French Quarter Events on Sunday, May 18, 2025
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge
May
18
Zulu Anniversary Parade
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Gazebo Café
May
18
J Riley Cain & Knockout Gumbo
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 03:00 pm
Maison Dupuy
May
18
Sunday Brunch with The New Orleans Rug Cutters Trio
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 03:30 pm
Bamboula's
May
18
Aaron Levinson & Friends
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Buffa's
May
18
Traditional Jazz Brunch with Some Like It Hot!
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 04:00 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
May
18
Bayou Saint John at Orleans Avenue (OUTDOORS)
May
18
Bayou Boogaloo ft. Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias, 420 Funk Mob ft. Members of Parliament Funkadelic & More!
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 04:30 pm
May 18, 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. *Sunday Entertainment Lineup:* *Modelo Variety Tent* *12:30-1:30pm: *Banks St. Comedy Brunch with JQ Palms *2:30-3:30pm: *Drag Bingo with Katrina Waters *3:20-4:20pm: *Comedy Gumbeaux *4:45-5:15pm:* Mikayla Braun *5:45-6:30pm: *Work the Crowd: An Interactive Comedy Show *7-7:45pm: *John "Papa" Gros Solo Performance *Urban South Orleans Stage* *12-12:50pm: *The Asylum Chorus *1:20-2:20pm: *Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias *2:50-3:50pm: *The Desert Nudes *4:20-5:50pm: *420 Funk Mob ft. Members of Parliament Funkadelic *6:20-7:20pm:* LSD Clownsystem *7:50-9pm: *Jagged Little Pill: An Alanis Morissette Tribute ft. Alexis Marceaux 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
Frat House, The
May
18
The Big Soul Band
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 05:00 pm
Garden District Book Shop
May
18
GonzoFest ft. Joe Kidd with Shiela Burke
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 05:00 pm
May 18, 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/
B Mac's (OUTDOORS)
May
18
Brunch with James "12" Andrews
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 05:00 pm
May 18, 2025
*Doors 11:30am | Music 12pm*
Saenger Theatre
May
18
The Wiz
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
18
Jack Pritchett Band
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Café Negril
May
18
Sugar & The Daddies
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 06:00 pm
Bamboula's
May
18
Youse
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 06:15 pm
New Orleans Museum of Art - Sculpture Garden (OUTDOORS)
May
18
T Marie & Bayou Juju
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
18
Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Café Beignet on Decatur
May
18
Central Standard Time
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Okay Bar
May
18
"Crawfish & Country" ft. Jojo Pepp, Dirty Laundry & Caleb Brown
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Three Muses
May
18
Ryan Scott Long
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:00 pm
Saint Louis Cathedral
May
18
New Orleans Voices ft. Shades of Praise
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:30 pm
May 18, 2025
NOLA Vox presents "New Orleans Voices featuring Shades of Praise" This collaborative performance brings together the soulful sounds of Shades of Praise, New Orleans' renowned gospel choir, and the uplifting harmonies of NOLA Vox, the city's official Barbershop Harmony Society chapter. The concert will showcase a dynamic mix of musical styles that highlight the vibrancy and depth of New Orleans’ artistic legacy.
Preservation Hall
May
18
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Jazz Masters
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Garden District Book Shop
May
18
GonzoFest ft. Dreamie Daze
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:30 pm
May 18, 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/
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
18
Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Bourbon Street Drinkery
May
18
Angelica And The Selection
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 07:30 pm
Westwego Cultural Center
May
18
The Jefferson Chorale presents "Songs That Changed the World"
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
May 18, 2025
The Jefferson Chorale, an affiliate of JPAS, presents "Songs That Changed the World" under the direction of Dr. Louise Labruyere. Free & Open to the Public
Bratz Y'all
May
18
Lynn Drury & Dean Zucchero
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
Trinity Episcopal Church
May
18
Peter Collins
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
May 18, 2025
Peter Collins (piano) plays Beethoven, Haydn & Schubert Donations Accepted at the Door
Maison, The
May
18
Kimchisoop
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
30/90
May
18
Daphne Parker Powell
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
21st Amendment
May
18
Dominick Grillo
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
University of New Orleans - Performing Arts Center Recital Hall
May
18
Late Spring Concert with New Orleans Concert Band
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
St. George's Church
May
18
Perkins Ringers Handbells, Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, and Members of The LPO
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:00 pm
May 18, 2025
Perkins Ringers Handbells, Symphony Chorus of New Orleans, and LPO musicians collaborate on a new oratorio by Dan Forrest, “Creation.” Tickets $20 GA | $10 Students
Preservation Hall
May
18
Leroy Jones & The Preservation Jazz Masters
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 08:45 pm
No Dice
May
18
Crawfish Boil with Joey Pinecone
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 09:00 pm
Café Negril
May
18
John Lisi & Delta Funk
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 09:30 pm
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
18
Sazerac Jazz Band
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Three Muses
May
18
Adam
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Constantinople Stage (OUTDOORS)
May
18
Preservation Hall
May
18
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Will Smith
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:00 pm
Tipitina's
May
18
Fais Do-Do With Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:15 pm
Bamboula's
May
18
F.K-rrera Music Group
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:30 pm
Garden District Book Shop
May
18
GonzoFest ft. Tommie Bays, Michael E. Duckwell, Chris Dean & More!
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:30 pm
May 18, 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/
St. Pat's Irish Coffeehouse
May
18
The Celtic Music Session
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 10:30 pm
d.b.a.
May
18
Treme Brass Band
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Blue Nile
May
18
Kayla Jasmine & the Experience
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Maison, The
May
18
Jenavieve Cooke & The Winding Boys
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
18
Big Joe Kennedy
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm
30/90
May
18
Shark Attack!!
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Spotted Cat
May
18
Aurora Nealand & The Reed Minders
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Old Arabi Lighthouse Records & Books
May
18
Preservation Hall
May
18
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Will Smith
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:15 pm
Celebration Hall
May
18
Yung Dex Brass Band + Young Fellaz Brass Band
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:15 pm
May 18, 2025
*Doors 5pm | Music 6:15pm*
Saenger Theatre
May
18
The Wiz
Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 11:30 pm
House of Blues - Voodoo Garden (OUTDOORS)
May
19
Mark Barrett & The First Calls
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
May
19
The Leroy Marshall Band
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
Bullet's Sports Bar
May
19
SoulFul Vibrations
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
19
Trendafilka with Lubo Smilenov
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
Buffa's
May
19
Meryl Zimmerman Quartet
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
BMC
May
19
The Budz
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
Bombay Club
May
19
Coyote Anderson
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00 am
Preservation Hall
May
19
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Will Smith
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:30 am
Snug Harbor
May
19
Michael Pellera Trio with Johnny Vidacovich & Grayson Brockamp
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:30 am
Jazz Playhouse
May
19
Richard “Piano” Scott
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:30 am
New Marigny Theatre
May
19
Versipel New Music
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:30 am
May 19, 2025
Versipel New Music Presents /Chaos Cultures III/ Suggested donation $20, $10 senior/student, $0 hardship More info at Versipel New Music [1] [1] https://versipel.org/
Dos Jefes
May
19
Peter Nu
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
Maple Leaf
May
19
Soul Project
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
Prytania Bar
May
19
Fritzel's Jazz Club
May
19
Fritzel's All Star Band with Mike Fulton
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
Bourbon Street Drinkery
May
19
Bang Bang
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
Joy Theater
May
19
The Bar-Kays
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
Mahogany Jazz Hall
May
19
Mahogany Hall Swingsters ft. Roderick Paulin
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
21st Amendment
May
19
Marty Peters & The Party Meters
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
Three Muses
May
19
Betty Shirely
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
House of Blues - The Parish
May
19
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
May 19, 2025
*Doors 7pm | Show 8pm* Tickets start at $29 | Ages 18+ With Valid ID
AllWays Lounge
May
19
Sunday Swing with Eight Dice Cloth
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:00 am
Preservation Hall
May
19
Preservation Legacy Band ft. Will Smith
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 01:45 am
Saturn Bar
May
19
Christin Bradford + AC Sapphire + Howe on Earth
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Bamboula's
May
19
Les Getrex & Creole Cooking
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
d.b.a.
May
19
Vegas Cola Band
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Bar Redux
May
19
T Marie & Bayou Juju
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Blue Nile
May
19
Street Legends Brass Band
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
BJ's Lounge
May
19
James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Café Negril
May
19
Lyndsey Smith
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Maison, The
May
19
Higher Heights
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
30/90
May
19
Single Malt Please
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Royal Frenchmen Hotel & Bar
May
19
Chris Christy
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Spotted Cat
May
19
Pat Casey & The New Sound
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:00 am
Snug Harbor
May
19
Michael Pellera Trio with Johnny Vidacovich & Grayson Brockamp
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 02:30 am
Howlin' Wolf
May
19
Hot 8 Brass Band
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 03:30 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!
