Saenger Theatre is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

1. Saenger Theatre

9.2
143 N Rampart St (N Rampart St), New Orleans, LA
Performing Arts Venue · Central Business District · 23 tips and reviews

Genny D.Genny Dean: Beautiful theater with stars on the ceiling. Great for seeing the traveling Broadway performances

SarahSarah: The theater has been so beautifully restored! It is just as I remember it.

Bon BonBon Bon: Its so beautifully restored.

The Civic Theatre is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

2. The Civic Theatre

8.2
510 Okeefe Ave, New Orleans, LA
Performing Arts Venue · Central Business District · 11 tips and reviews

Genny D.Genny Dean: Very small venue so either GA or balcony seats are a great view. Definitely get balcony for slower concerts though so you'll have the seat

Shannon B.Shannon Bartholomew: You have to see this renovation. Beautiful.

Viscount I.Viscount Innes: Balcony is the second floor and gallery is the third.

Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

3. Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

8.3
1419 Basin Street (St. Ann St.), New Orleans, LA
Performing Arts Venue · Treme - Lafitte · 17 tips and reviews

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ZachZach: amazing show

Amber C.Amber Caro: This theater in no way compares to The Majestic in San Antonio, TX. The Majestic is so beautiful and that makes this theater seem so bland. There's nothing special about it.

Fillmore New Orleans is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

4. Fillmore New Orleans

7.9
6 Canal St, New Orleans, LA
Performing Arts Venue · Central Business District · 4 tips and reviews

Jim C.Jim Cabral: Great venue for live music

Alex💨 R.Alex💨 Rose: No bags allowed (unless you ask to speak to the Operations Manager and are nice to her and then she will let you pay $5 to put at cost check)

Guaca M.Guaca Molly: Wicked cold up here but a nice venue, don’t drink too much or you’ll end up getting lost

Cafe Istanbul is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

5. Cafe Istanbul

7.7
2372 St Claude Ave, New Orleans, LA 70117 (at St Roch Ave), New Orleans, LA
Performing Arts Venue · Marigny · 11 tips and reviews

Mike D.Mike Dillin: Great sound system! Great venue!

Cleis DesignCleis Design: Lots of free film screenings here and a great little bar that stays open during most screenings. Get a snack from the food coop across the way and then buy an Abita from the bar and enjoy!

Africa N.Africa Nola: Africa Brass gives "red-pepper hot" performance with OTRA!!! Sunday May 6, 2012 at 10PM

New Orleans Jazz Market is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

6. New Orleans Jazz Market

8.8
1436 Oretha Castle Haley Blvd, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central City - Garden · 4 tips and reviews

mitoao ..mitoao .: Crowd, drinks, music

J'Michael F.J'Michael Francois: Beautiful venue and a great staff to work with...

Ann-Marie T.Ann-Marie Tang: We got there on Wednesday at 9pm. They have a jam session every week. The band starts at 10 and they are fantastic! Open mic starts and it slowly progressed to hip hop near midnight. Not a fan of that

ALLways Lounge is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

7. ALLways Lounge

7.7
2240 Saint Claude Ave (at Marigny), New Orleans, LA
Lounge · Marigny · 23 tips and reviews

RulaRula: swingin' sundays! come ready to dance (or just watch while listening to fantastic music)

Regina L.Regina Larkin: Popular hangout spot for Mat Fraser

Mason M.Mason McCoy: Clothing optional karaoke is a sight to behold.

St. Louis Cathedral is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

8. St. Louis Cathedral

9.2
615 Pere Antoine Aly (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Church · French Quarter · 74 tips and reviews

Michelle G.Michelle Godinez: Beautiful cathedral! Go inside if you have the chance

Beebe T.Beebe Tran: Oldest active Cathedral in the United States.

HISTORYHISTORY: Since 1727 New Orleanians have worshipped in churches on this site. A fire in 1788 burned the church to the ground. Construction of a new church began in early 1789, & was completed in December 1794.

Bacchanal Wine is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

9. Bacchanal Wine

9.5
600 Poland Ave (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Wine Bar · Bywater · 183 tips and reviews

Loukas P.Loukas Petridis: Hands down, best place I've been in NOLA. High quality cheese plate, better than what you expect. Happy hour 3-6, many wine options. Live music, outstanding backyard

EaterEater: Known for its al fresco dining ala Bywater with live music, skeeters, and a slew of rickety furniture, Bacchanal offers a seasonal menu of exquisite small plates on the cheap. [Eater 38 Member]

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BMC Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

10. BMC Jazz Club

9.3
1331 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews

Mark M.Mark Mulder: Great music, cheap beers, and surprisingly roomy and not crowded compared to clubs on Frenchmen street.

Pet S.Pet S: Free live music, no cover charge, cool pressed tin ceiling. Hot!

Arthur C.Arthur Che: Street Legends Brass Band. Amazeballs.

Tipitina's is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

11. Tipitina's

9.2
501 Napoleon Ave (at Tchoupitoulas), New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · Central City - Garden · 46 tips and reviews

Lindsay C.Lindsay C: Great venue to dance and see live music. Late night shows are awesome! And don't miss the food truck outside!

TLCTLC: Gotta love summer concerts

Dilbert F.Dilbert Fairwell: The bathroom smells like someone made out of urine exploded and was cleaned up with a mop made of hobo.

Mahogany Jazz Hall is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

12. Mahogany Jazz Hall

9.1
125 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Central Business District · 10 tips and reviews

AadityaAaditya: Great music and nice atmosphere to end a day long sightseeing tour of NOLA !

Robert K.Robert Knox: Great live music and cocktails.

Susan F.Susan Fetscher: Great mixed drinks and live music! Quite small and intimate.

Jazz Fest Congo Square Stage is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

13. Jazz Fest Congo Square Stage

9.1
New Orleans Fairgrounds, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · Fairgrounds · 15 tips and reviews

Jamie A.Jamie Anderson: Crawfish benets! Frozen Daiquiris! Beautiful guys with lots of skin showing... Good stuff!!

Nikeishia M.Nikeishia Moore Washington: The Strawberry Lemonade is awesome!!

Dubb B.Dubb Beats: Earth, Wind, & Fire KILLED IT!!!

House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

14. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.1
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 105 tips and reviews

Christopher P.Christopher Piazza: Very different from HOB Orlando but in a good way. There's a great atmosphere and the venue always has something going on!

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: I heard my friend Barbara Menendez's band play here. They're called "The Help" and they are amazing.

VH1VH1: One really cool thing about this location is that sections of the building’s structure dates back to 1890, where it was used as a trading post, warehouse, and shoe factory. – Team Live Nation

The Spotted Cat Music Club is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in New Orleans.

15. The Spotted Cat Music Club

9.1
623 Frenchmen St (Royal Street), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · Marigny · 195 tips and reviews

DenetteDenette: Great tiny place to catch stellar talent. You need to buy a drink and there's a $5 cover on the weekend.

Team CocoTeam Coco: "I think it was a good PR move to change the name of this place. "Sickly Cat With A Weird Rash" Music Club just doesn't have the same ring to it." - Conan O'Brien

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