Preservation Hall Reopens Its Doors on 60th Anniversary
After nearly 15 months of silence, we are elated to announce the the return of music, joy, and life to Preservation Hall.
At long last, we will open the gates of Preservation Hall for live shows beginning on the 60th anniversary of its opening as a music venue in 1961: Thursday, June 10th.
Due to current COVID-19 protocols, the venue will offer limited capacity for all ages. Performances will occur Thursday-Sunday nights at 5pm, 6:15pm and 7:30pm. All ticketing transactions are now via credit card as cash will not be accepted at the door.
Reservations are strongly encouraged at PreservationHall.com.
“It makes my heart sing that the esteemed musicians who are the earth, air, blood and heartbeat of this magical city will bring their joyous tradition to Preservation Hall after the longest period of silence in our 60-year history,” says Preservation Hall Creative Director Ben Jaffe, whose parents managed the Hall during its first 40 years in operation.
The final night of live performances at Preservation Hall prior to COVID-19 shutting down live music in New Orleans was on March 14, 2020. After 15 months of our doors remaining shuttered due to COVID-19 restrictions, nobody is more excited to play music at 726 Saint Peter Street than the Hall’s 60-musician collective. Performances will once again feature multi-generational band lineups with some of the world’s best jazz musicians yearning to make their return to the hallowed stage.
Wendell Brunious at Preservation Hall in 2019.
Photo by Camille Lenain
Preservation Hall trumpeter and bandleader Wendell Brunious will lead the first band to perform for a publicly-ticketed audience since closure. He says "It's time to get back to playing our music and having fun. There's no better place to do that than Preservation Hall. Let's get the party started once again. We've earned it!"
June performances at Preservation Hall will also feature trumpeters Gregg Stafford, Mark Braud and Kevin Louis as bandleaders.
As vaccinations continue to be administered across the United States, health and safety remain of the utmost importance for our patrons, musicians and staff. Due to the intimate nature of Preservation Hall, the safe resumption of in-person live shows will require masks and temperature checks for patrons and staff for the time being. Masks will be provided for patrons who arrive to the Hall without one of their own. Horn players will also utilize bell covers to ensure full safety. You can read the fully updated FAQ page and COVID protocols list HERE.
Ticket reservations are currently available at preservationhall.com. Guests are asked to arrive 15 minutes prior to show times to allow time for show egress.