Know before you go
The practical bit
- Getting there
- 225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, in the French Quarter. Official parking: Premium Parking #P145, 716 Iberville Street, $15 for up to 8 hours, also bookable on ParkWhiz.
- Tickets
- Every show sells through Ticketmaster from neworleans.houseofblues.com/shows. The box office opens 2 hours before doors. Ticketing support 800-653-8000; venue 504-310-4999.
- House rules
- Bags up to 12 x 6 x 12 inches only, all searched; non-clear bags get an extra check. No re-entry at any show.
- Dress and age
- All ages with a ticket; children 12 and under must be with an adult. Some shows are age-restricted, so check the listing.
- Accessibility
- Accessible entrance and parking are available. The ADA lift is to the right of the main entry stairs.
- Hours
- Doors vary by show: check the listing. Foundation Room lounge Thu 7pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 6pm to 2am, closed Sun to Wed. Restaurant and bar Thu to Sun 4pm to 10pm.
- Official
- Official site and tickets → (neworleans.houseofblues.com)
Checked on 15 October 2026 against the venue's own site. Times, prices and routes change: confirm before you travel.
In the room
The experience
The House of Blues chain has its faults, but the New Orleans flagship in the French Quarter is the room that justifies the name. It opened in January 1994 at 225 Decatur Street, and Wikipedia puts the capacity at about 1,000. The Music Hall takes the touring acts, and the Parish upstairs is the smaller room. The Foundation Room is a members' lounge; a One-Night Access Pass buys a night there, with a private entrance and coat check. Shows are listed through at least January 2027, with doors varying by night. The practical rules matter more than the decor. All ages are admitted with a ticket, children 12 and under with an adult. Bags are limited to 12 by 6 by 12 inches and searched. There is no re-entry. The official car park is at 716 Iberville Street, $15 for up to 8 hours. New Orleans music makes the room.
Insider tip
Walk in knowing
Book the official parking at 716 Iberville Street in advance on ParkWhiz and bring a small bag. Do not step out: there is no re-entry.
Why it fits
Why it is in the atlas
A chain venue rescued by the cultural rooting of its city. New Orleans makes the room.
Plan the trip
When to go, hours, getting there
Best time to go
Shows are listed through at least January 2027 at neworleans.houseofblues.com/shows; doors vary by show. The Foundation Room lounge opens Thursday to Saturday evenings.
Hours
Show days: doors vary, check the listing; box office opens 2 hours before doors. Foundation Room lounge Thu 7pm to midnight, Fri and Sat 6pm to 2am, closed Sun to Wed. Restaurant and bar Thu to Sun 4pm to 10pm.
Getting there
225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, in the French Quarter. Official parking: Premium Parking #P145, 716 Iberville Street, $15 for up to 8 hours, or book on ParkWhiz. Accessible entrance and parking available; the ADA lift is to the right of the main entry stairs.
Straight from the source
Official site and tickets
Dates and tickets come from the venue itself. Opens neworleans.houseofblues.com in a new tab.
FAQ
Questions people ask
Where do I park for House of Blues New Orleans?
The venue's official option is Premium Parking location #P145 at 716 Iberville Street, listed at $15 for up to 8 hours. It can be booked in advance through ParkWhiz. Accessible parking is also available.
Can kids go to House of Blues New Orleans?
Yes, most shows are all ages with a ticket, and children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Some shows are age-restricted, so check the individual listing before you buy.
What is the bag policy at House of Blues New Orleans?
Bags no larger than 12 by 6 by 12 inches. Every bag is searched, and non-clear bags get an additional search. There is no re-entry once you leave a show.
Is there a Gospel Brunch at House of Blues New Orleans?
The official site currently lists no Gospel Brunch, and the Foundation Room lounge is closed on Sundays. Live Nation's Gospel Brunch listings cover Chicago and Las Vegas. Call the venue on 504-310-4999 before planning a trip around it.
What is the capacity of House of Blues New Orleans?
About 1,000 for the venue, according to Wikipedia; the official site publishes no figure. Room-level capacities for the Music Hall and the Parish are not published.
Where is House of Blues New Orleans?
225 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, in the French Quarter. Every show sells through Ticketmaster from neworleans.houseofblues.com/shows; the box office opens 2 hours before doors.
Why is House of Blues New Orleans in the Sonic Paths atlas?
A chain venue rescued by the cultural rooting of its city. New Orleans makes the room.
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