As the summer winds down, the New Orleans music scene heats up. NOLAxNOLA, a citywide celebration of live music, artists, and music venues, begins on September 26. See our music picks for the month below.

NOLAxNOLA  

The music never stops in New Orleans, and this September and October, mark your calendars for a citywide celebration of local musicians, music venues, and New Orleans culture. Catch your favorite artists and discover new ones at dozens of live performances at indoor and outdoor venues all over town from September 26-October 6 as part of NOLAxNOLA (NOLA BY NOLA). You won’t want to miss this event—find more details here as they’re announced.

Music Box Village Fall Opening Day 

Celebrate the beginning of the fall season at Music Box Village with a drumming workshop led by Orlando Primo of Majek Fingers International Drumming School, plus an evening performance by local musicians, food, and more. Adult admission is $15 and child admission (ages 3-10) is $7. 

Rhythm & Roses Concert Series – Jon Cleary 

The Historic BK House & Gardens is offering music afficionados a special treat this fall with a new Rhythm & Roses Concert Series, kicking off on Friday, Sept. 27 with a performance from Jon Cleary. The opening concert will be presented in part by NOLAxNOLA. Tickets are $30, plus fees. 

Black Americana Fest 

Black Americana Fest is a one-day festival that celebrates the musical heritage, legacy, and contributions of Black artists making music in the Americana and Folk genres in New Orleans and the Mississippi River Delta region. Headlining artists include Joy Clark, Lilli Lewis, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Dusky Waters, Teena May, and more! Admission is free and it’s held at the Broadside on September 28. 

Preservation Hall at Toulouse Theatre

While Preservation Hall undergoes renovations this summer, catch their bands performing in-residence at Toulouse Theatre. Performances are at 5 and 7:30 p.m. nightly, and tickets start at $25, plus fees.

For even more music, visit the WWOZ LiveWire Music Calendar.