MERCHANT HALL · NEW ORLEANS
Our Historic Warehouse, Your Blank Canvas.
A historic New Orleans warehouse reimagined for corporate gatherings, brand activations, private events, productions and experiences that deserve a setting with character.
More Than a Venue
Merchant Hall gives you the freedom to create without giving up character.
Set within Merchant House's historic Lower Garden District destination, the Hall combines raw architectural detail, natural light and nearly 5,000 square feet of flexible space with an atmosphere you won't find in a conventional venue.
Bring your company. Bring your clients. Bring your production. Bring your idea.
We'll make room for it.
What Are You Bringing to New Orleans?
Whatever you're creating, Merchant Hall gives you the room and character to make it feel like yours.
Gather Differently.
Conferences, team gatherings, client events, presentations and company experiences deserve more than four walls and fluorescent lighting.
Put Your Brand in the Room.
Create launches, showcases, pop-ups and immersive experiences in a space with the flexibility to make your vision tangible.
A Backdrop With a Point of View.
From photography and filming to interviews and livestreams, Merchant Hall offers a distinctive setting for productions that need more character.
Make It Personal.
Celebrations, dinners, receptions and gatherings become something uniquely yours within a space designed to transform.
For Celebrations With Character.
A historic New Orleans setting for couples who want something personal, unexpected and unmistakably their own.
Rooted in Community.
Markets, exhibitions, creative programming and cause-based gatherings continue the spirit of bringing people together that is central to Merchant House.
A Space That Changes With the Occasion.
One evening it might become a product launch. The next, a conference, gallery, production set, dinner or celebration.
Merchant Hall was designed to move with the idea—not the other way around.
One Space.
So Many Possibilities.
Merchant Hall adapts to the idea, the occasion and the people you bring into it.
A historic warehouse. Flexible interiors. An optional courtyard. Room to create on your own terms.
There are spaces you decorate.
And then there are spaces that already have a story.
Once a bustling hub of industry, these storied walls now set the stage for something new, where past and present meet in a dynamic, reimagined space. With original architectural charm intact, the thoughtfully transformed warehouse, blends raw character with fresh energy.
This landmark welcomes community, one that values history, creativity, and the unmistakable spirit of New Orleans.
Character Comes With History.
Your Event Doesn't Exist in Isolation.
Merchant Hall sits within a distinctly New Orleans corner where vintage, design, photography, wine, food, fashion, florals and entertainment come together.
That means your event can draw from a creative ecosystem that is already here.
Merchant House - Antiques & Vintage
Rockabye - Private Room Karaoke Lounge
Freda - Clothing and Jewelry
Two Studios - Photography & Design
The Judy Garlands - Floral & Design
Patron Saint - Wine Bar & Shop
St. Pizza - Pizzeria & Tavern
In the Heart of It All
In the heart of the Lower Garden District, Merchant Hall puts your guests within easy reach of the Convention Center, Central Business District, Arts District, Superdome and WWII Museum.
And when the event ends, New Orleans is right outside the door.
1152 Magazine St., New Orleans, LA 70130
Magazine St or Calliope St Entrance/Loading
1,536 sf or 3,350 sf space, or combined 4,886 sf space
Surrounded by vibrant local businesses.
MORE THAN WHAT HAPPENS HERE.
Merchant Hall was created with the belief that a space can do more than host an event. It can bring people together, create opportunities and play an active role in the community around it.
That's why, alongside corporate events, private gatherings, productions and brand experiences, we're committed to making space available to local, cultural and mission-aligned organizations. Through our Community Access Program, qualifying projects may be eligible for sliding-scale rental rates, helping make room for the ideas, conversations and experiences that contribute to the culture of our city.
When you choose Merchant Hall for your event, you're choosing a space with character, flexibility and a connection to the community it calls home. Your booking also helps us continue creating opportunities for more people and organizations to gather, create and share what matters to them.
COMMUNITY ACCESS PROGRAM
If you're planning an arts, cultural or mission-aligned project, we'd love to learn more about what you're creating. Qualifying organizations can apply for access to Merchant Hall through our sliding-scale program, with opportunities based on eligibility, non-peak dates and availability.
QUESTIONS, ANSWERED.
Everything you need to know before planning your event at Merchant Hall.
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Brand activations, corporate events, conferences, film productions, private gatherings, weddings, exhibitions, markets and community programming.
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Yes. The Front Hall and Main Hall offer different possibilities depending on your event.
You can see the layout of the different Halls in the Explore Merchant Hall page.
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The flexible environment can accommodate production, interviews and livestream setups. Specific technical requirements should be discussed during your inquiry.
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Submit an inquiry with your event details and preferred date.
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The surrounding Merchant House ecosystem creates opportunities to incorporate local creative, food, floral, design and entertainment partners into your experience.
Bring the Idea. We'll Make Room for It.
Planning an event, activation, gathering or production? Tell us what you're creating and let's start the conversation.