Venue · New Orleans, LA
The Joy Theater Events & Tickets
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7:00 PM
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- Oct26MonTickets
8:00 PM
- Oct28WedTickets
8:00 PM
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- Nov18WedTickets
8:00 PM
- Nov28SatTickets
8:00 PM
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8:00 PM
- Jan9SatTickets
7:00 PM
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- Feb19FriTickets
7:00 PM
- Mar26FriTickets
7:00 PM
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8:00 PM
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About The Joy Theater
The Joy Theater, named after owner Joy Houck, is a theater and historic landmark built in 1947 on Canal Street in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. Renovations in 2011 transformed the former movie palace into a multi-purpose theater for live music, stand-up comedy, private functions, and corporate events. The theater's iconic marquee sign was restored, as was the building's original art deco architecture.
Getting there
🚉 Public transport
- Canal at Elk PlaceTram stop40 m · 1 min walk
- Canal at BasinTram stop50 m · 1 min walk
- Canal at South RampartTram stop100 m · 2 min walk
- TulaneTram stop140 m · 2 min walk
- Canal at North RampartTram stop160 m · 3 min walk
- Canal at MaraisTram stop190 m · 3 min walk
🅿️ Parking
- Multi-storey car park210 m · 3 min walk
- Multi-storey car park260 m · 4 min walk
- Multi-storey car park300 m · 5 min walk
- Multi-storey car park310 m · 5 min walk
Distances are measured in a straight line from the venue; walking times are estimates. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors
🛏️ Hotels near The Joy Theater
Check prices ↗- Hotel VinacheHotel50 m · 1 min walk
- HI Hostel New OrleansHostel150 m · 2 min walk
- The Jung Hotel & ResidencesHotel210 m · 3 min walk
- Sonesta ES SuitesHotel220 m · 4 min walk
- The Roosevelt New Orleans, A Waldorf Astoria HotelHotel250 m · 4 min walk
- The Saint Hotel, Autograph CollectionHotel280 m · 5 min walk
🛏️ Hotels near The Joy Theater
Check prices ↗🍽️ Eat & drink nearby
- We Dat's Chicken and ShrimpRestaurant · american150 m · 2 min walk
- NOLA Star BarBar240 m · 4 min walk
- Roosevelt Hotel BarBar240 m · 4 min walk
- Ruby Slipper CaféRestaurant · breakfast240 m · 4 min walk
- Sazerac Bar at The RooseveltBar270 m · 4 min walk
- Backatown Coffee ParlourCafé290 m · 5 min walk
- monkey boardBar300 m · 5 min walk
- DomenicaRestaurant · pizza320 m · 5 min walk
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The Joy Theater: FAQs
What's on at The Joy Theater?
The Joy Theater has 23 upcoming events. Next up: Soccer Mommy & Snail Mail on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Where is The Joy Theater?
The Joy Theater is located at 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA, 70112.
When is the The Joy Theater box office open?
2 hours prior to show time. Day of Show only
What is the nearest station to The Joy Theater?
The nearest station is Canal at Elk Place (Tram stop), about 40 m from The Joy Theater.
Which hotels are closest to The Joy Theater?
The closest places to stay are Hotel Vinache (50 m), HI Hostel New Orleans (150 m), and The Jung Hotel & Residences (210 m).
Where can I park near The Joy Theater?
Public car parks near The Joy Theater include Multi-storey car park (210 m), Multi-storey car park (260 m), and Multi-storey car park (300 m).
When did The Joy Theater open?
The Joy Theater opened in 1947.