I think it can easily be said New Orleans would not be the same without Tipitina's, and no New Orleans experience as a visitor or resident is complete without an evening here. I've been attending shows here since '93 when I finally ventured out of the insular campus world I lived in. I saw Cracker with TechnoSquid Eats Parliament. Since then among other shows I've seen here include Sonic Youth, midget wrestling, a couple of Eels shows, Rykodisc events, and on. The last show I saw was a Park The Van bill that included Giant Cloud and Brass Bed. Tonight I'm going to see Frightened Rabbit. I mean it when I say: "God Bless Tipitina's" read more

Being the music snob and audiophile that I am, I'm a bit sad it took me over a year and a half to actually check this place out. The fact that this place is pretty well known outside of New Orleans makes it special and I saw the Walkmen here last weekend. The venue is very cozy and the sound system is solid. The place is relatively clean (although dated) and there is an upstairs viewing area as well as the main stage floor with two bars on each side. Really dig this place to see live music but unfortunately their music schedule no longer gets the top acts in town as most seem to favor House of Blues downtown (which is why I deducted a point). There is lots of street parking and the building looks legendary when you enter the venue. There is also no smoking inside which is great. Most shows are relatively cheap here. Overall, Great Venue, OK Music options, Solid Location, Inexpensive concert tickets and drink prices. Def worth the time to check out a solid act. read more

Live music was meant to be played at a venue like this. No thrills and even slighted views do not diminish the experience brought to you by Tips. It doesn't bring as many "name" bands as some of the other places in town, but it does bring you great local acts along with a slice of nostalgia. Late night parking is available across the street in the spacious Rouses lot. read more

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Tipitina's Uptown is a New Orleans classic which has seen a lot of great musicians over the years. It's a very high energy venue with great music, a good beer selection, and good bartenders - just be aware there is no seating in the entire place (other than one couch in an upstairs corner and a bench in the upstairs VIP area) and shows will almost always start well after the posted time. Definitely not great for an older clientelle (or people who are already worn out from a busy day) but definitely a fun place with great local acts and fairly reasonable ticket prices. read more

Tip's is a legendary institution (and if you need a quick lesson why, just look at all the old posters they have hanging up. My jaw fell open when I saw a poster showing Fela Kuti had once played here...!) in New Orleans. I've been to tons of different shows here - the weekly Cajun fais do do, funk and brass band shows, and even a Gillian Welch concert. The stage floor level can get pretty crowded (this is a standing room only kind of place), so the upstairs part can be nice (though sometimes it's hard to get a good spot near the railing). The bathrooms on the second floor are a little neater, and there's also another bar on the top floor that didn't seem super slammed during the last show I saw here. Tip's is one of those places that everyone should go to at least once in their lives. But the difference between Tip's and many other venues is once is not enough - true appreciation comes from repeated visits. read more

Tipitina's is just the kind of place you want to hear your favorite band(s): quaint, intimate & the acoustics are excellent. Unfortunately, what significantly diminished my experience (&, ultimately, this rating) is the serious lack of organization there. I found out the hard way that will-call opens at the same time that the doors are scheduled to open, instead of hours beforehand, the way literally every other venue I have visited does. Because of this, make sure you have your ticket(s) in hand, or you will be made to wait in the will-call line, then be lined up behind those with tickets, even if you arrived hours before anyone else did (I'm short & like to be in the front for shows). There was also the frustration of having to chase down apathetic/uninformed/rude staff members who wound up having either no information or the wrong information about where will-call would be & when we could pick up tickets (trust me, this matters when they leave you out in the pouring rain for hours). Everything ran late & everything was reactionary at best. Not my best concert going experience. From now on, I will only purchase tickets to a show at Tipitina's if there is time to have them mailed to me in advance or if a friend in NOLA can pick up the ticket the day before a show. Otherwise, as lovely as the venue is, my money would be better spent elsewhere. read more

Tip's is a fantastic little venue. Small, two levels. Several easy to get to bars both upstairs and down. Standing room only, so it can get a bit packed.... But everyone is there to have a good time so there are seldom problems. I've seen some great bands here and was lucky enough to be in town for the "Bring back the Houseman" Benefit. Can't think of a better small venue in NOLA. read more

I went to Tipitina's with a tugboat operator my friend Abby met on her flight in from New York, naturally. 6 beers in the car and 4jello shots later I went onto the dance floor to groove to my newest and favoritest band ever: Papa Grows Funk And a good time was had by all in the huge warehouse space, fantastic lineup of music, fast moving bar lines, and cool mix of people. read more

I think this is my favorite bar in the city. Great music, not expensive, friendly staff. Plenty of space and they keep it cool in the heat of the summer!! read more

Tips is awesome for many reasons: you get to see famous and soon-to-be-famous musicians for an average of $10 a show. Their AC works. The sound and the people who work the sound system do a great job of highlighting and accentuating the music being performed. The lighting is not cheap either. They got a nice variety of moving and static lights. Went to see a show on Saturday that had the crowd rockin'. I honestly did not know any of the musicians or the songs being played . However, it was hard not to get caught up in the show because of the atmosphere and all the technical details about the lighting and the sound. Decor and history are very cool too. I am giving 5 start but I am going to include a con: No place to sit downstairs. The other people who attended the show were sooooo into it that there is no way they needed the chairs....but I did. One more "tip:" When they say they are smoke free, I think the crowd interprets that as "cigarette smoke." read more

I've never been to a bad show at Tip's, and a trip to NOLA wouldn't be complete without one. My favorite live music venue in the city, it's amazing how many famous musicians have graced Tip's with their performances throughout the years. Small venue with a chill layout - expect to have to navigate through crowds to maneuver around. Well worth the minor inconvenience. read more

Solid would be an apt word to describe Tipitina's. From the $2 high lifes (why not live it when you're in New Orleans) to the sweet space for music enjoyin, and the just higher than 10-foot (I swear) basektball hoop nailed onto the balcony...which you can embarrass yourself in front of your friends and any girls nearby in trying to grab. Soul Rebels Brass Band lit this place up the night I was there. I don't have a lot else to say except it was awesome. read more

Great divey concert venue. We saw two very good bands play, had a few drinks, a little night life. . . . About a $13 cab ride in from the Quarter so accessible. We will be back next time we are in town. This place has just the right mix of hip and dive read more

Great music venue. Went for the first time last night and it was fantastic. You can feel the history emanating from the walls. The actual show was wonderful. Go see a band you love and I promise you will be surrounded by like-minded people (the best way to see a concert!). Learning about the Tipitina's foundation made me appreciate this place even more. They do so much for the community. The list of previous acts is simply amazing-- I can't wait to see who they book in the future. read more

The very first live music venue I visited in NOLA. Now some years later, the place is just as rocking and the crowd just as chill. Perhaps the best thing about Tips is the lack of drunk giggly Bourbon Streeters. We saw the Soul Rebels and Jon Cleary- best night of music I've heard in a long time. Oh and don't pass up the late night purple truck dishing out nachos, chicken, fries, and other grease sopping goodness. read more

I have been to most of the legendary concert venues in the US. the Fillmore, Radio City, Roseland, The Showbox, Fox Theaters in Detroit, Atlanta, St. Louis and Boulder ect... There is always one venue that every can agree on as being one of the bets for pulling great performances out of the band that play there. This venue is Tipitina's in New Orleans Uptown district. Yes, the bathrooms overflow and you have to walk on a board to cross the puddle, yes, the beer is flavored water and yes, you will lose about 20 lbs from sweating while the show plays. But where else can you meet some one you will be friends with for ever, drink on the sidewalk and rub a bust of Professor Longhair upon entry? Go Tips!!! read more

Two weeks ago we made our annual trip to New Orleans. Saw that Fess Fest was going on at Tipitina's and from 900 miles away bought tickets. I don't know if this is usual for all shows but be warned there were no seats, NONE in the place to sit for the public (there was a roped off VIP area in the balcony with tables and a few chairs). We went to the balcony and the sight lines are not very good except for possibly eight to ten spots which had been taken quickly by those with experience. The reason we came, the music, was great. read more

I saw Kermit Ruffin here and had a ball. You can just feel the history in this place and it's big enough that you can move around and get different vantage points. If you need some breathing room and your ears hurt you can watch from upstairs or you can get down in it on the floor. read more

Get Tipsy at Tips! If you know jazz then you know 'Tips' if you don't know jazz yet then all you need to do is get into any cab in LA tell them you're heading to 'Tips' and they'll drop you in to the current epicenter of jazz in Nola. Don't worry about who's playing, what day of the week it is or if you've not had dinner yet. With a line up that's always top notch, a space that's big enough to shake your ass to the ground, and multiple bars to keep you hydrated you'll be well taken care of and a taco truck outside till the wee hours to keep you fueled up for those late night jam sessions with special guests who just happened to swing by to sit in with the band. read more

No way to beat Tipitina's...and we were there for the "last" Radiators show, Saturday the 17th of January, 2015. Great to see the diverse audience, the Radiator's bringing it home, in perfect Radiators style. Friends from Seattle, WA in the house, and my Fly Girl dancing along side...no better place to be in the world on that evening. Any show here is a great experience. read more

LOVE me some Tipitina's action. What a great place, forevermore. Keep the Zydeco dance nights flowing! It's a great place to just dance without any hook-up sleazes...on good nights ;) read more

Their Sunday Fais Do Do is fabulous for a dancer like me! Friendly regulars, great staff, fabulous musicians, FTW. read more

A Classic New Orleans Locale I was happy to go here 16 months after the storm and see that the people are still as friendly as ever. It's gotten a lot more quiet and there weren't that many people but Rebirth is still rocking and the rest of the musicians there were really flavorful. If you're in town for a short time and want to find one of the more popular local venues for live music, check this place out. It's definitely a place to be. read more

"WELCOME TO WORLD FAMOUS TIPITINA'S!" Quoted from Galactic's album We Love 'Em Tonight. This was the first time I heard about this place so it was always in the back of my mind and I finally got the chance to check this place out last weekend to see one of the Last Watusi shows aka one of the last shows for the Radiators! What a place! Small, intimate venue with a VIP balcony above. The sound was great and the place was just full of energy! It reminds me of the place in Dallas called the Kessler Theatre except of course Tipitina's has a rich history and the VIP balcony is a lot closer to the stage! I can't wait to see another show at this place again! One thing though, I guess you can say it's in a odd location and maybe there was more about the area than what I knew. I originally thought I was going to the French Quarter one, but it didn't matter anyways! When you get the chance to go, GO! read more

This might be the best venue in America We dance with Australians until 3 am And took great drinks on the second level Great acoustics and everyone in the bar could dance Touch Mr. Longhair when you come in Say your silent mantra to his bronze statue And exist! read more

Great Layout And sound With dual bars And upstairs spots. Its worth the Uptown trek. read more

Was there on Lundi Gras... Karl Denson and Galactic was performing... great show. The whole space holds several hundreds - there's a big open space on the first floor, two bars on each side, and an upstairs balcony that has another bar. Drinks are wonderfully cheap. One corner of the upstairs was reserved for a "VIP" area (where a DJ was spinning during the band intermissions). There is a railing upstairs you can curl yourself over and see down into the first floor. Gritty and earthy, Tipitina's has a very unique atmosphere. Many facets of American counterculture make their home in within these walls. Lots of that is driven from the mob of Tulane kids that make up the bulk of the business here. Hippie rockers, buttoned-ups, and ravers all bump into each other in this place... definitely surprised to see the glowstickers/cuddle puddle in the upstairs corner, especially for a jazz/funk jam band... The sound is excellent, and the energy is amazing... people jamming out until 7 in the morning... they know how to party right here. read more

Had fun dancing here late at night on a Wednesday. It wasn't very crowded, but my friend and I had fun since there were maybe 2 dozen other people there having fun. It's a dance bar in New Orleans and is exactly what you would expect in that category. read more

Big space, cool decor, good music, good bartenders. The only problem I have with it is how ridiculously packed it is for a sell out crowd. Some people like that, and it adds to their experience. I just don't like constantly having to move out of people's way the whole show. Besides my little personal complaint, I have no others. read more

This is the best place for a true New Orleans experience. Absolutely amazing music places here and there are plenty of other bars nearby to drink beget hand. Prepare for a late night! read more

If you visit NOLA you must visit here! My husband and I visited Tipitina's to see Robert Randolph and the Family Band while we were on our honeymoon and it's such a great spot! Staff are all extremely friendly, east to talk to and great service. They have two floors, but since it was an overpacked night they only kept the first floor open. We were staying in the French Quarter and it was really easy to take an uber over to the bar before and after. read more

It's the best music venue in the city, and has only gotten better since Galactic took over about a year ago. They're great local citizens, too, focusing on local bands, raising money for local school marching bands, and doing a good job of closing with COVID spreading in our city. When they re-open, show them some love! read more

Tipitina's is a New Orleans institution. That goes without saying. However, did you know that it's a smoke free bar? As of very recently, as it turns out. That's super awesome, so props Tipitina's for being an awesome music venue where I can see a fantastic show and then NOT come home smelling awful. Welcome to the New New Orleans. read more

As far as music venues go, this one is fine. Large, loud, drinks flowing. The one star rating is for the people that work here. I have never been treated so rudely in my life, and I grew up going to venues in Boston and NYC. And it wasn't like one guy was just having a crappy day, more like it is a requirement to be an insolent, abrasive, scowling A-hole to get a job here. If you can catch the music somewhere else, do it. read more

Tipitina's is one of the most iconic places to catch live music in New Orleans. Check their website to see if they are doing Foundation Free Fridays. They always have a great line up for those shows. Other than having some fantastic artists come through, the venue itself is pretty intimate. It used to be an old gym at one point, I think. There is a second level (usually for VIP tickets) and GA on the first floor. Get there early to find a good spot (although all the way at the back isn't exactly terrible and is usually less crowded). Drinks are moderately priced. read more

Great place to see live music and an absolute must for any live music fan. A Nola tradition. Used to live right down Napoleon from Tips and had lots of fun there. Had some difficult times walking back home on the seriously un-level sidewalks trying to walk home! Check out who is playing before you go because the bands are not always my style. 5 stars for the great music, location, Nola character, charm and longevity! read more

Saw Dr.John tribute here. Positives are good quality live music, friendly crowd, easy to locate bathrooms near the entrance which didnt have a line, and multiple bars which are not too difficult to get service at. Negatives are dense crowds (basically a fire hazard), no seating, no aisle to walk through save the naturally occuring human paths up the sides to the upstairs. Unless youre 7 feet tall or you get a spot near the front of the stage and never need to pee or get another drink, youll be hearing the music but not really seeing it performed. The upstairs is actually worse- not only is the music distorted by the utilitarian archetecture and drowned out by the sound of the crowd, but people are glued to the railing making it impossible for others to see. NO visibility for about 75% of patrons is not really acceptable for a venue. read more

Not like the old days. The bartenders are great, but the snotty, rude, disrespectful little punks at the door really ruined my last visit. I'm a smoker so every time I went outside, to smoke, I had to deal with them. They were very unprofessional and had no clue how to treat or talk to paying customers. read more

Another great stop and awesome live music in New Orleans! The music scene in New Orleans is beyond explanation and Tipitina's is one of its main stages. Just add this place on any of its nights to your itinerary of a traditional and unforgettable New Orleans experience. What a great city, and this place hosts one of the reasons. read more

TIP'S! It is world famous, and it has a great reputation that it really does deserve. This place is always packed, always playing great music, and always fun. If you can't quite stand the crowd downstairs, you can always pop upstairs, where there is another bar, bathrooms, and usually a more relaxed crowd. My favorite part about Tip's is their greatest institution: Free Friday's. Every Friday, they put on a free show, which is (for me) more than enough of an excuse to get up, go out, have a few drinks and have a bunch of fun. read more