It is arguably the most wonderful time of the year in New Orleans: Jazz Fest! This weekend kicks off weekend one of the most celebrated local festivals for New Orleans, 40 years have brought countless artists and musical conglomerates that will forever go down in history. For the locals, some would say the best part of Jazz Fest is the afterparties themselves when all the artists come out to play together for never-before-seen super jams.
We’ve done our diligent duty and scoured the city for all the best and underground parties this side of the Mississippi. Enjoy our event guide for the first weekend of Jazz Fest! And remember sunscreen and hydration go a long way!
River Beats Event Guide Edition 12: April 25 – 28, 2019
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Thursday, April 25
Free Wine Tasting: Bordeaux Varietals
Where: Pearl Wine Co.
When: 5 – 7 pm
*FREE*
Southern Prohibition Beer Dinner
Where: Cochon Butchery
When: 5:30 – 8 pm
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Hendrix, Heads and Tails
Where: NOLA Brewing Tap Room
When: 7 – 11 pm
Phil Lesh & Terrapin Band
Where: The Joy Theater
When: 7 pm – 11 pm
Vagabond Pond Hopping Tour
Where: The Saturn Bar
When: 8 pm
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Fareed Haque & Friends
Where: Maple Leaf Bar
When: 8 – 9:30 pm
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Mike Dillon & James Singleton Duo
Where: SideBar NOLA
When: 8 pm – 12:30 am
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Michal Menert & Exmag + Twanz
Where: House of Blues
When: 8:01 pm
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U.S. Girls + NEW AIR
Where: Gasa Gasa
When: 9 pm
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Tasche & the Psychedelic Roses with Tumbling Wheels and Maggie Belle Band
Where: One Eyed Jacks
When: 9 pm
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Shovels & Rope + Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls
Where: The Civic NOLA
When: 9 pm
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Anders Osborne – Buddha & The Blues Album Release Show
Where: Tipitina’s
When: 9 pm
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Stanton Moore Trio w/ RobertWalter/Will Bernard
Where: The Maison
When: 9 pm
Honey Island Swamp Band
Where: Cafe Istanbul
When: 10 pm
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Late Night
Post Phil Lesh Terrapin Family Band Show
Where: Hi-Ho Lounge
When: 12 am
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New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Weekend 1
Where: New Orleans Fairgrounds
When: 11am – 7pm
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Friday, April 26
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Weekend 1
Where: New Orleans Fairgrounds
When: 11am – 7pm
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Phil Lesh & Terrapin Band
Where: The Joy Theater
When: 7 pm – 11 pm
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (2 Night Run)
Where: Mardi Gras World
When: 8 pm – 11 pm
Late Night
Boyfriend featuring members of The Revivalists
Where: One Eyed Jacks
When: 1 am (technically Saturday)
Saturday, April 27
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Weekend 1
Where: New Orleans Fairgrounds
When: 11 am – 7 pm
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Joe Russo’s Almost Dead (2 Night Run)
Where: Mardi Gras World
When: 8 pm – 11 pm
Khris Royal Album Release Party with PYMP
Where: Gasa Gasa
When: 9 pm
Sunday, April 28th
New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Weekend 1
Where: New Orleans Fairgrounds
When: 11am – 7pm
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Melissa Etheridge
Where: Saenger Theater
When: 8 pm
Tickets available here
Sylar
Where: House of Blues
When: 7 pm
Dumpstaphunk
Where: The Maison
When: Doors at Midnight
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Enjoy your weekend New Orleans!
We will keep this list updated as the week goes on! Feel free to submit your events to info@riverbeats.life to be considered for our Weekly Event Guide! Don’t forget to follow River Beats New Orleans to stay updated on all this art, culture and music!