Live Music in New Orleans: 15 Nights on and off the River

1.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,533 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Review the Steamboat Natchez jazz cruise in New Orleans, with Mississippi views, live Dixieland music, buffet dinner, costs, and practical tips.

“The Dinner cruise was great, however we got charged extra 157.95 parking fee when we returned to our vehicle. We were in New Orleans early, we purchased a 5 hr parking ticket at the kiosk, before the cruise we purchased 2 more hours of parking to assure it covered when we would return at 9pm. We also asked at the attendent at the cruize ticket window if the added 2 hr ticket would be added to our original 5 hr ticket to equal a total of 7 hrs parking and we were told yes we were just fine with parking coverage. When we returned to our car, it was locked…”

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2.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,334 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43Best value

Review the Steamboat Natchez jazz cruise in New Orleans, with practical tips on music, views, lunch, boarding, access, and value.

“It was boring & wasn’t worth the time spent with my family it should have more things to do on the boat!”

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3.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Review the New Orleans evening steamboat jazz cruise, with Mississippi views, live Dixieland music, optional Creole buffet, and practical tips.

“Enjoyed the food the band and the scenery very good tour”

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4.Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,164 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Review the New Orleans daytime steamboat jazz cruise, with Mississippi River views, live music, narration, optional Creole lunch, and practical tips.

“A Brillant trip Well recommended,and I would do it again,the next time I m in New Orleans The staff where so helpful and informative Well done Guys”

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5.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,469 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Review the Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans, with practical advice on food, music, timing, views, price, and weather.

“Very nice, food was good, service good, music good, we enjoyed it very much.. We walked on deck seen many ships /boats, the bridge that crossed the river was lit up with red and green very nice! Good float!”

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6.Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen with live jazz, skyline views, optional Creole dinner, cocktails, and dancing.

“I enjoyed the dinner and the ride was very relaxing!”

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7.Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 889 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

See if New Orleans’ Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise earns its $43.50 price with Mississippi views, live jazz, Louisiana dishes, and practical tips.

“Good experience in booking. However, we saw reserved seating when entering the dining area but did not see the option to choose reserved seating when booking. The gentleman outside yelling out for everyone to have their tickets ready to be scanned, yet, the person scanning tickets didn't appear to be prepared. The food was good, with good service and good cocktails. We did not like the fact that an individual was allowed to sit indoors with a service animal (dog). We own dogs and do not eat with our dog nor wish to have to smell gas from a dog when eating. This individual was seen feeding the dog with…”

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8.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Cruise the Mississippi with live jazz, Louisiana dinner, VIP seating, a private boat tour, champagne, and an optional open bar.

“We had a fantastic time on the newly renovated Riverboat City of New Orleans tonight. Marlon Brown treated us to VIP treatment all evening. His attention to every detail far exceeded our expectations! We highly recommend the evening complete with spirits, dinner and live music by the Dukes of Dixieland! When you book, ask for Marlon Brown, you won’t be disappointed!”

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9.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Explore Frenchmen Street’s live music clubs with VIP entry, a New Orleans cocktail, local stories, and a three-hour guided pub crawl.

“A truly special experience. Our guide was a jazz musician herself who knew about every band playing in every bar. We saw some Grammy winners and Grammy-nominated musicians. I HIGHLY recommend this tour.”

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10.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Trace New Orleans jazz from Congo Square to Frenchmen Street with a local guide, live music, one drink, and a small group.

“Kristi is a Hall of Fame tour guide. She was extremely knowledgeable as well as entertaining. She was flexible and built the tour around the group of six requests. We visited two clubs, one in the French Quarter and one on Frenchman Street. Before and after the visits she was a wealth of information. She gave much context to the jazz music of New Orleans. I cannot imagine a better tour guide.”

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11.Sunday Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Brunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 470 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Review the Sunday New Orleans steamboat jazz cruise, with Mississippi River views, live music, narration, cocktails, and optional Creole brunch.

“We enjoyed the brunch, the staff was exceptional and we loved learning so much history”

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12.New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 446 reviews · 6 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $88

Review of New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez cruise, with French Quarter sights, jazz, cemetery stops, price, timing, and tips.

“A must do! Such a great way to experience New Orleans unique features! Our guide, Robert, and driver Dwayne, were excellent. We love everything about The Natchez!”

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13.‘Court of Two Sisters’ Jazz Brunch Buffet

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 409 reviews · 1 day · from $51

Review of New Orleans’ Court of Two Sisters jazz brunch, with Louisiana dishes, courtyard seating, live music, mimosa, price, and practical tips.

“The food is amazing, a great selection/wide choice at the buffet. The live music was lovely, not too load.”

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14.Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 289 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $47

Review of New Orleans Court of Two Sisters jazz brunch, covering food, courtyard seating, music, price, service, and booking tips.

“The courtyard was gorgeous and the food was delicious. Our server Mike was fantastic and even shared history about the location.”

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15.French Quarter Shrimp Boil & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 177 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $109Top rated

Enjoy a New Orleans shrimp boil with Mister Gregory, live music, local stories, Gulf shrimp, king cake, and a French Quarter setting.

“Wonderful host, good food, terrific music, friendly atmosphere. Ade this a memorable experience. Will do again.”

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