NOLAxNOLA will run at dozens of New Orleans music venues from September 26 through October 6

The 4th annual NOLAxNOLA is taking place September 26 through October 6 at over 50 music venues throughout New Orleans. NOLAxNOLA organizers and New Orleans & Company are pleased to announce an extended lineup of events outside of traditional concerts to connect with locals and make the series a must visit for music enthusiasts.

NOLAxNOLA, founded in 2021, has continued to evolve through the years and 2024 is no different. Building on the success of previous years, including many sold-out performances, the festival will once again promote New Orleans’ deep inventory of music options, live comedy and concerts, and showcase the many talented musicians that comprise the musical landscape of the city within our historic music venues.

This year, NOLAxNOLA features more than 300 musical performances, comedy and burlesque shows over 11 days. Some of the new events include a NOLAxNO Cover, Music Month Kick-Off Party,and all star Tributes to Allen Toussaint and Stevie Wonder.  A full description of each event with the date, location and description is below.

The entire month of October has been designated as Music Month in New Orleans. Music Month in New Orleans is a vibrant, month-long celebration held each October, showcasing the city's rich musical heritage and diverse sounds. From jazz to blues, funk to zydeco, New Orleans pulses with live performances, parades, and street festivals throughout the month.

“In New Orleans, music underlies our entire cultural landscape in deep and meaningful ways, every day of the year,” said Walt Leger III President and CEO of New Orleans & Company. “The addition of these new events gives an opportunity for our culture bearers and our music venues and clubs to connect with locals and visitors in intimate settings and showcase their talents while having a great time. There is no place else like New Orleans and the uniqueness of our music clubs and venues can't be matched anywhere.  NOLAxNOLA is an amazing platform for our artists and venues to shine.”

"NOLAxNOLA was created as a response to festival cancellations to encourage people to keep their flights and reservations to the city and enjoy our culture on a smaller scale. Now, in its fourth year, we have been able to evolve the celebration and create more community centric events like NOLAxNOLA No Cover on Frenchmen and the Music Month Kickoff Party.” said Sig Greenebaum, Founder and CEO of Sigfest Events. “We are unofficially trying to present every genre, every night, in every neighborhood. We hope locals and visitors will take the opportunity to participate in New Orleans live music.”

NOLAxNOLA partners include New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund, WWOZ, Louisiana Hot Sauce, Relix and Headcount.org.

For more information about NOLAxNOLA and an interactive music calendar visit www.nolaxnola.com. The 2024 NOLAxNOLA poster can be viewed here.

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Full List of New Events:
*Name of events scheduled to change

The NOLAxNOLA Comedy Roast of Kermit Ruffins
Thursday, September 26 / Tipitina’s
Doors 7:00 pm, Show 8:00 pm / $20 - $60
Tickets are available here.

  • All aboard, we’re roasting Kermit Ruffins! One of the most beloved personalities and musicians in the city Kermit follows in the footsteps of Stanton Moore as our 2nd NOLAxNOLA roastee. Born in the 9th Ward, co-founder of the Rebirth Brass Band, leader of the Barbecue Swingers and owner of the Mother-in-Law Lounge, Kermit knows what New Orleans is. Join an all star dais of friends and industry legends for a night of embarrassing stories, epic tales and 420 jokes as we raise money for The Roots of Music.

NOLAxNO Cover
Sunday, September 29 / Multiple venues on Frenchmen Street
10:30 am - 9:00 pm, multiple venues, FREE!

  • For the 2nd year, NOLAxNOLA invites you to Frenchmen Street for a free and unique live music experience.  Venues across Frenchmen, including dba, Spotted Cat, Blue Nile, Café Negril, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro, Royal Frenchmen Hotel, Favela Chic, The Maison, Three Muses, Marigny Brasserie, and more will open their doors on Sunday morning, yes during daylight hours, and present a full day of non-stop live music featuring outstanding multi-genre performances and unique collaborations including Khris Royal & Dark Matter with Big Freedia (DBA), the CubaNola Collective (Snug Harbor), Nickel a Dance with Kevin Louis and the Palm Court Jazz Band (Favela Chic), the NOLAxNOLA All-Star Jam with Ari Teitel, Rob Kellner, Austin Clements, Alvin Ford, Aurelien Barnes, Tony Hall and surprise guests.  It all kicks off with a live-band Saints watch party with Khris Royal, Derrick Freeman, and friends at Café Negril. 

NOLAxNOLA Meet & Greets
Monday, September 30 – Wednesday, October 2
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm, multiple venues, FREE!

  • Each night NOLAxNOLA invites you to join us for happy hour and casual conversations with local industry professionals proud to call New Orleans home while working locally, regionally, nationally, and globally at some of the biggest festivals, companies and with artists in the world.   Each night has a music industry topic supported by hand-picked experts for attendees to meet, greet and build relationships in the casual surroundings of New Orleans music venues.  All Meet & Greets are 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm and FREE!
    • Monday 9/30 - The Serious Business of New Orleans Comedy | Comedy House New Orleans 
    • Tuesday 10/1 - - Music Tech Demo Day | The Barnett
    • Wednesday 10/2 - Celebration of Women in the Music Industry | Okay Bar

NOLA Music Month Kick Off Party
Tuesday, October 1 / Chickie Wah Wah
Doors 7 pm, show 8 pm, $36.50
Tickets are available here. 

  • In celebration of October being Music Month in New Orleans, NOLAxNOLA is excited to host the official Music Month kickoff party at Chickie Wah Wah with Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen+the Absolute Monster Horns.
     

Tip-it Foundation, An All-Star Tribute to Stevie Wonder
Thursday, October 3 / Tipitina’s
Doors 7 pm, Show 8 pm, $30
Tickets are available here.

  • NOLAxNOLA and Tipitina’s Tip-It Foundation, in conjunction with the Gia Maione Prima Foundation, are hosting an all-star musical celebration benefiting Youth Empowerment Project, Mino Foundation, and Roots of Music.  Guests include Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville, Kermit Ruffins, Deacon John, Jon Cleary, Nigel Hall, Big Sam Williams, and featuring Stanton Moore, Cornell Williams, Jelly Joseph, Taku Hirano, Rich Vogel, Ari Teitel and the Superstitious Horns plus a very special opening set River Eckert. 

NOLAxNOLA Talks (Culture x Music x Business) Powered by Relix
Thursday, October 3 & Friday, October 4 / Double Dealer 
2-day pass $25
Tickets are available here.

  • NOLAxNOLA has partnered with Relix, the definitive authority in live music, to present the first annual NOLAxNOLA Talks (Culture x Music x Business), a 2-day conference with seven panels with a variety of high-profile local and national experts engaging in curated conversations assessing the past, present and the future of the New Orleans live entertainment industry.  Be there when we answer the question, “Is 8:00 pm the new midnight for live music in New Orleans?”

NOLAxNOLA Tribute to Allen Toussaint|
Saturday, October 5 / Toulouse Theatre
Doors 8 pm, Show 9 pm, $30 GA and $55 VIP
Tickets are available here. 

  • NOLAxNOLA will celebrate the legendary career of Allen Toussaint as a songwriter and producer.  Music Director Reginald Toussaint will be joined by very special guests Irma Thomas, Cyril Neville, Deacon John Boutte, and more. 

NOLAxGrammyU
Sunday, October 6 / The Broadside
3:00 pm - 9:00 pm / FREE and open to all

  • NOLAxNOLA has partnered with GrammyU and Third Coast Entertainment to celebrate the next generation of great musicians with a line-up fully composed of students from Loyola, Tulane, Dillard, Xavier Universities, and the University of New Orleans. There will be space for non-profit organizations focusing on mental health, the LGBTQ community, and diversity, and Headcount.org will have volunteers onsite to help attendees register to vote.   

About New Orleans & Company
New Orleans & Company is the official destination sales and marketing organization for New Orleans’ tourism industry. Founded in 1960, our mission is to inspire, promote and encourage travel to our city for the economic, social and community benefit of New Orleans and its people. Our vision is to ensure New Orleans remains the most remarkable, unique, and welcoming city in the world. For more information, visit us at neworleans.com or on social media @VisitNewOrleans or @Neworleansandco.