New Orleans: Frenchmen Street Live Music & VIP Pub Crawl

Summary

Frenchmen Street’s wild rhythms, cocktails and art after dark

You’ll dive into New Orleans nightlife with live music in legendary Frenchmen Street clubs, skip-the-line entry with your local guide, two classic Louisiana cocktails in hand, and time to wander through the buzzing art market. Expect laughter, stories you’ll retell later, and maybe even some glitter stuck in your hair.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Frenchmen Street live music tour

• Meet host at Bar Stellar
• Receive VIP wristbands
• Enjoy drink specials all night
• Listen to live local funk or jazz
• Learn jazz and music history
• Visit Frenchmen Art Bazaar
• Discover eclectic art and jewelry
• Ask about Glitter Bar face glitter
• Dance in end of night contest
• Visit top live music clubs

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for the Frenchmen Street pub crawl?

No, guests meet at Bar Stellar on Frenchmen Street for the start of the tour.

How many drinks are included on this New Orleans pub crawl?

The tour includes two premium Louisiana cocktails per guest at select venues.

What kind of music will we hear during the tour?

You’ll hear live jazz, funk, R&B, hip-hop or blues bands at different clubs along Frenchmen Street.

Are there any age restrictions for this tour?

The reference content does not specify age restrictions; check directly with the operator if unsure.

Is this Frenchmen Street music tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, all areas and transportation options are wheelchair accessible according to provided info.

Do we visit the Frenchmen Art Market during the tour?

Yes, there’s time to stroll through the Frenchmen Art Market and see local art and jewelry stalls.

What is included in the price of this pub crawl?

Your ticket covers club admissions, two cocktails (like Hurricanes or Pimm’s Cup), VIP wristbands for line-skipping and drink specials.

Will there be a guide with us throughout the night?

Yes, a local host leads your group through each club and shares stories about music legends and history.

What’s included

Your night includes VIP wristbands for skipping lines at top Frenchmen Street clubs, admission tickets to each venue with live music ranging from jazz to blues or funk, two premium Louisiana cocktails (like Hurricanes or Esplanade Lemonades), plus time exploring the buzzing Frenchmen Art Market before heading back late with new stories—and maybe some glitter—still clinging to you.

What’s the experience like?

“Don’t bother with Bourbon tonight — trust me, Frenchmen’s where the soul is,” our guide, Marcus, grinned as he handed out neon wristbands outside Bar Stellar. He knew everyone — I mean, really knew them. Some folks waved from across the street like we were regulars already. The air had that sticky-sweet smell of spilled rum and rain on old pavement. I’d barely finished my first sip of a Hurricane before Marcus was already telling us about some jazz legend who once played right here, in this same room. It felt like the walls might remember.

I didn’t expect to feel so swept up by the music — it was everywhere, pouring out of clubs and even from a sax player just leaning against a lamppost. We skipped lines (felt a bit smug about that) and ducked into places like The Spotted Cat and Maison; every band was different but all ridiculously good. At Snug Harbor, someone handed me an Esplanade Lemonade and I tried not to spill it while clapping along. There was this moment where the whole crowd went quiet for a trumpet solo — honestly gave me goosebumps. It’s loud but somehow you can still catch these tiny silences between notes.

We wandered through the Frenchmen Art Market at some point — hard to keep track of time when you’re in that kind of groove. Someone offered to put glitter on my face (I said yes; why not?) and I ended up chatting with a jeweler about her favorite local bands. The night got blurrier after our group tried dancing — Marcus cheered us on like we were pros, though I’m pretty sure I looked ridiculous. Still think about that bead necklace I won for “most enthusiastic” moves. Anyway, if you want to really feel New Orleans on your first night, this is it.