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
- Use 1419 Basin Street entrance for paying, pre-paid, Vans, Uber, Lyft, taxi’s and personal drop-offs.
Arriving By Bus
The closest bus stops are Basin at Essence Way, Basin at N. Villere, and N. Rampart at St. Ann.