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Our Top 15 Jazz Nights, Worldwide

36 nights of music  ·  seats from $17

Steamboats on the Mississippi, basement clubs in Prague, brass on a Barcelona rooftop. The 15 below are priced and timed, with a note on which serve dinner and which simply want you listening.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - A riverboat that rewards a little exploring
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

1.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7,533 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $58Our pick

Board the Steamboat Natchez at Toulouse Street Wharf in the French Quarter for an evening on the Mississippi. Enjoy a calliope concert, live jazz from the Dukes of Dixieland or another New Orleans band, narration, skyline views, and an optional Louisiana buffet with gumbo, crawfish etouffee, fried chicken, salad, and bread pudding.

“The ship was fun to explore. The jazz band was phenomenal. And the food…amazing! Was a great evening adventure.”

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise - What You See During the Two-Hour Route
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

2.New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,334 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Board the Steamboat Natchez at Toulouse Street Wharf for a two-hour Mississippi River cruise. You’ll hear live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers, get onboard commentary, pass Chalmette Battlefield, and view New Orleans from the water. Choose a morning or afternoon departure, with an optional Southern-style buffet lunch.

“Everything was very smooth. I walked over in ~8 minutes from my Q&C Hotel. I went on a 55 degree January weekday and the boat was nowhere near full which was nice and spacious with plenty of seating. The narration was well done and had some jokes. The band was okay a nice addition. The lunch was very tasty and for $20 extra a great deal in New Orleans. They will provide you 2nds if you ask. I recommend getting first meal because the boat does not leave port for the first 45 minutes which is boring otherwise. 2nd meal you will miss most the scenery. The ride is 45…”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - Boarding the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS at 6pm
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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

3.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58

Board the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a two-hour evening cruise from the French Quarter. Enjoy live jazz by the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, a narrated ride along the Mississippi, four decks to explore, and full-service bars. Add the Creole buffet for gumbo, carved beef, seafood pasta, crawfish etouffee, and bread pudding.

“Food was excellent and the guide in the background telling us the history of the port of New Orleans and the Mississippi River was informative. Jazz was nice, it was a vibe. Lots of people there on date nights. Would definitely recommend!”

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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch - Start with the calliope before you board
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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

4.Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,164 reviews · 2 hours · from $43

Spend two hours on the Mississippi aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, currently covering for the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Hear live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers, listen to the captain’s narration, explore four decks and the engine area, and add a plated Creole lunch if you want catfish, jambalaya, red beans and rice, and bread pudding.

“Loved the authentic experience on the steamboat and the narration of the sights. The jazz band was good. And it was a good value for the money.”

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Prague: Concert at Reduta Jazz Club - The room is small, intimate, and not especially comfortable
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Prague: Concert at Reduta Jazz Club

5.Concert at Reduta Jazz Club

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,170 reviews · 2 hours · from $23

Head to Reduta Jazz Club at Národní 20 for a live jazz concert in Prague’s famous venue, open since 1957. Expect a small, atmospheric room, reserved seating, a traditional bar, and the chance to try beer poured from a golden saxophone. VIP tickets include the best seats and a welcome drink.

“Incredible professionalism and flair - coming from NYC I had high expectations, and these really blew them away!”

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Prague: Jazz Boat Popular Live Jazz Dinner Cruise - Three sets of jazz on the Vltava
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Prague: Jazz Boat Popular Live Jazz Dinner Cruise

6.Jazz Boat Popular Live Jazz Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,887 reviews · 2h 30m · from $57

Board the Jazz Boat at ponton No. 18 for a 150-minute cruise through central Prague. You’ll hear three live jazz sets with two breaks, pass Charles Bridge and other riverside sights, and choose an optional three-course chicken, pork, salmon, or vegetarian dinner. Drinks cost extra, and some tables are shared.

“the meal was lovely, the band were really good and the views just stunning”

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Barcelona: Catamaran Cruise with optional Live Jazz Music - The best place to sit on the Catamaran Orsom
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Barcelona: Catamaran Cruise with optional Live Jazz Music

7.Catamaran Cruise with optional Live Jazz Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,797 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $20Best value

Sail from Moll de Drassanes beside Barcelona’s Columbus Monument on the Catamaran Orsom. Your 90-minute cruise brings sea air, city views, a bar serving drinks and snacks, spacious deck seating, and optional live jazz, often featuring saxophone or guitar. It is a relaxed sightseeing ride, not a narrated tour.

“This sailing excursion was beyond wonderful! The crew was extremely professional and courteous, and the cruise itself was very laid back. We are from Florida so we have done quite a few cruises like this and this one was the best by far. Highly recommend and would do it again!”

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans - Boarding at 6:30 p.m. matters
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

8.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 1,469 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $107

Board the Creole Queen at 1 Poydras Street for a two-hour evening cruise on the Mississippi. You’ll hear live jazz, watch New Orleans glow from the promenade deck, and, if selected, eat a Creole buffet with gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, seafood pasta, and bread pudding. A cash bar is available.

“We throughly enjoyed the meal, music and experience cruising on the river in an old style river boat”

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Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo - Finding the red sails near Riva dei Sette Martiri
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Venice: Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

9.Catamaran Sunset Jazz Cruise with Aperitivo

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,206 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $94

Board a spacious catamaran at Riva dei Sette Martiri for a 90-minute sunset cruise past San Marco Bay, the Giudecca Canal, and toward Lido. Andreas and his crew serve cicchetti and one drink, while a live saxophonist plays jazz, bossa, and soul. Bring a light layer, and carry cash if you want another drink.

“Great experience! We loved to jazz cruise at sunset, it was a great way to see Venice from the water and was a great time!”

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New Orleans: Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner - Dinner first, then the river views
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New Orleans: Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

10.Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Spend two hours aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, taking in New Orleans and Jackson Square from the Mississippi River. Sullivan Dabney Jr. and the Muzik Jazz Band provide live jazz, with time to dance after dinner. Choose the Creole buffet or cruise with drinks and music only. Boarding begins at 6:00 PM.

“Food was good; scenic view was good. Bathrooms needed updating and an attendant.”

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Jazz Boat: Popular LIVE JAZZ dinner cruise - The first view of Prague from the Vltava
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Jazz Boat: Popular LIVE JAZZ dinner cruise

11.Jazz Boat: Popular LIVE JAZZ dinner cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,009 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $59

Spend 2.5 hours on Prague’s Vltava River with three live jazz sets, a three-course dinner option, and city views from the indoor cabin or upper deck. The small boat seats about 34 people, with music led on some evenings by Petre’s trio. Choose an early or late sailing, and bring warm clothes for time outside.

“when they say jazz you never sure what you get but this was real jazz without a song i knew - very intimate with only 20 plus seats - great food - lucie and the team great - made a fuss of our wedding anniversary- great entertainment if you like REAL jazz”

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Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans - Eating the Louisiana-style buffet
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Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

12.Sunday Jazz Brunch Cruise in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 889 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $43

Board at Toulouse Street in the French Quarter for a two-hour Sunday cruise with live jazz, narration, and optional buffet brunch. Expect gumbo, shrimp and grits, pain perdu, bananas Foster, and other Southern dishes, plus views from the decks and a look at the museum-quality engine room. Alcohol is available to buy.

“The breakfast was great and the service excellent. It was difficult to understand the captain’s talk through the old speaker system. It was extremely windy, but the ride was very smooth. The view along the MississyRiver was not very special.”

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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option - Front-row Dukes of Dixieland jazz at dusk
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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

13.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP evening with a Champagne cocktail, reserved front-row seats for the Dukes of Dixieland, shrimp cocktail, Louisiana-style buffet, and a private vessel tour. Hosts such as Marlon and Brittany add personal service. The open-bar upgrade covers select cocktails, beer, and house wine.

“The Dixie blues/Jazz band was wonderful, the food was delicious. Our tour guide Brittany was amazing.”

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Amsterdam Jazz Canal Cruise with live music - The one-hour route through Amsterdam’s canals
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Amsterdam Jazz Canal Cruise with live music

14.Amsterdam Jazz Canal Cruise with live music

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 832 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $29Top rated

Board KINboat near Amsterdam Central Station for a one-hour canal cruise with live jazz. Expect an intimate concert on the water, canal views, and a small group of up to 40 people. Host Michael and musicians on clarinet, guitar, double bass, and drums have helped create memorable evenings, though weather and band availability can affect the experience.

“Excellent and informative cruise through Amsterdam’s beautiful canals. Highly recommend going with this outfit, in one of the smaller open boats.”

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Barcelona Sunset Live Jazz Music Cruise - When the engines stop and the sails go up
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Barcelona Sunset Live Jazz Music Cruise

15.Barcelona Sunset Live Jazz Music Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 740 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Board the Catamarà Orsom at the end of La Rambla for a 90-minute sunset sail. Once beyond the harbor, the crew may raise the sails and cut the engines while live jazz, often led by a saxophonist, fills the boat. Enjoy Barcelona’s skyline, Montjuïc, beaches, drinks, and a calm start to the evening.

“The music for us was the hi-light. Beautiful saxophone and guitar playing as we sailed around the harbour. It was a cloudy evening but the sun did come out and gave a bright orange colourful display after all. We highly recommend this as a lovely way to spend 1 1/2 hours in Barcelona.”

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★ 4.4Oslo Fjord Cruise with Live Jazz Music & Shrimp BuffetFrom $93143 reviews
★ 4.6Vltava River Cruise in Jazz Style and CommentaryFrom $17149 reviews
★ 4.8Live Jazz Music and Local Stories in the Heart of CorfuFrom $30151 reviews
★ 4.5Nova Five Star Sunset Dinner and JazzFrom $236175 reviews
★ 4.5Sunset Cruise in Los Cabos with Jazz and WineFrom $133211 reviews
★ 4.5Jazz and Chill Out Sailing in BarcelonaFrom $26221 reviews
★ 4.1River Thames Dinner Cruise with Live JazzFrom $134233 reviews
★ 5.0Sunset Jazz Catamaran Cruise with Aperitivo and Live SaxophoneFrom $96240 reviews
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