New Orleans Live Music Venues

New Orleans has one of the most popular live music scenes of any city in the U.S. Every night of the week, clubs along Frenchmen Street and venues throughout the French Quarter host musicians, from jazz trumpet greats like Irvin Mayfield to local favorites like Walter "Wolfman" Washington. Explore the best New Orleans live music clubs.

Bourbon Live

A brand-new live music club on Bourbon Street, Bourbon Live is the place to catch cover bands seven nights a week in the French Quarter. More Info

d.b.a.

d.b.a. is a Frenchmen Street favorite known for its incredible selection of beers and eclectic lineup of local musicians like “Treme” crooner John Boutte and Walter “Wolfman” Washington. More Info

House of Blues

House of Blues New Orleans in the French Quarter hosts some of the biggest live acts you’ll see passing through New Orleans. More Info

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse

Irvin Mayfield’s Jazz Playhouse inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel New Orleans hosts live shows with jazz greats, brass bands, and a midnight burlesque show. More Info

Preservation Hall

Music lovers from around the globe flock to this traditional jazz institution in the French Quarter to hear the music of New Orleans jazz legends. More Info

Snug Harbor

Soak in the sounds of modern jazz, blues, and R&B at Snug Harbor, a Frenchmen Street music club. More Info

Three Muses

Big sounds are coming out of this little Frenchmen Street bar/restaurant/club. See some of the best live local music up close and personal at Three Muses. More Info

Tipitina’s

Tipitina’s, one of the most famous New Orleans live music clubs, is a quintessential bayou juke joint featuring the best in local music. More Info

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