New Orleans, LA

The Broadside

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The Broadside is a Mid-City New Orleans entertainment venue with two stages, bars, food service, and a regular live music calendar that ranges from local favorites to special events and touring performers. The property can move between intimate shows and larger outdoor or semi-outdoor gatherings, making it more flexible than a typical neighborhood bar. New Orleans funk, brass, jazz, rock, soul, Americana, roots, reggae, and eclectic local music all fit naturally. For musicians, The Broadside is especially useful because audiences are accustomed to live bands and the venue supports both music-focused nights and larger community events. Full bands can play at proper volume, but the environment remains relaxed and social rather than theater-formal. Artists should be ready to engage a crowd that may be standing, dancing, eating, and moving between spaces. For regional acts and touring bands looking for a room with strong local character and flexible production, The Broadside is a valuable Mid-City target.

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504-766-0871

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Age policy
All Ages
Genres
All Genres
Sound & production
House sound system
Address
600 N. Broad Street, 70119, United States
Venue phone
(504) 766-0871
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