Friday, December 4, 2026 · Saturday, December 5, 2026 · Sunday, December 6, 2026 · Friday, December 11, 2026 · Saturday, December 12, 2026 · Sunday, December 13, 2026

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The Nutcracker

Saturday, December 19, 2026 · Sunday, December 20, 2026

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Black Jacket Symphony

Friday, January 8, 2027

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Les Miserables

Friday, February 26, 2027 · Saturday, February 27, 2027 · Sunday, February 28, 2027 · Friday, March 5, 2027 · Saturday, March 6, 2027 · Sunday, March 7, 2027

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Anastasia

Friday, April 9, 2027 · Saturday, April 10, 2027 · Sunday, April 11, 2027 · Friday, April 16, 2027 · Saturday, April 17, 2027 · Sunday, April 18, 2027

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The venue

About Jefferson Performing Arts Center

Jefferson Performing Arts Center (JPAC) is a premier live performance venue in Metairie, just outside New Orleans. Opened in 2015 and operated by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society, JPAC offers a professional setting for musicals, ballets, concerts, and family shows with ample seating for every view. The venue provides intuitive seating selections to help you choose the perfect seat. Whether you’re planning a night out or coordinating a group outing, we’ve got you covered with practical details on seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options.

JPAC hosts a diverse lineup including Disney's Frozen, Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars, Jagged Little Pill The Musical, and The Black Jacket Symphony presenting Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet. The center is easily accessible from Airline Drive and offers On-site parking in the lot between JPAC and Shrine on Airline. For those using public transit, the area is served by local transit options, and JPAC is adjacent to Airline Drive with shuttle access from nearby facilities. When planning your visit, consider securing seats early through trusted partners and exploring nearby hotels and dining options to complete your night out.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

Address: 6400 Airline Drive, Metairie, LA 70003.
Capacity: 1,041 seats.
Venue type: Professional performing arts center/theater opened in 2015; operated by the Jefferson Performing Arts Society.
Seating chart: Interactive seating maps are available on SeatGeek for JPAC events.
Parking: Free parking in the lot between JPAC and Shrine on Airline.
Transit: Public transit options include JP Transit Move Metairie On-Demand Zone; JPAC is adjacent to Airline Drive with off-street shuttle access from JPAS.
Nearby hotels: Example options include TownePlace Suites New Orleans Metairie (close by) and other Metairie hotels listed in travel resources.
Notable events hosted: Disney's Frozen (JPAC), Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars, Jagged Little Pill The Musical, and The Black Jacket Symphony presents Bon Jovi's Slippery When Wet, among others.
Status: JPAC is currently active and not demolished or renamed.