Best New Orleans Jazz Clubs | 10 NOLA Jazz Clubs to Visit
06:00 July 23, 2025
By: Avery Wicker
Get Jazzed Up at These NOLA Spots
Jazz music has been an important element of New Orleans culture since the early 20th century. Pioneered by Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, Nick LaRocca, and many more, jazz is embedded in the New Orleans way of life. You can hardly walk in the French Quarter without hearing a lilting saxophone coming from somewhere.
If you like what you hear, check out these jazz clubs for your next night out!
1. The Jazz Playhouse
300 Bourbon St., (504) 553-2299
thejazzplayhouse.com
[Image by Kat Kimball]
The Jazz Playhouse combines three of the things New Orleanians care most about: jazz, food, and cocktails. With an ambience that harkens to the jazz clubs of old, The Jazz Playhouse offers a variety of shows to suit both the dedicated fan and the first time listener. Located in the Royal Sonesta Hotel, the venue is open from 3 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday and 1 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Friday through Sunday.
2. The Spotted Cat
623 Frenchmen St., (510) 499-3749
spottedcatmusicclub.com
[Image Courtesy of The Spotted Cat, Website]
The Spotted Cat is a beloved New Orleans jazz club favored by locals and tourists alike. The music offerings extend beyond jazz into blues, funk, and many more genres! Before you know it, you'll find yourself getting up out of your seat to dance the night away. The Spotted Cat is open from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily.
3. Mahogany Jazz Hall
125 Chartres St., (504) 598-5241
mjhnola.com
[Image Courtesy of Mahogany Jazz Hall, Website]
Starting out as a hostel in 1888, the Mahogany Jazz Hall's atmosphere is charmingly time-worn, transporting you to jazz's heyday in the early 20th century. The venue offers live jazz and burlesque shows seven days a week alongside an extensive menu of cocktails, absinthe, beer, and wine. Monday through Friday, Mahogany Jazz Hall opens at 5 p.m. On the weekends, the hall opens at 2 p.m.
4. Snug Harbor
626 Frenchmen St., (504) 949-0696
snugjazz.com
[Image Courtesy of Snug Harbor, Website]
As its name suggests, Snug Harbor is a cozy and intimate spot for a delicious meal and a jazz performance. Sometimes, there's nothing better than eating with friends or family and soaking up some great music. Snug Harbor has nightly showtimes at 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Their dining room is open from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
5. Fritzel's
733 Bourbon St., (504) 586-4800
fritzelsjazz.com
[Image Courtesy of Fritzel's, Website]
Fritzel's boasts 365 live jazz nights. So, whenever the feeling hits you and you've just got to hear some jazz, Fritzel's is there for you. There are music performances all day beginning at 12:30 p.m. Thursday through Sunday and at 1 p.m. Monday through Wednesday. Fritzel's is also home to its very own All-Star Band, which performs at 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and on Sunday and at 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
6. Maison Bourbon
641 Bourbon St., (504) 522-8818
maisonbourbon.com
[Image Courtesy of Maison Bourbon, Website]
Maison Bourbon is tackling jazz preservation with one of the best set-ups in the city: non-stop authentic jazz! One of two jazz clubs still standing on Bourbon Street, Maison Bourbon is a New Orleans gem preserving the music that means so much to the city. The club is open from 11 a.m. to 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
7. Davenport Lounge
921 Canal St., (504) 670-2828
ritzcarlton.com
[Image Courtesy of The Ritz-Carlton, Website]
The Davenport Lounge is a cocktail bar and music parlor located in The Ritz-Carlton. Jeremy Davenport and his band perform from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday and from 8 p.m. to 12 a.m. Friday through Saturday. You can also visit the lounge even when the band is not performing from 11 a.m. to 12 a.m. everyday. If you're feeling fancy, visit Davenport Lounge from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on weekends for afternoon tea service!
8. Le Bon Temps Roule
4801 Magazine St., (504) 897-3448
lbtrnola.com
[Image Courtesy of Le Bon Temps Roule, Website]
Le Bon Temps Roule is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with live music, billiards, drinks, and food! The club is also the home of the Soul Rebels, a New Orleans-based jazz fusion band. Whenever you go to Le Bon Temps Roule, the good times are sure to roll! Be sure to try out one of their delicious smash burgers.
9. Sweet Lorraine's
1931 St. Claude Ave., (504) 945-9654
sweetlorrainesjazzclub.com
[Image Courtesy of Sweet Lorraine's Jazz, Facebook]
For an authentic New Orleans experience, Sweet Lorraine's is the place. With live music ranging between jazz, blues, and R&B, as well as a menu full of Southern comfort food, Sweet Lorraine's serves up an experience that is good for the soul. Sweet Lorraine's is closed on Mondays and Wednesdays and open from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday and 5 p.m. to 12 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
10. Blue Nile
532 Frenchmen St., (504) 766-6193
bluenilelive.com
[Image Courtesy of Blue Nile Live, Website]
Blue Nile is a New Orleans favorite for live music and community. Located on the historic Frenchmen Street, Blue Nile offers an array of music genres and a full bar menu. The club is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays and open from 9 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Wednesdays, 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Thursdays, 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and 9 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Sundays.
Some Friends Walk Into a Jazz Club
Whether you are a long-time fan of jazz music or are a newcomer, you are sure to have a great time at one of these iconic New Orleans jazz clubs. Maybe you'll just happen to find your new favorite musician!
Sign Up!
FOR THE INSIDE SCOOP ON DINING, MUSIC, ENTERTAINMENT, THE ARTS & MORE!
