Preservation Hall, New Orleans, LA

Founded in 1961 in the heart of the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana, Preservation Hall welcomes people of all ages interested in having one of the last pure music experiences left on the earth. The venue hosts nightly concerts featuring a rotating roster of bands typically performing jazz in the New Orleans style. In addition to the French Quarter Hall, these bands of New Orleans musicians tour the world under the Preservation Hall Jazz Band name.

Despite the fame of the institution, the price of a ticket remains affordable. Because of limited seating, crowds typically begin lining up well in advance of a performance (no reservations are accepted), and the line is typically quite long, although sometimes musicians will play for those waiting in line.

The building housing Preservation Hall, which survived the Great New Orleans Fire (1788) and also 1794, is one of the oldest surviving buildings in the Quarter. In August of 2005, the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina forced Preservation Hall to close for several months, although the building remained intact. The first post-Katrina performance at Preservation Hall took place on April 27-28, 2006, commemorating its 45th Anniversary.

Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, LA 70116-3182
United States
Phone: (504) 522-2841
Official Website
Map & Driving Directions

Additional Resources:

Made In New Orleans: A Preservation Hall Blog