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Nestled inside a historic hotel on Bourbon Street, The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, The Jazz Playhouse brings you to the heart of Big Easy. Awarded Best Jazz Club in New Orleans by Where Y'at Magazine's Best of the Big Easy.
Step Into The
Golden Age of New Orleans Jazz
Experience the soul-stirring magic of live jazz at The Jazz Playhouse. Whether you’re a jazz enthusiast or a casual listener, we offer an intimate setting where you can immerse yourself in the timeless allure of this historic and celebrated musical genre.
Santé!
Private Events at The Jazz Playhouse
Host an intimate gathering,
be it an afterwork cocktail party or a birthday celebration, in the unique atmosphere of our historic venue.
Take over the entire venue.
From elegant work parties to themed personal events, host over 50 guests for a memorable Big Easy jazz experience.
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OUR DELIGHTED JAZZERS SAY
Great ambiance, music and small bites! I really enjoyed BrassAHolics! They were amazing!
Dakisha W.Apr 23, 2023
Great ambiance, music and small bites! I really enjoyed BrassAHolics! They were amazing!
Just came from a Jazz show here featuring the Nayo Jones experience and it was one of the best experiences altogether I’ve had with Jazz. Brilliant, powerful vocalist with a great crew and fun solos. If you get some food here, don’t sleep on the alligator bites. That pepper jelly is amazing. Char-grilled oysters nice too!
Terry L.Apr 22, 2023
Just came from a Jazz show here featuring the Nayo Jones experience and it was one of the best experiences altogether I’ve had with Jazz. Brilliant, powerful vocalist with a great crew and fun solos. If you get some food here, don’t sleep on the alligator bites. That pepper jelly is amazing. Char-grilled oysters nice too!
Great show! The location is inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon. I purchased my ticket through Eventbrite. And to my surprise, my seat was front row of the stage. Great drinks, bar service and band!
Wilda J.Jan 16, 2023
Great show! The location is inside the Royal Sonesta Hotel on Bourbon. I purchased my ticket through Eventbrite. And to my surprise, my seat was front row of the stage. Great drinks, bar service and band!
In town for my birthday and always go to the Jazz Playhouse to see the amazing Brass-A-Holics! A great jazz band!! They perform on Thursday nights at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Bar from 7:30 until 10:30. We love Winston, the band leader and best trombonist in New Orleans!! We always sit at the bar. Demarcus, our bartender, took great care of us & made amazing drinks! We always have a great time here. It is a great jazz spot in NOLA. You can dress casual or dress up!
Paige T.Aug 26, 2022
In town for my birthday and always go to the Jazz Playhouse to see the amazing Brass-A-Holics! A great jazz band!! They perform on Thursday nights at the Royal Sonesta Hotel Bar from 7:30 until 10:30. We love Winston, the band leader and best trombonist in New Orleans!! We always sit at the bar. Demarcus, our bartender, took great care of us & made amazing drinks! We always have a great time here. It is a great jazz spot in NOLA. You can dress casual or dress up!
My wife said what would you like to do on your birthday? I said I want to have a Sazerac in my hand and listen to Jazz. Enter The Jazz Playhouse. There is a sensory overload when you visit New Orleans, there’s so much to do and see. I searched for Jazz clubs on Yelp as well as talking to the front desk at my hotel. The Jazz Playhouse checked all the boxes for us.
Bill SOct 31, 2021
My wife said what would you like to do on your birthday? I said I want to have a Sazerac in my hand and listen to Jazz. Enter The Jazz Playhouse. There is a sensory overload when you visit New Orleans, there’s so much to do and see. I searched for Jazz clubs on Yelp as well as talking to the front desk at my hotel. The Jazz Playhouse checked all the boxes for us.
The Jazz Playhouse FAQs
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When is The Jazz Playhouse open?
We are open Wednesday through Sunday, 4:00 pm to 10:30 pm.
*Our hours may change during holidays. Please contact us for information.
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When do the doors open and when is showtime?
Doors open at 4:00 pm with Happy Hour from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, show time is typically 7:30 pm (7:00 pm on Fridays).
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What do Happy Hour offerings at The Jazz Playhouse include?
The Happy Hour offerings at The Jazz Playhouse include $5 house wine, $5 well cocktails and $8 bartender’s choice cocktails—ask your bartender about the daily offering.
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Where is The Jazz Playhouse located?
We are located in the lobby of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans at 300 Bourbon Street. The entrance to the club is directly to the right when entering through the main Bourbon Street entrance of the hotel.
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How can I reach the club directly?
You can reach us during normal operating hours by phone at 504-553-2299 or via email at jazzplayhouse@sonesta.com.
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What type of cocktails do you specialize in?
We specialize in classic cocktails inspired by the golden age of New Orleans jazz and put a classic twist on beloved cocktail bar staples.
Explore our drinks menu to find out more about our offerings!
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Do I need a reservation to visit the Jazz Playhouse?
Yes, admission to The Jazz Playhouse is by purchased event ticket only due to limited seating.
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Are tickets required to attend a show and what is included?
Tickets are required to reserve a table for any show. We do offer bar seating and standing room for walk-ins, which only requires a one drink minimum per person, per set. Those spots are available on a first-come first-serve basis. The purchase of tickets includes a reserved table(s) for you and your party, your table(s) is to be held for 30 minutes after the start of the show before being considered a no-show. No food & beverage is included with the cost of your ticket.
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How do I purchase tickets?
Through our Eventbrite page or in person at the Jazz Playhouse during normal operating hours.
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How do I receive a refund for my ticket purchase?
Refunds must be requested through Eventbrite. There is a refund link at the bottom of the confirmation email you receive when purchasing the ticket(s). Once your refund is approved you will receive a confirmation email from Eventbrite detailing the refund. Refunds requested after the start of the show will not be approved.
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What is the dress code at the Jazz Playhouse?
We encourage smart casual attire. While we don’t enforce a strict dress code, we ask guests to dress appropriately for a sophisticated night out. We kindly ask guests to refrain from the following – short shorts, tank tops, flip-flops or beach wear of any kind. Jacket and cocktail attire preferred but not required, casual proper suggested.
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Can I bring my own drinks and food?
No outside food or beverage is allowed, this includes birthday cakes and/or bottles of wine. Birthday cakes can be ordered through our pastry department, please reach out to jazzplayhouse@sonesta.com to initiate an order. Please allow a 2 week lead time on cake orders.
However, we offer a wide selection of craft cocktails, beers, wines, non-alcoholic drinks, and a variety of modernized Cajun and Creole classics.
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Does the Jazz Playhouse serve food?
Yes, we offer a curated menu of delectable appetizers and entrées crafted to complement your jazz experience.
Explore our food menu.
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Is there parking available?
Yes, The Jazz Playhouse visitors can use the Parking Garage of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, located at 700 Conti Street/700 Bienville Street (between Conti and Bienville Streets).
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Do I have to stay at The Royal Sonesta New Orleans to visit the Jazz Playhouse?
No, our New Orleans jazz club is open to outside visitors as well as the guests of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans.
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Is there an age limit?
Yes, guests must be at least 21 years old to enjoy the show. No minors allowed including those escorted by parents or guardians.
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I would like to rent out the Jazz Playhouse for a private event, who do I contact to initiate this?
Please reach out to jazzplayhouse@sonesta.com for all private event inquiries. We offer in-house catering packages and are happy to assist with the booking of a band for your event.
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How do I reserve The Jazz Playhouse space for my large group?
For groups of up to 30 people you simply purchase tickets for the group through our Eventbrite page. The purchase of tickets for any size group will include a reserved section for your party. For groups larger than 30 please reach out to jazzplayhouse@sonesta.com. We do offer group discounts, please reach out to the above-mentioned email address for promo codes.