Blues Alley
✨ Vibe
Tucked into a historic 18th-century carriage house, Blues Alley offers an unparalleled, intimate "supper club" atmosphere where world-class acoustics meet a legendary jazz legacy.
🍸 Best For
World-class live jazz, historic landmark enthusiasts, romantic date nights, Southern-inspired dining, and student music lovers.
🔥 Highlights
- Celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025, this iconic venue is the nation's oldest continuously running jazz supper club and has hosted legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie.
- The venue features a specialized Cajun and Southern menu, highlighting flavorful favorites such as seafood gumbo, jambalaya, and shrimp and grits.
- An incredible 50% student discount program makes elite jazz performances highly accessible to the next generation of music fans.
ℹ️ Need to Know
- Seating is primarily first-come, first-serve, so arriving early is recommended to enjoy the best views of the Yamaha grand piano on stage.
- The club is located in the alleyway behind 1073 Wisconsin Ave NW and is open daily from 6:00pm to 11:00pm.
🔄 Weekly Events
🎷 Daily Live Jazz Performances
Experience live jazz at the nation's oldest continuing jazz supper club. Featuring two shows nightly in an intimate 18th-century carriage house. Dinner service begins at 6:00 PM featuring authentic Creole cuisine.
🎓 Student Discount Nights
A limited number of student tickets are available for half price with a valid student ID. Tickets must be purchased in person at the box office.
Live Jazz & Creole Dinner 🎺
Experience live performances at the nation's oldest continuing jazz supper club, featuring authentic Creole cuisine, steak, and seafood. Dinner is served starting at 6:00 PM.
📰 In the News
Jazz Icon Monty Alexander Ushers in the New Year at Blues Alley
Blues Alley celebrated its 60th anniversary with a sold-out New Year's residency by jazz legend Monty Alexander, who performed a soulful fusion of hard-swinging jazz and Caribbean rhythms. The historic Georgetown venue continues to serve as an intimate sanctuary for world-class music, reinforcing its legacy as a premier destination for jazz and culture in Washington D.C.
The best jazz clubs in D.C.
Blues Alley is an iconic jazz supper club in Washington D.C. that has hosted legendary performers like Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gillespie since its founding in 1965. This historic venue offers world-class acoustics alongside a menu featuring Southern favorites like seafood gumbo and catfish.
Blues Alley turns 60 with swing, soul — and a fight to survive
Blues Alley celebrates its 60th anniversary as a historic jazz landmark in Georgetown, continuing its legacy of launching notable stars despite facing modern economic challenges. The venue remains a vital cultural institution, hosting live performances that preserve its reputation as "the house that Dizzy built."
Blues Alley Celebrates 60 Years with a Slate of Music Legends and Rising Stars
Blues Alley in Georgetown celebrates its 60th anniversary by honoring its historic legacy as 'the house that Dizzy built' while fostering the next generation of jazz talent. The legendary venue continues to offer a mix of performances by music icons and rising stars, supported by extensive community outreach and jazz education programs.
Harmonizing jazz and justice, UVA Law grad takes Blues Alley stage
Blues Alley, the historic Georgetown jazz supper club, recently hosted the debut of Kemi Adegoroye, a UVA Law graduate who balances a career in risk assessment with professional jazz and soul performance. The venue, which has hosted legends like Ella Fitzgerald and Wynton Marsalis since 1965, remains a vital stage for both established icons and rising local talents.
Recent Reviews from Google
Great atmosphere..it was our first time in Washington DC and we were fortunate that there was a jazz event hosted by the Argentinian Embassy.. the food was good, I tried shrimp and grits and they had...
For jazz music, it is hard to beat the sound quality. We've seen Joey Alexander at Blues Alley three times and it's always amazing. No matter who you see, for sound the only advice I give is not to...
50% student discount is incredible, really makes jazz accessible! I ordered the crab cakes, they were good but not great, would go for something else next time. The waitress was extremely attentive...
Had to do a drive by of this amazing landmark after it's recognition of 60 yrs for hosting amazing music and more in the DMV area. Did a quick tour of Georgetown to include Duke Ellington School of...
This place got me hooked onto jazz clubs and cheesecake so I might be biased but… this establishment is amazing. TLDR: Great food, fantastic music, cozy and intimate atmosphere. I went last year...
