New Orleans Performance Venues

Students of all ages make history in the birthplace of the legendary Louis Armstrong. Find unique venues available around the city for an unforgettable musical experience.

Our experienced staff can assist you create a program that fits your group needs.  

Contact Rachel Funel at rfunel@neworleans.com or directly at 504-566-5018.

*Please call in advance to make arrangements and check website for more information.

Ashe Cultural Arts Center

Contact: Asali DeVan Ecclesiastes
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd.
New Orleans, LA 70113
504-569-9070 | 504-603-6394
ceo@ashenola.org or info@ashenola.org
www.ashecac.org
Indoor Venue – Small Room 125 ppl max,
Large Room 350 ppl max
Ashe’ Powerhouse – 200 ppl max

Canal Place

Contact: Winter Warren
333 Canal Street, Suite 327
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-522-9200 or 504-688-2117
wwarren@canalplacestyle.com
www.canalplacestyle.com
Indoor Venue – 40 ppl max

The Historic Carver Theater

Contact: Henry Meyers - GM
2101 Orleans Avenue
New Orleans, LA  70116
504-304-0460
info@carvertheater.com
carvertheater.com
2^nd Floor Mardi-Gras Lounge Event
Space– 155 ppl max
2^nd Floor Balcony & 2 x Box Suites
Overlooking the main theater - 25 ppl max per
Main Theater – 976 ppl max
Externally accessible Greenroom/Bridal Suite w/ Full Bathroom & Shower w/ Performance Style Dressing Room
Outside Gated Area – 400 ppl max (Outdoor multi-use cement lot. fenced in)
1500 Approx. capacity for the entire facility

Houmas House Estate and Gardens

Contact: Kevin Kelly
40136 Highway 942
Darrow, LA 70825
225-473-9380
kk@houmashouse.com
www.houmashouse.com
Indoor Venue – 400 ppl (band & audience)
Outdoor Venue – 3000 ppl max

Lakeside Shopping Center

3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd
Metairie, LA 70002-8447
504-835-8000
info@lakesideshopping.com
Indoor Venue – Unlimited number of ppl

Louisiana Children’s Museum

Contact: Lauren Clay
15 Henry Thomas Drive
New Orleans, LA 70124
504-523-1357
info@lcm.org or lclay@lcm.org
Indoor Venue, please reach out for performance opportunities.

Mardi Gras World

Contact: Mark Aguilar
1380 Port of New Orleans Place
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-919-4481
marka@mardigrasworld.com
Indoor/Outdoor Venue – 5,000 ppl max

National World War II Museum

Contact: Caroline Andrews
945 Magazine Street 
New Orleans, LA  70130 
Tel: 504-528-1944 x454

caroline.andrews@nationalww2museum.org or group.sales@nationalww2museum.org

www.nationalww2museum.org 
1940's Swing or Patriotic Music
Outdoor Venue (weather permitting). 75 ppl max.

Performance guidelines available upon request with a group reservation.

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

419 Decatur St
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-589-3882
www.nps.gov/jazz
Indoor Venue – 20 performers max
Outdoor Venue – 35 performers max

New Orleans Musical Legends Park

Contact: Madison Martin
311 Bourbon Street
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-888-7608
mmartin@nocci.com
www.neworleansmusicallegends.com/
Indoor / Outdoor Venue - 150 ppl max

Riverview Room

Contact: Elizabeth Leighton
600 Decatur Street, 4th Level
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-620-9443
elizabeth@nosoc.com
www.riverviewroom.com
Indoor / Outdoor Venue: 500 ppl max

St. Louis Cathedral

Contact: Maureen Scheuermann, Director of Operations, Nataly Scheuermann, Business & Communication Coordinator or Jolie Sekinger, Tour & Sales Manager
615 Pere Antoine Alley
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-525-9585
|cathedral@arch-no.org
www.stlouiscathedral.org
Please send email with the details for performance

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The City of New Orleans has a new “One Stop Shop” website for requesting performance permits for second line parades and marching band performances.

Visit www.nola.gov/onestop/ for information and to apply for a permit.