Experts' Choice Award Preservation Hall
What the experts agree on
Preservation Hall is the French Quarter's essential jazz destination, where top traditional musicians perform nightly in an intimate, historic venue dedicated to preserving authentic New Orleans jazz from a century ago.
“Preservation Hall reigns as a mecca for fans of traditional New Orleans-style jazz.”
– Michelin Guide
Travel + Leisure "This tiny hole-in-the-wall in the French Quarter dedicated to traditional New Orleans jazz." Full review
Afar Magazine "Preservation Hall is the best spot in the French Quarter for live jazz." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "One of the world’s most respected music venues and the spiritual home of New Orleans jazz. Dedicated to preserving the traditions of New Orleans jazz as it was in its heyday a hundred years ago." Full review
Frommer's "The historic, inimitable traditional jazz venue is open to all ages. The earliest show starts at 8pm nightly; get there early so the young ones can see" Full review
Independent "If you catch a jazz performance in New Orleans only once, make it here. The nation’s best and brightest jazz musicians perform between two and five shows an evening here. "
Condé Nast Traveler "“There's no better place for live music” than Preservation Hall, says Johnson. The venue in the heart of the French Quarter has hosted some of the New Orleans jazz scene's all-time..."
National Geographic "Preservation Hall was set up in 1961 to help preserve traditional New Orleans jazz and runs 45-minute shows for $15 (cash only) in front of a packed crowd. Arrive an hour ahead of time to..."
Independent "A favourite is Preservation Hall, an intimate venue dating back to the 1950s that is central to the New Orleans jazz community, with live music over 360 nights a year"
"One of the city's most historic music venues, Preservation Hall, is reopening in December after nearly six months of renovations and has four performances on New Year's Eve between 5 p.m...."
Rough Guide "Meanwhile, the French Quarter's historic Preservation Hall hosts intimate jazz concerts for over 350 nights of the year. Being bijou, beautiful and brilliant, you'll want to arrive early."
