Municipal Auditorium (New Orleans)

Morris F.X. Jeff, Sr. Municipal Auditorium
Location1201 St. Peter Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70116
Coordinates29°57′41″N 90°4′9″W / 29.96139°N 90.06917°W / 29.96139; -90.06917
OwnerCity of New Orleans
OperatorCity of New Orleans
Capacity7,853
Construction
OpenedMay 30, 1930
Construction costUS$2 million
General contractorGeorge A. Caldwell
Tenants
New Orleans Buccaneers (ABA) (1969–1970)
New Orleans Jazz (NBA) (1974–1975)
New Orleans Brass (ECHL) (1997–1999)

The Municipal Auditorium is a 7,853-seat multi-purpose arena in New Orleans, Louisiana, and a component of the New Orleans Cultural Center, alongside the Mahalia Jackson Theater of the Performing Arts. It is located in the Tremé neighborhood in Louis Armstrong Park adjacent to Congo Square.