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.

The Late-Night Anchor | Armani Smith & Soul Ties @ 10:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎷⚡️The block is officially heating up, the weekend ...
06/12/2026

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

The block is officially heating up, the weekend energy is locked in, and we are pushing the late-night groove into maximum overdrive. Tonight at 10:00 PM, Armani Smith and Soul Ties take the stage! 🎙️💥

Armani and his elite squad of musicians deliver an explosive, deep-pocket session of raw soul and modern, heavy rhythm crafted specifically for the true music heads who want to leave the workday behind and dance it out. When this crew locks into a groove, the whole room moves on the exact same heartbeat. 🎸🥁

The Late-Night Lineup:
❄️ The Glacier Vibe: The humidity is doing its thing outside, but our AC is cranked up and blasting ice-cold so you can dance in total comfort.
🍹 Curated Sips: Pair the positive energy with our handcrafted signature house cocktails named after our resident bands, or keep it crisp with an artisan botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Alternative: Not doing the spirits tonight? Explore the city’s deepest collection of local THC seltzers to keep your nighttime vibe perfectly chilled. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: Late-night Thursday packs out to capacity fast once the bass drops. VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a guaranteed home base for your crew with premium dedicated table service right by the stage.

No cover for GA. Grab your crew, step inside, and let’s ride the rhythm tonight! 🥂🌿

👉 Reserve your premium viewing space now: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/


Armani Smith

The Early Thursday Groove | Maurice Cade and the E.S.S. Band @ 6:30 PM Tonight 🌙🎷⚡️The weekend is kicking off early on t...
06/11/2026

The Early Thursday Groove | Maurice Cade and the E.S.S. Band @ 6:30 PM Tonight 🌙🎷⚡️

The weekend is kicking off early on the block, and we have the perfect sonic remedy to wash away the workweek grind. Tonight at 6:30 PM, the stage belongs to the phenomenal Maurice Cade and the E.S.S. Band! 🎺🔥

This New Orleans-based powerhouse is on a strict mission to bring the authentic love, light, and joy back to live music. They deliver a high-energy, feel-good blend of deep-pocket funk and classic R&B that radiates pure positive energy from the very first downbeat. If your spirit needs a lift and your feet need to move, this is exactly where you want to start your evening. 🎸🥁🎙️

Your Thursday Night Blueprint:
❄️ The Climate Sanctuary: The summer humidity is lingering outside, but our AC is cranked up and blasting ice-cold to keep the dance floor perfectly chilled.
🍹 Thematic Sips: Fuel your night with our handcrafted signature house cocktails named after our residency bands, or opt for a crisp, hand-shaken botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Alternative Groove: Skipping the spirits tonight? Explore the city’s most expansive collection of local THC Seltzers to keep your vibe perfectly smooth. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: Thursday nights on Frenchmen pack out to capacity fast. VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a private, guaranteed home base for your crew with premium dedicated table service right next to the action.

General Admission is entirely free of cover charges. Grab your people, and we'll szee y'all at 6:30! 🥂🌿

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


Maurice Cade and the E.S.S Band

THE FINAL RESIDENCY SHOW: LYNDSEY SMITH @ 10:00 PM THIS SATURDAY 🕯️🎙️🔥This Saturday, June 13th, is going to be an emotio...
06/11/2026

THE FINAL RESIDENCY SHOW: LYNDSEY SMITH @ 10:00 PM THIS SATURDAY 🕯️🎙️🔥

This Saturday, June 13th, is going to be an emotional, high-voltage milestone on the block. The phenomenal Lyndsey Smith is taking over the room for her final performance as a resident of New Orleans before she heads back to Pittsburgh! ✈️⚡️

In her own words: "This isn’t Goodbye… it’s Ta-Ta, for now!" 🖤

We know she’ll be back to visit, but this is your last chance for the foreseeable future to experience her volcanic vocals and deep-pocket soul live on Frenchmen Street. The energy is going to be absolutely unmatched—this is the definitive Saturday night destination. 🎷🥁💥

Let’s send our queen off in true New Orleans style.

- tap the link in our bio for VIP seating, y'all!

See ya on Saturday at 10:00 PM! 🥂🌿

The End of an Era | Lyndsey Smith’s TTFN: Ta-Ta For Now Party | Saturday, June 13th @ 10:00 PM 🌙🎙️🖤This Saturday at 10PM...
06/11/2026

The End of an Era | Lyndsey Smith’s TTFN: Ta-Ta For Now Party | Saturday, June 13th @ 10:00 PM 🌙🎙️🖤

This Saturday at 10PM night, we are hosting a milestone event you absolutely cannot afford to miss. Our powerhouse resident queen, Lyndsey Smith, is taking the stage for her final performance as a resident of the city of New Orleans before she heads back to Pittsburgh. ✈️⚡️

As Lyndsey says: "Join me this Saturday for my last performance as a resident of the city of New Orleans. This isn’t Goodbye… it’s Ta-Ta, for now!"

While we are certain this legendary vocal force will grace our stage again down the road, it definitely won’t be a weekly routine anymore. This is your ultimate opportunity to witness her unmatched, jaw-dropping blend of deep soul and explosive R&B in the room she has captivated for years.

The band is fully loaded, the setlist is going to be straight fire, and the energy in the room will be unforgettable. Let’s pack the house to the rafters and send her off with the massive, window-rattling love she deserves. 🙌🎷🥁

- VIP seating is HIGHLY recommended
https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/shows/284/?date=2026-06-13

Lyndsey Morgan Smith
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06/10/2026

Reimagining the Groove | Jam-ilton Live @ 7:30 PM Tonight 🎷⚡️🔥

Wednesday has arrived, and we are breaking up the mid-week monotony with a collective that completely rewrites the rulebook on live music. Tonight at 7:30 PM, prepare your ears for Jam-ilton!

If you think you know your favorite funk, pop, and R&B tracks, think again. Jam-ilton specializes in taking familiar favorites and completely transforming them—reimagining classic vocal melodies entirely on the saxophone, backed by a relentlessly tight, heavy-hitting New Orleans rhythm section. Music reviewers and fans consistently praise this band for its unpredictable, high-velocity energy and sheer instrumental brilliance. Whether you are a musician looking to jump on stage and collaborate or a music lover who just wants to lose themselves on the dance floor, this room welcomes it all. 🥁🎸

The Wednesday Setup:
❄️ Climate Control: The June humidity is locked outside; our cooling systems are running at maximum capacity to keep the dance floor perfectly chilled.
🍹 Curated Sips: Pair the high-energy horn lines with our signature house cocktails named after our resident bands, or explore the city’s deepest vault of local THC seltzers and artisan botanical mocktails. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: Because of Jam-ilton's reputation on the block, prime viewing space disappears rapidly. 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 and visual vantage point in the house, complete with premium dedicated table service.

General Admission requires no cover charge. Gather your crew, skip the routine, and come see what happens when world-class players completely lock into the pocket. 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

The Tuesday Night Metamorphosis | The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam @ 7:00 PM 🎸⚡️🎙️If your Tuesday is currently ...
06/09/2026

The Tuesday Night Metamorphosis | The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam @ 7:00 PM 🎸⚡️🎙️

If your Tuesday is currently feeling a bit too ordinary, we have the ultimate musical remedy ready to drop. Tonight at 7:00 PM, the stage is officially open for our weekly ritual: The Super-Most-Fantastic-Blues-N-Such-Jam! 🥁🎷

This isn't your run-of-the-mill, structured music showcase. It’s an organic, unpredictable sonic sandbox where the city's sharpest players and hidden talents come together to collaborate, trade riffs, and catch a vibe. Whether you are a seasoned pro looking to plug into a world-class rhythm section, an aspiring vocalist ready to step up to the microphone, or a true music head who wants front-row seats to the creative process—this room is built for you.

Your Tuesday Night Action Plan:
❄️ The Glacier Vibe: Step off the humid pavement and into pure comfort—our cooling systems are dialed up to maximum output to ensure a perfectly chilled dance floor.
🍹 Stage Courage: To help dismiss those pre-performance nerves or simply to kickstart your week, we are shaking up 2-for-1 Well Drinks all night long.
🌿 The Botanical Option: Navigating the night without alcohol? Dive into the city's most expansive vault of local THC Seltzers and artisan mocktails designed to keep your focus entirely on the rhythm. 🦁✨
🍲 Kitchen Fuel: No need to stop for dinner on the way down. Our featured local food pop-up is fully functional and serving up hot, savory plates all evening.
💎 The VIP Play: Word has traveled quickly about the energy in this room. VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a private command center for your squad with premium table service and the absolute best acoustic vantage point in the venue.

General Admission is entirely free of cover charges. Grab your instrumentand let’s see what kind of magic we can stir up tonight. See y'all at 7:00! 🥂🌿

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


John Lisi & Delta Funk!

The Monday Night Shakedown | Keep’it Rolling Brass Band @ 9:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎺🔥Today happens to be National Best Friend Da...
06/08/2026

The Monday Night Shakedown | Keep’it Rolling Brass Band @ 9:00 PM Tonight 🌙🎺🔥

Today happens to be National Best Friend Day, and we’ve got the absolute blueprint to celebrate. Skip the standard text message, grab your favorite partner in crime, and head straight to Café Negril to get completely brassy with the Keep’it Rolling Brass Band knocking the dust off the speakers at 9:00 PM! 🥁⚡️

This heavyweight collective brings that raw, window-rattling, foot-stomping New Orleans energy that you simply cannot replicate anywhere else. Expect a relentless barrage of heavy horn lines, syncopated street beats, and a high-velocity sonic delivery engineered by some of the sharpest brass players on the block. 🎷🎙️

The Monday Night Guidelines:
❄️ The Climate Sanctuary: The June 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 friendship with our handcrafted signature house cocktails named after our residency bands, or opt for a crisp, hand-shaken botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Liquid Vault: Keeping it light for the workweek? Explore the city’s most expansive collection of local THC Seltzers to keep your vibe smooth and chilled. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a guaranteed home base for your squad with premium dedicated table service right next to the action.

No cover charge for GA, because the music belongs to everybody. Grab your best friend and let’s roll at 9:00! 🥂🦁

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



Keep’it Rolling Brass Band

The Sunday Late-Night Elevation | The Next Level Band NOLA @ 9:00 PM Tonight 🌙🔊🔥If you are ready to move past the standa...
06/08/2026

The Sunday Late-Night Elevation | The Next Level Band NOLA @ 9:00 PM Tonight 🌙🔊🔥

If you are ready to move past the standard weekend routine and experience the absolute peak of contemporary New Orleans showmanship, your destination for tonight is officially locked. At 9:00 PM, the stage belongs to The Next Level Band NOLA—and they are about to show you exactly how they earned that name. 🚀⚡️

This heavy-hitting collective delivers a flawless, high-octane sonic experience that seamlessly fuses pristine R&B, modern soul, infectious hip-hop grooves, and heavy brass-infused funk. Their vocal harmonies are razor-sharp, their rhythm section is absolutely locked in the pocket, and their stage energy is nothing short of magnetic. This isn’t a set where you sit quietly in the back; it’s an immersive, crowd-moving performance engineered by some of the most elite musical talents in the city. 🎷🥁🎙️

The Sunday Late-Night Specs:
❄️ The Atmosphere: The night air on the block is thick, but inside our AC is cranked up and blasting ice-cold to give you the ultimate climate-controlled dance floor.
🍹 Thematic Sips: Fuel your night with our handcrafted signature house cocktails named after our residency bands, or opt for a crisp, hand-shaken botanical mocktail.
🌿 The Liquid Vault: Explore the city’s most expansive collection of local THC Seltzers to keep your late-night energy perfectly calibrated. 🦁✨
💎 The VIP Play: The Next Level Band always commands a massive following of real music heads, and the main floor fills to capacity quickly. VIP seating is highly recommended to secure a dedicated home base for your crew with premium table service right next to the action.

General Admission is completely free of cover charges. Grab your people, step inside, and let’s experience the groove at the highest level tonight. See y'all at 9:00! 🥂🦁

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

The Next Level Band NOLA
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So today you might be wanting cool. We got you on a couple of different fronts.1. A/C blasting and frozen cocktails spin...
06/07/2026

So today you might be wanting cool. We got you on a couple of different fronts.

1. A/C blasting and frozen cocktails spinning...
2. At 5PM: The one, the only John Lisi & Delta Funk!, who individually, but especially together, ooze cool.

Expect a high-voltage, soulful masterclass in raw blues and heavy, deep-pocket funk. These guys bring serious AND fun-loving, world-class talent to the stage, and they love to collaborate—so if you're a musician looking to sit in and jam, don't hesitate to pull up and step into the rhythm! 🎸🥁🎙️

We got:
🍹 Sips: Band-themed house craft cocktails, artisan mocktails, and NOLA’s deepest THC Seltzer vault (OH MY! 🦁).
💎 VIP Strategy: This set draws a serious crowd of music heads and players. VIP seating is highly recommended to lock in a guaranteed table and premium dedicated service away from the crowd squeeze.
Claim your refuge at the rail: https://cafe-negril-nola.turntabletickets.com/

No cover for GA. Grab your crew, grab a glass, and let’s catch a vibe tonight! 🥂🌿
Thanks to the band for this cool pic..:)

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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