Memorial Day weekend in New Orleans is so much more than just a long weekend — it’s a full city takeover!
From concerts and pool parties to brunches, day parties, and after-hours sets, there’s something going on every day from Thursday through Monday. Whether you’re catching a tour stop, kickin’ back with live R&B, or hitting a rooftop with your crew, this list has you covered. Follow me on @ashleenicolespills to stay in the loop. Here’s what’s poppin’ May 22 through May 26:
Note: ↻ = recurring event (weekly or bi-weekly on the same day)
THURSDAY, MAY 22
SiR: The Step Into The Light Tour
ft. Isaiah Falls
Fillmore New Orleans, 6 Canal St.
7p | Tickets
Toxic Luv & Heartbreak ft. Yung Bleu
Republic, 828 S Peters St.
8p – Midnight | Tickets
FRIDAY, MAY 23
Soul in the City Happy Hour ft. DJ Jubilee
honoring The Original N.O. Lady Buckjumpers, Men Buckjumpers + more
Dew Drop Inn, 2836 Lasalle St.
5p | More Info
The Velvet Sessions: A Live R&B Experience
The Bourbon Square Jazz Bar, 1131 Elysian Fields Ave
7p | Tickets
Durand Bernarr Presents: You Gon’ Grow, Too! Tour
ft. Desz
House of Blues, 225 Decatur St.
7p | Tickets
Drunk’n Karaoke
ft. DJ Kid Nice
Hide/Seek, 309 Decatur St.
8p | Tickets
Sinus Drip
w/ Thumbs Inc [Phlegm + RQ Away]
Club Switch, 1623 St. Ann St.
10p – 2a | $10 cover
SATURDAY, MAY 24
DJ RQ Away presents Right Above ↻
at The Pool Club [Virgin Hotels New Orleans], 550 Baronne St.
12 – 4p | RSVP
Where My Girls At? Summer Kickoff
w/ DJ Jess + Legatron Prime
Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, 800 Iberville St.
3 – 7p | FREE.99
Ready. Set. Bloom!
Common House, 420 Julia St.
3 – 8p | Tickets
Afro Caribbean Day Party
ft. DJ Ojay
Vybes Nation, 1681 Religious St.
4p | Tickets
Opulence: Midnight Garden
ft. DJ Lajuane Jordan
Foundation Room [Hoouse of Blues], 225 Decatur St.
10p | Tickets
AFROPHORIA: Afrobeats Soca Hiphop RNB Night
ft. DJ Modelo + DJ Shanli
Empire, 2222 Poydras St.
10p | Tickets
SUNDAY, MAY 25
Sun Up, Sun Down
ft. DJ Jess + DJ Hollaback
Republic, 828 S Peters St.
2 – 8p | Tickets
Soar & Pour: The Official Warren Easton Alumni Picnic Afterparty
ft. DJ 50 Bands
Treehouse, 1840 Thalia St.
5p | FREE.99
Treehouse Sunday
hosted by Zillionaire Doe
Treehouse, 1840 Thalia St.
9p | More Info
SOHO Nights
Foundation Room [Hoouse of Blues], 225 Decatur St.
10p | Tickets
MEMORIAL DAY, MAY 26
Kaytraaaa! Club! by Legatron Prime
The Pool Club [Virgin Hotels New Orleans], 550 Baronne St.
1 – 5p | RSVP
Adult Swim Memorial Day Pool Party: Afrobeats, Hip-Hop & RNB Edition
ft. DJ Chinola + more
Dew Drop Inn Hotel & Lounge, 2836 Lasalle St.
2p | Tickets
That’s the spill.
Whether you’re outside all weekend or just poppin’ out for a set or two, make it a good one. Follow @ashleenicolespills on IG for real-time gems, recaps, and vibes. Happy Memorial Day Weekend, y’all. Stay safe + stay lit! 💕