Pioneering jamtronica outfit STS9 has announced a two-night run at the historic Joy Theater in New Orleans, LA on Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, 2026 as part of Live For Live Music‘s Fest by Nite series during Jazz Fest [get tickets].
The two-show run in the Crescent City, part of STS9’s national tour supporting 2025’s Human Dream, will mark the group’s first shows in New Orleans since its 2024 New Year’s Eve run, when The Joy Theater provided a last-minute landing pad for Hunter Brown (guitar, keyboards), Dave Phipps (keyboards, synthesizers, programming), Zach Velmer (drums, programming), Jeffree Lerner (percussion, keyboards, programming), and Alana Rocklin (bass guitar) after their planned celebration in Asheville, NC was canceled in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
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The Joy Theater itself is a monument to New Orleans’ rich heritage and resilient spirit. Originally built on Canal Street in 1947 as a three-screen movie theater, The Joy Theater was hailed at the time as “New Orleans’ newest and most modern film temple.” In 2003, after steadily losing ground to larger multiplex theaters, The Joy closed its doors. The hard times got harder in August 2005 when The Joy was inundated by floodwater during Hurricane Katrina. Still, its massive “Joy” marquee continued to tower over Downtown New Orleans, a hopeful reminder during a time of unprecedented struggle for the city. In 2011, the historic theater underwent a $5 million internal renovation to convert it into a music venue. Since then, it has become a beloved destination for nationally touring acts, special showcases, and many memorable Fest by Nite moments.
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Pre-sale tickets for STS9 at New Orleans, LA’s Joy Theater on April 23rd and 24th, 2026 will be available on Thursday, December 18th from 10:00 a.m. CT through 10:00 p.m. CT using the code HUMANDREAM26. Remaining tickets go on sale to the general public beginning on Friday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. CT.
One dollar from every ticket sold will go to Grace At The Green Light via Positive Legacy. Grace At The Green Light serves New Orleans’ unhoused population in a loving manner, embracing the human spirit by offering choices while providing for their basic needs (water, food, clothing, and community).
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STS9’s 2-show run at The Joy Theater is part of Live For Live Music and GMP Live‘s Fest by Nite concert series in New Orleans during Jazz Fest 2026. Other previously announced Fest by Nite 2026 concerts include:
- Fri, Apr 24 – The Meters w/ Dumpstaphunk – The Fillmore New Orleans – Tickets | Details
- Thu, Apr 23 – STS9 – The Joy Theater – Tickets | Details
- Fri, Apr 24 – STS9 – The Joy Theater – Tickets | Details
- Tue, Apr 28 – Dogs In A Pile – Toulouse Theatre – Tickets | Details
- Tue, Apr 28 – Grahame Lesh & Friends ft. Oteil Burbridge, Bill Payne, Daniel Donato, More – The Joy Theater – Tickets | Details
- Wed, Apr 29 – Grahame Lesh & Friends ft. Ivan Neville, Jake Brownstein, Cory Henry, More – The Joy Theater – Tickets | Details
- Thu, Apr 30 – Lettuce: RAGE!FEST – The Joy Theater – Tickets | Details
- Sat, May 2 – The Meters – Saenger Theatre – Tickets (SOLD OUT) | Details
***SHOW INFO***
Show: STS9 – Two Nights at Joy Theater
Presented by: Live For Live Music, GMP Live, and Dayglo Presents
Date: Thursday and Friday, April 23rd and 24th, 2026
Venue: Joy Theater | 1200 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA
Time: Doors: 9:00 p.m. / Show: 10:00 p.m.
Ticket Pre-Sale: Thursday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. CT with PW: HUMANDREAM26
General Ticket On-Sale: Friday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. CT
Ticket Pricing: GA 2-Day Pass: $95 | GA Single-Day: $49.50 | Upper Balcony Reserved Seat: $54.50 | Lower Balcony Reserved Seat: $69/50 | Front Row Balcony Reserved Seat: $79.50