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Preservation Hall is located in the French Quarter,
just three blocks from the Mississippi River. The Hall has served
many functions over the years. Originally built as a private residence
in 1750, the hall has evolved into a tavern, inn, photo studio and
an art gallery. The inside of the hall contains portraits of the
musicians who first filled it with the beautiful sounds of New Orleans
Jazz.
Preservation Hall opened its doors in 1961. The
hall was created as a sanctuary, to protect and honor New Orleans
Jazz which had lost much of its popularity to modern jazz and rock
n roll. Allan and Sandra Jaffe, the hall’s founders, wanted
a place where New Orleans musicians could play New Orleans Jazz,
a style, they believed, should not disappear.
Today, over 40 years later, the hall is still going
strong. On any given night, the hall is filled to capacity with people
eager to hear New Orleans jazz played by veteran musicians in their
70’s and 80’s and younger musicians learning and embracing
music that is both sweet and very beautiful.
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Preservation Hall
726 St. Peter St.
New Orleans, LA 70116
504-522-2841
Preservation Hall opens at 8:00 pm. Music begins
at 8:15 pm. The cost is $10.00 per person. We close at
11:00 pm. This information applies to days of operation: Wednesday,
Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
No Smoking. All Ages Welcome
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