Better music can be heard in Frenchman street. 15 mins of the 45 min set were taken by the drummer on one request, while other musicians sat around. I was really looking forward to it and was disappointed. More

Preservation Hall exists because there are a number of musicians who care about the traditions of jazz as it grew up in New Orleans. There are many styles of jazz; Dixieland is distinctive. Think Louis Armstrong and "When the Saints Go Marching In." This is a style of jazz that is played in funeral processions. Sounds like a contradiction, but... More

The real home of the Preservation Jazz Band, and the real way to listen to jazz as it has been since the beginning. There are very few seats so prepare for standing and there is no amplification (totally unplugged) - enjoy !! More

You can't visit the French Quarter without catching a set at Preservation Hall. They currently play 3 sets a night 7 nights a week (8:00, 9:00, and 10:00) and the entry fee is only $15. Bring your own drink and prepare to sit on a wooden bench, the floor, or stand for the 45 minute set. The venue is as... More

Very funky place with great music. Be prepared for no restrooms, no bar and no talking during the music. All of which makes it just wonderful. If you want loud, thumping music go somewhere else. This is trully a must stop for jazz and music lovers. More

Jazz at Preservation Hall was one of the highlights of our trip to NOLA. It's exactly what I had imagined jazz in NO to be - small band in an unpretentious, shabby, old, tiny venue playing some of the best jazz around. Preservation Hall is not a bar - it is a performance venue. The seating capacity is about 30... More

Have to stand in line for over an hour (or order tickets online 24 hrs in advance for double the price. Show lasts about 45 min..Group was good not great. Has 2 rows of benchs to sit on we ended up in the 1st row of the "sardine section" everyone standing with no room to move. Don't even give you... More

Preservation Hall is very small. But its very New Orleans!! Loved it, the music was amazing More

The Preservation Hall is a piece of history that must be seen and felt. The music was genuine jazz and the players were true to their music. You need to be the 1st 30 in line to get a seat, otherwise be prepared to stand. The sets are 45 minutes long and they clear the Hall after the 1st two... More