Location: French Quarter
Top Things to do in French Quarter
What to do and see in French Quarter, Louisiana (LA): The Best Concerts & Shows
Laissez les bons temps rouler! In New Orleans the good times are perpetually rolling down Bourbon Street, which, thanks to the city’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, has quite a party animal reputation. Once you’ve soaked up the scenery of the historic French Quarter, tour the elegant Garden District and meet the colorful characters of Frenchmen Street. Experience the city's supernatural vibe at the Voodoo Museum or by taking a guided ghost or vampire tour through taverns, alleyways, and cemeteries.
Restaurants in New Orleans
1. Southern Rep Theatre
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
The Gulf Coast South's regional professional theatre specializing in world and regional premieres by intriguing, modern playwrights. Southern Rep presents the best of Broadway, Off-Broadway and The New in an intimate, 144-seat space at the edge of the French Quarter with validated parking. New Artistic Director Aimee Hayes describes the 2008/09 season as "smart, hip plays that have something to say and do it with style, verve and dare to explore the unexpected."
2. Flim Flam Variety Hour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Dante the Magician presents the famous "Flim Flam Variety Hour!" The Flim Flam Variety Hour brings 1920’s vaudeville back to Bourbon Street! This fast paced neo-vaudevillian show thrills, amazes, and leaves you in stitches. Witness fantastical physical comedy, mind boggling magic, sensational side show and more. An entertainment experience you’ll remember for years!
3. Preservation Hall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5,774 reviews
New Orleans' Preservation Hall was established in 1961 to honor one of America's truest art forms - Traditional New Orleans Jazz. Operating as a music venue, a touring band, and a non-profit organization, Preservation Hall continues its mission today as a cornerstone of New Orleans music and culture. Situated in the heart of the French Quarter on St. Peter Street, the Preservation Hall venue presents intimate, acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts over 350 nights a year featuring ensembles from a current collective of 100+ local master practitioners. On any given night, audiences bear joyful witness to the evolution of this venerable and living tradition.
Reviewed By 226tandyc - Six Mile, United States
Preservation Hall was a lot smaller and more intimate than I had envisioned, but it was perfect, and we loved our experience. We booked tickets ahead of time, which was fortunate since the line of people waiting to get in was extraordinarily long, and those without reservations who were able to buy on-site tickets had to sit on the floor or stand at the back. We sat on a bench at the front; the wooden benches are probably original, hard and unpadded (for those with bad backs). Surprisingly, there are no bathrooms inside; they send people to the bar next door. You can bring food and drinks inside. The musicians are gifted, funny, and engaging. The whole experience was memory-making. So glad we booked this piece of historic New Orleans.
4. The Carousel Bar & Lounge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 395 reviews
This famous bar revolves around the room.
Reviewed By techdir - Owensville, United States
Excellent bar just off the lobby of the Hotel Monteleone. The circular bar is decorated as a carousel and rotates as you enjoy a cool beverage. Plenty of non-rotating seating as well. Live entertainment in the evenings.
5. Le Petit Theatre du Vieux Carre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By raybyerley - Mandeville, United States
Since we came for the Satchmo -one man show in October, we have been back twice. We saw "A Christmas Carol" the weekend before Christmas and "A Gentleman's Guide to Love and Murder" - a musical this past weekend. If we were smarter we woiuld have bought season tickets. Both shows were very well done and we enjoy coming here. The singing and live music this past weekend were very enjoyable. After the Christmas show we walked next door for dinner at Tableau that was also very good. This time we walked up Royal for dinner at Brennan's that was excellent. We continue to recommend seats on the main floor downstairs for best viewing. It is very easy to get to, right off the Northwest corner of Jackson Square.
6. Good Friends Bar & Queens Head Pub
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Good Friend's bar is your neighborhood, always great for a casual time. There is a pool table & shuffle Board. Good Friends is the best place to watch all the Saints games. Queens Head Pub is open Friday, Saturday, & Sunday. Good Times, Good Drinks, Good Friends!!
Reviewed By 921clinth
I love this bar! Please put this on you list of bars to visit while in New Orleans. You will love the experience here, drinks, hot men and the separater please order with a shot of vanilla vodka on top!
7. The Funky Pirate Blues Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 309 reviews
Reviewed By Cherribum - Atlanta, United States
This place is a little walk down Bourbon Street in the direction of Esplanade. I stumbled across it by accident due to the fact that the opposite side of the road was closed off due to construction. But I am glad I did! Being of the older crowd- over 35- I didn't think I would actually go into any of the clubs on Bourbon, they were mostly filled with the 30 and under demographic. It was fun just to have the experience of walking up and down Bourbon and trying a few of the drinks that only New Orleans have to offer. But this place, at least that particular weekend, had an older crowd with more of a bluesy vibe which is more my speed. The music was lively and the band was interactive with the audience, which always makes for a more fun and entertaining experience. The drinks were good and average price for any of the bars on Bourbon. You can order food as well but I didnt try any at that visit. I will go back there when I visit New Orleans again.
8. Fritzel's European Jazz Bar
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 815 reviews
Reviewed By HappytravellerLondon - Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This was recommended by a friend of a friend and it lived up to the review. Definitely one of the better spots on Bourbon street ( which I didn’t like half as much as I expected).. great music, fun atmosphere, good service. I would highly recommend.
9. Maison Bourbon Jazz Club
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 421 reviews
Reviewed By HamSamwich
Maison Bourbon is preserving REAL jazz every night with great bands. Real trumpets, saxes, clarinets, upright bass, real piano. Louis Armstrong would be proud! They have great prices on drinks and food, and no cover charge. You can't beat this place, especially if you compare it to the place around the corner with "preservation" in its name. Keep up the good work entertaining the people, Maison Bourbon! I'll be visiting every time I vist NOLA.
10. New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By TweetyLover - Richardson, United States
Stumbled across this venue while walking through the French Market area. It is a virtual "hole in the wall" and not well publicized in NOLA tourist information brochures. They offer FREE concerts and lectures. I advise checking on line for scheduled events. Excellent historical photo displays and a nice small gift shop. A good way to experience New Orleans jazz without being in a bar.
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