Music city

New Orleans live music and nightlife

New Orleans live music and nightlife: start with Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits, Café du Monde, and Galatoire's. Use the 103 places below to build a plan around this theme; each place has source-backed details behind its description.

103 places

Places to start with

The Garden District

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The Garden District

A National Historic Landmark renowned for its opulent 19th-century mansions, oak-lined streets, and lush greenery, representing t…

The Lower Garden District Historic District

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The Lower Garden District Historic District

A stunning architectural tapestry in New Orleans, the Lower Garden District features 19th-century Greek Revival and Italianate ho…

Tremé Historic District

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Tremé Historic District

Explore Tremé, widely recognized as the oldest African American neighborhood in America. This historic district is the heartbeat…

Tulane University

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Tulane University

A premier private research institution in New Orleans, Tulane University blends historic architecture with modern facilities, tra…

Warehouse District Historic District

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Warehouse District Historic District

A former industrial hub transformed into New Orleans' premier arts district, blending historic warehouses with world-class museum…

Algiers Point Historic District

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Algiers Point Historic District

Discover New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood, a serene West Bank escape featuring Victorian cottages, a Jazz Walk of Fame, an…

Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Landing

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Algiers-Canal Street Ferry Landing

A historic transit link crossing the Mississippi River, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the French Quarter and Downtown…

Carroll-Crawford House

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Carroll-Crawford House

An elegant, pink Italianate mansion in the Garden District, featuring a two-story cast-iron gallery and a rich history of wealthy…

Colonel Short's Villa

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Colonel Short's Villa

An Italian-Renaissance masterpiece in the Garden District, famous for its unique cast-iron cornstalk fence and a tumultuous histo…

Cornstalk Hotel

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Cornstalk Hotel

A boutique Victorian inn on Royal Street, famous for its distinctive cornstalk cast-iron fence and ties to Elvis Presley.

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Esplanade Ridge Historic District

A prestigious historic district showcasing a massive concentration of 19th and early 20th-century residential architecture, once…

Gallier Hall

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Gallier Hall

A majestic Greek Revival masterpiece on St. Charles Avenue, Gallier Hall served as New Orleans' City Hall for over a century befo…

Harrah's New Orleans Theatre

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Harrah's New Orleans Theatre

A premier entertainment venue located within the Caesars New Orleans complex, offering year-round live shows and performances at…

Hermann-Grima House

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Hermann-Grima House

A preserved 1831 Federal-style residence in the French Quarter, featuring an original operating open-hearth kitchen and the neigh…

Hibernia Bank Building

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Hibernia Bank Building

A 23-story Renaissance style landmark completed in 1921, once the tallest building in Louisiana, featuring a former navigational…

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Julia Street Row

Known as the 'Thirteen Sisters,' this rare survivor of 1830s urban planning features stunning red brick row houses with Federal-s…

Julia Street gallery corridor

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Julia Street gallery corridor

A premier cultural destination in New Orleans, this corridor features a high concentration of art galleries housed within histori…

Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge

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Kermit's Tremé Mother-in-Law Lounge

A historic Tremé neighborhood bar and event space owned by musician Kermit Ruffins, known for its deep roots in New Orleans jazz…

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

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Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

A historic Garden District landmark, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is a non-denominational burial ground known for its iconic abovegro…

Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré

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Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré

Established in 1916, Le Petit Théâtre du Vieux Carré is New Orleans' oldest professional theatre, offering high-quality productio…

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Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts

A premier 2,100-seat cultural center and Broadway destination located in the heart of Louis Armstrong Park, named in honor of leg…

Marie Couvent School

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Marie Couvent School

The site of the first community school for Black children in the American South, established through the visionary philanthropy o…

Marigny Opera House

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Marigny Opera House

A stunning Baroque-style former German Catholic church reimagined as a non-denominational 'church of the arts' and home to the re…

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Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

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Milton H. Latter Memorial Library

A stunning stone mansion on Saint Charles Avenue, this former private residence of aviators and movie stars now serves as a publi…

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