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

1. 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.

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

2. 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.

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

3. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.2
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

French Market Traditional Jazz Stage is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

4. French Market Traditional Jazz Stage

8.9
New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 2 tips and reviews

Dr. N.sezgin ö.Dr. N.sezgin özaytekin: Waaw, Jazz, marijuana, French influence, spicy dishes and hot sauces all in one. Here you are dizzy and you are heading towards Nirvana.

Cherri P.Cherri Pierangeli Kasdorf: Loved it!!

Preservation Hall is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

5. Preservation Hall

9.0
726 Saint Peter St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 157 tips and reviews

maite a.maite a: Amazing! Location, music, atmosphere.. what i can say, no words.. is a must for jazz music. Try to get there early enough that you can get in the line the 10-20 first people

Team CocoTeam Coco: "One of the best places in the city to see traditional Jazz. Tip the band to request a song, but keep in mind they don't know any Slayer." - Conan O'Brien

HISTORYHISTORY: The origins of performances here go back to the start of the 1960s. There was no dance floor & no food or drinks served - the focus was just on the music. The only products sold were jazz recordings.

Fritzel's European Jazz Pub is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

6. Fritzel's European Jazz Pub

8.7
733 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 92 tips and reviews

Daniel L.Daniel Lilly: Much better crowd than further west on Bourbon and great local jazz

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The blistering swing combo takes requests and it has cheap shots of Jagermeister, which was supposedly introduced to America here. Read more.

ECEC: Has a one drink minimum & some of the best jazz you'll find on Bourbon.

Musical Legends Park is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

7. Musical Legends Park

8.6
311 Bourbon St (Bienville St), New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter - CBD · 39 tips and reviews

Cindy C.Cindy Crook: Great live music in a relaxed courtyard yards off Bourbon. Definitely a welcomed break from the typical bourbon activities.

Stephen P.Stephen Perkins: Come here for some good jazz from the nightly band, Steamboat Willie.

Andres M.Andres Mendoza: Nice place in the middle of Bourbon St. madness! It saved the night with good music and the absence of crazy college kids. An oasis at Bourbon St!

Maison Bourbon is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

8. Maison Bourbon

8.6
641 Bourbon St (btw Toulouse and St. Peter), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 69 tips and reviews

Julissa M.Julissa Maldonado: Such a great place to sit and enjoy some great jazz! A must-do!

Jeff H.Jeff Hammett: The jazz is good but the drinks are expensive and the staff rude

Larry L.Larry Lamb: Good music. Expensive drinks.

Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

9. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre

8.3
616 Saint Peter St (at Chartres St), New Orleans, LA
Theater · French Quarter · 6 tips and reviews

James A.James Asher: Great theatre. Intimate location.

Andy S.Andy Smith: Le Petit's 95th season kicks off in September with Hairspray! Don't miss it!

PARANOLAPARANOLA: A wonderful place to see a show. While there keep an eye out for one of the many spirits that are said to inhabit the building. Note, others have commented on some of them here!

The Jazz Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

10. The Jazz Playhouse

7.9
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 53 tips and reviews

Melania S.Melania Spagnoli: Perfect place to enjoy Jazz in NOLA! No cover, great live music and drinks!

Kacey C.Kacey Chaos: Burlesque ballroom

Sylvia L.Sylvia Lewis: Best jazz on BourbonStreet!

Funky Pirate Blues Bar is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

11. Funky Pirate Blues Bar

7.8
New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 4 tips and reviews

Mike S.Mike Sheda: Great bar, Great Music, lethal hand grenades (if your into fruity rum drinks). I always try to get here when I'm in town for a set or two.

Eitan L.Eitan Lidergot: Try to catch Big Al singing. Typical bourbon street bar with beer, liquor, and hand grenades.

RcLARcLA: You come for the hand grenades + Big Al Carson!

Big Mama's Lounge @ HOB is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

12. Big Mama's Lounge @ HOB

7.7
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 2 tips and reviews

Mary Joan C.Mary Joan Cranstoun: Excellent drag show Monday nights!

Andrew H.Andrew Healan: great place to keep your table chatter to a minimum

Tropical Isle is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

13. Tropical Isle

7.6
721 Bourbon St (at Orleans St.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 86 tips and reviews

Steph K.Steph Katrina: Balcony is great for people watching. The hand grenades are my fav bourbon street beverage

Team CocoTeam Coco: "They tell me that this is the home of New Orleans' most powerful drink, the "Hand Grenade". Really though - is there any drink more "powerful" than straight prune juice?" - Conan O'Brien

MTVMTV: Must get a hand grenade - Preston, Real World: New Orleans

Palm Court Jazz Cafe is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

14. Palm Court Jazz Cafe

7.6
1204 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 14 tips and reviews

Andrea B.Andrea Brito: Amazing place : excelente service, amazing jazz music and a meal that it’s lovely prepared... I strongly recommended this place who wants to have a pleasant, cozy evening with friends, family or so!

Nadine B.Nadine Blake: Do not miss musician Lionel Ferbos -- 100 years young.

Stanislav P.Stanislav Publika: Really good place to have a good dinner and jazz music.

Tropical Isle Original is one of The 15 Best Performing Arts Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

15. Tropical Isle Original

7.6
600 Bourbon St (at Toulouse), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 109 tips and reviews

AmateurConciergeAmateurConcierge: Yes bourbon street is corny, dirty, repetitive after a while, but if you’re doing it, you do it. In which case this is a must stop for its kitsch and history

Tejas G.Tejas Gadhia: SHARK ATTACK!!! GET THE FUCK OUT THE WATER!!!

Ariel M.Ariel Megee: Hand grenades---> danger! Best floor in New Orleans!