House of Blues Restaurant & Bar is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

1. House of Blues Restaurant & Bar

9.2
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 105 tips and reviews

Amanda L.Amanda Lincoln: Really cool venue for Music, intimate and unique. Fun on Halloween

Ellen DeGeneresEllen DeGeneres: I heard my friend Barbara Menendez's band play here. They're called "The Help" and they are amazing.

VH1VH1: One really cool thing about this location is that sections of the building’s structure dates back to 1890, where it was used as a trading post, warehouse, and shoe factory. – Team Live Nation

Big Mama's Lounge @ HOB is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

2. Big Mama's Lounge @ HOB

7.4
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 2 tips and reviews

Mary Joan C.Mary Joan Cranstoun: Excellent drag show Monday nights!

Andrew H.Andrew Healan: great place to keep your table chatter to a minimum

The Parish at House of Blues is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

3. The Parish at House of Blues

7.3
225 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Music Venue · French Quarter · 6 tips and reviews

Steve H.Steve Hatley: Get close or you won't see jack.

Miss H.Miss Herico: 4/27/2013, 9:30 - Jon Cleary & The Diabolical Fandangos

Miss H.Miss Herico: TH 5/3, 9:00pm - Ruthie Foster with Paul Thorn

BMC Jazz Club is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

4. BMC Jazz Club

9.4
1331 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 38 tips and reviews

Avani G.Avani Gayathri: The jazz by her was really good. The staff is friendly!!! 👍🏻

Pet S.Pet S: Free live music, no cover charge, cool pressed tin ceiling. Hot!

Arthur C.Arthur Che: Street Legends Brass Band. Amazeballs.

One Eyed Jacks is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

5. One Eyed Jacks

615 Toulouse St (at Royal), New Orleans, LA
Rock Club · French Quarter · 30 tips and reviews

John P.John Paul: It's no secret. The best place to hear live music. The sound system is dope!

MTVMTV: Love going here on Thursday's, 80's night! - Preston, Real World: New Orleans

Team CocoTeam Coco: "My normal drink is a "Special" Tom Collins - it's a normal Tom Collins, but I have them hold the gin, lemon juice, and sugar. And instead of carbonated water, I have them use tap." - Conan O'Brien

Tropical Isle Original is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

6. Tropical Isle Original

7.4
600 Bourbon St (at Toulouse), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 109 tips and reviews

Chelsea R.Chelsea Ruth: Hand grenades and live music!! Super friendly staff and great location!!

Tejas G.Tejas Gadhia: SHARK ATTACK!!! GET THE FUCK OUT THE WATER!!!

Ariel M.Ariel Megee: Hand grenades---> danger! Best floor in New Orleans!

BB King's Blues Club New Orleans is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

7. BB King's Blues Club New Orleans

7.5
1104 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA
New American Restaurant · French Quarter - CBD · 14 tips and reviews

Debra O.Debra Odom: My husband and I came two nights in a row. It is awesome. The live band is great. And the food and drinks......there’s no complaints here.

Remco d.Remco de Bos: Great place for live music and ribs 👍

Miguel V.Miguel Varela: Loved this place. Kevin Gullage was playing, incredible band with lots of talent. Good selection of beers.

Tropical Isle is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

8. Tropical Isle

7.7
721 Bourbon St (at Orleans St.), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 86 tips and reviews

Emily G.Emily Gullickson: Best drink in NOLA- Tropical Isle Hand Grenade!

Team CocoTeam Coco: "They tell me that this is the home of New Orleans' most powerful drink, the "Hand Grenade". Really though - is there any drink more "powerful" than straight prune juice?" - Conan O'Brien

MTVMTV: Must get a hand grenade - Preston, Real World: New Orleans

The Jazz Playhouse is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

9. The Jazz Playhouse

7.9
300 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 53 tips and reviews

Sónia R.Sónia Ruas: The cheese platter is fantastic. Lovely upscale atmosphere unexpectedly placed in the middle of Bourbon St.

Kacey C.Kacey Chaos: Burlesque ballroom

Sylvia L.Sylvia Lewis: Best jazz on BourbonStreet!

Fat Catz Music Club is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

10. Fat Catz Music Club

7.6
440 Bourbon St (at St Louis St), New Orleans, LA
Bar · French Quarter · 46 tips and reviews

Janna Y.Janna Y: Awesome vibes, good karaoke place

Mike W.Mike Walls: Watch out for the shot girls. 1 step removed from prostitutes. You've been warned.

Jeffrey L.Jeffrey Lee: The shot girls will not leave you alone. Avoid them at all costs.

Preservation Hall is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

11. Preservation Hall

8.9
726 Saint Peter St (btwn Bourbon & Royal), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 157 tips and reviews

Nick L.Nick Lobaito: Great jazz music. Lively and interactive.

Team CocoTeam Coco: "One of the best places in the city to see traditional Jazz. Tip the band to request a song, but keep in mind they don't know any Slayer." - Conan O'Brien

HISTORYHISTORY: The origins of performances here go back to the start of the 1960s. There was no dance floor & no food or drinks served - the focus was just on the music. The only products sold were jazz recordings.

Fritzel's European Jazz Pub is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

12. Fritzel's European Jazz Pub

8.8
733 Bourbon St, New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 91 tips and reviews

Caitlin C.Caitlin Cash: Try the N'Awlins Golden Ale. Sure it's expensive but your cover is included in the drink price. Great beer and great jazz!

EsquireEsquire: Congratulations, you've found one of Esquire's Best Bars in America. The blistering swing combo takes requests and it has cheap shots of Jagermeister, which was supposedly introduced to America here. Read more.

ECEC: Has a one drink minimum & some of the best jazz you'll find on Bourbon.

French Market Traditional Jazz Stage is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

13. French Market Traditional Jazz Stage

9.0
New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 2 tips and reviews

Dr. N.sezgin ö.Dr. N.sezgin özaytekin: Waaw, Jazz, marijuana, French influence, spicy dishes and hot sauces all in one. Here you are dizzy and you are heading towards Nirvana.

Cherri P.Cherri Pierangeli Kasdorf: Loved it!!

Maison Bourbon is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

14. Maison Bourbon

8.3
641 Bourbon St (btw Toulouse and St. Peter), New Orleans, LA
Jazz and Blues Venue · French Quarter · 68 tips and reviews

Gabriel H.Gabriel Hayes: Upstairs is great. Has a very nice balcony and lots of cozy seating. Great for a private event.

Jeff H.Jeff Hammett: The jazz is good but the drinks are expensive and the staff rude

Larry L.Larry Lamb: Good music. Expensive drinks.

Pat O'Brien's is one of The 15 Best Music Venues in French Quarter, New Orleans.

15. Pat O'Brien's

8.0
718 Saint Peter St (at Bourbon St.), New Orleans, LA
Piano Bar · French Quarter · 533 tips and reviews

Marcelius F.Marcelius F.: Great drinks, get the hurricane like everybody else. Love the outdoor area! Cozy in the evening when they light the fire in the fountain. Good for dates

MTVMTV: Must get a hurricane! - Preston, Real World: New Orleans

Mark U.Mark Uranza: Dueling piano bars and hurricanes!!!