NOLAxNOLA: Live Music by Neighborhood

Where to See Live Music This October in New Orleans

New Orleans is a city known for live music, and this fall, we’re giving you the chance to experience the best shows in town with NOLAxNOLA. From September 24 to October 4, show some support to our local artists and live music venues by catching a show or two (or three!) while exploring the city by neighborhood. See below for our recommendations for each part of town, including where to dine before and after the show. Head to the NOLAxNOLA event page here.

Jump To: French Quarter | Bywater & Marigny | Downtown | Uptown | Tremé & Mid-City

French Quarter

Head to legendary Preservation Hall to hear jazz at its finest, with shows from the Preservation All-Stars featuring a variety of special guests including Wendell Brunious on September 26 and Leroy Jones on September 27. Down at Mahogany Jazz HallKermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers take the stage on October 1.

Where to eat: Indulge at Tujague’s before your shows in the Quarter, or Café du Monde if you have a sweet tooth. Step outside after a show and choose from dozens of bars and restaurants to visit next.

Bywater/ Marigny

Head to Frenchmen Street for a bevy of NOLAxNOLA venues and shows, including Blue Nile, d.b.a., and Snug Harbor.  

Elsewhere in the Bywater, visit Cafe Istanbul, Hotel Peter and Paul, and Holy Diver.

Where to eat: Frenchmen Street is surrounded by dining options, from Dat Dog to SukhoThai,  and nearby Italian restaurant Paladar 511.

Howlin' Wolf

Downtown

Live at Double Dealer, located under the historic Orpheum Theater, catch George Porter, Jr. Trio in a special NOLAxNOCOVER free show on October 2. You can also catch shows at the Joy Theater and the Howlin’ Wolf.
 
Where to eat: When downtown, enjoy oysters at Seaworthy and tapas at plates. Gianna, Sofia, Pêche, and Meril are all popular restaurants in the Arts District.

Rebecca Todd
Gasa Gasa

Uptown

Get away from the hustle and bustle of downtown with a trip to Tipitina’s, located in Uptown New Orleans on Tchoupitoulas Street. A local’s favorite, Tip’s has a solid lineup of shows including Maggie Koerner + Gina Leslie on October 3.

Enjoy a different type of NOLAxNOLA event. Catch Heatwave! Dance Party with DJ Ann Glaviano, a NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event, at Okay Bar on September 26. Also check out Soul Sister - Sip & Learn at Gasa Gasa ft. DJ Soul Sister!

Something fun at Atchafalaya, known for their Cajun fare, is their brunch-time NOLAxNOLA shows on September 27, 30, and October 3, 4!

And mark your calendars for another NOLAxNOLA No Cover Event, Uptown Hoedown: NOLA Allstar Bluegrass Jam with Dead Magnolia String Band on Oct.2 at Carrollton Station. Admission is free! 

Where to eat: Near Tip’s, indulge in street tacos and margaritas at Barracuda, or eclectic sharable dishes at Mister Mao. Near Carrollton Station, treat yourself to dinner at Brigtsen’s or Barcelona Tapas

Tremé/ Mid-City

The Tremé/Mid-City area is full of great local live music venues. Chickie Wah Wah has shows featuring local musicians Erica Falls, Cha Wa, and Herlin Riley, to name a few. Enjoy dance parties at Poor Boys and Club Switch.

Where to eat: Before heading to Chickie Wah Wah, visit Dooky Chase or  Neyow’s Creole Café for New Orleans soul food.