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.
Nightly Jazz & Dinner 🎷
Authentic Creole cuisine, steak, and seafood dishes served in the nation's oldest continuing jazz supper club. Featuring internationally renowned artists in an intimate 18th-century carriage house setting.
Student Night Discount 🎓
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 on a first-come, first-served basis.
📰 In the News
Sharon Rae North: Diva Wednesdays Series at Blues Alley
Blues Alley features vocalist Sharon Rae North as part of its ongoing 'Diva Wednesdays' series in Washington, D.C. The event highlights the venue's long-standing tradition of hosting premier jazz and blues performances in an intimate Georgetown setting.
Kofi B.: BLUES ALLEY - WASHINGTON, D.C. (SHOW #1)
Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., hosts a live performance by musician Kofi B. for the first show of his engagement at the historic jazz supper club. The event highlights the venue's ongoing schedule of intimate, world-class musical performances.
Concert Review: The Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra Plays Duke Ellington at Blues Alley
Blues Alley hosted the Eric Felten Jazz Orchestra for a tribute performance dedicated to the music of Duke Ellington. The venue provided an intimate setting for the big band's classic arrangements, highlighting its status as a premier destination for traditional jazz in Washington, D.C.
Kofi B.: BLUES ALLEY - WASHINGTON, D.C. (SHOW #2)
Blues Alley in Washington, D.C. hosts a live performance by artist Kofi B. as part of its ongoing concert schedule. The legendary jazz supper club remains a prominent destination for intimate musical experiences and high-profile performances in the District.
Yoko Miwa Trio @Blues Alley (DC) 1/15/2026 7pm
Blues Alley in Washington, D.C., will host a performance by the Yoko Miwa Trio on January 15, 2026, at 7:00 PM. This upcoming jazz event offers local audiences the opportunity to experience the trio's musical style at the historic supper club venue.
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...
