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Preservation Hall

A small, bare room in the French Quarter where traditional New Orleans jazz has played every night since 1961. Short sets, no drinks, pure music.

Official Website
Photo: Jeff Hitchcock · CC BY 2.0
Open
Several shows nightly
Price
Paid; book ahead
Time Needed
1 hour
Address
726 St Peter St, New Orleans, LA 70116Google MapsApple Maps
Getting There
In the French Quarter.

Why Go

Founded to keep traditional jazz alive, Preservation Hall seats a few dozen people on wooden benches in front of the band. The house bands are among the best in the city.

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