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FREE LIVE MUSIC:   The Bluegrass Pickin' Party event photo

FREE LIVE MUSIC: The Bluegrass Pickin' Party

Monday April 27th

Every Monday

The Bluegrass Pickin' Party is an open acoustic bluegrass jam.  Bring your guitar, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, bass, dobro, harmonica, or singing voice to join the jam circle. Beginners welcome to come and learn traditional bluegrass music. Intermediate and advanced players welcome as well.   This weekly jam is also open to anyone and everyone who'd like to come listen and enjoy the music.

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

FREE LIVE FEST MUSIC:  FishHead Dead event photo

FREE LIVE FEST MUSIC: FishHead Dead

Thursday April 30th

FishHead Dead comes to the Barn at NOLA Brewing on Thursday, April 30 at 7:30 PM for a completely free show.

This lineup brings together standout players from the New Orleans and Bay Area scenes: Camile Baudoin (The Radiators), Joe Cabral (The Iguanas), Jeremy Hoenig (SF Bay Area stalwart), Scott Cooper (The China Cats), JP McLean (SF Bay Area stalwart), and Wally Ingram (David Lindley).

The band pulls from a wide range of material rooted in both the jam-band world and the rich musical traditions of New Orleans. Expect a mix of familiar songs, Crescent City classics, and original material from a lineup of musicians who know how to make a great night of live music happen.

No cover. Just a great Thursday night in the Barn with live music and a room full of serious players.

Craft beer, cocktails, wine, pizza, wings, and the full menu will be flowing all night.

07:30 PM -

FEST 2026: Life Is A Carnival - A Tribute to the Music of the Band performed by HollyRock event photo

FEST 2026: Life Is A Carnival - A Tribute to the Music of the Band performed by HollyRock

Friday May 1st

Fest season in New Orleans means great music everywhere you turn, but we’re especially excited about this one.

HollyRock has quickly become one of the most talked-about live bands in the city, and the last two times they played NOLA Brewing the Barn was absolutely packed. Their musicianship, energy, and love for classic American roots music make them the perfect band to take on a catalog as legendary as The Band.

For this special show, HollyRock presents “Life Is A Carnival,” a full night celebrating the music of one of the most influential groups ever to shape rock, folk, country, and soul. It’s the kind of music made for big stages, big sing-alongs, and a room full of people having a great time together.

Fest weekend crowds, a packed room, incredible songs, and one of New Orleans’ hottest bands bringing it all to life on stage. If their past shows here are any indication, this one is going to be a blast.

Come early, grab pizza or wings, a cold craft beer or something from the full bar, and get ready for a night of timeless music and serious fun.

Tickets: 

$25 Advance Purchase Online

$30 Online Day Of Show and at Door

Show: 8PM – 11PM

08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

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FREE LIVE FEST MUSIC: event photo

FREE LIVE FEST MUSIC:

Saturday May 2nd

Second weekend of Jazz Fest builds all week toward Saturday night, and this is one of the easiest must-see stops you can make. Kick off the night in the Barn with a free show from Zack Feinberg of The Revivalists, joined by fellow Revivalists bassist George Geckas and Isaac Eady of Tedeschi Trucks Band on drums. It’s a rare chance to catch musicians who usually command much bigger stages in a close, high-energy room right in the middle of peak Fest weekend. Coming straight from the Fair Grounds or mapping out your Saturday night run, this show hits the sweet spot. Two strong sets, serious musicianship, and no cover charge. If you’re looking to start the pinnacle Saturday night of Fest weekend the right way, this is the move.

08:30 PM -

FREE LIVE COMEDY: Laughs & Drafts Presented by Craft Comedy event photo

FREE LIVE COMEDY: Laughs & Drafts Presented by Craft Comedy

Wednesday May 13th

Monthly on every second Wednesday

If comedy is your thing, then join Jorge Velazquez of Craft Comedy to check out some funny local talent! The vibes begin at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7pm.

You get a double whammy on this night because not only do you get to laugh, but you get cheap eats too! It just so happens that Craft Comedy night is also on Wing Wednesdays and we got $0.50 wings all day long! Som come on in and fill your belly up with wings and laughs!

07:00 PM - 09:00 PM

Father's Day

Sunday June 21st

Treat your dad and join us for Father's Day!

11:00 AM - 09:00 PM

4th Of July

Saturday July 4th

We're open on the 4th so come celebrate with us!

11:00 AM - 10:00 PM