Live Music this September in New Orleans

Roast of Jelly Joseph Official NOLAxNOLA Kickoff & Awards Show 

Kick off NOLAxNOLA by attending the Roast of Jelly Joseph at Tipitina’s on September 25. This “roast” honors NOLA powerhouse musician Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph in an evening hosted by Brett Siddell. Tickets are $28, plus fees. 

Big Freedia with the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra 

On September 26, atch this special performance with Queen of Bounce Big Freedia alongside the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra at the Orpheum Theatre. Expect an electrifying mashup of symphonic sound and bounce energy as Big Freedia brings her signature style to the concert hall in a genre-defying celebration of music and movement. Tickets start at $55, plus fees, and the show is at 8 p.m. 

Black Americana Fest 

BlackAmericana Fest is a two-day celebration showcasing Black artists in Americana, country, and folk music. The fest will be held at the Broadside from September 26-27, with Leyla McCalla, Dusky Waters, and more on the lineup. Tickets are $37, plus fees. This festival is all ages. 

New Orleans Nightcrawlers 

Ages 13+ can enjoy brass band the New Orleans Nightcrawlers at Snug Harbor, at 7:30 p.m. or 9:30 p.m. on September 28. Tickets are $41.30. 

Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers 

Trumpeter Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers bring down the house at Kermit’s Tremé Mother-In-Law Lounge on Monday, Sept. 29. Show begins at 6 p.m. 

Amber Rachelle & The Sweet Potatoes 

Catch jazz band Amber Rachelle & The Sweet Potatoes performing at the Jazz Playhouse on Tuesday, Sept. 30. Tickets are $25, plus fees, and the show start at 7:30 p.m. 

NOLAxNOLA continues through October 5. This is just the tip of the iceberg! For even more NOLAxNOLA shows, see here.  

Hispanic Heritage Month at the New Orleans Jazz Museum 

The New Orleans Jazz Museum in partnership with NOLAxNOLA, celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with free live shows from September 16 through October 25. The concerts take place every Friday at 2 p.m. in the museum’s third-floor Performance Center. There will be two special balcony shows from the courtyard on Tuesday, Sept. 16 and Tuesday, Oct.21, starting at 5 p.m. Performers include Muevelo, Patrice Fisher & Arpa, and Ritmeaux Krewe with a special Caribbean tribute. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. 

Hispanic Heritage Month at the French Market

Enjoy the Hispanic Heritage Series weekly outdoor lunchtime concerts. Visiting musicians perform on Fridays from September 19 – October 10 at the French Market Farmers Market from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. 

For even more live music in New Orleans, visit the WWOZ LiveWire Music Calendar.