Reviews of The Civic Theatre. (Event Planner) in New Orleans (Louisiana).

The Civic Theatre

430 Reviews

219 Comments

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Event venue

510 O'Keefe Ave, New Orleans, LA 70113, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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William Squires

The Civic Theatre is a really good place to see a concert. There is open floor general admission or two balconies with seating, and two side viewing areas. It’s a really neat layout because there isn’t a bad seat in the place. The acoustics were great and the bands I saw all sounded fantastic. I sat in the back row of the first balcony and felt like I was right there with the band. They had plenty to drink but were no serving any food (they may serve food sometimes but it didn’t appear that way). It was pretty tight getting around the lobby area and to the bathroom and bar, but not unbearable. Overall it is kind of bare bones, but to me that was part of the appeal. The seating was roomy, the view and sound were great, so I was alright with it not being really fancy. I have them bookmarked now so I can go back when another good show pops up. I would have rated another star if they served food, I like to eat while I watch a show.

Steve Johnson

Smaller venue sort of cool, a few balcony seats but most GA pit, standing room. If you aren’t standing by a drunken chucklehead who spills beer on you, might be ok. Overall, we didn’t dig it.

Dani Dean

Parking options right out front, easy enough to get into venue, open and spacious foyer, bathrooms easily accessible and marked, bathrooms were super nice aswell, clean, seating was nice and well marked, seats were comfortable, over all good venue!

Tiffany Anderson

The theater is really fun. Lighting was good and sound average. I love being able to go upstairs and enjoying the show from the balconies. Bar is beautiful, bathrooms clean. I would suggest making a smoking area that isnt the exit. As someone allergic to smoke, it was a horrible end to a great show having to run down a tunnel of 70 smokers.

Kay Kartz

Saw The Mavericks perform there recently. Small venue but big on sound. Very nice comfortable atmosphere.

Sami Slovy

We are so delighted that we chose the Civic as our wedding venue. Cali was amazing to work with and very helpful in navigating a date change with us. Cali and her team saw our vision and worked with us and all of our vendors to create our perfect day. Mike, Winter and the rest of the team at the Civic were also phenomenal to work with, and so helpful in making our perfect day come together. I work in production and was able to meet with Mike and his team to explain our creative vision and they truly went above and beyond to make it special for us. This is hands down the best venue in New Orleans to create a unique and special day! We also love going to concerts at this venue so thats an added bonus!

angela Dunn

Had an amazing experience very accommodating for my husband that is in a wheelchair would definitely go back ...

Mitchell Vickers

Great acoustics for concerts. Seating was comfortable with no obstructed views. Bar was easily accessible.

Ty

Beautiful, old theater that can handle crowds both from a security and bar stand point. Definitely can get a bit crowded, but it's nice for the older folks because there's seating on the second level. Pokè-stop if you're still playing Pokemon. Plan ahead with the crowds!

Tommy Transplant (Tommy Transplant)

Great venue for concerts! The sound was great, entering and exiting went smoothly, and drink prices are absolutely reasonable. I'll be back.

Joshua Ramsey

It was my first time at the civic theater in New Orleans but damn what a show, the venue itself is amazing.. will and would recommend to anyone and I shall return when the show is right!

Lovegood Wedding & Event Rentals

As a wedding and event vendor in New Orleans, we always enjoy our time when we are at The Civic Theatre. Highly recommended!

Cat A

Went for a concert recently. Nice venue very modern from the outside that kept the more ornate style in the inside. Nice bar and clean restrooms. Was family friendly

L Wolfe

Had a great time here at a concert The sound was amazing cushion seating on upper balcony level and a bar upstairs nice suprise

Alex

This was a neat venue. We got free tickets to Kurt Vines and didn't really know what to expect, but it was quite impressive. The acoustics were on point and they had a decent beer selection.

Mike Chicago

Great show ...Maggie Koerner (was awesome) , Naughty Professor (they were good) and Tank and the Bangas (super show), Great friendly staff. It's a nice, clean venue, but the acoustics were terrible.

Matthew Perkins

One of the best music venues in the city, plenty of bars and staff to avoid long lines, the sound I amazing, and the place its self is just down right beautiful.

The Bull

Ok venue. Bar for alcohol on all levels. We were required to lock our phones up in a magnetic locking bag that you then keep with you and gets unlocked after the show.

Will Holmes

Great event space. Went to a wedding there. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Alma Barberena

It's such a cool venue. It's very intimate and it's not as big as it looks. Drinks are reasonable.

Tano Gentile

Great venue! The balcony has a great view and the sound is superb in the building. Lots of nearby bars are available for cheaper drinks if you have time.

Christal Williams

Beautiful building. Great venue. Amazing music 🎶 🎵 ❤ …

Brittany King

A new favorite venue! The lady at the box office saved our night when our tickets wouldn't work (Vivid Seats is a scam). It's not a huge venue, which I love because even a metal show felt intimate. Adding this to my venue watch list!

Marc Stevens

Went to the Civic for a Live show for a podcast called Welcome to Nightvale. The service was impeccable. Drinks were standard show prices and line was in quick as well as exit.

Anne Allen

Beautiful theater, good location, friendly bartenders. Unfortunately they allow smoking and vaping inside the theater during the show.

That Guy

Great place for a concert. The new risers really improved the sightlines. But they charge outrageous prices for drinks, especially wine. The wine is disproportionately marked up, more so than other drinks. As a diabetic, my alcoholic drink options are limited. They have a six dollar bottles of wine, that they charge $9.00 for a tiny cup. Lousy wine, lousy pour. I know how the industry works. The markup is usually high, and the wine is never great. I'm a grown up. I get it. So I'm not whining. But this was excessive.

Jarrett Caraway

Intimate setting but great sound. Place was sold out but the bartenders were fast and efficient. Even though all I drank was water and soda I was still waited on quickly and they all had great attitudes. Didn't really notice much of the staff which obviously means they were doing their jobs and out of sight. love 💘 this venue …

James Byrd

Friendly staff. Seating chart is simple and there us plenty of room. Clean bathrooms. Fast bar service.

Mouton In Motion

Nice hidden gem. Smaller auditorium with intimate setting and decent acoustics. Staff professional and welcoming. Adequate parking available within blocks of the theatre. A number of restuarant choices for after the show dining within walking distance. Clean restrooms. Cons: Room temperature in the balcony area was hot. Several individuals commented. The seats were very cramped with little to no wiggle room. Experienced leg pains (never before) during the performance. I had to stand in aisle for temporary relief.

Amal W.J.E

Love love loveeee this theater. Intimate , great interior , great acoustics and great bands come through. Get in and jam out 🎶 …

Liana Boraas

We saw George Ezra at this venue and it was perfect. It was the right size for this concert. It has a very personal, close feel. There is the pit plus the balcony levels. We got an seat in the front row of the 2nd balcony level and had a great view. There were bars at each level that moved quickly and did not build up a line. I would highly recommend going to concerts at this location.

Rachael McCain

The sound in this venue is amazing! It was the best show we saw in NOLA

Crowbird

Great Theatre! Very intimate and great acoustics!

Mikki Owens

Great concert beautiful venue

Thomas Lavelle

Excellent venue. Saw Joe Jackson. Great show. The bartenders are primo.

Shereda T. Pannell

Beautiful venue!!! The acoustics are great and the staff are amazing! This place is tucked away. You'd pass right by it and not know it was there. I'm glad I learned about it! Will love using for future events!

Ghost of a Chance

This is a beautiful old theater that was closed down for many years. It has been beautifully renovated. It’s not a super big theater so it’s a great place to see your favorite band or performer. This is very centrally located. It is close to the French Quarter in Canal Street. Check out Seaworthy around the corner For seafood and cocktails.

Glen Bowman

One of like two places to see national indie acts in Nola. Drink prices are slightly high, but reasonable. Standing area is varied. You can feel the floor bounce underneath you, which is fun and scary. Pro-tip: if the down stairs bar is packed, go upstairs, they're usually pretty chill.

Jared Kendall

Cool venue, laid back vibe. Great place to see a show.

Linda C

I experienced this venue for the first and only time on New Year's Eve. I attended DJ Soul Sister's 17th Annual New Year's Eve Soul Train event. It was a good crowd of people and the venue was roomy enough to accommodate the crowd comfortably. I had purchased my ticket in advance online but received information from the the personnel at the ticket window who were friendly and informative. The ladies who scanned the tickets at the entrance were also personable as we held a brief conversation. Inside the music had a good volume and I enjoyed the 2nd level stages where the DJ worked as well as the other side where there were dancers which were easily seen from the first level where I was. I mixed and mingled without incident especially for such a celebratory night. There was still standing room, however I did not see the 2nd level to know what took place up there. All in all I enjoyed the venue.

Mark Freeman

I absolutely love this venue. The sound is great and you dont get ripped off at the bar. They have lots of good shows and plenty of other acts as well. I always try to watch shows at this venue.

Raymond Sweet

The space was nice inside. The acoustics were great as well. I do have a problem with how they do things. Put every show on your calendar. Every show needs to use the box office. If it's happening at the Civic it's a Civic show. I get people rent space, but the caliber of the people renting the space is too notch for the most part. If you put ALL shows on your calendar it helps the leasee and it helps the Civic show it's ability to host a variety of events.

Jerod Dunbar

Beautiful space, but they could do a better job with funneling concert-goers out of the building when the show concludes. 90% of our crowd tried to exit through the main entrance because the other exits weren't obvious. It wasn't exactly a fire safe situation.

wildwildwes

One of my favorite New Orleans venues. The staff was super helpful preparing for my friends wedding, and Big Easy Events did a spectacular job loading in and setting up all the tables, chairs, and linens exactly as we wanted!

Robert D

Very nice venue for a performance. Have seen two different performances there and the acoustics and seatings were phenomenal. Honestly, no bad seat in the house. Look forward to next performance there.

Walter Askew

Very old classic theater. Well maintained, no elevators.

G Sr.

Excellent venue. The Hulu event was amazing!!

Tyler Anderson

Nice place to see a show sound was great very good experience.

Quron Hicks

This venue is exquisite and the staff was friendly and professional. Better have proof of vaccination, you're gonna need it😉 …

Raylyn Altman

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DL Smith

Great venue. Comfortable seating and cash bar,. Good views from all seats, not overly large. Convenient parking just across the street. Good acoustics.

Brian Janis

Great venue for the concert. Seating laid out well. Did not have to stretch around someone in front of me. Bathroom and bar facilities were nice.

Renee Ledet Blasio

More intimate, relaxed atmosphere than larger arenas, though I agree with the other reviewer that the drink options are minimal. Parking is a nightmare in that area, so take a car service.

Lucas LeCompte

I really like this place for concerts. You can sit in the balcony or gallery and be comfortable.

Nathan Hosley

Nice small club feel, acoustics we're great, staff super friendly. Great pours

Rachel Evans

Even on the balcony it feels like an intimate performance from thr stage. Nice venu!

Richard Mullins

Small venue but perfect for those who don't want the large crowds. Floor, gallery and balcony seating, bars on all 3 floors. Bathrooms on 1st and 3rd.

Honest Tee

Went to see Todrick Hall.We had a great time.Bartenders were sweet.

Emily Fitzharris

Several bars make it easy to get a drink during a show. The multiple balconies also provide multiple view points to watch your favorite artist perform

K H

Beautiful venue, not huge so crowd was manageable. The acoustics were terrible though. Not sure if that was the venue or the sound techs fault.

Sara Vin

Great atmosphere, sound. Dropkick murphy was awesome. Cool security!

Fresh Linens

Fantastic theatre. Saw Fitz and the Tantrums here; has fantastic lighting and acoustics. Has both an open floor and balcony seating with a bar outside the hall.

Matt Smith

Nice theater, but they do not look at tickets. People from the nosebleeds are able to go to the floor and it was so crowded you couldn't leave the floor to grab another beer.

Kirk Chantraine

Nice venue with a good space for music. Didn't spend too long there as we weren't feeling the event but would happily return.

David Schoenfeld

Small venue, excellent place to see a concert. Comfortable seats great sound. Bar on every floor.

Matt McKenzie

Saw a burlesque show. It was awsome. Nice venue. Only complaint was the air conditioning was set a bit too cool.

Kemic Smothers

Great venue! Went to a wedding. The space is very versatile and has some cool, funky ambiance.

Michael Wade

Great spot for live music...awesome sound..Billy strings killed it..

Raoul Duke

Great place to see live music. GA floor allows close access to band. Bartenders/lines slow. 2 am curfew.

Frankie Di Cristina

Awesome venue, great acoustics. I can't wait to go back and see another concert here.

Susan Zoretski

My son's wedding was there in New Orleans and the place was beautiful . If you love the grand old theater's ,that's the place to have a wedding. It was exquisite!!!

August Winter

Very nice atmosphere. We went for a free comedy show and really enjoyed it. I definitely recommend.

Matthew Person

What a wonderful surprise inside this venue. Nice touch with the original look of the place inside. But did not care for 2nd floor location of wedding cake.

Doug Stephan

So far so good. Load in is done now we have 2 nights of shows.

Amy

Great renovated space with a good diversity of shows. If you're sitting up high in the balcony bring a sweater the A/C works really well.

colleen poster

Great intimate venue!

Dawn Falgout-Loebig

Love the venue. The platform flooring could be better stabilized.

James Boone

Was in a bit of a frenzy but enjoyed the atmosphere and location.

Prestige Promotions

Epic venue! One of New Orleans best auditoriums.

david gurren

If I could give the Civic Theater 10 Stars it deserves it if you're hosting a party or event this is the place to go food drinks live band if you need one great place

Heather Stacy

Amazing venue!! Sounds phenomenal and is easy to find.

James Pierre

One of my work places!

Evan Williamson

The time was night and the time was on for a show. The Civic Theater is just the kind of place where you can watch a show: a theater. Staff is kind when you mess up your seat because they pour the drinks pretty stiff.

Brian Frederick

Saw Noel Gallagher's High Flying Birds, May 2015. Fantastic venue. Great acoustics.

John P

This place is a Gem in the Downtown District Safest Secure Parking in the Big Easy. Felt very comfortable. Staff is amazing and kind and helpful. 😀😀😀 …

Jeremy Beales

Very fun place to see a show. View from the balconies is great and the music sounded fantastic

Colt Babin

Nice venue!!

Ken A

Small venue but very nice with great parking.

Andrew

Cool location, multiple bars, had a good experience.

Jacques Dugal

I love this venue. The seats are good, sound is great, and the space is beautiful.

Mark Hogan

BEAUTIFUL! Drinks are expensive ($8 for a small mixed drink) so pre-game! The theatre is amazing and everyone is so friendly.

Emma Iris

First time there over Jazz Fest and the floor was like a trampoline....no idea what they put down ... Hope it's not like that for every show.

Lisa Kenworthy-Rodriguez

Enjoyed the show! Nice venue 😁 …

Colby Lindsay

Amazing venue for all types of events

Aaron Fellhoelter

We filmed an upcoming TV pilot here and the architecture was absolutely gorgeous it's just added to the ambience

John Lorenzen

Good venue, the seating is nice and they have good bar setups.

E. Sully

Nice place, but the drink options are a bit limited. The seating is also kinda tight.

K C

Cool music venue in a remodeled theatre. Bathrooms are big, clean, and well lit. Good bar service

Linda Ransome

Went to see Nighy Vale show. Never disappointed with their shows here. Great time for the family.

Toby Acosta

Great venue. Not a bad seat in the house.

Aimee Cartwright

Great venue. Beautiful building with easily accessible bathrooms and bar.

r6_ oreo

Seen animal collective here back in November 2016. Amazing time

April McLeod

Very fun atmosphere, staff was friendly, restrooms were gorgeous!!! :) Saw Welcome to Nightvale!

Victoria Barras-Brantner

Awesome place to see any musical act.. wish everyone should play here

John Pollard

Great place to see a show. The seats are a little small.

Mitchell Fullerton

Great venue good view either on the floor or up in the seats.

Josh Grant

Beautiful theatre with great seating, bar was a nice surprise.

Anthony DelRosario

Beautifully restored theatre. Have seen several concerts and Welcome To Night Vale here.

Denise Hullette

Beautiful backstage and in front been on both sides. Amazing experience!

Miles Bondurant

Nice place for a show. Very pretty, good cocktails.

Felicity Gibson

While I've only been here HIGH AS A KITE during Mardi Gras, it's amazing!

Tony Thomas

Great little performance center and we saw Theo Von who was absolutely hilarious.

Kyle Edwards

Sean Lennon and Les Claypool. Great show and nice venue.

Whitney Oakley

Not a bad seat in the house!

Abby E

Beautiful inside. Comfortable seating. Not too big and not too small.

Kathy Ryan

Great intimate venue for live music and comedy. Parking close by

Jonathan Jefferson

Small but nice venue. Bathrooms are fantastic.

Gerardo

Excellent venue , big enough and yet still intimate.

jeremy lambert

Excellent place to watch a band, one of my favorite Venues in the city

Taryn VB

Saw Primus here twice and both times were great.

Sudesna Berg

A good venue, saw The Breeders. Parking was easy.

Laurie Watson McKay

The balcony is really far up! So glad I got general admission.

Ngai Edwards

DJ Sole Sista 2019 New Year bash was great!

Eric Howard

Very free flowing venue. Nice and spacious.

sean hobgood

Dropkick Murphys were amazing

William Sulzer

Great little venue. View from "loge" is perfect.

Tom Wheatley

The sound is great here. I like the open seating.

Edmond M

Great places for a show! Highly recommend.

Deann Rastafari

A great Venue to host anything!!!

Alessandra Cusimano

Great venue with a variety of shows

Willo Wisp

My favorite venue in the city, hands down!

Blair Schexnayder

Amazing concert place and very clean

Adrian Baudy (Adrian Baudy IV)

Cool little theatre, great for stand up comedy

Willatuno C

Surprisingly excellent venue in downtown NOLA

Genisa Alvarez Uzzetta

Wonderful High Class Venue w/ Top Quality Renovations Well Done!

S M

Attended a wedding here. Wonderful venue.

Cale Byrd

Great venue. Awesome sound

David (DavidULE)

Beautiful venue, tad small, terrible sound.

Samuel murillo

Nice place for a group event

Eureeka Springs

Small/intimate, great acoustics, & great acts.

Martin Heyder

One of the best sounding venues in New Orleans.

Lyn Morein

Great space!

Kyle Smyth

Great old building, glad they did something with it.

Ghiselli Alcantar

The seating upstairs make watching shows a lot more present

Taryn Alexandros

I love seeing bands at this venue!

Corey Gardner

Very intimate for concerts and beautiful interior.

Angela Abadie

Nice venue. Used for a movie

MiZtress_of_Soulz dark gypsy.

Nice place to check out the bands.

M. H.

Love this venue.

Diana Macku

Nice, fresh space. Acoustics are awesome.

Michael Blount

Incredible sound and atmosphere for a show

Waveney Jaisingh

A little too off the top for us, but to each their own.

Pamela Floyd

New Year's Eve was a great event.

Joseph Hardin

Great live music concert hall

Cathy Strate

Wonderful place, beautiful! Will go again.

Richard Miller

Awesome acoustics with limited seating.

J B

Beautiful! Great place for a wedding.

Ryan Asay

A fantastic venue for shows.

Otherworldly

Great spot for music events.

Ashley Aman

Great place to see a show.

David Marshall

Was here for an event. Great atmosphere and space.

Jefferson Frazer

Amazingly intimate venue. A real treat.

Liz Fletcher

Nice venue.

Jason Starrett

Terrific venue for a concert or a show

Jerry Klein

Great atmosphere and enjoyed it there

Clarita Alphonse

This was a first and was very nice

Dale Street

Great place to see a show

Matthew Reese

Beautiful venue...

Michelle Bushey

Beautiful old theater with character!

TML Lyrics

Working on a movie in here was comfortable.

Laura Gurren

Great place to have event.

Jay M Hendrix

gorgeous venue remarkable staff

Everett Schneider

Wonderful concert experince

Greg Stein

Good live music venue

Alecia Clary

I loved this venue.

Barry Edwards

Staff members are friendly and polite

Cze Low

New orleans theatre for lectures and videos presentation

G Loyd

Beautiful venue!

ceanes4

Great venue!

Rosylin Carter

Awesome place to celebrate

Jason Smith

Great venue!

notag notag

Sound was excellent

Shannon Poche

Good location for concerts

Eric Schmidt

Great venue!

Alexander Mahabir

Small, cozy theatre

Chris Esteve

Awesome venue.

Tommy Cox

Great venue

Shelley Scarborough

Terrific theatre!

Esther Phelps

Such a cool place

William Leach

I love this place!

Anthony P

Amazing venue

Daniel Tate

Loved the entertainment

T Mot

Great venue

Theresa Carter

Beautiful

Joseph Jackson

Good

Chasity DeJean

Great venue

Walter P

Nice decor

Sean P Bigler

Great experience

Chad kiper

Killer venue.

Ronni Brant

Good venue

Bob Fremin

Nice Venue

Patric Swann

good venue

Erik O'Neal

Great Venue

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