French Quarter Events on Friday, May 16, 2025
Bamboula's
May
16
The New Orleans Rug Cutters
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
May
16
Shawan Rice Trio
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 04:30 pm
Hideout Bar
May
16
KatieCat & Cain
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Frat House, The
May
16
The Big Soul Band
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
16
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 05:30 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
16
Royal Street Brass Band
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
May
16
Sam Price & Friends
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
30/90
May
16
Hallucenojams
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park
May
16
Seva Venet & Jamil Sharif
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
New Orleans Jazz Museum
May
16
Noah Young Trio
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
16
Paradise Jazz Band
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
16
Felipe Antonio Quintet
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:15 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
16
Sam Friend Jazz Band
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
May
16
Pennsylvania Wolfe Johns
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Courtyard at The Eliza Jane Hotel (OUTDOORS)
May
16
Courtyard Crawfish Boil ft. Or Shovaly Plus
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
16
Big Joe Kennedy Duo
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Peaches Records
May
16
Maison, The
May
16
Nola Sweethearts
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 09:00 pm
May Baily's Place
May
16
Quinn & Barrett
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Bayou Saint John at Orleans Avenue (OUTDOORS)
May
16
Bayou Boogaloo ft. Honey Island Swamp Band, Leo Nocentelli, Jelly Joseph & More!
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 09:30 pm
May 16, 2025
*Bayou Boogaloo 2025! Fri May 16th - Sun May 18th | *Fri Gate Opens 4:30pm |* *Sat & Sun Gates Open 11:30am Land Access: Land entry points will be located on lakeside of Orleans Ave. as well as the corner of Lafitte & W. Moss. Water Access: All attendees arriving by water can enter under the Orleans Ave Bridge or the Entry Gate at Lafitte. *Friday Entertainment Lineup:* *Modelo Variety Tent* *5:45-6:30pm: *Renée Gros *7-8pm: *Happy Time Healing Sheaux *8:30-9:30pm: *Inferno Burlesque *Urban South Orleans Stage* *5-6:00pm:* Billy Iuso *6:30-7:30pm: *Jelly Joseph *8-9pm:* Leo Nocentelli *9:30-10:30pm: *Honey Island Swamp Band Presents Dark Side of the Bayou Tickets start at $24.50 Day Pass | $39.50 Weekend Pass | VIP Packages Available All attendees over the age of 12 will need a ticket to enter the festival
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
May
16
Dew Drop Soul In the City Happy Hour
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Garden District Book Shop
May
16
GonzoFest ft. Zu Zu Ya Ya Band
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
May 16, 2025
GonzoFest, an annual festival, founded by US National Lifetime Beat Poet Laureate Ron Whitehead, celebrates the life and legacy of author and journalist Hunter S. Thompson, famous for his work with /Rolling Stone/ and for still-wildly popular books, including /Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas/. GonzoFest was a huge success for ten years in Louisville, Kentucky. This year it is celebrating its first-ever incursion into New Orleans, with headliners like jazz legend David Amram, playing with four local jazz musicians; /Outlaw Journalist /author William McKeen; and more of the crème de la crème in “Gonzo royalty.” More information and full festival schedule at https://gonzofest.net/ [1] [1] https://gonzofest.net/
Rhorer Plaza (OUTDOORS) - Baton Rouge
May
16
Live After Five: Michael Foster Project ft. Golden Sioux Indians
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
May 16, 2025
*5-8pm | *Get ready to dance, eat, and drink in the Louisiana sunshine at Baton Rouge’s most popular FREE community event.
Three Muses
May
16
Julie Williams
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Seawitch Restaurant & Oyster Bar
May
16
The Silver Lining Serenaders
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Casting Call at the Hyatt Centric French Quarter (OUTDOORS)
May
16
Victoria Doutón Trio
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
30/90
May
16
Uncut
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Bratz Y'all
May
16
Johnny Sansone
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
16
Richard "Piano" Scott
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30 pm
d.b.a.
May
16
Little Freddie King
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Café Negril
May
16
Jamey St. Pierre & The Honeycreepers
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
16
Sam Lobley Band
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Bargeboard Nola
May
16
An Algiers Point of View Fest ft. Local Brew
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Abita Brew Pub (OUTDOORS)
May
16
Pontchartrain Shakers
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Little House, The
May
16
Valerie Sassyfras
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Buffa's
May
16
Ragtime Hour with Adam Rogers
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
16
New Orleans Cotton Mouth Kings
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Preservation Hall
May
16
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Bamboula's
May
16
Les Getrex & Creole Cooking
Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:30 pm
MRB
May
17
Brandon Miles Shelton Trio
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
17
Delfeayo Marsalis Quintet
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Maison, The
May
17
Shotgun Jazz Band
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:00 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
17
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye on Vocals
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
17
Solid Harmony with Yolanda & KiKi
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 12:30 am
Maple Leaf
May
17
Civic Theatre
May
17
The Damned + TV Smith
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
May 17, 2025
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $55 | All Ages
Blue Nile
May
17
The Caesar Brothers' Funk Box
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
House of Blues
May
17
Jon B.
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Holy Diver
May
17
Dio’s Death Day Celebration With Pyrate
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
17
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
May 17, 2025
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, and Gerald Watkins Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Buffa's
May
17
Tuba Skinny
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maison Dupuy
May
17
Another Day in Paradise
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bourbon Street Drinkery
May
17
Angelica And The Selection
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Republic New Orleans
May
17
Elle Dorado Presents Afrodiziacs Jazz for Aphrodisia Burlesque
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
May 17, 2025
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets $20 GA | $60 VIP (includes a 1/2 dozen freshly shucked oysters by Brightside Oyster and a front row seat) Ages 21+
21st Amendment
May
17
Dr. Sick & The Late Greats
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
May
17
The Rhythm Method
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
17
The Leroy Marshall Band
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Orpheum Theater
May
17
Leon Bridges (Night 2)
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
30/90
May
17
Under The Covers
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Tipitina's
May
17
Graduation Throwdown 2025 ft. George Porter, Jr. & Runnin' Pardners with Special Guests Apricot Jam & Homesick
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Marigny Brasserie
May
17
Caitie B. & The Hand Me Downs
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Saenger Theatre
May
17
The Wiz
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Davenport Lounge at The Ritz-Carlton
May
17
Jeremy Davenport
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:00 am
Chickie Wah Wah
May
17
Jenn Howard Band + A special opening set from The Old Love
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:30 am
May Baily's Place
May
17
The Shuck's Brothers
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:30 am
Mid-City Lanes Rock 'n' Bowl
May
17
The Topcats
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:30 am
Preservation Hall
May
17
Preservation All-Stars ft. Mark Braud
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 01:45 am
Kerry Irish Pub
May
17
Carrollton Station
May
17
BJ's Lounge
May
17
Action Lady + Hemlock + Static Head
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
Gasa Gasa
May
17
Celebration Hall
May
17
Sporty's Brass Band
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
17
Trixie Minx's Burlesque Ballroom ft. Romy Kaye on Vocals
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
BMC
May
17
Carousel Bar & Lounge at Hotel Monteleone
May
17
Nayo Jones Experience
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
17
Fritzel's All Star Band with Kevin Ray Clark
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
Dos Jefes
May
17
Vivaz!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
17
Solid Harmony with Yolanda & KiKi
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:30 am
Double Dealer at Orpheum Theater
May
17
Hard Rock Cafe
May
17
Offbeat Anthems
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:30 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
17
Mahogany Hall Jazz Band ft. Mike Fulton with Midnight Burlesque
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 02:30 am
Spotted Cat
May
17
James Martin Band
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
Bamboula's
May
17
Bettis & 3rd Degree
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
Bayou Bar at the Pontchartrain
May
17
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson & More!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
May 17, 2025
Oh Yeah! ft. Peter Harris, Ed Perkins, Wes "Warmdaddy" Anderson, and Gerald Watkins Free & Open to the Public Reservations recommended, but not required
Café Negril
May
17
Higher Heights
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
Blue Nile - Balcony Room
May
17
Strange Roux
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
Rabbit Hole, The
May
17
Just Gems ft. DJs FTK, ANTWIGADEE & PROSPER JONE$
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
Santos Bar
May
17
A Skylit Drive + Whitemoth + Tidus
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
May 17, 2025
*Doors 9pm | Show 10pm* Tickets $15 | Ages 21+
Howlin' Wolf - The Porch
May
17
Gonzofest: A Tribute to Hunter S. Thompson ft. Zu Zu Ya Ya, Ron Whitehead, Frank Messina & Friends + More!
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 03:00 am
May 17, 2025
*10pm-2am | *Gonzofest: A Tribute to Hunter S. Thompson The Poets and Musicians of Gonzofest: Zu Zu Ya Ya, Ron Whitehead, Frank Messina & Friends, Jeff Weddle, Paige Turner, Chris Dean, Mark Lipman, Westley Penland, Tommy Bays, Tommy Twilite, Dreamie Daze, and Noel Mitchel
Blue Nile
May
17
Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 04:00 am
May 17, 2025
Tickets $20 Advanced | $35 Reserved Seating
No Dice
May
17
Oodie & Kidd Love
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 04:00 am
Le Bon Temps Roulé
May
17
Caleb Tokarska
Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 04:00 am
30/90
May
17
Keep It Rolling Brass Band
Saturday, May 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!
