French Quarter Events

Our curated list of upcoming neighborhood happenings is updated each Tuesday, so check back often!

Photo: 2024 Dirty Linen Night by Ellis Anderson - details below!

FQJ’s On the Horizon

Tales of the Cocktail: July 20 - 25

Coolinary: August 1 - 31

New Orleans Museum Month: August 1 - 31

HNOC’s 2025 Antiques Forum: August 8 (psst - register now, usually sells out)

22nd Annual Dirty Linen Night: Saturday, August 9

FQJ’s Don’t-Miss List

Thursday, July 17, Doors open at 6pm, film starts 6:30pm

Documentary Screening of “Wasted: Overtourism & the French Quarter”

Can there be too much of a good thing? This thought-provoking documentary will be shown at WYES Studios, 916 Navarre Ave, New Orleans

  • Presented by Vieux Carré Property Owners, Residents & Associates (VCPORA)

    ~ tickets $10

    ~ Wasted: Overtourism and the French Quarter examines New Orleans’ dependence on an unstable industry, vulnerable from everything from disease to climate changes, and examines opportunities for the pendulum to swing back to a sustainable model that prioritizes diversification of the local economy, a residential resurgence, and safeguarding cultural authenticity. These concepts will be explored through the lens and real-life experiences of French Quarter residents, business owners, preservationists, and culture bearers.

July 18, Friday: 2pm - 6pm

Summer Saber Fridays

Brennan’s Courtyard, 417 Royal Street

Read our story about Saber-Meister Christian Pendleton here!

  • Join Brennan’s each Friday afternoon for Summer Saber Fridays, where guests can learn the art of sabrage—slicing open a bottle of Champagne with style.

    Your experience ticket includes a pre-selected bottle of bubbly (Bisol 'Crede' Brut Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore 2022), along with the saber lesson (as well as tax and gratuity). Add on a "Spectator Ticket" ($0) for additional guests to enjoy the show!

    Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis—ticket price does not include a reserved table.

    Cheers to summer, sparkle, and a little bit of spectacle—only at Brennan’s.

    $75 plus tax (includes gratuity)

Wednesday, July 23 - shows at 7:30pm & 9:30pm

Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Andrew Baham

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, 626 Frenchmen Street

Purchase advance tickets below and see what other exciting performances are happening at Snug this week!

  • ~ FQJ’s Pick of the Week: Uptown Jazz Orchestra with Andrew Baham

    Click here to get tickets and see what other fabulous goodness Snug has in store for the month!

Saturday & Sunday, August 2 & 3:

Satchmo Summerfest

New Orleans Jazz Museum, 400 Esplanade Ave.

See our photo gallery from the 2024 Satchmo Summerfest

  • ~ This two-day celebration is one of the only festivals in the world dedicated to honoring Louis Armstrong.

    ~ It features two stages of music, a delicious culinary lineup featuring Louisiana restaurants, and an incredible indoor lecture series poised to educate guests on Armstrong’s history and enduring impact.

    You’ll find the full music schedule here!

    Click here for scenes from the 2024 event!

Saturday, August 9, 6pm - 9pm

Dirty Linen Night

Royal Street, 200 - 1100 blocks, and beyond!

  • While the event is free and open to the public, a wristband gives access to specialty drinks, wine, beer and water (21 or older to order).

  • FQJ is the official media partner to DLN! Check out our photos from the 2024 event

  • This year Dirty Linen Night celebrates its 22nd year on Royal Street.

    The galleries and shops play host to visitors and locals who want a dash of art, a taste of good food, and some cocktails.

    Born as a satirical play on White Linen Night, DLN invites participants to relish in everything dirty, and is the one event that celebrates the not-so-pristine side of the French Quarter.

    Galleries and shops along Royal Street open their doors and play host to visitors as musicians line the streets and the party feels never-ending.

    The event has grown to include some galleries and shops off of Royal Street and has expanded from the 300 block of Royal to 1100 block.

    Slated as one of the best events in the French Quarter, DLN has grown in the past three years to be ranked with some of the major events on the New Orleans calendar.

  • Below are 50 upcoming events happening in the FQ and surrounding neighborhoods. Want even more? Click the button at the bottom, which will take you to our FB Events page.

  • Our events are curated. For a complete list of live music happenings in the city, check out WWOZ’s Livewire Music Calendar!

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