The Joy Theater

We enjoyed this small venue a lot. Here for the last night of Future Islands show which was added last minute. We bought upstairs seats so we could spend time up and down. Small theatre, small stage, great sound and great gig. A short walk from the quarter. Everyone was friendly and polite and the wine pours were good value. Not a bad spot in the house to enjoy your faves.

The show was great, but the theater was grossly overfilled. I'm pretty sure there were some overcapacity issues taking place. We had to practically stand in the lobby to see the show. Definitely not what I remember this venue being back in the day.

A New Orleans icon! We had an awesome time dancing the night away at the Joy Theater (one of New Orleans first movie theaters in 1940s, now a theater hosting concerts and shows). The security check was super speedy. There's an upstairs balcony with seats as well as a downstairs floor section for standing. Sadly there was no food being sold (was hoping for some popcorn) but they have a solid top shelf drink selection.

Absolutely the worst venue I've been to in many years. The staff could care less about letting concert goers into the theater in a timely fashion and I had to wait over 45 minutes to get into a show, missing half the concert!!! In addition, we had seats in the first row of the upper balcony and the staff would not clear the isles so we couldn't see the band. This also creates a fire hazard as people should not be able to fill the isles. Total incompetence and will not be back to this place.

There's nothing better than an intimate concert in a historic theater. Flew to NOLA to see Lukas Nelson and Promise of the Real. Not only amazing talent, but a fabulous venue to boot. Going through the metal detectors was quick and efficient. You get a bracelet if you're of drinking age and a stamp if you want to exit and re-enter. Lots of security and all staff is very friendly. Two levels: floor with no seats, mezzanine with several rows of seats, all with a perfect view. You really can't go wrong no matter where you watch the show from. Three bars (2 on first level, 1 on second level) though I didn't have anything. Overall a great experience. Friends who live in New Orleans go to concerts all the time, but had never been to The Joy before. They said it's now one of their favorite venues, so hopefully they will keep booking good acts.

Visited for the first time to see Lavell Crawford's show. The line was wrapped around the building about 30 minutes prior to showtime. The line could've moved quicker but I appreciate the metal detector process for everyone's safety. I had tickets on the bottom level. There was a bar in the lobby that was semi packed but one of the attendants informed us that there was another bar inside the 1st floor section. The bar was cashless option only. The seats were comfortable and not too close together. There are hotels in walking distance. I would definitely attend another show here.

The setup was nice and lavell was funny and it was awesome because we had to lock our phone in cases because it was live streaming. The show was good my wife and I enjoyed.

I came here for the first time to watch Lucky Daye perform in his hometown. The line to get in wrapped around the block and they had a very slow security system to get in. I guess that is what is to be expected from a more intimate theatre. Overall, there is NO bad seat in this place!! You are close no matter where you are sitting. I was on the balcony and still felt like I could see the details in his clothing. A great experience overall!

water was expensive but at least i got to mosh my little emo heart on and meet so many cool people

Visiting NOLA and walked to Joy Theatre on a Friday afternoon when they had a "no service charges" promo on and bought a ticket to an event that weekend. Lucked out with a seat up front to a great event! Nice people, friendly bar staff, big screens set up so could see the performers, had a great time. Don't know what further back seating was like but I really enjoyed my front seated row for the Croce Does Croce event. Easy walk (for me) from the French Quarter area on very busy streets full of people so felt safe as a solo traveller.