Hall Pass membership revenues support the Foundation’s efforts to preserve, protect and perpetuate New Orleans' music traditions through educational programming and helping sustain our beloved musicians and culture-bearers. Annual membership begins at $1000 and it will be valid for one year from the date of purchase.
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Members will receive the following benefits:
SPECIAL EVENTS
Free tickets each quarter for you and a guest at the Hall (48hrs notice, please!)
First dibs on purchasing two tickets to each night of Midnight Preserves, our treasured concert series featuring surprise guests held each evening following Jazz Fest
Invitations to our annual events, including:
Legacy Event honoring musicians for their outstanding contributions to the New Orleans community and jazz heritage
Beignets & Brass brunches at the Hall each weekend during Jazz Fest
Creole Christmas holiday concert
EXCLUSIVE ACCESS
Purchase great seats and skip the line for any nightly show at the Hall
Backstage access at Preservation Hall Jazz Band performances around the country*
Regular communication highlighting special announcements, behind-the-scenes content, and different ways to engage with the Preservation Hall Foundation, Preservation Hall, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
LAGNIAPPE
20% discount on Preservation Hall merchandise
FAQs
Contact Naima Murphy Salcido to reserve your tickets for the Hall, please consider making your request at least 48 hours in advance of the show to ensure availability.
Midnight Preserves is an exclusive, collaborative series at Preservation Hall offered each evening following Jazz Fest. The Preservation Hall Jazz band invites world-renowned mystery guests from the Jazz Fest line-up to create an unforgettable and unique musical experience.
Tickets to Midnight Preserves are not included in the Hall Pass benefits — members get exclusive access and first dibs to purchase two tickets per night when tickets go on sale.
*Backstage access offered when permitted by venue.
Benefits are subject to change in 2025/2026
Prefer monthly payments? Members may also select a $100/month payment option, totaling $1200/year.
Hall Pass Membership is primarily a donor appreciation program – 80% of the membership fee is tax deductible.