Live Music / Events

17 Years of Beers – Anniversary Party

We’re celebrating 17 years of beers at NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co., and we’re throwing a proper party to mark the occasion.

Johnny Sketch and The Dirty Notes will be taking the stage for a big anniversary show, bringing the kind of high-energy performance that turns a regular night into something memorable.

And the best part? The show is completely free.

We’ll also have:

• Exclusive new beer releases

• Crawfish & oysters

• NYC-style pizza & wings

• Full bar pouring all night

• All ages welcome

No tickets. No tiers. Just a great New Orleans night celebrating 17 years of beers with the people who’ve supported us along the way.

Come raise a glass with us.

Al’s HWY50 brings their upbeat mix of reggae, ska, rock, and jazz to the stage at NOLA Brewing & Pizza Co.

Led by songwriter, keyboardist, and vocalist Al Laughlin, a founding member of the Colorado band The Samples, Al’s HWY50 delivers groove-driven songs, soulful vocals, and a fun, danceable live show.

Opening the night is special guest Jon Roniger, known locally for his work with Jon Roniger and the Good For Nothin’ Band, bringing his New Orleans-flavored roots sound to kick off the evening.

Come hang out for a great Saturday night of live music alongside craft beer, pizza, wings, and a full bar.

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.

The Papa Mali Trio returns to the Barn for a special night of live music, bringing the deep groove, roots-driven guitar work, and laid-back New Orleans soul that have made Papa Mali a longtime favorite with local audiences.

Expect a blend of blues, funk, Americana, and free-flowing jams delivered with feel and musicianship that make a Saturday night feel easy and memorable.

Come early, get settled in, and enjoy two strong sets in one of the city’s most unique live-music spaces. Free show. All ages welcome.

Monthly on every second Wednesday

NOLA Brewing welcomes back The River Benders, with Colorado harmony-driven string band The Sweet Lillies opening the show.

The River Benders have built a loyal following at the Brewery, bringing together a lineup of seasoned New Orleans players with deep roots in Americana, country-rock, and classic songwriting traditions. Featuring Aaron Wilkinson (Honey Island Swamp Band), Jake Eckert (New Orleans Suspects), Myles Weeks (James Hunter Six, Andrew Duhon), Russ Broussard and Susan Cowsill (Continental Drifters), the band delivers a stage-proven, roots-driven sound that feels tailor-made for a Fest week night. 

 Opening the evening, The Sweet Lillies bring their harmony-rich touring sound out of Boulder, Colorado, adding another strong layer to a night built for music lovers who like their Fest shows with substance, musicianship, and real momentum behind them. 

  Two bands. One night. An easy call to start your Fest after-dark plans.

Swamp Boss returns to NOLA Brewing for round two.

After last year’s show turned into one of those nights people kept talking about long after the lights came up, we knew we had to run it back.

Honey Island Swamp Band returns with Swamp Boss, their high-energy tribute to the music of Bruce Springsteen. Instead of a straight cover set, they put their own Louisiana spin on the songs. Think swampy grooves, big sing-along moments, and a room full of people shouting every word.

Opening the night is a fan favorite that also returns to the stage this year. Talking Grass, the bluegrass tribute to Talking Heads performed by The Tanglers, flips those iconic songs into fast-picking, banjo-driven versions that are as fun as they are surprising.

Last year the energy in the room was unreal. The crowd loved it, the band loved it, and by the end of the night everyone agreed…we had to do it again.

Swamp Boss 2026 Friday, April 24 Show starts at 8:30 PM

Tickets $25 Advanced Purchase thru 4/23/2026 

Tickets Day of Show and at Door $30 on 4/24/2026

Fest has a way of creating bands that only exist for a weekend.

On Saturday, April 25, Nick Etwell — trumpeter with Mumford & Sons and leader of the UK soul-jazz outfit The Filthy Six — brings a special Filthy Six All-Stars lineup to NOLA Brewing for a one-off Fest collaboration.

The group features Eddie Roberts of The New Mastersounds on guitar, Joe Ashlar on Hammond organ, Brad Walker on saxophone, and Brian Richburg Jr. on drums, with a special guest star bassist rounding out the rhythm section.

The Filthy Six sound sits right in that sweet spot where funk, soul jazz, blues, and Latin boogaloo meet the classic Hammond-organ groove tradition. Tight horns, deep pocket, and plenty of room for the band to stretch out.

The kind of lineup that gets musicians’ attention during Fest weekend.

If you like catching great players locking into a groove and seeing where it goes, this is one worth being in the room for.

Tickets

$25 advance

$30 at the door and day of.

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.

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

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.

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