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The Marigny Opera House is a re-purposed church designed by French architect Theodore Giraud and constructed in 1853.
The beautiful and historic church was closed in 1997 and repurposed as a non-profit center for local performing artists. Income from venue rentals help subsidize performances throughout the year of classical music, jazz, theatre and ballet.
The Lowdown
Type
Banquet Hall / Event FacilityHistoric BuildingTheatre
Views
Cityscape
Style
Elegant
Romantic
Sophisticated
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Venue Setting

The Marigny Opera House is a re-purposed church designed by French architect Theodore Giraud and constructed in 1853. The church stands in New Orleans' historic Faubourg Marigny, formerly plantation land adjoining the French Quarter.

Capacity

Seated
200
Buffet
200
Standing
200
Fees
(Prices listed here are estimates only & are subject to change)
Price range

Does this include catering fees?

No

Additional charges

$1,000.00 refundable security deposit
Catering
Theatrical Lighting

Insurance

Additional Insurance May Be Required Depending On The Event

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Event Logistics and Amenities
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Celebrations hosted here since
2011
Curfew
10 PM
Venue spaces
Indoor & Outdoor Venue Spaces Available
Catering
Client Must Select A Caterer From The List Provided By The Venue
Alcohol
BYO Permitted – You Can Bring Your Own Alcohol
Music
No Amplified Music Allowed
Smoking
Non-smoking Venue
Handicap Accessible
Yes
Amenities
  • Street Parking
  • Onsite Restrooms
Inside Scoop

There is a sense of calm, of happiness, that pervades the church. People often ask me whether the place is haunted by spirits of the past. I always say yes, to determine their reaction. But I think maybe there are some spirits about the place, and I sometimes think I feel their presence when I'm in the church alone, playing the piano. - Dave Hurlbert

Venue Features
The scene:
The beautiful and historic church was closed in 1997 and repurposed as a non-profit center for local performing artists. Income from venue rentals help subsidize performances throughout the year of classical music, jazz, theatre and ballet.
Design:
The plastered brick church was designed in the Romanesque style and features handsome paired towers with onion-shaped domes which dominate the skyline of the area. Arched openings at the first level are flanked on the side elevation by buttresses, and circular openings at the clerestory level light the interior. The center facade design is of brick, forming three blind arches. Arcades supported by slender box columns define the nave and side aisles.
Standout venue features:
Guests often remark on the elegant lightness of the interior, as well as the authentic and faithful restoration.
Awards & Notables
Awards, recognitions, or noteworthy achievements associated with the venue.
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