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Last Updated: Monday, January 29, 2024 10:45 AM by Lauren Saizan
Live music is 24/7 in New Orleans, but we’ve cherry-picked a few can’t-miss shows for the month ahead. It’s officially Mardi Gras season, and there are plenty of shows both in the clubs and on the street. It’s Carnival time, y’all!
Honestly, the best place to hear live music this month is on the parade route! Bands made up of all ages and instruments will be front and center marching (or rolling, you never know) down the city streets in what we call “the greatest free show on Earth.” In addition to that, Mardi Gras balls are in full swing, with lots of live music at Orpheuscapade and Shorty Gras. Check out the parade schedule here for more information.
Enjoy live music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum every Friday from 2-3 p.m. February sees Christien Bold, Abe Thompson and the Doctors of Funk, and others take the stage.
Sunday, Feb. 11 at the Maple Leaf, catch John “Papa” Gros with Big Chief Monk Boudreaux in 20th Anniversary of Funk ‘n Chant.
Tipitina’s is the place to be during the Mardi Gras season. Catch acts like Lost Bayou Ramblers, Big Freedia, Dumpstaphunk, Galactic ft. Anjelika “Jelly” Jospeh, and the annual Mardi Gras Sunrise Set ft. Big Chief Juan Pardo & The Golden Comanches and Billy Iuso, plus more.
In the midst of an enormously successful 2023 tour, legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Famer, singer, songwriter, and storyteller Stevie Nicks extends her live performances into 2024, including Smoothie King Center on February 28.
For even more live music, check out our calendar in partnership with WWOZ here.
Lauren Saizan is a New Orleans native raised in the Gentilly neighborhood. In addition to being the editorial and online content manager for New Orleans & Company, she is also a member of Mélange Dance Company. Lauren has performed professionally in many venues across the city, including the Sydney & Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, the New Orleans Museum of Art, Longue Vue House & Gardens, and Marigny Opera House. When not writing or dancing, she can be spotted sipping the Blue Eyes tea at French Truck, attending a concert downtown, or visiting a local library.
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