Tipitina’s sits at the corner of Napoleon and Tchoupitoulas, a no-frills, all-energy room built for New Orleans music. The club opened in 1977 to showcase Professor Longhair and never lost the feel. Wood floors that bounce, a balcony that leans in, and a crowd that actually came to listen and dance. Expect brass, funk, rock, and those “only-in-NOLA” jams when touring players drop by. Doors late, shows later, memories guaranteed. If you’re picking one night out for live music in NOLA, start here.