Joy Theater

1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

EST. 1947

2nd floor hall to mezzanine doors
Main Entrance/Exit Doors in Lobby
Concert Hall to stage - house right
stage to Concert Hall - Mezzanine / Balcony
Mezznine Seats - top house left - 3rd floor
Mezzanine Seats centered to stage
Canal Street View
Aerial View Evening
Lobby Bar
Exterior - Main Entrance/Exit Doors + Box Office
Canal Street View
Lobby - inside main doors
Lobby Bar
Lobby inside main doors
Balcony Bar - 3rd floor
Concert Hall - View from Mezzanine
Concert Hall from Stage
Exterior Daytime Marquee - Canal Street
Concert Hall Drop Down Screens
Concert Hall 1st floor main Bar
Concert Hall - Balcony Bar 3rd Floor
Lobby - 2nd floor hall
Concert Hall Main Bar
Concert Hall - house right of bar to stage
Concert Hall - View from Mezzanine
Lobby to Stairs
Concert Hall - Balcony Bar 3rd Floor
Balcony Bar 3rd floor - Elevator Access
Exterior daytime Canal Street corner
Exterior - Saratoga Street Marquee
2nd floor hall to mezzanine doors
Main Entrance/Exit Doors in Lobby
Concert Hall to stage - house right
stage to Concert Hall - Mezzanine / Balcony
Mezznine Seats - top house left - 3rd floor
Mezzanine Seats centered to stage
Canal Street View
Aerial View Evening
Lobby Bar
Exterior - Main Entrance/Exit Doors + Box Office
Canal Street View
Lobby - inside main doors
Lobby Bar
Lobby inside main doors
Balcony Bar - 3rd floor
Concert Hall - View from Mezzanine
Concert Hall from Stage
Exterior Daytime Marquee - Canal Street
Concert Hall Drop Down Screens
Concert Hall 1st floor main Bar
Concert Hall - Balcony Bar 3rd Floor
Lobby - 2nd floor hall
Concert Hall Main Bar
Concert Hall - house right of bar to stage
Concert Hall - View from Mezzanine
Lobby to Stairs
Concert Hall - Balcony Bar 3rd Floor
Balcony Bar 3rd floor - Elevator Access
Exterior daytime Canal Street corner
Exterior - Saratoga Street Marquee
2nd floor hall to mezzanine doors
Main Entrance/Exit Doors in Lobby
Concert Hall to stage - house right
stage to Concert Hall - Mezzanine / Balcony
Mezznine Seats - top house left - 3rd floor
Mezzanine Seats centered to stage
Canal Street View
Aerial View Evening
Lobby Bar
Exterior - Main Entrance/Exit Doors + Box Office
Canal Street View
Lobby - inside main doors
Lobby Bar
Lobby inside main doors
Balcony Bar - 3rd floor
Concert Hall - View from Mezzanine
Concert Hall from Stage
Exterior Daytime Marquee - Canal Street
Concert Hall Drop Down Screens
Concert Hall 1st floor main Bar
Concert Hall - Balcony Bar 3rd Floor
Lobby - 2nd floor hall
Concert Hall Main Bar
Concert Hall - house right of bar to stage
Concert Hall - View from Mezzanine
Lobby to Stairs
Concert Hall - Balcony Bar 3rd Floor
Balcony Bar 3rd floor - Elevator Access
Exterior daytime Canal Street corner
Exterior - Saratoga Street Marquee
2nd floor hall to mezzanine doors
Main Entrance/Exit Doors in Lobby
Concert Hall to stage - house right
stage to Concert Hall - Mezzanine / Balcony
Mezznine Seats - top house left - 3rd floor
Mezzanine Seats centered to stage
Canal Street View
Aerial View Evening
Lobby Bar
Exterior - Main Entrance/Exit Doors + Box Office
Canal Street View
Lobby - inside main doors
Users

Space only

Up to 1200 guests

Avg. venue rate

Rate info

$15k - $35k

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The Joy Theater is a 1,200-capacity, historic event venue in the heart of downtown New Orleans

Iconic Canal St. Marquee Branding | Turnkey Production | Steps from French Quarter & Hotels

The Lowdown

Venue use

Space only

Best for these Occasions

anniversary

Art show

birthday party

Brand activations

charity event

Conferences

corporate event

dinner party

elopement

engagement party

Exhibits

Family Reunion

graduation party

group getaway

holiday party

Networking events

Photo/Video shoot

pop-up

Product Launch

rehearsal dinner / Welcome Reception

Retreats: Corporate, Spa, Wellness, etc.

Reunion

social event

vow renewal

wedding ceremony

wedding reception

Workshops: Creative, Photo, etc.

Venue type

Banquet Hall / Event Facility

Bar / Club / Lounge

Theatre

Other

Views

cityscape

street

Style

Art Nouveau

Art Deco

Cultural

Modern

Urban

Venue Settings

The Joy Theater is a 1,200-capacity, historic event venue in the heart of downtown New Orleans. Named after its founder Joy Houck, the former Canal Street landmark movie palace now serves as a staple of New Orleans’ burgeoning music and arts scene. 

Featuring a state-of-the-art audio/visual system, a fixed stage, three permanent bars, and multi-tiered balcony seating, the 10,000 square foot Joy Theater can be customized to fit all functions including live music, stand-up comedy shows, film screenings, corporate events, and private receptions. 

The iconic marquee sits at the intersection of the popular Canal and Rampart Streetcar lines, a short walk from the French Quarter and Superdome, and less than a mile from the Convention Center.  

Capacity

656

Seated

800

Buffet

1200

Standing

Fees

(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)

Venue price range
Does this include catering fees?
No
Estimated price per head
$75 – $1k
Full venue buyout option
$15k – $35k
Insurance

Additional insurance may be required depending on the event

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Amenities

Event Logistics

Essential logistics and amenities for a seamless, memorable event.

Celebrations hosted here since
1947
Renovated In
2022
Curfew
No Curfew
Venue spaces
Indoor venue space only
Catering
Client can select the caterer of their choice
Alcohol
Provided by Venue for fee – you must use the venue for all alcohol services, Corkage/Bottle Fee – you can bring your own alcohol for a fee, Licensed Server is Required
Music
Indoors Only
Smoking
Designated Smoking Areas Only
Eco/Green Events
Yes
Pet-Friendly Events
Yes
Kid Friendly Events
Yes
Handicap Accessible
Yes
other
Yes

Onsite Amenities

Street Parking

Wifi

Onsite Restrooms

Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite

A/V Equipment