The Howlin' Wolf, Music venue in New Orleans, US

The Howlin' Wolf is a music venue in the warehouse district with two performance spaces of different sizes for various types of shows. The larger main hall accommodates bigger concerts, while the smaller room allows for more intimate performances, and the venue hosts bands, comedy acts, and private events.

The Howlin' Wolf opened in 1988 in Fat City, Metairie, founded by brothers Jack and Jeff Groetsch and named for bluesman Chester "Howlin' Wolf" Burnett. Around 1990 it moved to a cotton warehouse at 828 South Peters in the New Orleans warehouse district. The Groetsch brothers sold the business to Howie Kaplan in summer 2000. After Hurricane Katrina in 2005, it relocated a block away to 907 S. Peters St., the former New Orleans Music Hall.

The venue takes its name from the legendary blues singer Howlin' Wolf and draws audiences who value both local and touring musicians. The music programming reflects the rich cultural heritage of New Orleans, where blues, rock, and funk remain part of the city's everyday identity.

The main entrance is at 907 S. Peters Street in the warehouse district, with the smaller Howlin' Wolf Den adjoining the main room. The main room holds 1,200 people and the Den 120, so check which space a given show uses before arriving. Programming covers concerts, comedy and private parties, so confirm the night's event and door time in advance.

The mahogany bar inside The Howlin' Wolf was salvaged from Al Capone's hotel, The Lexington, when that building was demolished in the 1980s. Visitors can stand at the same counter that once served guests of the notorious Chicago mobster's New Orleans lodging.