
Welcome to the Bah Humbug Xmas Pop-Up at the Bower Bar. Special Holiday cocktails include the Magazine Street Miracle, the Christmas Cosmo with satsuma vodka, Scrooge’s Cider with 360 red delicious apple flavored vodka, and the Hallmark Christmas Classic. 1320 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA

The international Christmas Pop-Up Bar, Miracle, is back at it this year at Barrel Proof. Transformed into a holiday wonderland, we recommend trying the Stocking Stuffer or the Crooked Antler. Santa loves a good bourbon buzz! You are going to have a great time at this bar. 1201 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA

Welcome to Blitzen’s Bar at Omni Royal Orleans! Featuring Christmas Story-inspired leg lamps, an incredible drink menu, neon signs, tinsel, and much more. There are also two nonalcoholic drink options. Cocktails are topped with either gingerbread cookies or toasted “snow.” 621 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA

Spirits Aglow inside the Press Room Bar at Eliza Jane is all about the Christmas vibes this season. Featuring twinkling lights, an incredible cocktail menu, and even great Christmas Réveillon dinners; a cherished holiday tradition in New Orleans. 315 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA

Sippin’ Santa is back this year at Beach bum Berry’s Latitude 29. Jeff "Beachbum" Berry is the creator of this national Xmas Pop-Up Bar and hats off to him! This is a tiki Christmas Island like Xmas vacation; think Jimmy Buffet meets Santa. 321 N Peters St, New Orleans, LA

This is one NOLA holiday event that will light up your season! Great for the family, Zoolights at the Audubon Zoo features tons of twinkling lights and lighted animal displays. This is a great way to celebrate the holidays! 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA

The name of this bar is Snake and Jake’s Christmas Club Lounge! Do we need to say more? It is Christmas here year-round and if you are looking for an awesome dive bar experience, then this is for you! 7612 Oak St, New Orleans, LA


Brant Buckley, the creator of Xmas Pop-Up Bars, is a songwriter, guitarist, author and Berklee College of Music graduate.
"Wedding Love" is Brant Buckley's newest acoustic ballad - a heartfelt, intimate song, featuring fingerstyle guitar, warm vocals, and a live string quartet. Written as a deeply personal gift for his cousin's wedding, Brant performed the song live during her ceremony at the Boulder Country Club in Colorado, where it became a defining emotional moment. Recorded in 432hz, a tuning that resonates deeply with the heart and soul, "Wedding Love" carries a calming, connective energy that listeners instantly feel. The song has received national attention, earning airplay on 34 radio stations across the U.S. and becoming Brant's debut entry on the Americana Music Association (AMA) charts. The song is ideal for wedding ceremonies, first dances, bridal showers, and romantic playlists. If you are an artist interested in covering this song, please contact Brant below.
In addition, Brant has over 16 years of experience teaching guitar to students aged 7-84. His lessons focus on real musical application, creativity, and personalized instruction. Specializing in Blues, Folk, Jazz, Pop, and Songwriting, Brant offers engaging online guitar lessons via Zoom for students at any skill level.
Brant is also the author of Chicago Blues History: Preserving The Past, a book dedicated to honoring the greatest Blues musicians. His work celebrates music, storytelling, and cultural heritage - the same passion that drives the creation of Xmas Pop-Up Bars.
If you'd like to connect about music, lessons, performances, or writing, Brant would love to hear from you.