Live Music / Events

Get ready for another unforgettable night of comedy in the Barn! The Tchoup Mic Drop returns with a powerhouse lineup featuring two of New Orleans’ funniest: Geneva Joy and DC Paul. Expect bold takes, big laughs, and that unfiltered Crescent City flavor.

Hosted in the back of the brewery, this show brings the best in local and regional comedy to NOLA Brewing. Grab a beer, order a pie, and settle in for a night that brings the house down.

Saddle up for a Saturday night with Gal Holiday And The Honky Tonk Revue, bringing classic country, rockabilly, and Western swing to the heart of New Orleans. With powerhouse vocals and a tight, twangy band, they deliver the kind of honky tonk that gets boots tapping and beer flowing.

Whether you're two-stepping or just kicking back, it's the perfect soundtrack for a night at NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co. Pair the tunes with house-brewed craft beers, a full bar, and NYC-style pizza and wings.

Free show, all ages welcome. Swing by, raise a glass, and enjoy some true country soul—NOLA-style.

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.

Hendrix, Heads and Tails — Thursday, April 24 | Doors at 7PM | $25 Advance / $30 Door A NOLA Fest Tradition

We’re bringing it back—Hendrix, Heads and Tails, our annual celebration of the one and only Jimi Hendrix, returns for another unforgettable night during Fest season.

This year’s all-star lineup features: Tony Hall (Dumpstaphunk) Eric McFadden (P-Funk) Ed Williams (The Revivalists) Deven Trusclair (Dumpstaphunk) Boogie Long with Special Guests Eric Krasno & Ivan Neville

These are world-class musicians from some of the most iconic bands in New Orleans—and beyond—coming together to tear into the Hendrix catalog like only they can. Every year, this show is a highlight of the season, with mind-blowing solos, deep grooves, and a vibe you won’t find anywhere else.

Doors at 7PM, show at 8PM. $25 in advance / $30 at the door. Tickets available now.  Come hungry—there’ll be crawfish, cold beer, cocktails, and NYC-style pizza to keep you fueled all night long. Only at NOLA Brewing. Only during Fest.

Swamp Boss: Honey Island Swamp Band Plays Springsteen — Friday, April 25 | Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM | $20 Advance / $25 Door

With Special Guests: The Sweet Lillies

What happens when one of New Orleans’ most beloved swamp rock bands dives headfirst into the catalog of Bruce Springsteen? You get Swamp Boss—a one-night-only Fest season experience where bayou soul meets Jersey grit.

Join Honey Island Swamp Band as they reimagine The Boss’s iconic songs with their signature blend of Southern rock, funk, blues, and Americana. Expect the heart, the power, and the storytelling of Springsteen, filtered through a Louisiana lens and delivered by a band known for putting their own stamp on everything they touch.

Special guests The Sweet Lillies add to what’s sure to be an unforgettable night of music with their acoustic string-band lineup of guitar, viola, and upright bass. The Sweet Lillies' music has an old-time soul with a forward-looking eye.

Doors at 7PM, show at 8PM. $20 in advance / $25 at the door.

Craft beer, cocktails, and NYC-style pizza will be flowing all night long. One night. One Boss. One swampy, soulful tribute you won’t hear anywhere else.

FishHead Dead — Thursday, May 1 | FREE SHOW | Doors at 7PM / Show at 8PM 

FishHeads meet DeadHeads for one unforgettable night of high-level jamming, groove-driven improvisation, and deep cuts from the Grateful Dead and beyond—all for free during Fest season.

Featuring Camile Baudoin, the legendary guitarist from The Radiators, joined by a crew of stalwart world-class musicians from the Bay Area and beyond.

The band: 

 🎸 Camile Baudoin (The Radiators)

 🥁 Jeremy Hoenig (SF Bay Area stalwart) 

 🎸 Scott Cooper (The China Cats) 

 🎸 JP McLean (SF Bay Area stalwart)

With Special Guest:

 🥁 Wally Ingram (David Lindley) 

Expect soaring solos, deep grooves, and that unmistakable live magic that only this music can deliver. If you're a Head of any stripe, you already know: this is not the one to miss.

Doors at 7PM, music at 8PM. FREE SHOW | No cover. Just come ready to dance. Full bar, craft beer, and NYC-style pizza all night long.

George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners with Special Guests — Friday, May 2 | 8PM | $25 Advance / $30 Door

Join us for a powerhouse night of New Orleans funk as George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners take the stage during Fest season! One of the founding fathers of funk and the legendary bassist of The Meters, George Porter Jr. brings decades of groove to the Barn, backed by his all-star band.

This unforgettable night gets even bigger with special guests Eddie Roberts (The New Mastersounds), Brad Walker (Anders Osborne), and Alex Wasily (Dumpstaphunk) joining in for a one-time-only jam that’s sure to blow the roof off.

Doors at 7PM, show at 8PM. $25 in advance / $30 at the door. Grab your tickets now!

Craft beer, cocktails, and NYC-style pizza will be flowing all night. Let’s get down and funky for Fest!

We’re closing out our Fest run with a bang—Marc Stone 3 hits the stage with an electrifying trio featuring keyboard powerhouse Keiko Komaki and groove machine Michael Fouquier on drums. Fronted by the soulful guitar work and vocals of Marc Stone, this lineup delivers deep New Orleans funk, blues, and rock with style and fire.

It’s a free show and one you won’t want to miss. Cold beer, hot pizza, and killer tunes—all ages welcome.

Monthly on every second Wednesday

If comedy is your thing, then join Jorge Velazquez of Craft Comedy on the 2nd Wednesday of every month 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! 

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