Last Updated: Monday, February 26, 2024 2:54 PM 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. March is a month full of festivals where live music abounds. From jazz to hip hop, and local to national artists, here are the best shows to catch this March.
The recently revitalized Dew Drop Inn launches their live music program this month. On March 1 and 2, experience the Grand Opening Revival Concerts with Irma Thomas headlining night one and Partners-N-Crime headlining night two. Tickets are $30 each. If you can’t make it to those events, check out their live music page here for other shows, including a Jazz Brunch on March 3 and Erica Falls’ album release show on March 8.
Celebrate women in music with the Chanteuse series at the Jazz & Heritage Center this March. Throughout the month, enjoy performances from Susan Cowsill (March 1), Mikayla Braun (March 2), Margie Perez (March 8), Dawn Richard and Charm Taylor (March 9), Anna Moss (March 15), and Tarriona Ball Poetry and Indys Blu (March 16). All performances start at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) and tickets are $10.
Featuring performances, masterclasses, and sessions from March 6-10, you can’t go wrong when attending the Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival. Head down to the New Orleans Jazz Museum from March 8-10 for performances including Shannon Powell, Charmaine Neville, Kermit Ruffins, and more. Each day is $15 general admission/ $10 student, plus fees.
We love Wednesday at the Square for many reasons: it’s a fundraiser for the Young Leadership Council, it features great local musicians and vendors, it’s free to attend, and it’s held every hump day, like a balm for your midweek blues. The 2024 spring series kicks off on March 6 and concludes on May 8. With four shows scheduled for March, there are plenty of chances to enjoy local New Orleans music.
NOLA Funk Fest is an annual music festival at the New Orleans Jazz Museum slated for October 18-20, 2024. But on March 23, Tipitina’s hosts the NOLA Funk Fest lineup reveal show. Performers for this event include George Porter, Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, The Funkin’ Truth ft. Leo Nocentelli, and more. Tickets are $35, plus fees; locals, go to the box office for a cheaper option.
On March 23 and 24, head to Armstrong Park for the Congo Square Rhythms Festival. The event, which is free to attend, features a massive lineup of Louisiana talent, including Rebirth Brass Band, Hot 8 Brass Band, Corey Henry & Treme Funktet, and more! See the full lineup 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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