Preservation Hall

Category: Live music venue in New Orleans, Louisiana

Address: 726 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Opening hours

Sunday: 5–9:30PM

Monday: 5–9:30PM

Tuesday: 5–9:30PM

Wednesday: 5–9:30PM

Thursday: 5–9:30PM

Friday: 5–9:30PM

Saturday: 5–9:30PM

Reviews

Paul Ronan

Sep 14, 2022

Excellent music at a great venue!

Murilo Sanches Rodrigues

Sep 11, 2022

Mrs. Telma de Mello must be that kind of person who takes pictures of food dishes and takes selfies even at funerals. He doesn't know anything about New Orleans, let alone jazz. Save the great temple Preservation Hall!!

Raymond Leijdekkers

Sep 8, 2022

Amazing experience. If I'm ever in the area again, I'll go again. Of course you have to like music. ;-)

William Moore

Sep 7, 2022

A great show of traditional New Orleans jazz.

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Questions & Answers

Is there live music every night?

Sophia Falcon | Sep 14, 2018
Kevin Binder | Sep 14, 2018

They have 5 shows a night, rotating performers. Shows at 5, 6, 8, 9 and 10pm. Lineup outside about 45-60 minutes prior to show.

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Do they serve food?

Susan Fink | Sep 14, 2018
Ellen Rife | Sep 14, 2018

No food, drinks, or restrooms. You can carry in drinks and use the restrooms at Pat O'Brien's next door.

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Is there a cover charge?

Gloria Brickenden | Sep 14, 2019
Eric Delmar | Sep 14, 2019

Yes. Think it's $20 to see a 45 minute show. Don't go if you're not going to see a show. Totally worth it.

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Is this place child-friendly. My daughter is 12.

Michelle Robertson | Sep 14, 2019
Stephen Jones | Sep 14, 2019

You'll be fine just know that there are no restrooms in the hall

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Do they take credit cards?

Sunny | Sep 14, 2019
Catherine Mattoon | Sep 14, 2019

No, cash only. There are cash machines in the area.

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Which show if the night is usually the best to try to attend?

Kenneth Grasch | Sep 14, 2018
Julie | Sep 14, 2018

Either the first or the last. If yiu haven't bought tickets, be prepared to wait in line for 1-2 hours beforehand.

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Are dogs allowed?

Jessica Mitolo | Sep 14, 2018
Vicky Tusken | Sep 14, 2018

No animals. And if you you need to bring a service animal, you will want to pay for a reserved seat. The rest is standing room only.

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Is this music free?

Spencer Pellant | Sep 14, 2018
Sree Chintapalli (Naren) | Sep 14, 2018

There is an entry ticket. Check their website for schedule and tickets availability.

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Can you just go inside to take photos for a few minutes?

Lisa Scimeca | Sep 14, 2018
blackbramling Hop | Sep 14, 2018

No. No photos or videos allowed. You wait outside at a certain time and go in a small room after they take cash only. If you try to take photos it's a bit obvious. Lovely music and a great evening anyway

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Can I stay there with a toddler?

Marisabel Alfonzo Fermenal | Sep 14, 2019
alycia marriott | Sep 14, 2019

It is not a restaurant or bar. Infact Preservation hall does not serve food or drinks at all it is simply a jazz hall. There is limited seating also (which is usually all taken unless you reserve). It depends on your child. if your toddler can sit quietly for 1hr it would be fine otherwise i wouldnt recommend it. As you are right up close to the band in a very intimate setting and set only lasts 45mins it may be better to leave your toddler with a friend or relative if its possible they may be a distraction? But again depends on the kid... Hope this is helpful

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Who is playing tonight November 28th

Kate Eshelman | Sep 14, 2019
jeremy lambert | Sep 14, 2019

Depends on what time you go. The Presentation Hall masters usually play the 5 and 6 sets and the The Presentation Hall Allstars play the 8,9,and 10 sets. You need to give them a call to be sure though.

How to make advance reservations for week of October 8-14

sandra levine | Sep 14, 2018
CJ Dunn | Sep 14, 2018

On their website

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Is proof of vaccination still required to enter?

Israel Saari | Mar 17, 2022
sizhu liu | Mar 17, 2022

Yes. Still do at least Feb 22, 2022

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Is there live music every night and what is the price of ticket

Cyrus Bharucha | Feb 15, 2022
K B | Feb 15, 2022

The schedule and the price is online

When will ticket purchase for September be available? (That's in one month from now)

Carol | Sep 13, 2021
Karen Coulter | Sep 13, 2021

I'm not sure did you contact Preservation Hall? We purchased tickets about a month out before we got to New Orleans. Good luck awesome show!

Has the Band resumed any level of concert activity since the lockdown?

Marcus James | Sep 13, 2021
Ryan Cleys | Sep 13, 2021

No

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Can I just walk in and play a song or two on he piano when here isn't a show going on?

Nelda Milligan | Sep 13, 2020
Emmett Joseph | Sep 13, 2020

I'm not sure if the official rules but I'm going to fired the answer will be no.

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How do i go about booking tickets at Preservation Hall for late November from Australia.

Bev Exton | Sep 14, 2019
Rachele Ross | Sep 14, 2019

http://preservationhall.com/hall/ have a blast

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Can I be there with a toddler?

Marisabel Alfonzo Fermenal | Sep 14, 2019
Diego Bartolomé | Sep 14, 2019

Yes, I saw children there

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How can I change the date and time of my reservation? I am calling the number in the website, but there is no answer.

Cesar Augustus | Sep 14, 2019
Joe Sellars | Sep 14, 2019

We did ours when we were there. U might try that.

Can anyone suggest how i get booked tickets to a concert in preservation hall in November 2019 from Australia Thank you Cheers Bev

Bev Exton | Sep 14, 2019
Miss Bailey Brown | Sep 14, 2019

You can purchase tickets online. http://preservationhall.com/hall/

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is there music on Monday and Tuesday night?

Kathy Derouen | Sep 14, 2019
shaindy | Sep 14, 2019

Yes

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Are afternoon shows less crowded (easier to get in) than evening? Does weekday vs weekend make a difference?

Kevin Damstra | Sep 14, 2019
Jonathan Kirkpatrick | Sep 14, 2019

I went on a weekday evening and the line was quite long. I suspect it's always a lengthy line ... We scouted it out the night before and it was crazy busy then too. The show is worth it in every way though! You really have to go no matter what.

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If you have a party going do all members have to wait in line?

Ryan Pellow | Sep 14, 2019
jeremy lambert | Sep 14, 2019

As long as they are on the quest list they dont.

How much are tickets?

Shona Hillman | Sep 14, 2019
kay arnold | Sep 14, 2019

Yes - $20 - CASH - at the door - get in line half hour before session starts. And you can do reserved tickets online before for like $40 and they just seat you first up front before everyone else waiting in line paying only $20.

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How do you get tickets?

Diane Larson | Sep 14, 2018
Arjun Sagar Gupta | Sep 14, 2018

You can assure good seats and no wait with "big shot" tickets online, they're about twice the price. Else as everyone says, stand in line, buy a bottle of wine or whiskey and some glasses and enjoy the wait, Preservation Hall is BYOB. The music is surreal, the vibe and space gorgeous. I got in line 30 mins in advance on a Thursday for the 8pm show, got seats right up front on cushion on the floor, right under the bands nose. Super.

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What kind of entertainment does the place have?

Harry Dorta | Sep 14, 2018
Ofer Ziv | Sep 14, 2018

Great old style New Orleans Jazz

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Is there an age restriction?

Sarah Kimble | Sep 14, 2018
John B Ward | Sep 14, 2018

No

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Where is the closest parking?

Donna Beck | Sep 14, 2018
Nicholas Van Delist | Sep 14, 2018

I say uber. I drive a larger truck and it was always a pain trying to park it. Taxis are also typically a big pain in NOLA. But I guess if you deal with that many drunken fools you tend to not care about your customer service.

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Any chance i can get tickets tonight for 9 pm?

William Bouza | Sep 14, 2018
Deborah Haudel | Sep 14, 2018

Get there early... like an hour before..first come first served. Now with that said I believe there are only 20 chairs to sit on....a bench that goes around the hall. Is it worth $40 or $50 ... I loved it .... but $80 for a hour for two is a bit higher than I thought was necessary. I would opt to stand or sit on the floor cushions and as I leave donate $40 on the way out.

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What if you are a few minutes late and have reserve seats

terry gauna | Sep 14, 2018
Gerald Garibay | Sep 14, 2018

If late u will be standing place gets jammed up.

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Are you still open during thunderstorms and do people still wait out in the rain? For tonight Jan 27

laura lake | Sep 14, 2018
Robert McKeown | Sep 14, 2018

Yes, open when it rains. Buy reserved seats. Problem solved.

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how can i buy tickets for Feb 22, 2018. Thanks

Shraboni Chatterjee | Sep 14, 2018
H M | Sep 14, 2018

You can buy the big shot tickets online which guarantees you a seat or you can wait in line (the lines run pretty long)

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Will Smith? Is it THE Will Smith? And what's he going to do?

MG J1s | Sep 14, 2018
Kenneth How | Sep 14, 2018

No, its not Will Smith the actor, they just share the name. He's the bandleader of the Preservation Hall All Stars band.

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How far in advance do you have to queue on a regular Saturday?

Nadim M | Sep 14, 2018
Nadim M | Sep 14, 2018

Ok. So 40 minutes will maybe get you a seat. Half hour will definitely get you in

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