French Quarter Events on Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Café Beignet on Decatur
Apr
16
Bob Macy
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
16
The Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
16
J.J. & The A-OK's
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
16
Richard "Piano" Scott
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
16
Chris Christy
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
Apr
16
Saskia Walker Duo
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
16
The Steamboat Stompers
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Apr
16
High Standards
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Bamboula's
Apr
16
Boardwalker & The 3 Finger Swingers
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)
Apr
16
YLC's Wednesdays at the Square ft. The Soul Rebels + Motel Radio
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
City Park - Botanical Garden (OUTDOORS)
Apr
16
Evenings with Enrique ft. Manuel Arteaga & The Lunch Truck Specials + The Felipe K-rrera Group
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
April 16, 2025
*5-7:30pm | *Launched in 2016, /Evenings with Enrique/ is a bi-annual concert series held every April and October. The series pays tribute to renowned Mexican American artist Enrique Alférez whose sculptures can be found throughout New Orleans, including over 20 works of art at The Helis Foundation Enrique Alférez Sculpture Garden inside the New Orleans Botanical Garden. Enjoy extended garden hours while listening to the lively beats of local Latin American artists and ensembles, all set against the lush garden landscape. Culinary creations served by Chef Pat White will be available for purchase at the outdoor Kitchen in the Garden. *5-6:10pm: *Manuel Arteaga and the Lunch Truck Specials *6:20-7:30pm: *The Felipe K-rrera Group Free & Open to the Public
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
16
Bourbon Street Stars
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Snug Harbor
Apr
16
Tin Men Happy Hour
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
Apr
16
Marty Christian & Dean Zucchero
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
Apr
16
Jeremy Davenport
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Steamboat Natchez
Apr
16
The Dukes of Dixieland
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Café Degas
Apr
16
Double Whisky & Friends
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
30/90
Apr
16
Dapper Dandies
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
d.b.a.
Apr
16
Stephen Walker N' Em
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
Apr
16
Shotgun Jazz Band
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
LaSalle Restaurant & Lounge at The Hilton Airport Hotel
Apr
16
April Spain
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
April 16, 2025
Free & Open to the Public | Ask your server to validate your parking.
Maple Leaf
Apr
16
Happy Organ Hour presented by Joe Ashlar ft. Stanton Moore & Chris Adkins
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
April 16, 2025
Capulet
Apr
16
Café Negril
Apr
16
Jam-ilton
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
16
Paul Longstreth
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
Apr
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Marigny Opera House
Apr
17
Geovane Santos + Orkestra Maria Fumaça
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
April 17, 2025
**Doors 6:30pm | Performance 7pm** Geovane Santos, an Afro-Brazilian guitarist, vocalist, composer, and educator from Belo Horizonte, brings his rich cultural heritage to New Orleans’ vibrant music scene. Recognized as the city’s “best Brazilian jazz guitarist” by OffBeat Magazine, he is the founder of New Orleans Brasil Day and a dedicated scholar exploring race, transculturation, and cultural appropriation in music. Geovane will be joined by Bryce Eastwood - Alto Saxophone, David Mckissick - Trumpet, Peter Gustafson - Trombone, Nick Benoit - Electric Bass, Brad Broomfield - Hand Percussion, and Fernando Lima - Drums Suggested Donation (mixed chairs) $15-20 | $30 VIP (front 2 rows of cushioned chairs)**available online only!!!
Broadside
Apr
17
MRB
Apr
17
Lynn Drury
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Banks Street Bar
Apr
17
Buffa's
Apr
17
Joe Krown
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Tropical Isle Bourbon
Apr
17
Dave Ferrato with Dave James, Mike Lemmler & Becca Dowty
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Howlin' Wolf
Apr
17
George Brown Band ft. Terrence Houston
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
University of New Orleans - The 410 Lounge
Apr
17
Jazz at the Sandbar ft. Amina Figarova
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
April 17, 2025
Suggested Donation $10 at the Door | Refreshments available for purchase
Snug Harbor
Apr
17
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30 am
Tulane University - Dixon Hall
Apr
17
Tulane University Concert Band
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
Apr
17
Funkin' It Up with Big Sam
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
Apr
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 12:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
Apr
17
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Tom Fischer
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bourbon O Bar at The Bourbon Orleans Hotel
Apr
17
Serabee
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
Apr
17
The Drop Inn Jam Session
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 17, 2025
Free & Open to the Public | Ages 21+
Chickie Wah Wah
Apr
17
Jon Cleary
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Saturn Bar
Apr
17
Arthur Russel Tribute w/ Chris Acker, Sabine McCalla, Maddy Kirgo, The Old Paints, The Little Lost Brass Band, Nail Club, & Charlie's Angels
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
Apr
17
Dr. Sick
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Blue Nile
Apr
17
Happy Hour with Yoshitaka "Z2" Tsuji
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
Apr
17
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark & Gunhild Carling
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
Apr
17
James Martin Band
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Gasa Gasa
Apr
17
Yung Senju
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
LOTA
Apr
17
Audrey LeCrone & The Craw-Zaddies
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
17
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr. & More!
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
April 17, 2025
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr., and Jason Marsalis Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Good Measure at The Barnett
Apr
17
Sono Presents: The Shape of Jazz to Come ft. Gladney
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:30 am
Vaughan's Lounge
Apr
17
Robin Rapuzzi's Glo Worm Trio
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:30 am
Dos Jefes
Apr
17
Preservation Hall
Apr
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Branden Lewis
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 01:45 am
30/90
Apr
17
Kim In The Wind
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
d.b.a.
Apr
17
Lagniappe Brass Band
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
Apr
17
The Queen & Friendz
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
Apr
17
Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
Apr
17
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 02:30 am
Café Negril
Apr
17
Blue Nile
Apr
17
New Breed Brass Band
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
Apr
17
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr. & More!
Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
April 17, 2025
Firm Roots ft. Peter Harris, Derek Douget, Dwight Fitch Jr., and Jason Marsalis Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Rabbit Hole, The
Apr
17
Dancehall Classics with DJ T-Roy
Thursday, April 17, 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!
