Sep
20
Friendship Commanders + Witch Ripper + Chesticle
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Sep
20
Marsh Fire + The Jack Locke Rock Show
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:30 am
September 20, 2026
*9:30pm:* Marsh Fire *10:30pm:* The Jak Locke Rock Show
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Sep
20
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate with Midnight Burlesque
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:30 am
Snug Harbor
Sep
20
New Orleans Jazz & Blues Market
Sep
20
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:30 am
Double Dealer at the Orpheum Theater
Sep
20
The Slick Skillet Serenaders
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 02:30 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Sep
20
Afrobeat NOLA
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Sep
20
YYRP ft. Peter Harris, Joe Ashlar & John "Juantigre" Maestas & More!
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:00 am
September 20, 2026
YYRP ft. Peter Harris, Joe Ashlar, John "Juantigre" Maestas, Joe Ashlar, and Aurelien Barnes
Café Negril
Sep
20
Zena Moses & Rue Fiya
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:00 am
Brothers Three Lounge
Sep
20
The Jerk Offisers
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:00 am
Favela Chic
Sep
20
Thee Tim Brown Arrangement
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
Sep
20
Paggy Prine & Southern Soul
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:00 am
Twilight Room at The Allways Lounge
Sep
20
Nouvelle Follies: Parisian Glamour Meets Underworld Burlesque
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:30 am
Apple Barrel
Sep
20
Smoky Greenwell Blues Band
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 03:30 am
Maison, The
Sep
20
DJ KVng Fred
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 am
Maple Leaf
Sep
20
Gov't Majik
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Sep
20
Joey Houck
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 am
30/90
Sep
20
Armani Smith
Sunday, September 20, 2026 at 04:00 am
Blue Nile
Sep
20
The Soul Rebels
Sunday, September 20, 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!
