Must-see entertainment in French Quarter

  • Fritzel's European Jazz Pub

    French Quarter

    There's no cover charge at this awesome venue for live jazz, which is so small that you really can't have a bad seat. The seating is kind of rustic:…

  • Preservation Hall

    French Quarter

    Preservation Hall, housed in a former art gallery dating from 1803, is one of New Orleans' most storied live-music venues. The resident performers, the…

  • House of Blues

    French Quarter

    This national chain of blues venues has put a lot of admirable work into making their New Orleans outpost distinctive: there’s tons of folk art and rustic…

  • Fleur de Tease

    French Quarter

    If you’re in the mood for something a bit risqué, we’d recommend catching this burlesque show. These talented ladies, many of whom claim professional…

  • Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré

    French Quarter

    Going strong since 1916, Le Petit Théâtre is one of the oldest theater groups in the country. In its Jackson Sq home, the troupe offers good repertory,…

  • One Eyed Jacks

    French Quarter

    If you’ve been thinking, ‘I could use a night at a bar that feels like a 19th-century bordello managed by Johnny Rotten,’ you’re in luck. Jacks is a great…

  • Palm Court Jazz Café

    French Quarter

    Fans of trad jazz who want to hang out with a mature crowd should head to this supper-club venue. Palm Court is a roomy spot that has a consistently good…

  • Balcony Music Club

    French Quarter

    Balcony is all about the acts: if there’s a dud band playing, you can walk on by without breaking your stride, but on good nights it's a convenient step…

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