Nightlife · New Orleans
Nightlife in New Orleans
Where New Orleans goes out — handpicked bars, clubs, live music rooms and late-night eats for any kind of night.
Curated by locals
Top spots in New Orleans
Frenchmen Street
NightlifeFaubourg Marigny
Locals' alternative to Bourbon — live jazz at three venues per block.
Live & on stage
French Quarter Festival
French Quarter · Apr 9–12 · Free / Local
Mardi Gras
Citywide · Feb 17 · Parades / Free
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Fair Grounds · Apr 24 – May 3 · Jazz / Mixed
Voodoo Music Experience
City Park · Oct 30 – Nov 1 · Festival
Frequently asked
- Standouts include Frenchmen Street. The list mixes cocktail bars, live-music rooms and dance floors so you can build a full night without leaving the neighbourhood.
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