Bourbon Street

Naples


Bourbon Street is one of the top spots for live jazz and blues, drawing a mixed crowd of seasoned jazz nerds and rookies. Acts are mostly local, with Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday nights featuring 'JamJazz' sessions, when musicians hit the stage for impromptu collaborations. Check the venue's Facebook page (Bourbon Street Napoli Jazz Club) to see who's up next.


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