NOLAxNOLA: Live Music by Neighborhood

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 26 to October 6, 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.

French Quarter

Currently, Preservation Hall bands are in residency at Toulouse Theater, so make sure to catch a show or two featuring different musical artists. Or, head on down to House of Blues to see what’s on. 

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.

To see all the shows in the French Quarter, see here.

Downtown

Catch the International Arts Festival at the Orpheum Theater on September 27 or Fete du Cajun Psychedelia ft. Lost Bayou Ramblers, Honey Island Swamp Band "The Dark Side of the Swamp" & Quintron at the Joy Theater on October 3. The Howlin’ Wolf and   The Fillmore are two additional downtown NOLAxNOLA venues to visit.
 
Where to eat: When downtown, check out  Gianna or Seaworthy. Howlin’ Wolf has a menu of its own. Or you can grab dinner or drinks at one of the three bars and restaurants at the nearby Four Seasons New Orleans.
 
To see all the shows in downtown New Orleans, see here.

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 Marc Broussard, The California Honeydrops, and the Roast of Ivan Neville.  Meanwhile in Central City, the Dew Drop Inn & Lounge has Joy Clark's Album Release Party. A local’s favorite, Le Bon Temps Roule has The Soul Rebels on tap. NOLA Brewing Company has a solid lineup of shows as well.
 
Where to eat:  Near Le Bon Temps Roule, get a po-boy from Guy’s or a pie from Pizza Domenica. Near Tip’s, indulge in street tacos and margaritas at Barracuda, or eclectic sharable dishes at Mister Mao.
 
To see all the shows in Uptown New Orleans, see here.

TREMÉ/ MID-CITY

The Tremé/Mid-City area is full of great local live music venues. Chickie Wah Wah has shows featuring Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen ft. The Absolute Monster Horns, and more. The Broadside has Black Americana Fest ft. Joy Clark, Lilli Lewis, Sunpie & the Louisiana Sunspots, Dusky Waters & More! Zony Mash Beer Project is another NOLAxNOLA music venue to check out.

Where to eat: Before heading to Chickie Wah Wah, visit Dooky Chase or  Neyow’s Creole Café for New Orleans soul food. Zony Mash frequently hosts food trucks and pop-up vendors in their space, so arrive with an empty belly.
 
To see all the shows in Tremé/Mid-City, see here.

Tremé/ Mid-City

The Tremé/Mid-City area is full of great local live music venues. Chickie Wah Wah has shows featuring local musicians Billy Iuso and Renée Gros. Zony Mash Beer Project is another NOLAxNOLA music venue to check out.

Where to eat: Before heading to Chickie Wah Wah, visit Dooky Chase or  Neyow’s Creole Café for New Orleans soul food. Zony Mash frequently hosts food trucks and pop-up vendors in their space, so arrive with an empty belly.
 
To see all the shows in Tremé/Mid-City, see here.

Bywater/ Marigny

Enjoy jazz at d.b.a., which has shows nearly every night of NOLAxNOLA, including Tuba Skinny, Palmetto Bug Stompers, and more. Down in the Seventh Ward, check out Holy Diver. 

Where to eat: d.b.a. is surrounded by dining options, from Dat Dog to SukhoThai,  and nearby Italian restaurant Paladar 511. Frenchmen Street comes alive at night, with plenty of options for drinks close by.

To see all the shows in the Bywater/Marigny, see here.