A Guide to This Year's French Quarter Fest Music Schedule
French Quarter Festival will take place from Thursday, April 16, to Sunday, April 19, this year.
With over 300 performances spread over 20 stages, this festival will be filled to the brim with musical talent. The French Quarter Festival is free for anybody to attend and is located in the most historic neighborhood of the city!
The Stages
The festival stages are spread out throughout the French Quarter, with stages at iconic locations such as The House of Blues, Jackson Square, and The New Orleans Jazz Museum. Some of the most popular stages are the ones on the riverfront, which offer headlining performers and an amazing view of the Mississippi River!
The Jackson Square stage is home to iconic New Orleans performers, while the nearby Abita Beer Stage hosts more global, big-name performers. The Riverfront Park Stage is a great way to explore the riverfront and view a unique blend of musical genres.
The Artists
French Quarter Fest has amazing talent on display this year, with artists from many genres, musical legends, and even bands just getting their start! This year's headlining artist is R&B musician PJ Morton, a New Orleans native and member of the iconic pop band Maroon 5. He will be performing at The Abita Beer stage on Friday, April 16, at 6:30 p.m.
Other artists to look for at The Abita Beer Stage are The Soul Rebels, who will perform Thursday night, and Cyril Neville, who will perform Sunday night. Irma Thomas, known as the Soul Queen of New Orleans, will perform on Sunday at 5 p.m. at the Jack Daniel's Stage. These are just some of the amazing artists the festival has to offer!
More Info
Every stage at French Quarter Fest offers unique entertainment and perspectives of the city. This festival is a perfect way to explore New Orleans and experience its unique musical culture.
The festival's website has the full music cubes, with the performances sorted by stage and time. For the full festival schedule, visit frenchquarterfest.org. Additionally, the cubes can be found in the festival's official brochure.
