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Best Jazz & Live Music Nights in the USA: 15 Worth Booking

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The 15 jazz & live music nights below are the ones worth your free day, each with its price, its running time and the detail that decides it. The top entry is top for a reason.

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option - Jazz by the Dukes of Dixieland
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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 for a three-hour evening experience, including one hour dockside and a two-hour Mississippi cruise. Hear the calliope, explore the engine room, enjoy live jazz from the Dukes of Dixieland or another New Orleans jazz group, and add a Louisiana-style buffet with gumbo, crawfish étouffée, fried chicken, and bread pudding.

“Incredible time with friends. The food was really good and plentiful. The service was exceptional. The jazz musicians were really good and the calliope at the beginning was fun. The ride was so smooth you forgot you were on a boat.”

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise - The paddlewheel boat and its three decks
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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 roughly two-hour paddlewheel cruise on the Mississippi. You’ll hear live jazz from the Steamboat Stompers, listen to commentary about New Orleans and the Battle of New Orleans, and pass the Chalmette Battlefield. Add the Southern-style buffet lunch if you want a full meal on board.

“Good time with a nice meal. Very informative while on the river and the band was great to listen to.”

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New Orleans: Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner - The 7 p.m. departure and the changing river view
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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 at 6 p.m. for a 7 to 9 p.m. cruise from the French Quarter. You’ll hear live jazz from the Grammy-nominated Dukes of Dixieland, listen to a captain’s narration, explore four decks, and see New Orleans from the Mississippi. Add the Creole buffet if you want dinner onboard. The Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS currently replaces the NATCHEZ on evening cruises.

“Loved this trip.. very informative , loved hearing all the history along the river and views on night were spectacular. Band were amazing too!”

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New Orleans: Daytime Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Lunch - Four decks, a paddle wheel, and plenty of photo stops
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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 aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, currently filling in for the Steamboat NATCHEZ. Hear the Steamboat Stompers, listen to live narration, inspect the paddle wheel and engine room, and move between four decks. Add a plated Creole lunch with catfish, red beans and rice, jambalaya, spoon bread, and bread pudding.

“This was so much fun! My wife and I took our niece for the lunchtime riverboat cruise, and we have a wonderful time. The weather was perfect, and the jazz band was excellent. Lunch was traditional NOLA style, fried catfish, red beans and rice, and bread pudding. Highly recommend!”

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Key West Sunset Sail with Open Bar, Live Music and Hors D'oeuvres - The Route Past Key West Landmarks
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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

Sail from Key West for about two hours aboard a spacious catamaran, with sunset views toward Mallory Square, Fort Zachary Taylor, and Sunset Key. Your ticket includes an open liquor bar, champagne, wine, sangria, premium beer, soft drinks, hors d’oeuvres, and live music from local performers. Bring a photo ID if you plan to drink.

“The captain and crew were extremely attentive to all of the passengers. They even brought drinks and horsdoeuvres to the passengers hanging out on the main deck who were watching the Amazing sunset. They even mingled with the everyone and helped take pictures when asked. This was a highlight of our time at Key West!!”

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Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket - The 7:00 pm arrival and the first practical hurdle
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Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

6.Grand Ole Opry Show Admission Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,518 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Book an evening seat at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, where eight or more artists share one famous stage in a roughly two-hour show. You may hear country, bluegrass, gospel, folk, comedy, and holiday music, depending on the date. Choose standard or premium seating, redeem your voucher at the box office, and arrive early for parking and ticket collection.

“It was amazing but I didn’t realize we were so far up and my friend was handicap but all good and loved it”

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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame - Riding through Nashville by trolley or mini coach
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Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

7.Discover Nashville City Tour with Entry to Ryman & Country Music Hall of Fame

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,412 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $103

Spend about 3.5 hours touring Nashville with an English-speaking guide such as Jerry, Nick, Leonard, or James. Ride past Music Row, the Parthenon, the State Capitol, and more, then explore the Ryman Auditorium and Country Music Hall of Fame at your own pace.

“Great way to see the highlights of Nashville. The guide was very knowledgable and funny. The museums were amazing. Highly recommend!”

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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville - Dressing rooms turn country music into personal stories
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Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

8.Grand Ole Opry House Guided Backstage Tour in Nashville

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,405 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $39

Spend about an hour behind the curtain at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry with a small group of up to 14 people. See artist dressing rooms, the performers’ entrance, backstage spaces, and possibly Studio A. A Garth Brooks and Trisha Yearwood film opens the tour, and stage access may let you stand in the famed wooden circle.

“The tour was great and our guide was very knowledgeable! The dressing rooms were cool! Lots of history! Highly recommend!”

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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission - Continue from the 1960s to the present
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Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

9.Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,918 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $31

Spend 2 to 4 hours tracing country music from folk roots to today at Nashville’s Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Your self-guided visit includes two floors of artifacts, films, recordings, costumes, cars, interactive stations, and exhibits on artists from Jimmie Rodgers to Taylor Swift. English-language admission costs $31.95.

“Getting into the museum well effortless. Just be sure to stop at the front desk to get your tickets before you get in the entry line. We came here for my daughter’s 20th birthday and she loved all of the country music memorabilia. Perfect for anyone who is a fan!”

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Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included - The first drink sets the tone
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Key West Sunset Cruise: Dinner, Live Music & Drinks Included

10.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 a crew-served tropical buffet, unlimited well drinks, beer, wine, and soft drinks, then head upstairs for sunset views, live music, and a pass by Mallory Square.

“Was cold, but captain made it fun and the drinks were flowing! The SUN came out just in time! Great time.”

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NYC: Harlem Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday Concert - Entering Convent Avenue Baptist Church
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NYC: Harlem Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday Concert

11.Harlem Hallelujah! Gospel Wednesday Concert

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

Spend an uplifting Wednesday at Convent Avenue Baptist Church in Harlem, where Music Director Anthony Evans leads the Harlem Praise Singers through traditional spirituals and contemporary gospel. This is a concert rather than a regular service, but you are invited to clap, sing, and join the musical fellowship. Allow time for check-in and a $5 church donation.

“I would have liked that they would say more about Gods Word and His will.The songs go's on and on and on..with the same words..”

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New York City: Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert - Arriving at Mount Olivet Baptist Church
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New York City: Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert

12.Harlem Gospel Live Music Concert

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

Spend about an hour with a live gospel choir at Harlem’s Mount Olivet Baptist Church. The Saturday concert is artistically directed by Craig Harris, with hand-clapping, singing, and plenty of audience energy. Doors open at 10:00 AM, and the venue is wheelchair accessible. Bring a face covering as advised.

“It was amazing! I love singing and listening to others sing gospel music”

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans - The two-hour cruise and what you actually see
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

13.Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans

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

Spend about two hours on the Mississippi aboard the paddlewheel Creole Queen. The evening includes live jazz, a promenade deck, and an optional Creole buffet with gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, seafood pasta, brisket, and bread pudding. Boarding begins at 6:30 p.m. for a prompt 7 p.m. departure from 1 Poydras Street.

“Very nice, food was good, service good, music good, we enjoyed it very much.. We walked on deck seen many ships /boats, the bridge that crossed the river was lit up with red and green very nice! Good float!”

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New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music - Pier 36: allow extra time to find the boat
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New York City: Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

14.Gourmet Dinner Cruise with Live Music

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

You’ll cruise from Pier 36 aboard Louisa of the Seas for skyline views, bridge passes, and a close look at the Statue of Liberty. A plated dinner, live music from New York performers, private-table seating, and drinks are included. Choose regular or VIP seating, and plan your ride home before returning to the pier.

“Classy, staff were very nice. Loved the live music, “The Barnacles” were lovely and did great crowd work. The dinner and experience were well worth the price. Would definitely come back for other occasions/date nights/family outing.”

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Nashville: Grand Ole Opry Show Ticket - The 7:00 PM Program and Its Changing Lineup
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Nashville: Grand Ole Opry Show Ticket

15.Grand Ole Opry Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,041 reviews Top rated

Spend two hours at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry House for a live radio-style show featuring country, Western, Americana, bluegrass, comedy, and artists ranging from newcomers to legends. Choose your seating area, or upgrade to include the Circle Room Lounge, appetizers, two top-shelf drinks, a performer meeting, and a commemorative photo.

“The whole show was absolutely fantastic! The sound was great, and The Artists Great! I warmly recommend The Show!”

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