Music Venues includes music halls, concert halls, live music bars, jazz clubs, blues bars, ballrooms, bandstands, bandshells and other performance spaces.
Bossier City, LA
1931 Lounge at Horseshoe Bossier City Hotel & Casino is an open layout hot-spot for live entertainment. Enjoy karaoke every Thursday and free concerts every Friday and Saturday night from the best local and regional bands. The venue features a sleek stage, comfortable seating, and a wraparound bar serving cold beer and a variety of popular cocktails. 1931 Lounge is located on the main level next to Jack Binion’s Steak House. ...
New Orleans, LA
The good times roll at 30°/90° on historic Frenchmen Street in New Orleans with outstanding live music, delicious food, and a beautiful patio. The second floor event facility has a balcony overlooking all the action. 30°/-90° features a variety of local and international talent representing the blues, jazz, Dixieland, zydeco, bayou funk, and more. ...
New Orleans, LA
AllWays Lounge & Cabaret is “The Pearl of the Marigny” in New Orleans, LA. This intimate theater space and bar features burlesque, music, drag, comedy, theater and more. ...
Opelousas, LA
Located in Opelousas Historic District, Arpeggios Lounge & Event Center is an upscale restaurant and live music venue like no other in Acadiana. With a charming, retro feel reminiscent of French Quarter clubs and speakeasies, Arpeggios features live jazz sets, creatively delicious cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, mouthwatering Creole cuisine, and catering. Arpeggios is your go-to venue for breakfast, lunch, catering and more. ...
Lafayette, LA
Artmosphere Bistro is a live music venue and neighborhood hangout in Lafayette, LA, with an outdoor deck, full bar, and great “artmosphere.” Enjoy refreshing drinks, local artwork, and southern charm at this quaint local venue. ...
New Orleans, LA
Founded in 1998, Ashé Cultural Arts Center is a New Orleans nonprofit and African cultural center with multiple venues. The Ashé Powerhouse is a 200 seat state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot performance and exhibit space. Ashé I is a smaller multi-functional space with a stage, sound, and light. Ashé Too is a 7,225 square foot space with a mobile stage, sound, and light. ...
Lake Charles, LA
Blue Martini Lake Charles, located on the first floor at Golden Nugget Hotel & Casino in Lake Charles, LA, is a trendy, upscale lounge featuring the best nightly entertainment, live music, events and daily drink specials. The Blue Martini Lounge offers a casual patio vibe and serves a tapas menu, wine, spirits and signature martinis. ...
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New Orleans, LA
The Blue Nile is New Orleans’ premier intimate music venue and one of the longest standing clubs on Frenchmen Street. The venue has been home to countless funk, blues, soul, and brass shows featuring local, national, and international acts. This Blue Nile is known as the original music club that gave birth to the music culture on Frenchmen Street. ...
New Orleans, LA
Broadside NOLA is an outdoor, open-air venue that hosts movies, music and more. The Broadside is the sister business of The Broad Theater located across Toulouse Street from the theater. There is a large parking lot and bike parking. ...
New Orleans, LA
Located in the New Orleans Healing Center, Café Istanbul is a performance hall with a mission of fostering, encouraging, and promoting performance art in New Orleans, LA. Events includes live music, dance, theater, poetry, comedy, film and visual arts. ...
Bars and Music Venues
New Orleans, LA
Café Negril is a bar and live music venue on Frenchmen Street in The Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. Locals and tourists alike come for live music, dancing, drinks, tacos, burritos and pizza. Cafe Negril hosts live music seven days a week. ...
New Orleans, LA
Originally built in 1950, the Historic Carver Theater is a state-of-the-art theater and event facility in New Orleans, LA. The main theater features a large stage, lighting, and Meyer Sound System. ...
Baton Rouge, LA
Chelsea’s Live, a world class, artist-friendly venue is located between the LSU campus and the edge of downtown Baton Rouge, LA, featuring a state-of-the-art sound system, 30×20 foot stage, one-of-a-kind artist greenrooms, and custom bars. ...
Charenton, LA
The Pavilion at Cypress Bayou Casino Hotel is host to concerts and other live entertainment with over 19,700 square feet and seating for over 2,000. It is Acadiana’s finest concert and live event venue, bar none. Country, rock, R&B, and boxing enthusiasts alike flock to The Pavilion to see their favorite entertainment on stage. ...
Mandeville, LA
Built in 1895, Dew Drop Jazz & Social Hall is a historic music hall in Old Mandeville, LA. The nonprofit Friends of the Dew Drop stage hosts approximately twelve concerts a year, divided between spring and fall seasons, with talent-packed performances. With its large shutters thrown open and fans sitting in its ancient church pews, spirited jazz bands transport audiences back in time to the early years of America’s most enduring cultural gift to the world: traditional New Orleans jazz. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Dixon Concert Hall is located in the Newcomb Department of Music at Tulane University in Uptown New Orleans, LA. Dixon Hall features performances by world renowned artists as well as the Music Department’s concert band, symphony orchestra, and jazz ensembles. Dixon Concert Hall is also home to the critically acclaimed Summer Lyric Theater and Friends of Music Concert Series. ...
New Orleans, LA
Dos Jefes Uptown Cigar Bar is a live jazz venue in New Orleans, LA, with great top-shelf liquor and never a cover. The bar includes a pool table and outdoor patio. Cigars are not only welcome but encouraged. ...
New Orleans, LA
Established in 1934, Famous Door is one of the oldest clubs on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, LA. Famous Door features cover bands, dancing, drink specials and more. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Prairieville, LA
Fat Cat Saloon is a laid back neighborhood dive bar and live music venue in Prairieville, LA. Enjoy pool, darts, and local music. ...
New Orleans, LA
Generations Hall is a premier New Orleans wedding venue and event hall located in the historic French Quarter. The facility is complete with state-of-the-art audio and video technology, with large video screens and monitors throughout the venue. ...
Lake Charles, LA
Golden Nugget Lake Charles Hotel & Casino is the most luxurious resort on the Gulf Coast offering a hotel, golf course, extensive retail options, meeting space, the H2O pool and lazy river, private beachfront, marina, and a number of Landry’s signature restaurants.The 1,895-capacity Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget Lake Charles features national headliner concerts and comedy shows.Live bands from the local scene perform every weekend at the Blue Martini lounge or the intimate Rush Lounge. ...
Crowley, LA
Originally built in 1901, Grand Opera House of the South in downtown Crowley, LA, has several venues within: Le Grand Hall holds 710 guests, the third-floor Grand Ballroom holds 175, and the Grand Theater holds 400. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
New Orleans, LA
Happyland Theater is a performance venue located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. ...
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Lafayette, LA
The Heymann Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art performance venue in Lafayette, LA. Home to Broadway musicals, popular concerts, symphony, theater and more, the Heymann Center’s 2,168-seat capacity and acoustical arrangement make it one of the most intimate listening rooms in Acadiana. ...
New Orleans, LA
Located in the French Quarter, the House of Blues New Orleans houses six different environments for live music and events including the private Foundation Room, House of Blues Restaurant & Bar, outdoor Voodoo Garden, The Parish, and the multi-story Music Hall.Enjoy live performances nearly every night of the week at House of Blues NOLA Restaurant & Voodoo Garden. The indoor restaurant holds 300 while the covered courtyard of the Voodoo Garden holds up to 200. The courtyard is family-friendly and dog-friendly with a full bar and stage.The 800-capacity Music Hall hosts national touring acts and large events. Surround by bars on three sides, the venue also has VIP balcony seating.The private Foundation Room holds up to 200 guests for after-hours DJs and live concerts, plus pre-show food and drinks.Local and smaller acts perform at The Parish at House of Blues New Orleans, which holds up to 250. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Joy Theater is an intimate jewel-box theater and historic landmark built in 1947 on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans, LA. The Joy Theater is a multi-purpose venue featuring a state-of-the-art audio/visual system, a fixed stage, three permanent bars, and multi-tiered balcony seating. The Joy provides a wide variety of world-class entertainment throughout the year including live music, stand-up comedy, private functions, and corporate events. ...
Baton Rouge, LA
L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge is one of the South’s premier gaming and entertainment destinations. The facility includes a hotel, an expansive casino, several bars and restaurants, and an event center. Dance the night away at one of several entertainment venues.The L’Auberge Event Center is Baton Rouge’s premier entertainment venue featuring the hottest names in music, comedy, and more in an intimate 1600-capacity setting. The Grand Ballroom at the Event Center features a large performance platform with state-of-the-art light and sound capabilities. Adjacent to the venue is a pre-function area with two bars.Edge Lounge at L’Auberge Baton Rouge is an upscale social music lounge with a bar and a stage. It’s the perfect setting to enjoy live entertainment including comedy shows on Thursdays and local bands and DJs on the weekends. Available seating includes plenty of couches, benches and bar stools.At 18 STEAK, a steakhouse and bar, enjoy a bite to eat and great music every Friday and Saturday.In addition, the Outdoor Festival Grounds at L’Auberge Casino can accommodate up to 2,500 for large events. ...
Lake Charles, LA
L’Auberge Casino Lake Charles is a resort casino with an event center. L’Auberge Event Center is a Lake Charles’ premier entertainment venue featuring the hottest names in music, comedy and more in the intimate 1400-capacity L’Auberge Ballroom. The L Bar serves specialty cocktails, fine wine, and craft beer with live music on the weekends. ...
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Baton Rouge, LA
Established in 2017, the Mid City Ballroom is a versatile space housing a live music venue, a music store, rooms for lessons, and the world’s only Komet Amps showroom. The Ballroom is located in the center of Baton Rouge, LA, and is great for live music and special events. Mid City Ballroom is a BYOB venue for shows. You must be 21 or older to consume. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Music Box Village is a unique art-site and performance platform located in the Bywater neighborhood of New Orleans, LA. This experiment in musical architecture is the flagship project of New Orleans Airlift. The unique outdoor art site and bar is also available for private dinners and celebrations, weddings, corporate events. ...
New Orleans, LA
The New Orleans Jazz Market (NOJM) is a performing arts venue, private event space, and community center in Central City New Orleans. The Jazz Market features a 370-seat theater, the full-service Bolden Bar, a 500-piece reading library, and the Digital Jazz Archive. The Dee Dee Bridgewater Stage plays host to performances by the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra and other renowned musicians. ...
New Orleans, LA
Opened in 1921, the historic Orpheum Theater is a performing arts venue in downtown New Orleans’ Central Business District between Canal and Commons. Orpheum Theater New Orleans has over 1450 seats to accommodate concerts, comedy shows, Mardi Gras balls, corporate events, plays, movie premieres, galas, and more. ...
New Orleans, LA
Pavilion of the Two Sisters at New Orleans Botanical Garden in New Orleans’ City Park offers one of the most picturesque backdrops for special events. Floor-to-ceiling, arched doors embedded with windows provide stunning views of the Botanical Garden. Additional highlights include two outdoor terraces overlooking the garden and flagstone tile floors ideal for dancing.Pavilion of the Two Sisters is home to the Thursdays at Twilight concert series. Thursdays at Twilight is sponsored by the Louis and Virginia Clemente Foundation, Inc. with support from WWNO. ...
New Orleans, LA
Preservation Hall is a music venue located in New Orleans’ French Quarter. Since 1961, the historic venue has hosted jazz performances seven days a week. The intimate acoustic jazz concerts feature ensembles from a current collective of 50+ local master practitioners. The goal of Preservation Hall is to protect, preserve, and perpetuate the spirit of traditional New Orleans jazz. ...
Natchitoches, LA
Press Box Bar & Club is a nightclub in Natchitoches, LA. Home of the hottest DJs and bands, the Press Box also has darts and pool. ...
New Orleans, LA
Located in the Arts/Warehouse District of downtown New Orleans, Republic NOLA is a premier live music venue and special event space featuring state-of-the-art sound, lighting, and video systems. ...
Bossier City, LA
Riverdome at Horseshoe Bossier City is a premier concert venue, nightclub and entertainment destination where you can enjoy headliners in an intimate space. The biggest names in country, blues and more take to the stage in performances that you won’t soon forget. The Riverdome holds up to 1,400 people. ...
Mandeville, LA
Located in Mandeville, LA, Ruby’s Roadhouse has been the Northshore’s premier live music and entertainment venue since 1984. ...
Music Venues and Theaters
New Orleans, LA
As New Orleans’ premier performing arts facility, Saenger Theatre presents concerts, comedy, Broadway, family shows and more. Originally built in 1927, the Saenger features state-of-the-art theatrical systems, making it one of the most technically advanced in the region. ...
Shreveport, LA
Sam’s Town Live! at Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino in downtown Shreveport, LA, is an intimate venue for enjoying a cocktail, a game, and live entertainment. Enjoy all their favorite casino games at Sam’s Town on an authentic dockside riverboat; a 19th century paddlewheel featuring approximately 1,200 slots, gaming machines, and table games. ...
New Orleans, LA
Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro is located in three rooms of a renovated 1800’s storefront located in the Faubourg Marigny, just outside the French Quarter of New Orleans, LA. Snug Harbor provides the best in live jazz and great regional cooking at reasonable prices. The Music Room has limited cabaret-type seating that guarantees an intimate musical experience. The room occupies two floors; downstairs is the stage and seating, upstairs is a mezzanine with seating that overlooks the stage. ...
Jefferson, LA
Southport Hall is located in Old Jefferson, LA, on the Orleans-Jefferson Parish line. The versatile venue caters to a wide range of occasions offering both the 250-capacity concert hall and 100-capacity Glassed Atrium and Front Bar Area. Southport Hall features wooden beams, a large dance floor, a wooden bar, and a stage equipped with lighting and sound. ...
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Zachary, LA
Established in 1979, Teddy’s Juke Joint is an authentic blues spot on Old Scenic Highway in Zachary, LA. The venue is a little shotgun house decorated with old photographs, bar signs, license plates, and relics from the past. Teddy’s features world-famous and local blues acts up to four nights per week. When there is no live music, DJs spin the best of R&B and Nancy’s Kitchen is always open. ...
Baton Rouge, LA
Opened in 1981, The Texas Club is a premier live music venue for country and rock in Baton Rouge, LA. The comfortable venue is designed to accommodate large crowds and major concert events while maintaining an intimate atmosphere. ...
New Orleans, LA
Originally built in 1906, The Civic Theatre New Orleans is one of the South’s premier venues featuring state-of-the-art AV technology and a hydraulic flooring system that allows for multiple configurations. ...
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New Orleans, LA
The Fillmore New Orleans is located on the second floor above Harrah’s New Orleans Casino on Canal Street just steps from the iconic French Quarter. The venue features four unique spaces including the intimate BG’s Lounge and the spacious, upscale Music Hall. The modern performance space is modeled after The Fillmore in San Francisco and features state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems, large bars, and grand chandeliers. The Fillmore is managed by Live Nation which brings in iconic musical acts and some of the biggest names in entertainment. ...
Lafayette, LA
Located in the heart of beautiful Downtown Lafayette, LA, The Grouse Room is a bar, restaurant, live music and entertainment venue. The Grouse Room features a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system and a built-in stage. The main floor holds 510 guests with room for 130 in the balcony. Listen and dance to great live music in Lafayette’s premier venue. ...
New Orleans, LA
With two amazing venues under one roof in New Orleans, The Howlin’ Wolf is the south’s premier location for live music. The Howlin’ Wolf has a long history as one of New Orleans’ finest locally owned and operated venues. Next door to the Howlin’ Wolf main room is The Den. The smaller capacity venue has comfortable outdoor seating and features local and touring bands, art installations, private parties, comedy shows, and film screenings. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Metropolitan Nightclub features the world’s top DJs and live entertainers. Located in the Lower Garden District near the French Quarter and Warehouse District, The Metropolitan is best known for hosting private parties, charity balls, weddings receptions, concert events, nightlife entertainment, corporate events, bar mitzvahs and much more. The venue features seven bars and three spacious rooms filled with smoke machines, intelligent lighting, and strobes. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Houma, LA
The Music Cove in Houma, LA, is a bar and music venue featuring live swamp pop, classic rock, and country music. The bar has pool tables, poker machines, darts and more. ...
Bars and Music Venues
New Orleans, LA
Located in the heart of the Faubourg Marigny, steps away from the French Quarter, The Spotted Cat Music Club is a local favorite for live New Orleans music. The intimate Frenchmen Street club has a small stage in the front window with local bands performing traditional and modern jazz, blues, funk, klezmer and more. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Willow is a premier nightlife and concert venue located across from the Carrollton Station Streetcar Barn in Uptown New Orleans, LA. Stop by any day of the week to enjoy live music and DJ sets, drink specials, and signature events. ...
Lafayette, LA
The Wurst Biergarten Venue & Food Park is an open-air, family and dog-friendly outdoor beer garden venue and food park in the heart of downtown Lafayette, LA. Come by on weekend evenings to enjoy live music. ...
New Orleans, LA
Tipitina’s began as a neighborhood juke joint in 1977, and is now recognized as one of the country’s premier music venues and a staple of New Orleans music and culture. The venue hosts local, national and international recording artists. ...
New Orleans, LA
The Toulouse Theatre is an independent music venue located in the heart of the New Orleans’ French Quarter. The concert venue hosts public entertainment, refreshments, and private gatherings. Bars are located in the lobby, the concert hall, and in the premium mezzanine area. Toulouse Theatre’s Lobby Bar is open Thursday to Sunday from 12pm til’, and two hours prior to all shows. ...
New Orleans, LA
Treme Hideaway Music Hall is a 30 and over, open-air nightclub in New Orleans’ Treme neighborhood. Enjoy live brass bands on Sundays. ...
Bars and Music Venues
Metairie, LA
Twist of Lime in a locally-owned bar and music venue in Metairie, LA, with pool tables, darts, and a stage for live rock and metal bands. ...
Baton Rouge, LA
First opened in 1937, the Varsity Theatre in Baton Rouge, LA, is a live music venue playing host to local and nationally touring artists. The Varsity is equipped with sound and lights, two video projection screens, and a large stage. The balcony has its own full bar and men’s and women’s restrooms. ...
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Arabi, LA
Zeitgeist Multi-Disciplinary Arts Center has been bringing alternative film, music, performance, and visual art to New Orleans since November 1986. Presenting events seven nights a week, all year round, Zeitgeist is considered one of the premier alternative arts center in the South. ...
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