Music Festivals in New Orleans

Check out happening music festivals events all around New Orleans, LA

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - 4 Day Pass at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Thu, 30 Apr at 09:59 am New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Thu, 23 Apr at 09:59 am New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - Thursday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Thu, 23 Apr at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - Thursday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Thu, 30 Apr at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - 4 Day Pass (4/30 - 5/3)

 Thu, 30 Apr at 08:30 am New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - Sunday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Sun, 03 May at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1 - Saturday

 Fri, 24 Apr at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2 - Friday

 Thu, 30 Apr at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass (4/23 - 4/26)

 Thu, 23 Apr at 08:30 am New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - Sunday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Sun, 26 Apr at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

ESSENCE Festival of Culture - Saturday Pass

 Sat, 04 Jul at 11:00 pm Caesars Superdome

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass

 Sun, 03 May at 11:00 am New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - Saturday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Sat, 02 May at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass

 Sat, 02 May at 11:00 am New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass

 Thu, 23 Apr at 03:30 am New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1 - Thursday

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - Friday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Fri, 24 Apr at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2 - Sunday

 Sat, 02 May at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2 - 4 Day Pass

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - Friday at New Orleans Fairgrounds

 Fri, 01 May at 11:59 pm New Orleans Fairgrounds

The Hondo Rodeo Fest - 3 Day Package

 Fri, 10 Apr at 12:00 am Caesars Superdome

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass

 Thu, 30 Apr at 03:30 am New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am New Orleans Fair Grounds

Essence Music Festival - Saturday at Caesars Superdome

 Sat, 04 Jul at 12:00 pm Caesars Superdome

Fest Family VIP Experience - French Quarter Festival 2026

 Thu, 16 Apr at 11:00 am French Quarter Festival USD 7 to 1,496

Shorty Fest: Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue Cimafunk La Tribu

 Sun, 26 Apr Tipitinas

Essence Music Festival - Sunday at Caesars Superdome

 Sun, 05 Jul at 12:00 pm Caesars Superdome

Essence Music Festival - Friday at Caesars Superdome

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 pm Caesars Superdome

NOLA Nights & Southern Delights: Essence Fest 2026 - Hosted By She Suite Travel

Thu, 02 Jul at 03:00 pm New Orleans, Louisana, USA

2026 Hogs For The Cause Barbecue & Music Festival in New Orleans

 Fri, 10 Apr at 03:30 pm UNO Lakefront Festival Grounds

Parking New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 2 - Saturday

 Sat, 02 May at 03:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

2026 Essence Music Festival Hotel Packages Available!

 Thu, 02 Jul at 03:00 pm 900 Convention Center Blvd Free

2026 Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival

 Sat, 21 Mar at 10:00 am Various Locations USD 0 to 109

2026 Essence Festival: Your Package, Your Vibe, Your NOLA Experience

 Thu, 02 Jul at 03:00 pm New Orleans Marriott USD 90 to 249

French Quarter Festival 5k

 Sat, 18 Apr at 08:00 am governor Nicholls st wharf

New Suit Presents: Chazfest Goes Abroad

 Wed, 29 Apr at 12:00 pm Broadside NOLA

French Quarter Fest After Dark with Big Sam's Funky Nation

 Fri, 17 Apr at 09:00 pm 600 Carondelet St USD 22

Lost Bayou Ramblers

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm The Rabbit Hole USD 31 to 37

Hope Fest

 Thu, 09 Apr at 06:00 pm 6975 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118-4862, United States

Parking New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - Friday

 Fri, 24 Apr at 03:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

Barrels on the Bayou

 Sat, 18 Apr at 03:00 pm Lafayette Square, New Orleans

THE RESURRECTION 2026

 Fri, 05 Jun at 08:00 pm 828 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

2nd Annual New Orleans Bayou Bluegrass Festival

Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am Bayou St. John

FREAKFEST: Crankdat & Jessica Audiffred

 Fri, 01 May at 06:00 pm The Metropolitan Nightclub

POLO'S & SUNDRESS BOAT PARTY N'awlins FEST WEEKEND 2026 (5TH ANNUAL)

 Sun, 05 Jul at 06:30 pm 1 Poydras St USD 67 to 119

New Orleans Bayou Bluegrass Festival

 Sat, 21 Mar at 11:00 am 1700 Moss St USD 0 to 37

Jazz Fest Weekend VIP Brunch at Nice Guys Nola

 Sat, 25 Apr at 11:00 am Nice Guys Nola USD 354 to 530

RNB SUNDAY with Darron Wheeler Entertainment

 Sun, 05 Jul at 12:00 pm Razzoo Bar & Patio USD 8

2026 ESSENCE Festival Packages

 Thu, 02 Jul at 03:00 pm The Westin New Orleans USD 110 to 706

SHAKEDOWN CITI

 Fri, 24 Apr at 08:30 pm The Porch at The Howlin Wolf USD 25 to 31

"WE OUTSIDE" the Meet and Greet with Darron Wheeler Entertainment

 Wed, 01 Jul at 08:00 pm Razzoo Bar & Patio USD 8

Frülingsfest - German Spring Festival

 Fri, 10 Apr at 04:00 pm 1700 Moss Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70119

Florida Street Bowhards debut at Fritzel's

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:30 am Fritzel's European Jazz Club

French Quarter Festival New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Stage

 Sat, 18 Apr at 11:00 am 419 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

NEW ORLEANS MAC & CHEESE, CREOLE FRIED CHICKEN & TIANA'S BEIGNET FEST

 Sun, 28 Jun at 11:00 am Read Boulevard USD 0 to 13

Essence Festival of Culture 2026

 Thu, 02 Jul at 07:00 pm Residence Inn New Orleans French Quarter Area/Central Business District USD 119

Rotary Downs and Big Light

Fri, 01 May at 09:00 pm 2227 Saint Claude Avenue, New Orleans, Louisiana 70117, United States

Essence Festival Kickoff Mixer by TLS

 Thu, 02 Jul at 07:00 pm Fire House Loft USD 90 to 119

Mountain Grass Unit

 Sun, 26 Apr at 08:00 pm Republic NOLA USD 33

French Music Festival: From Zydeco to Electro

 Fri, 20 Mar at 07:00 am 1519 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70130

BLAQNIFICENT... THE NOLA FESTIVAL EDITION

 Thu, 02 Jul at 10:00 pm Republic NOLA USD 0 to 535

Roots, Rhythms & Roux: A fundraiser brunch by BlackAmericana Fest

 Sat, 11 Apr at 12:00 pm Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge - Historic Boutique Hotel in New Orleans LA USD 0 to 250

Falcon Fest 2026

 Sat, 21 Mar at 06:30 pm 2001 Leon C Simon Dr, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70122

The New Orleans International Guitar Festival

Tue, 17 Mar at 02:00 pm 400 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70116

Cluck Fest NOLA Block Party

 Sun, 22 Mar at 01:00 pm Here Today Rotisserie USD 26 to 168

Suits and Stilettos III

 Fri, 15 May at 07:00 pm Arbor Room At Popp Fountain

Funk Fest

 Sat, 28 Mar Tipitina's

THE NEW ORLEANS COMMON GROUND MUSIC AND CRAFT FESTIVAL

 Sat, 09 May at 10:00 am 4221 Freret St Free

Rock for 10

 Sat, 09 May at 11:00 am Cafe Istanbul USD 14 to 119

Scott Sharrard at New Orleans Jazz Market

 Fri, 01 May at 08:00 pm New Orleans Jazz Market

The Sam Lobley Trio at The Jazz Playhouse

 Tue, 03 Feb at 07:30 pm The Jazz Playhouse USD 31

Black Girls Ride to Essence Fest 2026

 Thu, 02 Jul at 04:00 pm New Orleans Convention Center USD 43 to 157

Fest After Fest ft Cally Cole + the Cosmos, Suzanimal, & Barakat

 Thu, 30 Apr at 07:30 pm 8200 Willow St USD 20 to 31

Anaïs St. John at French Quarter Fest

 Sun, 19 Apr at 12:30 pm governor Nicholls st wharf

Camp Moix | French Quarter RV Resort - New Orleans, LA | Sept 4th-7th

 Fri, 04 Sep at 03:00 pm French Quarter RV Resort USD 61 to 802

Nashville South | Rock'n'Bowl® New Orleans

 Fri, 20 Mar at 08:30 pm 3000 S. CARROLLTON AVE, New Orleans, LA, United States, Louisiana 70118

"THE MoHawk Hunters" Westfest Super Sunday Family Day

 Sun, 12 Apr at 01:00 pm McDonough Park Free

A Brave New World

 Wed, 18 Mar at 07:30 pm New Marigny Theatre USD 13 to 23

Live Music & Brunch! Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock and Roll

 Sat, 18 Jan at 12:00 pm Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge, Lasalle Street, New Orleans, LA, USA USD 31 to 61

Rock Eupora w/ Gold Connections, Rainsticks

 Sat, 16 May at 08:00 pm Gasa Gasa USD 13

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Stevie Nicks Rod Stewart & Kings of Leon: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass

 Wed, 22 Apr at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: The Eagles Lainey Wilson & Teddy Swims: Weekend 2 - 4 Day Pass

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

ROCK THE BOAT ANNUAL ALL WHITE BOAT RIDE PARTY BIG FESTIVAL WEEKEND 2026

 Fri, 03 Jul at 12:00 am Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

The Nayo Jones Experience at The Jazz Playhouse

 Sat, 03 Jan at 07:30 pm The Jazz Playhouse USD 31

Essence Music Festival - 3 Day Pass at Caesars Superdome

 Fri, 03 Jul at 10:59 am Caesars Superdome

New Orleans Jazz And Heritage Festival: Weekend 2 - Thursday

 Wed, 29 Apr at 06:00 pm New Orleans Fair Grounds

Parking New Orleans Jazz Festival: Weekend 1 - 4 Day Pass (4/23 - 4/26)

 Thu, 23 Apr at 08:30 am New Orleans Fair Grounds