As the summer heats up, we’re keeping it cool with live music. From festivals to free local shows to nationally touring artists, check out music highlights for the month of August below.
Satchmo SummerFest
Celebrating the life and legacy of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong, Satchmo SummerFest is a food and music fest that takes over the French Quarter every August. Enjoy performances from Lilli Lewis, Kermit Ruffins’ Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra ft. Corey Henry and Tonya Boyd-Cannon, and more. Food vendors include 14 Parishes’ jerk chicken, beer-battered fish sandwich from Southerns, sno-balls from Plum Street Snowballs, and more. Satchmo Summerfest is August 3-4 and admission is free.
Tipitina’s Free Fridays
Tipitina’s Free Fridays summer concert series is back and better than ever. On Fridays through August 29, enjoy free concerts from a rotating list of local performers. The five shows this August feature music from Stanton Moore, Billy Iuso, Big Chief Juan Pardo's Tribal Gold, and others.
Mumford & Sons: Railroad Revival Tour 2025
Mumford & Sons brings their Railroad Revival Tour to New Orleans' Champions Square on August 3 with special guest Lainey Wilson. Also joined by an all-star house band including Nathaniel Rateliff, Trombone Shorty, Madison Cunningham, Lucius, Chris Thile, Celisse, Leif Vollebekk, Ketch Secor, and more. Tickets start at $137.95, plus fees.
Thursdays at Twilight
The Thursdays at Twilight summer concert series is a great way to enjoy City Park midweek. Held at the Pavilion of the Two Sisters, the August lineup features Ladies of Soul (Aug. 14), John Boutte (Aug. 21), and Bon Operatit! (Aug. 28). Admission is $15, plus fees.
For even more music, visit the WWOZ LiveWire Music Calendar.