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About New Orleans Center For Creative Arts

NOCCA (New Orleans Center for Creative Arts) is a multi-space performance and rehearsal campus located at 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70117. The campus hosts a range of events across several intimate venues—from dance theatre and recital spaces to jazz studios and black box theatres. Whether you’re catching a student recital or a city-wide gala, NOCCA offers accessible options for attendees along with nearby amenities to make your visit easy and enjoyable.

Below you’ll find seating capacities for the various NOCCA spaces, guidance on parking and transit, and recommended nearby hotels and restaurants to consider before or after an event. We’ve highlighted trusted options to help you secure comfortable arrangements with minimal hassle.

NOCCA’s campus venues include multiple spaces with varying capacities and configurations, such as intimate recital rooms and larger performance areas. The street formerly known as Press Street is now Homer Plessy Way, with nearby venues and affiliated spaces listed accordingly. The NOCCA Foundation operates key spaces on campus. NOCCA has hosted major events like the ART&SOUL Gala and Prospect.6 galas, and NOCCA also books concerts in venues such as the New Orleans Jazz Museum as part of its Foundation Concert Series.

For tickets, we’ll help you locate the right space and seating configuration and guide you to secure your seats through trusted affiliates. If you’re planning a trip around a NOCCA event, consider nearby hotels and dining options to complete your visit.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 2800 Chartres Street, New Orleans, LA 70117 (NOCCA main address; campus details also reference the Homer Plessy Way site).
  • Campus venues include a 300-seat dance theatre and a 200-seat experimental/recital theatre.
  • Other NOCCA spaces include: Freda Lupin Memorial Hall (300 capacity), Ellis Marsalis Jazz Studio (90 seats), Nims Black Box Theatre (110 seats), 5 Press Gallery (85 seats; 200 standing), and Press Street Station (200 capacity).
  • NOCCA Foundation venues Press Street Station and 5 Press Gallery are located on the NOCCA campus; 5 Press Gallery seats about 65–85 depending on configuration; Press Street Station can host up to ~200 guests.
  • The road formerly known as Press Street is renamed Homer Plessy Way; Press Street Station’s address is 600 Homer Plessy Way.
  • Notable events hosted: ART&SOUL Gala (Golden/50th anniversary events in 2022–2025) with alumni performances; Prospect.6 Galas have used NOCCA/Press Street spaces; NOCCA also books concerts in venues like the NOCCA Foundation Concert Series at the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
  • Nearby hotels: The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery (535 Tchoupitoulas St) and The Pontchartrain Hotel (2031 St Charles Ave) are local options.
  • Transit access: NOCCA is accessible via New Orleans RTA bus routes and streetcars (nearest Canal Street and nearby lines; multiple Moovit/Transit listings show routes like the 8 bus and Canal/St. Claude streetcar connections).