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Best Live Music in the USA — Our Top 15

49 nights of music  ·  seats from $25

Jazz on the Mississippi, honky-tonks in Nashville, a cocktail cruise off Manhattan. These 15 are priced and timed, with a note on which include dinner and which are standing room.

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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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D'oeuvres - Sailing Past Key West’s Waterfront
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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

5.Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D’oeuvres

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,559 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend about two hours sailing from Key West with an open bar, champagne, sangria, premium beer, cocktails, and chef-prepared hors d’oeuvres. A local musician provides live entertainment as you pass Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key. Arrive 30 minutes early and bring a sweater, sunglasses, and photo ID if you plan to drink.

“We had a fantastic time. The crew was awesome and Just George kept us entertained. We were fortunate to have a perfect weather day for the sunset. Highly recommend.”

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Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included - A Caribbean-style buffet with a few compromises
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Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

6.Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,707 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $92

Board a 65-foot yacht at Key West’s historic seaport for a two-hour sunset cruise. Enjoy crew-served Caribbean-style buffet dishes, unlimited well drinks, beer, wine, and soft drinks, then head upstairs for sunset views, live music, and views of Mallory Square and the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Premium drinks cost extra.

“Very proficient staff. Timely, prompt response to ticket purchase and loading unloading. Food was outstanding.”

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NYC: Harlem Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday Concert - What the hour with Anthony Evans includes
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NYC: Harlem Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday Concert

7.Harlem Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,638 reviews · from $25Best value

Join Music Director Anthony Evans and the Harlem Praise Singers for a 60-minute gospel concert at Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Harlem. This Wednesday gathering is musical worship rather than a regular service, with traditional spirituals, contemporary gospel, clapping, singing, and an invitation to take part. Admission is $25, plus a requested $5 church donation.

“I loved it! Great voices and charisma! They were really expressive and tried to involve the audience at all times, it was moving. Thank you for this amazing experience!! 🫶🏻”

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New York City: Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert - Why Harlem adds meaning to the music
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New York City: Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert

8.Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,479 reviews · from $28

Spend a Saturday morning at Mount Olivet Baptist Church for a one-hour Harlem gospel concert artistically directed by Craig Harris. Expect powerful choir singing, live music, clapping, movement, and plenty of audience interaction. Tickets cost $28, the venue is wheelchair accessible, and English-speaking staff help explain what to expect.

“It was an event I dreamed of attending since I was a little girl. It was a very exciting experience and definitely unforgettable!”

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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

9.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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Nashville's Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+) - LED lights, music, and a rolling dance floor
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Nashville’s Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+)

10.Nashville’s Wildest Honky Tonk Public Party Bus (21+)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,305 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $25Top rated

Spend about 1 hour 45 minutes on Nashville’s open-air Honky Tonk Party Express, with LED lights, a premium sound system, an onboard host, and dancing through downtown. You will stop at Ole Smoky Distillery for a moonshine shot, then return to 1343 Lewis Street. The tour is public, limited to 25 people, and strictly 21+.

“Fantastic time they know how to get the party started . Jake the DJ and Kim our driver were wonderful . So kind and appreciative to all the people on the bus . I would highly recommend”

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New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Dinner at a private table
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New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

11.Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,074 reviews · 3 hours · from $145

Board the Louisa of the Seas at Pier 36 for a three-hour evening cruise past the Manhattan and Brooklyn bridges, Ellis Island, Governors Island, and the Statue of Liberty. You’ll dine at a private table, hear live music from New York performers, and choose between regular and VIP seating. Plan ahead for the hard-to-find pier and limited transport after the cruise.

“Started and ended on time, with delicious food, music, great views… It was a cool experience all together. However things to note would be it was kind of congested seating.. next to next tables with very less gap in the normal area ! Secondly live music also doesn’t happen in the normal area but in the VIP area in second deck which I don’t seem is mentioned anywhere, however we can hear that from the normal area but can’t see of feel!”

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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

12.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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Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers - Settling onto the 65-foot catamaran
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Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers

13.Key West Sunset Sail with Live Music, Drinks and Appetizers

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 952 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $79

Spend two hours aboard Fury Water Adventures’ 65-foot catamaran with live local music, open drinks, and seasonal appetizers. You’ll pass views of Mallory Square and possibly Fort Zachary Taylor while the captain seeks the best sunset angle. The mood is lively, but shaded seating and three viewing decks give you room to relax.

“Great time well organized fun way to see sunset… good music with Killer Dudes excellent service very fun”

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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

14.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

15.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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