Source-backed place
Carousel Bar & Lounge
A world-famous, rotating bar located within the Hotel Monteleone, featuring an ornate canopy and cocktails that spin you through…
1 min
French Quarter
New Orleans events
Within 1.9 mi of French Quarter center
What to do around French Quarter today
Plan what to do around French Quarter today with verified events, nearby food, source-backed places, and flexible walkable backups.
Area planning around French Quarter: verified events when available, plus source-backed places. This is a center-radius discovery view, not a neighborhood-boundary claim.
8 verified events · last refreshed July 8, 2026
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8 events
Today
Smoker's World
Good Measure, 600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Smoker’s World is a one-night immersive music experience held at Good Measure in New Orleans on July 25, 2026. The even…
Good Measure, 600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Live music
Verified
Sari Jordan with Martin Masakowski
Join Sari Jordan and Martin Masakowski for an unforgettable evening of New Orleans jazz at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on J…
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Live music
Verified
X Games New Orleans 2026 - Saturday - ALL Ticket Types
Caesars Superdome
Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush at the X Games New Orleans 2026, unfolding this Saturday inside the iconic C…
Caesars Superdome
Sports
Verified
Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober: A Standup Comedy Competition
Howlin' Wolf
From $15.58
Howlin' Wolf
Events
Verified
Alfred Banks (21+)
Toulouse Theatre
Join us for an extraordinary live performance by Alfred Banks at the Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans. This intimate 21+…
Toulouse Theatre
Live music
Verified
Sari Jordan with Martin Masakowski
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Sari Jordan with Martin Masakowski at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro delivers an intimate, soulful evening of jazz and vocals…
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Live music
Verified
Herlin Riley Quartet
Herlin Riley, a legendary New Orleans drummer and former Art Blakey sideman, brings his quartet to Snug Harbor Jazz Bis…
From $52.6
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Live music
Verified
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Source-backed place
Historic New Orleans Collection
A premier free history museum and research center in the French Quarter, dedicated to preserving the rich culture and traditions…
1 min
French Quarter
Source-backed place
Louis Armstrong Park
A 31-acre cultural sanctuary honoring jazz legend Louis Armstrong, featuring the historic Congo Square and the Mahalia Jackson Th…
1 min
Treme
Source-backed place
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
A premier jazz club and Creole bistro located in a historic 1800s brick building on Frenchmen Street, featuring daily performance…
1 min
Faubourg Marigny
Source-backed place
M.S. Rau
A legendary French Quarter landmark founded in 1912, M.S. Rau is a world-renowned gallery specializing in 18th- and 19th-century…
30 min
French Quarter
Source-backed place
Verti Marte
A legendary 24/7 deli located in the heart of the French Quarter, Verti Marte is the go-to late-night food stop for locals and vi…
30 min
French Quarter
Verified event
Alfred Banks (21+)
Join us for an extraordinary live performance by Alfred Banks at the Toulouse Theatre in New Orleans. This intimate 21+ show feat…
Sun · Jul 26
Toulouse Theatre
Verified upcoming event
Verified event
Sari Jordan with Martin Masakowski
Join Sari Jordan and Martin Masakowski for an unforgettable evening of New Orleans jazz at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro on July 25, 20…
Sat · Jul 25
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Verified upcoming event
26
Jul
Verified event
Sari Jordan with Martin Masakowski
Sari Jordan with Martin Masakowski at Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro delivers an intimate, soulful evening of jazz and vocals in New Orl…
Sun · Jul 26
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro
Verified upcoming event
25
Jul
Verified event
Smoker's World
Smoker’s World is a one-night immersive music experience held at Good Measure in New Orleans on July 25, 2026. The event blends l…
Sat · Jul 25
Good Measure, 600 Carondelet St, New Orleans, LA, 70130, United States
Verified upcoming event
Verified event
Stoned vs. Drunk vs. Sober: A Standup Comedy Competition
Sun · Jul 26
Howlin' Wolf
Verified upcoming event
25
Jul
Verified event
X Games New Orleans 2026 - Saturday - ALL Ticket Types
Get ready for the ultimate adrenaline rush at the X Games New Orleans 2026, unfolding this Saturday inside the iconic Caesars Sup…
Sat · Jul 25
Caesars Superdome
Verified upcoming event
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8 dated events
Events on this page are scoped to French Quarter and grouped by day so the list can support real trip timing.
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What counts as verified on this Today near French Quarter page?
Gyde only shows dated events after a date, venue, or listing source is available. This page currently has 8 verified events for French Quarter.
How should I use Today near French Quarter in a plan?
Start with the event that fixes your time, then add one nearby source-backed place before or after. Use the planning inventory for food, walks, bookable options, and flexible backups.
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