#TNCWeekend: 4.11-4.13

From French Quarter Festival to block parties, late-night sets, and everything in between — here’s your guide to what’s happening this weekend in New Orleans!

Hey y’all, happy Thursday!

This week is all about French Quarter Fest and everything happening around it. If you love live music, good food, and the energy that makes New Orleans feel like home, this is your weekend to be outside.

With 20+ stages, it’s the perfect time to discover new artists and support the locals who bring the city to life. From food vendors to DJs to performers, it’s all rooted in New Orleans talent.

A few tips from me:

• Thursday + Friday mornings = food heaven (shorter lines!)

• Saturday + Sunday = music vibes, but expect crowds

• Wear comfy shoes — you’ll be walking

• Rideshare or streetcar if you can — parking will be rough

This year’s fest already feels like one of the biggest. Folks are flying in just to experience the magic.

The full French Quarter Fest schedule is linked below, plus more events happening around the city. Grab your crew (or pop out solo), and don’t get caught sitting inside.

Music Schedule | FQFest

See y’all out there! Be on the look out for all of the coverage via our socials!

— The Nola Collective

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All events are organized into categories by date and linked for easy access.

* = recurring weekly | 🍸= TNC Favorites | 😊 = Solo-Friendly (Events perfect for enjoying on your own) | 💼 = Business/Networking Events

Art + Community + Wellness

Friday 4.11

1. The Batture Classic - Drinks, Golf, Watch Party- at The Batture (April 11th, 12th & 13th) starting at 11:00am Daily😊

2. NOLA Speed Dating at The Channel 6:30pm-9:00pm😊

Saturday 4.12

1. Nola Miles Club- Run/Walk at City Park 8:00am😊🍸

2. Fresh Fest at Laffite Greenway 10:00am-5:00pm 😊

3. 2nd Saturday Community Art Making at 3401 St. Claude Ave 12:00pm-4:00pm😊

4. OBSERVER: Figurative Group Exhibition- Opening Night at The Front Nola 6:00pm-10:00pm 😊

Sunday 4.13

1. 90’s Kids Closet Market at 2604 Magazine St. 12:00pm-6:00pm🍸😊

2. NOLA Speed Dating at The Library 4:00pm-7:00pm😊

Live Music & Entertainment + Festivals

Friday 4.11

1. French Quarter Festival- April 10th-13th 😊🍸

2. Friday Night Soul with Zena Moses at Commons Club/Virgin Hotels 7:00pm-10:00pm😊🍸

3. Adrinkra Lounge - Open Mic Night at 1719 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd. 7:00pm-11:00pm😊

Saturday 4.12

1. Live Music & Brunch! Legends of the Dew Drop: Road to Rock and Roll at Dew Drop Inn 12:00pm-2:30pm😊

2. HOLI Festival of Colors with DJ PRASHANT at Vybes Nation 3:00pm-6:00pm

3. Welcome to LAREEZYANA Release Concert at Advintage NOLA 7:00pm-9:00pm🍸😊

4. Juice w DJ RQ AWAY at Sweet Lorraine’s 8:00pm-11:00pm🍸

Sunday 4.13

1. Sunday Brunch w/ DJ Captain Charles at Willie Mae’s at 10:00am-4:00pm🍸

2. Really Really Nice Comedy at Really Really Nice Wines 7:00pm-9:00pm😊

Parties + Listening Sessions

Friday 4.11

1. It’s The Perfect Mix w/ DJ Vintage & DJ Raj Smoove at Dew Drop Inn 5:00pm-8:00pm

2. Style & Grace w/ DJ FTK & DJ Ronnie Love- Festival Rooftop Afterparty at NOPSI Hotel 8:00pm-Until🍸

3. Kilobauud’s Swamp Grease at Anna’s 9:00pm-1:00am

4. FRNDS ONLY w/ ANTWIGADEE!, DJ FTK, DJ PJ, DJ RBD & Legatron Prime at Republic NOLA 9:00pm-3:00am🍸

Saturday 4.12

1. French Quarter Fest Saturday w/ Summer Indigo at The Pool Club/Virgin Hotels 12:00pm-4:00pm

2. Re:Fresh Block Party w/ ANTWIGADEE!, Legatron Prime, Pro$per Jone$ & LIVEWELL Sam at Regarding Fresh 2:00pm-8:00pm🍸

3. FREEWATER x TRUE CLRS w/ DJDOESITALL, PAYY, DJ FTK, ALIYUHHH & Maaly G at 615 Toulouse St. 10:00pm-3:00am🍸

4. Legatron Prime Presents- GRLZWRLD Rave w/ D1ME, DJ Sailor Goon, Saint Amethyst & Wannie Online at Okay Bar 10:00pm-Until

5. SET DE FLO w/ Kiloposh, Lord Chilla & Kilabauud at No Dice 10:00pm-4:00am

6. WILD THINGS IV by Pure Intentions at The Rabbit Hole 11:00pm-4:00am

Sunday 4.13

1. Lemonhead Sunday w/ Kilobauud, Mikey Offline, Spin Griffey & LIVEWELL Sam at Regarding Fresh 2:00pm-8:00pm🍸

2. Gasa Gasa Sundays w/ DJ G & DJ Kemistry at Gasa Gasa 3:00pm-7:00pm

3. Motion Spaces w/ Legatron Prime, Phenom, DJ FTK, ADE & Mikey Offlineat NOPSI Hotel 4:00pm-10:00pm 🍸

4. CARESHA aka YUNG MIAMI Hosts The FQF After Party at Treehouse 9:00pm-2:00am

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