Our experience at Preservation Hall was outstanding. You not only get to visit a historic music venue in the French Quarter, you also get to experience New Orleans jazz. My wife and I saw "Preservation Brass" and they were phenomenal. The atmosphere that they create during their concert is extremely enjoyable. These artists are not only master jazz musicians, the are also experts at engaging the crowd and at times make the audience participate in their performance. Get your tickets online early and if possible, choose to sit in the front row. It's definitely worth it. My wife and I spent a few days in New Orleans and this was the highlight of our trip. I highly recommend the Preservation Brass at Preservation Hall.

Amazing. Just know it is only a 45-minute show, not something to plan your whole night around. I recommend finding something to do before and after, but absolutely worth it for a standing-room ticket to see world-class musicians in a fun atmosphere.

My wive and I pirchased seating tickets for last Thursday night and sat along the right wall. Try not to do that, the music/noise from the adjacent building was distracting. The set was short and led by a very fine clarinet playe.r After the third piece they asked for donations which seemed odd - playing my bucket had a hole in it until our interest in the group had an even bigger hole in it. Nice history of the place. Band playful.

There is a lot of great music in New Orleans if you know where to find it. Preservation Hall is not the place. The musicians are good and it may be a historic venue but there is too much dialogue, audience participation, and asking for tips during the show. And again at the end of the show. They advertise 45 minutes of music but it’s far less than that. Oh, and the musicians arrive late. Many people love this place but I’m not one of them. A bit of a tourist trap.

If you love any kind of music, this is a can't miss experience. Yes, it's expensive and a short program, but the musicians and atmosphere can't be beat. Our teens who don't like jazz even loved it. We bought first row tickets and it was well worth it, I highly recommend spending the extra money to be within a few feet of the musicians.

The ambience was so unique, felt like we were transported back in time to a period of vintage NOLA Jazz. And the band was so talented and enjoyable, led by trumpeter Wendell Brunious. Wait until his wife Caroline begins her clarinet solo parts, blown away! Enjoyable all the way start to finish!

Saw an amazing show at Pres Hall during our last trip to New Orleans. I wish I’d gotten tickets for two or three slots that night, none of us wanted to leave. The combo was fantastic, their energy was infectious, their song choices were a true love letter to New Orleans, and I cannot wait to return.

An acquaintance of ours said not to miss this place! Well worth a visit. We arrived and joined the queue! The information tells you to arrive 30 minutes before the show. If you want to stand outside for 30 minutes then do so. If you are at the front of the queue and seated inside it will give you a better choice for your seat. We were standing and after being told not to bring in food or drink, use video or take pictures and actually there are no restrooms we were shown to our standing place which is basically a small area behind the wooden benches for people to stand like sardines! Luckily we were near the door otherwise it would be very claustrophobic! 5 pm and the band arrives, I wasn’t sure how long I could stand there but the wall was good to lean on! I can’t complain about the talented musicians. The drummer seemed to be eating throughout, not sure if he had a medical condition. LOTS of chat and banter and then the Hole in bucket song asking for tips! Hang on… I have just paid over £50 to see a band play, I didn’t expect to then hand over more money. I am still cross that I did. As I say very talented musicians but not enough music and too much chat of which I can’t remember. So basically a trip which lasts nearly 90 mins.. 30 to queue, 45 minutes standing or seated in a cramped room with only 35 minutes of music. Not forgetting the bucket tip! All in all $60 which equates to just under $2 dollars per minute of music. If the money is to preserve the hall it needs to be spent on it! Save your money, go the Frenchmen Street, buy a drink, sit down and enjoy. If you like the band, tip them, if not move on to another bar… plenty out there. Sorry Preservation Hall we won’t be back.

Such a wonderful performance! Brenden and the band rocked! They are amazing musicians and played together flawlessly. Our teen and tween enjoyed this so much. This was the second performance for my husband and me and we loved it just as much as the previous performance.

This is a place for serious music. You will likely be familiar with the songs they play. The musicians are first rate. It is not a fancy place. You either sit on benches or stand at the back. A seat on a bench (but not in the first row) for a 45 minute set will set you back $40. You can book online. No drinks are available and there is no restroom. It was a very pleasant afternoon diversion.