French Quarter Events on Saturday, April 12, 2025
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
12
Steamboat NATCHEZ 50th Jazz Brunch Celebration Dockside Brunch
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 01:30 pm
NOPSI Hotel
Apr
12
Audrey LeCrone Trio
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 02:00 pm
Memorial Park (OUTDOORS) - Ponchatoula
Apr
12
Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival ft. Thomas Cain, PaperChase, The Dominos & More!
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 02:00 pm
April 12, 2025
*9am-10pm | *Since 1972, the Ponchatoula Strawberry Festival has attracted visitors from near and far to celebrate local strawberry farmers, non-profits, and this special community, flourishing into the largest Free harvest festival in the state of Louisiana. Three days filled with time-honored traditions, amazing food and drinks, live music, rides, and loads of family fun! Saturday Entertainment Lineup: *North Stage* *11:45am-1:45pm: *Nola Rouge *2:30-4:30pm: *The Brittany Jenkins Band *5:15-7:15pm: *The Peyton Falgoust Band *8-10pm: *PaperChase *South Stage* *12-2pm: *Lindsey Cardinale *2:30-4:30pm: *Tyler Kinchen & The Right Pieces *5-7pm: *The Dominos *7:30-9:30pm: *Thomas Cain
Petite Clouet Café
Apr
12
Robin Rapuzzi's Glo Worm Trio
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
12
St Peter St Jazz Band
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Blue Bayou Restaurant & Oyster Bar
Apr
12
J. Riley Cain
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
12
The Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
12
The Jaywalkers
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Apr
12
Shawan Rice Trio
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 04:30 pm
Frat House, The
Apr
12
The Big Soul Band
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
12
Thrown Together
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Apr
12
Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock & Roll
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 05:00 pm
April 12, 2025
Step into the iconic **Dew Drop Inn**, the historic landmark of New Orleans music, for a one-of-a-kind live experience! **Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock & Roll** is an immersive tribute to the legendary artists and groundbreaking sounds that transformed American music. Led by acclaimed pianist **Jesse McBride**, a protégé of Harold Battiste and educator at Tulane University, and featuring a band of New Orleans' finest musicians, this immersive show takes you on a musical journey through the evolution of Rhythm & Blues and Rock & Roll. With performances of hits from icons like **Ray Charles, Little Richard, and Dave Bartholomew**, this unforgettable experience celebrates the Dew Drop's role in shaping the New Orleans Sound—and the world of music. Tickets $59 + Fees (includes guided tour, buffet brunch, and live music show)
Maison, The
Apr
12
Nola Axe Men
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Apr
12
Dad-A-Palooza: A Benefit for Kids Join the Fight
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 06:00 pm
April 12, 2025
*Doors 12pm | Show 1-5pm * You know who we’re talking about…They’re engineers, lawyers, and teachers by day…but at night, they plug in the Telecaster and turn up the bass with their bandmates. Come see the best Dad Bands that New Orleans has to offer! All proceeds will be donated to Kids Join the Fight - a movement to invigorate the superpowers of children and empower them to raise money to defeat pediatric cancer. Tickets $22.20-$27.47 | Free for kids under 12
Café Negril
Apr
12
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
12
Steve DeTroy Band
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
30/90
Apr
12
Belle & The Garsongs
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Three Muses
Apr
12
UNO Jazz Combo
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
12
The Steamboat Stompers
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Saint Louis Cathedral
Apr
12
The Cathedral Concert Choir & Orchestra Presents "Stabat Mater"
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
April 12, 2025
Hosted by the Catholic Cultural Center of New Orleans and Mater Dolorosa Church, the concerts promise an unforgettable musical experience featuring the St. Louis Cathedral Concert Choir and Orchestra. The performances will be conducted by Michael Borowitz and feature renowned soloists Soprano Sarah Jane McMahon Briscoe, Mezzo-Soprano Olivia Gray, Tenor Kameron Lopreore, and Bass Dennis Jesse. The orchestra is coordinated by Jesse Reeks. Rossini’s /Stabat Mater/ is celebrated for its dramatic beauty and emotional intensity, offering a stirring reflection perfect for the Lenten season. Whether you are a lover of sacred music, classical composition, or the spiritual experience of art in beautiful places, this event is not to be missed. Free & Open to the Public
Spotted Cat
Apr
12
Popcorn
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
12
Boardwalker & The 3 Finger Swingers
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:15 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Apr
12
Pennsylvania Wolf John's
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
12
Wendell Brunious & The Preservation Hall Legacy Band
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 07:30 pm
21st Amendment
Apr
12
Sam Price & Friends
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Gnarly Barley Brewery (OUTDOORS) - Hammond
Apr
12
2 Domestic, 1 Import
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
12
Preservation Hall
Apr
12
Wendell Brunious & The Preservation Hall Legacy Band
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 08:45 pm
Café Beignet on Royal
Apr
12
Bob Macy
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Kerry Irish Pub
Apr
12
Denise Marie & Marcel Koster
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Maison, The
Apr
12
Nanci Zee
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Press Room at The Eliza Jane Hotel
Apr
12
Or Shovaly Plus
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Bargeboard Nola
Apr
12
T.R.E.E. Fête ft. Handmade Moments, Hans Williams, C’est Funk & More!
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
April 12, 2025
*4-11pm | *2nd Annual T.R.E.E. Fête! Benefitting Teaching Responsible Earth Education Celebrating Spring & 30 Years of Outdoor Classrooms with musical performances, boiled seafood courtesy of Louisiana Seafood Promotion and Marketing Board, bar by Rally Cap Brewing Company, Poetry by Crescent City Poems, and a Sparkle Station by Pixie Dust Biodegradable Glitter. *Entertainment Lineup* *4pm* - Confetti Kids Choir *4:45pm *- Hans Williams *5:30pm -* Richard Rourke *7:15pm* - Handmade Moments *9pm *- C'est Funk Hosted by Joshua Starkman More information at https://treetalk.org/news-and-resources/treefete/2025/2/6/tree-fete-2025 [1] $10-$20 Suggested Donation [1] https://treetalk.org/news-and-resources/treefete/2025/2/6/tree-fete-2025
Hard Rock Cafe
Apr
12
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Apr
12
Brian Wingard
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:00 pm
May Baily's Place
Apr
12
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Tipsy Trumpet
Apr
12
Kid Merv & All That Jazz
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 09:30 pm
30/90
Apr
12
James Jordan & The Situation
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
12
Bourbon Matinee Jazz Band with Chuck Brackman
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Buffa's
Apr
12
Dayna Kurtz & Robert Maché
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
12
Preservation All-Stars
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
BMC
Apr
12
French Quarter Pounders
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Apr
12
Tom Worrell & Dean Zucchero
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Apr
12
Ed Wills & Blues 4 Sale
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Beanlandia
Apr
12
La Louisiane Series ft. Les Amis du Teche
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
April 12, 2025
All Ages Welcome!
Silk Road
Apr
12
Johnny Lonesome
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge
Apr
12
Kermit Ruffins
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
Apr
12
Jason Neville Funky Soul Band with Special Guest Freddie Riviera
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
New Marigny Theatre
Apr
12
Glostara's TropiGoth Ball ft. Los Güiros, Drugstore Lipstick, The Traveling Pianist & More!
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
April 12, 2025
*6pm-12am | *Glostara's TropiGoth Ball *7-7:45pm: *The Traveling Pianist *8-9:30: *Panorama Brass Band *9:45-10:45pm: *Los Güiros *11pm-12am: *Drugstore Lipstick + Circus!
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
12
The Dukes of Dixieland
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
12
Tuba Skinny
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
12
Shake 'Em Up Jazz Band
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Hard Rock Cafe
Apr
12
DJ Berns
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
12
Johnny Mastro Blues
Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 11:30 pm
MRB
Apr
13
Mike Doussan & Rurik Nunan
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Maison, The
Apr
13
Smoking Time Jazz Band
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Apr
13
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
House of Blues
Apr
13
Hudson Westbrook
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
13
Gerald French Trio
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
NOLA Brewing
Apr
13
The Tanglers – A Tribute to Irish Punk Rock
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:00 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
13
Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
13
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 12:30 am
Bourbon Square Jazz Bar
Apr
13
Guitar Slim Jr. with Kiara Moneé
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
30/90
Apr
13
Zena Moses & Rue Fiya
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
House of Blues - The Parish
Apr
13
New Orleans Black and Loud Fest ft. Cyril Neville, Shamarr Allen, Omari Neville & The Fuel + More!
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 13, 2025
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm *Fest After Dark Series Black & Loud Fest presents Cyril Neville ft. Shamarr Allen, Omari Neville and the Fuel, King Youngblood, Irvin Mayfield, Ersel Bogan III featuring Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder, The Black and Loud Brass Band Tickets start at $27.50
Three Muses
Apr
13
Tyler Thomson
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Kerry Irish Pub
Apr
13
Paintbox with Dave James & Tim Robertson
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Prytania Bar
Apr
13
Bossa-Lounge with Chris Zonada
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
13
Cheekface + Pacing
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Madame Vic's
Apr
13
Ingrid Lucia
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
13
Zoomst
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Buffa's
Apr
13
Johnny Sansone
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Apr
13
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Apr
13
The Blues Masters
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maison Dupuy
Apr
13
Andy J. Forest Treeaux
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Good Measure at The Barnett
Apr
13
Marty Peters Trio
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Apr
13
Danny Rubio & The Catahoula Music Company ft. Jeff Kreis
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
13
George Brown Band
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Pirogue's Whiskey Bayou (OUTDOORS)
Apr
13
Crybabies
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
13
Jordan Anderson
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bourbon Street Drinkery
Apr
13
Angelica & The Selection
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:00 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
Apr
13
New Orleans Mystics + Mike Soulman Baptiste
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
Apr
13
Blue Horn Jazz Band
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
13
Preservation All-Stars
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 01:45 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Apr
13
Mia Borders x Joy Clark
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 13, 2025
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Tickets $20 GA | $100 VIP Table Seating (seats 4) | Ages 21+
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
Apr
13
Cuba Heat French Quarter Fest after party ft. Cristina Kaminis & Cheickne Sissoko
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Pour House at Jefferson
Apr
13
Fist Full of Flannel
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
13
Sunpie & The Louisiana Sunspots
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Tipitina's
Apr
13
Lost Bayou Ramblers & Sweet Crude
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 13, 2025
Tickets $22.50 GA | Ages 18+
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
13
Fritzel's All Star Band with Jamil Sharif
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
Apr
13
Kumasi
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Carrollton Station
Apr
13
Doctors + BS Machine + Dana Ives
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Ruby's Roadhouse
Apr
13
Thankful Dead
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Apr
13
Lena Prima & Her Band
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Siberia
Apr
13
Rwake with Mars and Fauns
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Apr
13
Takuya Nakamura + Glassy Eye, Zevyman, and Sunnie
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 13, 2025
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm*
Broadside (Outdoor Stage)
Apr
13
Ratchet Jazz FQF After Party ft. Shamarr Allen, Partners-N-Crime, Stooges Brass Band & More!
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
April 13, 2025
*Doors 8pm | Show 9pm* Ratchet Jazz FQF After Party ft. Shamarr Allen with DJ B-Sharp, Partners-N-Crime, Stooges Brass Band, and CTC Hunters Indian Tribe Tickets $27.47
Holy Diver
Apr
13
Tape Slam! With Dirty Dan & The Basketball Boys
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
BMC
Apr
13
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
Apr
13
The Coyote Anderson Trio
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Old Point Bar
Apr
13
Mikey B3
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
13
Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
13
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Kid Chocolate with Midnight Burlesque
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 02:30 am
Maison, The
Apr
13
Big Easy Brass Walkers
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
13
Afrobeat NOLA with DJ Ojay & Kodjo the Mojo
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Café Negril
Apr
13
Bon Bon Vivant
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
Apr
13
Wilds Things 4 ft. Dr. Romance
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Arora
Apr
13
Loopy with KONKRD [Pressure P x Kibbles] + More!
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Okay Bar
Apr
13
"Grlzwrld Rave" with D1ME, DJ Sailor Goon, Saint Amethyst & More!
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
April 13, 2025
"Grlzwrld Rave" with D1ME, DJ Sailor Goon, Saint Amethyst, Wannie Online
Toulouse Theatre
Apr
13
FREEWATER x TRUE CLRS
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
d.b.a.
Apr
13
Dwayne Dopsie + The Zydeco Hellraisers
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
Apr
13
Saturn Bar
Apr
13
MOD Dance Party
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Hard Rock Cafe
Apr
13
The Next Level Band
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
Apr
13
Paggy Prine & Southern Soul
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:00 am
Prytania Bar
Apr
13
Chase n’ Sasquatch
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 03:30 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
Apr
13
Johnny & The Mongrels
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 04:00 am
Maple Leaf
Apr
13
Funk Monkey ft. Arséne DeLay
Sunday, April 13, 2025 at 04:00 am
30/90
Apr
13
Bettis + 3rd Degree
Sunday, April 13, 2025 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!
