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The Joy Theater

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The Joy Theater is a theater at 1200 Canal Street in New Orleans, LA.

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FanProof verdictAt New Orleans’ Joy Theater, bags up to 12 × 6 × 12 inches need not be clear; empty water containers are allowed. Most events have no coat or bag check. General admission normally means standing, with balcony seating sold separately for some shows. The show-day box office opens one hour before the advertised door time, not one hour before the performance.

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Bags & entry

Purses and small bags must be no larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches. They do not have to be clear, and all bags may be searched. Most events do not have coat or bag check. Confirm your event and any additional needs before travel.

Events, tickets & arrival timeline

Your event day

Travel time
  1. 6:45 PM
    Leave30 minutes to get there, then into the gates by your arrival time.
  2. 7:15 PMArrivePlanning estimate: 45 minutes before start. Check your ticket for doors and check-in times.
  3. 8:00 PMStartListed start time. Doors usually open earlier; check your ticket.
  4. AfterGetting homeCheck your ride or last train home

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Venue details
Venue typeTheater
CapacityNot publishedCheck the layout and available seating for your event.
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Access and ticket help

Accessible inventory is sold through the event listing for The Joy Theater; choose the accessible-ticket path before selecting seats. 2 hours prior to show time. Day of Show only

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The experience

  • Watch out for: Items Not Allowed: Food, Drinks, Flash Cameras,Recording Devices Smoking is NOT allowed
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1200 Canal Street · New Orleans, LA

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Purses and small bags must be no larger than 12 × 6 × 12 inches. They do not have to be clear, and all bags may be searched. Most events do not have coat or bag check. Confirm your event and any additional needs before travel.

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