Cafe Negril

Cafe Negril Live music venue offering New Orleans musicians nightly with full bar on world famous Frenchmen St. VIP area available.
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See https://cafenegrilnola.com/vip/ for more information.

06/19/2026

Y'all! Maurice Cade and ESS Band are rocking Thursday night! Join us!

Maurice Aloysius Cade

06/18/2026

The Late-Night Anchor | Armani Smith & Soul Ties @ 10:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎷⚡️

The rain is officially clearing out, the streets are drying up, and the block is starting to buzz. It is time to shake off the damp weather, and come warm up for the weekend with the absolute gold standard of late-night groove. Tonight at 10:00 PM, Armani Smith and Soul Ties are taking over the room! 🎙️💥

Armani and his elite squad of musicians deliver an explosive, deep-pocket session of raw soul, heavy funk, and modern rhythm crafted specifically for true music lovers. When this crew locks into a groove, they bring a wall-to-wall stage presence that instantly commands the entire dance floor. 🎸🥁

Your Late-Night Thursday Specs:
❄️ The Climate Oasis: The humidity is moving back in outside. Inside, our AC is cranked up and blasting ice-cold so you can stay perfectly dry and comfortable.
🍹 Curated Sips: Celebrate the clear skies with our signature, handcrafted house cocktails named after our residency bands, or keep it crisp with an artisan botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Alternative Pocket: Not doing the spirits tonight? Explore the city’s deepest collection of local THC seltzers to keep your nighttime vibe smooth and chilled. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: Late-night Thursday packs out to capacity fast once the guitar drops. VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a private, guaranteed home base for your crew with premium dedicated table service right next to the stage.

General Admission is entirely free of cover charges. Grab your people, step inside, and let’s ride the rhythm tonight! 🥂🌿

👉 Reserve your premium viewing table or elevated VIP section now: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/


Armani Smith Music

The Wednesday Storm Refuge | Jam-ilton Live @ 7:30 PM Tonight 🌧️🎷🎷A little New Orleans rain isn't going to slow down the...
06/17/2026

The Wednesday Storm Refuge | Jam-ilton Live @ 7:30 PM Tonight 🌧️🎷🎷

A little New Orleans rain isn't going to slow down the block tonight. If the gray skies have you feeling a bit sluggish, we have the ultimate mid-week remedy waiting for you inside. Tonight at 7:30 PM, shake off the damp weather and step into the groove with the phenomenal Jam-ilton! 🥁⚡️

This brilliant collective specializes in high-velocity sonic transformation, taking your favorite funk, pop, and R&B anthems and completely spinning them on their head—reimagining classic vocal hooks entirely through a roaring saxophone, backed by a ruthlessly tight, deep-pocket rhythm section. It is pure, high-energy musical sunshine engineered to instantly cure the rainy-day blues. 🎸🔥

Your Wednesday Shelter Strategy:
❄️ The Climate Refuge: Let the storm do its thing outside. We are solid inside with our AC cranked up and blasting ice-cold so you can dance and relax in total comfort.
🍹 Curated Sips: Warm up with our signature, handcrafted house cocktails named after our resident bands, or explore the city’s deepest vault of local THC seltzers and crisp botanical mocktails. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: Rainy nights pull a dedicated crowd of music heads looking for shelter, and prime viewing space disappears fast. VIP seating is highly recommended—upgrade your night to our elevated VIP section featuring custom light-up tables and cubes for the absolute best acoustic vantage point in the house, complete with premium dedicated table service.

General Admission requires no cover charge because the rhythm belongs to everyone. See y'all at 7:30! 🥂🌿

👉 Secure your elevated VIP tables or ground-floor high-tops here: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/

Jam-ilton

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The Ultimate Frenchmen Street Sandbox | The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam @ 7:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎸⚡️You know it’s tr...
06/16/2026

The Ultimate Frenchmen Street Sandbox | The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam @ 7:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎸⚡️

You know it’s true. Your dream is to be on a Frenchmen Street stage with a group of dynamic, talented musicians you’ve never played with before, and just see what happens. We got you. 🤝✨

Tonight at 7:00 PM, we are throwing the doors wide open for our weekly ritual: The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam, hosted by the one and only John Lisi & Delta Funk! This isn't your average, rigid open mic night—this is the baddest, most unpredictable sonic playground in the city.

Whether you're a seasoned local player looking to plug into a world-class rhythm section, an aspiring vocalist ready to step up to the microphone, or a music lover who just wants front-row seats to the raw creative process, this room feels like home. It’s a true neighborhood gathering where visitors and locals sit side-by-side, sharing a mutual love for real New Orleans music.

Your Tuesday Night Sandbox Strategy:
❄️ The Climate Sanctuary: Leave the sticky summer heat on the sidewalk. Our cooling systems are running on blast to keep the dance floor a freezing oasis while the stage brings the heat.
🍹 Stage Courage: To help dismiss those pre-performance nerves or just to keep your Tuesday rolling right, we are shaking up 2-for-1 Well Drinks all night long.
🍲 Kitchen Fuel: No need to stop for dinner on the way down the block. Our local food pop-up is live in the kitchen, serving up hot, savory plates for the fans and musicians alike. 🍟🥖
🌿 The Alternative Pocket: Navigating the night without alcohol? Dive into the city's most expansive collection of local THC seltzers and artisan botanical mocktails to keep your focus entirely on the rhythm. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: Word has traveled quickly about the energy in this room. VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a private, guaranteed home base for your squad with premium table service and the absolute best acoustic vantage point in the house.

General Admission is entirely free of cover charges because the music belongs to the community. Grab your gear, bring your crew, and let’s see what kind of magic we can stir up together tonight! 🥂🌿

👉 Lock down your premium viewing tables here: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/

The Monday Night Cure | Keep’it Rolling Brass Band @ 8:30 PM Tonight 🌙🎺🔥Let’s face it—Monday needs a serious injection o...
06/15/2026

The Monday Night Cure | Keep’it Rolling Brass Band @ 8:30 PM Tonight 🌙🎺🔥

Let’s face it—Monday needs a serious injection of energy, and we have the ultimate blueprint to flip the script on the start of your workweek. Tonight at 8:30 PM, the stage belongs to the absolute heartbeat of the neighborhood: the Keep’it Rolling Brass Band! 🥁⚡️

This isn't just a band; this collective is deeply rooted in the very fabric of the New Orleans community, bringing that authentic, window-rattling street energy that defines the city. It’s raw, it's unfiltered, and it is exactly what you need to shake off the Monday blues. 🎷🎙️

Your Monday Night Sanctuary:
❄️ The Glacier Grid: The summer humidity is lingering outside, but inside our AC is cranked up and blasting ice-cold so you can dance in total comfort.
🍹 Thematic Sips: Toast to survival of the first workday with our handcrafted signature house cocktails named after our resident bands, or opt for a crisp, hand-shaken botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Alternative Pocket: Keeping it clear for the rest of the workweek? Explore the city’s most expansive collection of local THC Seltzers to keep your vibe perfectly smooth and chilled. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a private, guaranteed home base for your squad with premium dedicated table service right next to the stage.

General Admission is entirely free of cover charges. Let’s get completely brassy tonight. See y'all at 8:30 PM! 🥂🦁

👉 Lock down your premium viewing table now: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/


Keep’it Rolling Brass Band

The Sunday Night Grand Finale | Ado Soul & The Tribe @ 9:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎷🔥We are closing out the weekend at absolute max...
06/14/2026

The Sunday Night Grand Finale | Ado Soul & The Tribe @ 9:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎷🔥

We are closing out the weekend at absolute maximum velocity, and we’ve saved one of the heaviest grooves on the block for last. Tonight at 9:00 PM, the stage belongs to the phenomenal Ado Soul & The Tribe! 🎙️⚡️

This incredible ensemble delivers what is widely known as the South’s most soulful sound. Deeply rooted right here in the heart of New Orleans, The Tribe brings a masterful blend of traditional big band rhythms infused with the raw, high-octane energy of the Big Easy. It’s the ultimate way to cap off your weekend adventures. 🎸🥁

The Sunday Late-Night Specs:
❄️ The Glacier Grid: Let the sticky summer night air do its thing on the sidewalk; our industrial cooling systems are running on blast to keep the dance floor a freezing oasis.
🍹 Thematic Sips: Fuel your night with our handcrafted signature house cocktails named after our resident bands, or opt for a crisp, hand-shaken botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Liquid Vault: Keeping it light for Monday morning? Explore the city’s most expansive collection of local THC Seltzers to keep your vibe perfectly calibrated. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: VIP seating is highly recommended to lock down a guaranteed private home base for your crew with premium table service right next to the action.

General Admission is entirely free of cover charges. 🥂🦁

👉 Secure your premium viewing tables here: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/

The Sunday Marathon | Decaturadio (Now – 4:30 PM) + John Lisi & Delta Funk! @ 5:00 PM ☀️🎸⚡️Don’t want the weekend to end...
06/14/2026

The Sunday Marathon | Decaturadio (Now – 4:30 PM) + John Lisi & Delta Funk! @ 5:00 PM ☀️🎸⚡️

Don’t want the weekend to end? Neither do we! If you're looking to extend your weekend adventures with world-class live New Orleans music all day long, your destination is officially locked down.

Right now, Decaturadio is on stage pushing the daytime energy into high gear until 4:30 PM! This powerhouse crew is delivering an infectious, high-velocity blend of heavy funk, rock, and deep-pocket rhythm that has the room moving. 📻💥

Then at 5:00 PM, the torch gets passed to the absolute masters of the groove: John Lisi & Delta Funk! John is a certified guitar wizard, serving up a greasy, low-down masterclass in authentic blues laced with a heavy, syncopated funk rhythm section that hits you straight in the chest. These guys love to keep things loose and collaborative, so if you brought your instrument or your voice and you’re feeling the itch to jam, don’t hesitate to step in! 🎷🎙️🥁

Your Sunday Endurance Kit:
❄️ The Glacier Grid: Let the summer heat do its thing on the sidewalk; our industrial cooling systems are running on blast to keep the dance floor a freezing oasis.
🍹 Curated Sips: Keep the celebration rolling with our handcrafted signature house cocktails named after our resident bands, or opt for a crisp botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Alternative Pocket: Keeping it light for the upcoming workweek? Explore the city’s deepest collection of local THC Seltzers to keep your daytime vibe perfectly smooth and chilled. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: VIP seating is highly recommended to get a private, guaranteed home base for your squad with premium dedicated table service right next to the action.

General Admission is entirely free of cover charges. Drop the routine, duck inside the venue, and let’s keep the weekend alive all day long! 🥂🦁

👉 Claim your premium viewing refuge by the stage: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/


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Don't forget! We can't wait!
06/14/2026

Don't forget! We can't wait!

06/13/2026

That's right, regardless of what's happening outside, we're going to be on the Sunny Side at 6PM tonight, with a delightful and very jazzy performance by Sunny Side Jazz Band.

We have mocktails and cocktails and THC seltzers and the best local food pop-ups, plus we've got the World Cup on the screens, too, as you wish!

See you on the bright side!

Address

606 Frenchmen Street
New Orleans, LA
70116

Opening Hours

Tuesday 7pm - 2am
Wednesday 7pm - 2am
Thursday 6pm - 2:30am
Friday 12:30pm - 2am
Saturday 12:30pm - 2am
Sunday 12:30pm - 2am

Telephone

+15042294236

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