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Jazz, soul, blues and live culture shows in New Orleans.

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There are 123 live jazz, soul and music shows programmed in New Orleans, across 28 venues. Listings updated nightly.

123 shows · 28 venues · updated nightly · October 7, 2026

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123 shows

October 2026

08OCT
This week
Soul / Funk

Candlelight: Neo-Soul Favorites ft. Songs by Prince, Childish Gambino, & More

Hotel Peter and Paul· New Orleans· 6:00 PM CDT

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09OCT
This weekend
Jazz

Jazz Generations Initiative New Orleans presents: A Tribute to Abdullah Ibrahim

Jason Marsalis

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro· New Orleans· 6:30 PM CDT

From $41Tickets →
09OCT
This weekend
Soul / Funk

The Soul Rebels at DBA

The Soul Rebels

d.b.a.· New Orleans· 10:00 PM CDT

From $26Tickets →
11OCT
This weekend
Hard bop

Gerald Watkins Jr. presents A Birthday Tribute to Art Blakey

Gerald Watkins Jr

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro· New Orleans· 6:30 PM CDT

From $36Tickets →
11OCT
This weekend

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CDT

From $25Tickets →
13OCT
This week
Cool / West Coast

Autumn Dominguez presents A Birthday Tribute to Lee Konitz

Autumn Dominguez

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro· New Orleans· 6:30 PM CDT

From $36Tickets →
16OCT
Jazz

BRAT Record Release Show + Joystick and Fiend @ The New Orleans Jazz Museum

BRAT, Joystick!, FIEND

New Orleans Jazz Museum· New Orleans· 6:00 PM CDT

From $13Tickets →
16OCT
Blues

Live at Good Measure — Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots

Live at Good Measure

Good Measure· New Orleans· 8:00 PM CDT

FreeTickets →
18OCT

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CDT

From $25Tickets →
23OCT
Jazz

Live at Good Measure — Victor Campbell’s Son del Sur

Live at Good Measure

Good Measure· New Orleans· 8:00 PM CDT

FreeTickets →
25OCT

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CDT

From $25Tickets →
29OCT
Jazz

Chief Adjuah & Donald Harrison's Tribute to Miles Davis & Coltrane

Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah

New Orleans Jazz Market· New Orleans· 6:30 PM CDT

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29OCT
Jazz

Harold Battiste Birthday Tribute with Jesse McBride & the Next Generation

Harold Battiste Birthday Tribute

Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro· New Orleans· 6:30 PM CDT

From $41Tickets →
30OCT
Soul / Funk

All Hallows Eve Spooktacular! with The Soul Rebels

All Hallows Eve Spooktacular!

Tipitina's· New Orleans· 8:00 PM CDT

From $34Tickets →

November 2026

01NOV

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →
08NOV

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →
15NOV

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →
22NOV

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →
29NOV

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →

December 2026

13DEC

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →
20DEC

Scott Bradlees Postmodern Jukebox - The Future Is Vintage World Tour

Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox

The Fillmore New Orleans· New Orleans· 6:00 PM CST

Tickets →
20DEC

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →
27DEC

The Grammy Winning Hot 8 Brass Band

Hot 8 Brass Band

Howlin' Wolf· New Orleans· 9:30 PM CST

From $25Tickets →

January 2027

Frequently asked questions about jazz in New Orleans

What jazz shows are on in New Orleans?
There are 123 live jazz, soul and music shows programmed in New Orleans, 78 in the next 30 days, updated nightly.
Where can I see live jazz in New Orleans?
In New Orleans, 28 venues and spaces in our listings programme jazz. Above we link the guide to the best venues in New Orleans, ranked by their actual activity.
Are there free jazz shows in New Orleans?
Part of the programme is free entry (jams, council-run series, open-air live shows). Take a look at the free shows section too.
How often are the listings updated?
Every night. We gather the programme from more than 40 sources (venues, festivals and listings) into a single place, so new dates appear the next day.