Let’s Jazz All Night | New Orleans Jazz Bar Guide 🎷🌙
This weekend in New Orleans just happened to coincide with this year’s Jazz Fest—and let me tell you, nowhere else on Earth can you experience jazz spanning every era from the early 1900s to today! 🎶✨ As a die-hard jazz fan, I completely immersed myself in the birthplace of jazz. Three nights, non-stop grooving—here’s my ultimate guide for you: Preservation Hall Book tickets online in advance! 🎟️ It’s a tiny venue with 45-minute sets, so standing tickets are totally fine (just arrive early for a good spot). The musicians have serious old-school vibes but are incredibly skilled. Think Louis Armstrong-style traditional jazz—absolutely worth it! 🎺🔥 Steamboat Natchez A must-do sunset cruise on the Mississippi River! 🌅🚢 The jazz band plays on the third deck—imagine smooth tunes with golden-hour views. Pure magic. 🎶💛 Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub A legendary spot with performances starting as early as 3–4 PM and going late into the night. 🍸🎹 As the name suggests, it’s Euro-jazz—I even caught some bossa nova! Highly recommend. 🌟 Mahogany Jazz Hall Shows kick off in the afternoon, but the real deal starts at 8 PM with full-band performances. 🎻🥃 The night I went was classic jazz—perfection. Their absinthe is a must-try! 🍀💚 Apple Barrel Bar A dim, intimate live house with just a handful of seats. 🪑🎸 The vibe here is more modern (think jazz with electric guitar twists), though the band looked straight out of a retro film. 😆🎶 Spotted Cat Music Club Right next door to Apple Barrel—just a $5 cover (no drink purchase needed!). 🎪💃 The stage is bigger, and yes, you can actually dance here! 21st Amendment BarBar Meh. Felt more like a rock bar than jazz. 🎸🤷♂️ French Quarter Streets Don’t miss the Labranche House—a viral spot with a daily 5 PM band performance! 🏡🎷 The whole quarter is alive with street musicians and parading brass bands. Just follow the music! 🎺✨ Pro Tip: Most real jazz clubs are on Frenchmen St, not Bourbon St (which is more about rowdy bars). Pop into any spot that catches your ear—you won’t regret it! 🎶💖 #NewOrleans #Jazz #USTravel #NOLATravel #USA
