Hotel St. Vincent
Initially built in 1861 and restored and reimagined in 2021, the 75-room New Orleans hotel is located on the corner of Magazine and Race Streets in the Lower Garden District.
The story of Hotel Saint Vincent begins in Ireland in 1813 with the birth of Margaret Haughery, née Gaffney. Margaret, an orphan, eventually made her way to New Orleans in 1835. There she became known locally as “Our Margaret” for her endless community giving and philanthropy. In 1861, Margaret, with money from her successful bakery, founded The Saint Vincent’s Infant Asylum, a refuge for thousands both young and old. In 1884, two years after her death, a statue of her was erected, making it the second public monument to a woman in American history. Today, Margaret Place, a park in the Lower Garden District near Hotel Saint Vincent, is a reminder of the humanitarian who devoted her life in support of the people and city of New Orleans.
Upcoming Shows
Named after the interstate connecting Chicago and New Orleans, ‘55 South’ spotlights artists from Chicago’s International Anthem Recording Co. as well as local New Orleans talent!
The 3rd Annual 55 SOUTH Music Festival features Tortoise, Kumasi Afrobeat Orchestra, proto-trance jazz quintet SML, and psychedelic world twang artist Gitkin. Live music in the courtyard + an Afterglow Dance Party at Evangeline Hall with DJ sets, plus food and vinyl pop-ups, merch, and more!
A portion of the proceeds from 55 South benefits MACCNO—The Music & Culture Coalition of New Orleans.
Main Stage Ticket $20: Includes live performances by Tortoise, Kumasi Afrobeat Orchestra, SML, and Gitkin in the courtyard.
Afterglow Dance Party Ticket $10: Includes DJ sets by Chicago House legend Chez Damier with lead up support from the Windy City’s Shaun J. Wright as well as New Orleans’ own Quickweave and Phlegm in Evangeline Hall.
All Access Ticket $25: Includes Main Stage + Afterglow Dance Party
