Getting Here
How To Find Us
In the historic Tremé
Mahalia Jackson Theater
1419 Basin St.
New Orleans, LA
70116
New Orleans, LA
70116
Arriving By Car
Please note: Do not use Apple Maps, as it will take you to the incorrect entrance.
Travelling East on I-10 (from Armstrong International Airport)
- Take I-10 E
- Exit #235A/ORLEANS AVE/VIEUX CARRÉ onto ORLEANS AVENUE - (ORLEANS AVENUE will become BASIN STREET)
- Continue on BASIN STREET AND TURN LEFT AT THE GATE (ESSENCE WAY)
- CONTINUE ON ESSENCE WAY UNTIL YOU REACH THE THEATER
Travelling West on I-10 (from Slidell)
- Take I-10 W
- Exit #235A/ORLEANS AVE/VIEUX CARRÉ
- Turn left on ORLEANS AVE (ORLEANS AVENUE will become BASIN STREET)
- Continue on BASIN STREET AND TURN LEFT AT THE GATE (ESSENCE WAY)
- CONTINUE ON ESSENCE WAY UNTIL YOU REACH THE THEATER
Parking
- On-site parking is available for patrons on a first come, first serve basis. Parking is $25 card only per vehicle. Limited ADA parking is available on a first come, first serve basis. Please notify the parking attendant of the need for ADA parking.
Pick Up & Drop Off Location
- Anyone coming to the Mahalia Jackson Theater via cab, Uber, or Lyft is encouraged to be picked up and dropped off on Rampart Street outside of Armstrong Park.
Arriving By Bus
The closest bus stops are Basin at Essence Way, Basin at N. Villere, and N. Rampart at St. Ann.