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About Market Street Power Plant
Market Street Power Plant is a historic site in New Orleans with roots dating back to 1902. Located at 1600 S Peters St, the property spans seven buildings across roughly 7 acres and sits within the evolving River District. While there isn’t a current on-site seating chart or capacity due to its redevelopment status, the site is poised for an entertainment district that may include a venue with substantial capacity in the future. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transit, and nearby lodging and dining to help you plan visits to the area.
Whether you’re exploring redevelopment plans or planning to attend a future event, secure your tickets early with trusted partners. As market conditions evolve, stay tuned for updates on the River District’s entertainment offerings, including potential multi-use venues, retail, and hospitality spaces. We’ve gathered nearby hotel options and easy transit routes to make your trip smooth—from streetcar lines on Canal Street to convenient parking garages just steps from the nearby venues.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 1600 S Peters St, New Orleans, LA (Market Street Power Plant)
- Original construction around 1902; last power generation in 1973
- Seven buildings totaling over 160,000 square feet on roughly 7 acres
- Purchased in 2022 by River District developers (Lauricella Land Company, Brian Gibbs Development, Cypress Equities) for redevelopment into an entertainment district
- Currently vacant/defunct; redevelopment plans include entertainment, retail, hotels and offices; no formal on-site seating chart or current capacity
- Future plans have included a possible 5,000-seat music venue within the River District as part of redevelopment talks
- Nearby hotels include Renaissance New Orleans Pere Marquette French Quarter Area (817 Common St) and Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center (1001 S Peters St)
- Parking in the area relies on nearby public lots/garages (no on-site parking); examples include Sugar Lot P402 (300 N Peters St) and Garden District Parking (1220 S Peters St)
- Transit access includes downtown streetcar routes (Riverfront/Canal Street lines) with stops near Canal Street and the Convention Center