New Orleans Jazzfest 2026
Dates, schedule, and your guide to nighttime music during the festival
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is back for 2026, running across two weekends in late April and early May. While the festival itself, based at the New Orleans Fair Grounds, winds up each evening around 7pm, the music keeps going all night at clubs across the city. That's where NOLA.show comes in — we track hundreds of nighttime shows so you don't miss a thing.
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Jazzfest 2026 Dates & Schedule
When is Jazzfest 2026?
| Period | Dates | Nighttime Shows |
|---|---|---|
| First Weekend | Thursday, April 23 – Sunday, April 26 | Thu Fri Sat Sun |
| Days Between | Monday, April 27 – Wednesday, April 29 | Mon Tue Wed |
| Second Weekend | Thursday, April 30 – Sunday, May 3 | Thu Fri Sat Sun |
| Days After | Monday, May 4 – Tuesday, May 5 | Mon Tue |
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What time does Jazzfest end each day?
The Fair Grounds typically close around 7pm each day. Some late-night shows don't start until 11pm or after midnight, which can lead to confusion about which day the show is on! Other shows begin right after the Fair Grounds close at 7, and can be hard to get to in time if you stay until the end of the fest day. It's always a good idea to verify with the venue before heading out.
When will the full Jazzfest 2026 schedule with set times be released?
The Cubes are out! Browse the interactive schedule below, or get the full schedule in the NOLA.Show app where you can save sets and plan your day.
The Cubes: Day-by-Day Schedule
Browse the full Jazzfest 2026 schedule below. Use the search box to find your favorite artists across all days.
Thursday, April 23
Festival Stage: 11:20 AM Gov't Majik, 12:35 PM Johnny Sketch & The Dirty Notes, 2:00 PM Brass-A-Holics, 3:25 PM Cowboy Mouth, 5:00 PM Kings of Leon
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:20 AM Sally Baby's Silver Dollars, 12:45 PM Quiana Lynell, 2:10 PM Maggie Koerner, 3:35 PM Preservation Hall Jazz Band, 5:20 PM Raye
Congo Square Stage: 11:20 AM Rik Jam and The Island Federation, 12:45 PM Omari Neville & The Fuel, 2:10 PM Big Chief Donald Harrison featuring Deezle and BlaqNmilD, 3:40 PM Cimafunk, 5:25 PM Stephen Marley
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:15 AM Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, 12:20 PM Blodie's Jazz Jam, 1:30 PM Kyle Roussel, 2:45 PM Peter Harris presents Double Bird, 4:05 PM Nicholas Payton featuring Butcher Brown presents A Supreme Blue, 5:45 PM Monty Alexander "Jamericana"
Blues Tent: 11:20 AM Brother Tyrone & The Mindbenders, 12:50 PM Vieux Farka Touré, 2:25 PM Kenny Neal, 3:50 PM Sierra Green and The Giants, 5:30 PM Charlie Musselwhite & GA-20: Together Onstage
Economy Hall Tent: 11:20 AM Kid Simmon's Local International Allstars, 12:30 PM Norbert Susemihl's New Orleans Allstars, 1:45 PM Gregg Stafford's Jazz Hounds, 3:05 PM The Lena Prima Band, 4:30 PM Aurora Nealand's Royal Roses, 5:45 PM Jamil Sharif
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:15 AM Mason Trail and Zydeco Rhythm, 12:25 PM Cameron Dupuy & The Cajun Troubadours, 1:40 PM Jeffery Broussard & The Creole Cowboys, 2:55 PM T'Monde, 4:20 PM Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, 5:45 PM Shinyribs
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:20 AM Moyuba: A Tribute to the Spirit of Michael Skinkus, 12:25 PM Black Foot Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, 1:25 PM High Steppers Brass Band, 2:50 PM The Caesar Brothers FunkBox, 4:15 PM Nidia Góngora of Colombia, 5:40 PM Sporty's Brass Band
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:15 AM Leo Jackson & the Melody Clouds, 12:15 PM Joel Jones and 3MC, 1:15 PM Joanna Hale-McGill, 2:20 PM Pastor Tyrone Jefferson, 3:30 PM Blind Boys of Alabama, 4:50 PM Betty Winn & One A-Chord, 5:55 PM St. Joseph the Worker
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM The Silver Lining Serenaders, 12:50 PM Yusa, 2:15 PM Karma and The Killjoys, 3:40 PM Lynn Drury, 5:00 PM Michael Hurtt & the Haunted Hearts
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM 007, 12:55 PM Nidia Góngora of Colombia, 2:20 PM Rik Jam and The Island Federation, 3:45 PM Silver Birds Steel Orchestra, 5:00 PM Vieux Farka Touré of Mali
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM Eric Schmitt, 1:10 PM Britti, 2:20 PM 007, 3:30 PM Clay Parker and Jodi James, 4:45 PM Cortes Ward - Honoring the Legacy of Michael Ward
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM KID smART Showcase, 12:35 PM Donald Lewis, 1:35 PM LPO Academy, 2:35 PM JunkGuy, 3:15 PM Chosen Vessels Dance & Performing Arts, 4:15 PM ISL Circus Arts Kids
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:45 PM A cappella Louisiana French Ballads T’Monde with Kristi Guillory // Interviewer: Barry Ancelet, 1:45 PM Jon Batiste // Interviewer: David Fricke, 2:45 PM Monty Alexander // Interviewer: Tom McDermott, 3:45 PM Sally Baby’s Silver Dollars // Interviewer: Ben Sandmel
Parades: 12:20 PM Big Chief Dow & the Timbuktu Warriors Black Masking Injuns and Black Feathers Mardi Gras Indians, 1:15 PM Andrews Brass Band with Ice Divas and Nkrumah Better Boys Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs and The Creole Cuties Baby Dolls , 2:30 PM Black Mohawk and Young Golden Sioux Mardi Gras Indians, 4:00 PM One Mind Brass Band with Lady Pigeon Town Steppers, Bad Boyz, and New Generation Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs
Native American Circle: 1:20 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 2:35 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 3:55 PM Native Nations Intertribal
Friday, April 24
Festival Stage: 11:20 AM Naughty Professor, 12:40 PM The Rumble ft. Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr., 2:00 PM Cyril Neville - The Uptown Ruler, 3:25 PM The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, 5:10 PM Jon Batiste
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:20 AM Bon Bon Vivant, 12:45 PM Sevana, 2:10 PM GIVERS - In Light, 3:40 PM Seratones, 5:30 PM Lorde
Congo Square Stage: 11:20 AM Nell Simmons-Bradley, 12:45 PM Jason Neville Funky Soul Allstar Band, 2:10 PM TBC Brass Band, 3:20 PM DJ Arie Spins, 3:50 PM Protoje, 5:15 PM DJ Arie Spins, 5:45 PM Sean Paul
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:15 AM Tulane BAM Ensemble, 12:20 PM Sean Schulich, 1:35 PM Jesse McBride Big Band, 2:50 PM Astral Project, 4:15 PM Adonis Rose Jazz Orchestra featuring special guest Andromeda Turre, 5:45 PM Hiromi's Sonicwonder
Blues Tent: 11:20 AM Parlor Greens, 12:50 PM Jonathon "Boogie" Long, 2:30 PM Al "Lil Fats" Jackson, 3:55 PM New Orleans R&B Classics Revue feat. The Dixie Cups, Wanda Rouzan, and Tony Owens, 5:35 PM Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials
Economy Hall Tent: 11:15 AM Mark Brooks & Friends, 12:25 PM Tim Laughlin, 1:40 PM Wendell Brunious & The New Orleans Jazz Legends, 3:05 PM Tribute to Ragtime Piano Legends feat. Terry Waldo, Tom McDermott, and David Boeddinghaus, 4:25 PM Treme Brass Band, 5:45 PM Smoking Time Jazz Club
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:15 AM Poisson Rouge, 12:25 PM Loose Cattle, 1:40 PM Rosie Ledet, 2:55 PM Bonsoir and Catin, 4:20 PM Ani DiFranco, 6:00 PM Lost Bayou Ramblers
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:20 AM Bamboula 2000, 12:30 PM Free Agents Brass Band, 1:55 PM Los Skarnales, 3:15 PM Da Truth Brass Band, 4:40 PM Spyboy J & Thee Storm Mardi Gras Indians, 5:55 PM Conjunto Tierra Linda
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:15 AM Edna Karr High School Gospel Choir, 12:10 PM Eleanor McMain Singing Mustangs, 1:05 PM St. Mary's Academy Gospel Choir, 1:55 PM LB Landry Gospel Choir, 2:50 PM Terrell Griffin & Free, 3:50 PM Arri Kee, 5:00 PM Big Freedia, 5:55 PM Jeffery Pelrean and Created to Worship
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM The Asylum Chorus, 12:50 PM Patrice Fisher & Arpa with guests from Honduras and Mexico, 2:10 PM Billy Iuso, 3:35 PM Joy Clark, 5:00 PM The Bottoms
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM Papa Mali's Shantytown Underground, 12:55 PM Silver Birds Steel Orchestra, 2:10 PM ShowJam Mento Band, 3:35 PM Sevana, 5:00 PM Los Skarnales
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM A.J. Haynes of Seratones, 1:10 PM Dayna Kurtz and Robert Maché, 2:20 PM Louis Michot & Swamp Magic, 3:30 PM Sean Schulich, 4:40 PM ShowJam Mento Band
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM Young Audiences Performing Arts Showcase, 12:30 PM Black Magic Drumline, 1:25 PM Lady Chops, 2:25 PM Black Magic Drumline, 3:15 PM Silver Birds Steel Orchestra, 4:15 PM Beverly Hills Polo Club
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:15 PM Ragtime Piano Terry Waldo // Interviewer: Bruce Raeburn, 1:15 PM Protoje // Interviewer: Ben E. Hunter, 2:15 PM Donna’s B&G Jazz with James Andrews, Donna Sims & Treme Brass’ Benny Jones Interviewer: Sally Young, 3:15 PM Hiromi // Interviewer: Jason Berry, 4:15 PM Tif Lamson & Taylor Guarisco of GIVERS // Interviewer: Clint Maedgen
Parades: 12:10 PM New Wave Brass Band with Ladies of Unity, Original Big Seven, and Go Getters Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 1:30 PM Free Spirit Brass Band with Lady & Men Rollers, Men of Class, and The Z Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 2:15 PM Creole Wild West and 7th Ward Creole Hunters Mardi Gras Indians with Golden Comanche Black Masking Indians , 3:00 PM Jackson Square Allstars with Sisters of Change, The Perfect Gentleman, and Old & Nu Fellas Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 4:00 PM The Queens of the Nation Indian Council with Black Flame Hunters and Red Cheyenne 8th Ward Black Masking Indians
Native American Circle: 12:05 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 1:20 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 2:35 PM Native Nations Intertribal
Saturday, April 25
Festival Stage: 11:15 AM Stooges Brass Band, 12:30 PM Jelly Joseph, 1:55 PM Samantha Fish, 3:35 PM The Revivalists, 5:30 PM Stevie Nicks
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:15 AM The Deslondes, 12:35 PM Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, 2:00 PM Crowe Boys, 3:30 PM Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, 5:20 PM Tyler Childers
Congo Square Stage: 11:20 AM HaSizzle, 12:45 PM Rumba Buena, 2:10 PM Kermit Ruffins & the BBQ Swingers, 3:35 PM DJ Raj Smoove, 4:00 PM Burning Spear, 5:30 PM DJ Raj Smoove, 5:55 PM Nas
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:25 AM Weatherford College Jazz Orchestra, 12:45 PM David Bode Big Band, 2:10 PM James Rivers Movement, 3:35 PM John Boutté, 5:20 PM Dave Koz & Friends Summer Horns
Blues Tent: 11:20 AM Tin Men, 12:45 PM Little Freddie King Blues Band, 2:00 PM Davell Crawford "The Prince of New Orleans", 3:35 PM Sonny Landreth, 5:25 PM Rhiannon Giddens
Economy Hall Tent: 11:15 AM The Garden of Joy, 12:30 PM Louis Ford & his New Orleans Flairs, 1:45 PM Preservation Brass, 3:05 PM Craig Klein presents a Tribute to Frog Joseph featuring Charles Joseph, Haruka Kikuchi, and Miles Lyons, 4:30 PM Don Vappie's Creole Jazz Serenaders, 5:50 PM Eight Dice Cloth
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:20 AM Amis du Teche, 12:50 PM Doctor Nativo, 2:15 PM Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble, 3:45 PM Pine Leaf Boys, 5:25 PM Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:15 AM La Tran-K Band, 12:25 PM Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, 1:20 PM Black Magic Drumline, 2:05 PM Big 6 Brass Band, 3:30 PM Silver Birds Steel Orchestra, 4:45 PM Lutan Fyah, 5:50 PM Big Chief Hollywood & Dat Mighty 9
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:15 AM New Orleans Council on Aging Community Choir (NOCOA), 11:50 AM Voices of Peter Claver celebrating the life of Veronica Downs-Dorsey, 12:45 PM Pastor Jai Reed, 1:45 PM Cory Stewart and Authentically Anointed, 2:40 PM Evangelist Jackie Tolbert, 3:45 PM Bishop Paul S. Morton and The Greater Sound Choir of Greater St. Stephen FGBC, 5:05 PM Val & Love Alive Choir, 6:00 PM Dr. Hezekiah Brinson & The Nineveh Baptist Church Mass Choir
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM Freddie Blue & the Friendship Circle Band, 12:40 PM Riverbenders, 2:00 PM Mahmoud Chouki, 3:30 PM Cristina Kaminis, 4:55 PM Ever More Nest
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM Silver Birds Steel Orchestra, 12:45 PM ShowJam Mento Band, 2:10 PM Lutan Fyah, 3:35 PM BrukOut Sound System ft. Seani B, NESTA, Laa Lee & Izzy Bossy, 5:00 PM Doctor Nativo of Guatemala
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM Gizinti, 1:10 PM Cristina Kaminis, 2:20 PM Dirk & Amelia Powell, 3:30 PM The Desert Nudes, 4:45 PM Kr3wcial
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM The Reckless Band from Breakfast Land, 12:35 PM Johnette Downing and Scott Billington, 1:25 PM All For One Brass Band, 1:55 PM The Hoot-n-Holler Inn, 3:05 PM ShowJam Mento Band, 4:15 PM Mestre Curtis Pierre "The Samba Man"
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:15 PM Crowe Boys // Interviewer: Alex Kennon Shahin, 1:15 PM Bishop Paul S. Morton // Interviewer: Joyce Jackson, 2:15 PM HaSizzle // Interviewer: Slangston Hughes, 3:15 PM Jelly Joseph Interviewer: Bryan Wagner, 4:15 PM Ivan Neville // Interviewer Kate Pieroudis
Parades: 12:20 PM Apache Hunters and Wild Red Flame Mardi Gras Indians and Black Hawk Hunters Black Masking Indians, 1:00 PM All For One Brass Band with Single Ladies, Single Men, and Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs , 2:00 PM Big Chief Sunpie and the Northside Skull and Bone Gang, 3:15 PM New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian Rhythm Section, Washitaw Nation, and Young Cherokee Mardi Gras Indians, 4:20 PM The Chosen Ones Brass Band with Valley of Silent Men, Big Nine, and Westbank Steppers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs
Native American Circle: 12:25 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 1:50 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 3:20 PM Native Nations Intertribal
Sunday, April 26
Festival Stage: 11:20 AM Ronnie LaMarque, 12:40 PM New Orleans Nightcrawlers, 2:05 PM Rockin' Dopsie, Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, 3:35 PM Irma Thomas, 5:25 PM Rod Stewart
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:20 AM Kinfolk Brass Band, 12:40 PM People Museum, 2:10 PM Boyfriend, 3:40 PM St. Vincent, 5:30 PM David Byrne
Congo Square Stage: 11:20 AM New Birth Brass Band, 12:45 PM Nomfusi of South Africa, 2:15 PM Erica Falls, 3:50 PM Carlos Vives, 5:40 PM The Isley Brothers
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:15 AM NOCCA Jazz Ensemble, 12:20 PM Roger Lewis' Baritone Bliss, 1:30 PM The Great Duets: Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman and Roderick Harper, 2:50 PM Love Is Supreme: A Tribute to John Coltrane feat. Derek Douget, Trevarri Huff-Boone, Ricardo Pascal, 4:15 PM The Headhunters, 5:45 PM The Ron Carter Foursight Quartet
Blues Tent: 11:15 AM River Eckert, 12:40 PM Chris Thomas King, 2:05 PM Glen David Andrews, 3:40 PM The Music of Marcia Ball with the Marcia Ball Band and special guests, 5:30 PM Jon Batiste presents Swamp
Economy Hall Tent: 11:15 AM Jenavieve and the Winding Boys, 12:25 PM Lars Edegran's New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, 1:40 PM Dr. Michael White's Original Liberty Jazz Band featuring Thais Clark, 3:05 PM Catherine Russell, 4:35 PM Tuba Skinny, 5:55 PM Kevin Louis & The Friday Night Jazz Band feat Yolanda Robinson
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:20 AM Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express, 12:45 PM Jambalaya Cajun Band, 2:10 PM Zachary Richard, 3:45 PM Sunpie and The Louisiana Sunspots, 5:20 PM Leftover Salmon
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:20 AM Fi Yi Yi & the Mandingo Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, 12:20 PM Young Pinstripe Brass Band, 1:45 PM Javier Olondo and AsheSon, 3:05 PM ShowJam Mento Band, 4:25 PM Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & The Golden Eagles, 5:40 PM Dr. Brice Miller & Mahogany Brass Band
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:15 AM E'Dana, 12:10 PM Zack Landry & PhaZe, 1:00 PM Jada Tanner, 1:55 PM Tyronne Foster & the Arc Singers, 2:50 PM The Zion Harmonizers, 3:55 PM Shirley Caesar and The Caesar Singers, 5:10 PM The Coolie Family Gospel Singers, 6:05 PM Craig Adams & Higher Dimensions of Praise
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM Kelly Love Jones, 12:45 PM Kristin Diable & The City, 2:05 PM Paul Sanchez, 3:40 PM The New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, 5:00 PM Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM Claude Bryant and The Allstars, 12:45 PM ShowJam Mento Band, 2:10 PM Topp Brass plays Ska, 3:35 PM BrukOut Sound System ft. Seani B, Nesta, Laa Lee & Izzy Bossy, 5:00 PM Nomfusi of South Africa
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM Renée Gros + Tiago Guy, 1:15 PM BrukOut Dancehall Experience, 2:25 PM Gitkin, 3:35 PM Kristy Lee, 4:50 PM Jamaica Vibes: DJ T-Roy
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM Glenn Hartman and the Earthtones, 12:40 PM New Orleans Dance Collective, 1:45 PM The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders, 2:10 PM The Woodlawn Lion Dance Team, 2:40 PM New Voices New Orleans (NVNO), 3:35 PM The Woodlawn Lion Dance Team, 4:00 PM Trombone Shorty Academy feat. Primera Linea of Cuba
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:00 PM Rockin’ Dopsie, Jr. Interviewer: Herman Fuselier, 1:00 PM Catherine Russell // Interviewer: Nick Spitzer, 2:00 PM Glenn Hartman, Jonathan Freilich & Ben Ellman of New Orleans Klezmer Allstars // Interviewer: Peggy Scott Laborde, 3:00 PM River Eckert & Jake Eckert // Interviewer: Tim Miller, 4:00 PM Roger Lewis // Interviewer: David Kunian
Parades: 12:15 PM 8th Ward Black Seminoles, Beautiful Creole Apaches, and Black Sioux Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, 1:30 PM The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders, 2:45 PM 125th Birthday Celebration for Louis Armstrong feat. New Groove Brass Band with Young Men Olympian Jr. Benevolent Association, First Division Rollers and Untouchables Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 3:30 PM Mohawk Hunters and Shining Star Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, 4:15 PM Knockaz Brass Band with Furious Five, Big Steppers, and New Look Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs
Native American Circle: 12:20 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 1:45 PM Native Nations Intertribal, 3:20 PM Native Nations Intertribal
Thursday, April 30
Festival Stage: 11:15 AM Sons of Jazz Brass Band, 12:05 PM The Iceman Special, 1:20 PM Zigaboo Modeliste Funk Revue, 2:45 PM Lettuce, 4:30 PM Widespread Panic
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:20 AM SOUL Brass Band, 12:45 PM Hans Williams, 2:15 PM Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience, 3:45 PM Sweet Crude, 5:30 PM Lake Street Dive
Congo Square Stage: 11:20 AM Higher Heights Reggae, 12:45 PM Tonya Boyd-Cannon, 2:20 PM Batiste Brothers Band, 3:55 PM New Breed Brass Band, 5:35 PM Leela James
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:15 AM Delgado Community College Jazz Band, 12:20 PM Pat Casey and the New Sound, 1:35 PM Steve Masakowski Family & Friends, 2:55 PM Ricky Sebastian, 4:20 PM Isaiah Collier “The World Is On Fire”!, 5:45 PM Fred Wesley and his New JBs
Blues Tent: 11:20 AM Charmaine Neville Band, 12:45 PM John "Papa" Gros, 2:15 PM Johnny Sansone, 3:45 PM Grace Bowers, 5:30 PM Mike Zito
Economy Hall Tent: 11:20 AM The New Orleans Rug Cutters, 12:35 PM Clive Wilson's New Orleans Serenaders, 1:50 PM Hot Club of New Orleans, 3:10 PM Judith Owen & The Callers, 4:30 PM The Palmetto Bug Stompers, 5:45 PM Ingrid Lucia
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:15 AM Ryan Brunet and the Malfecteurs, 12:25 PM Cedric Watson et Bijou Créole, 1:40 PM The Iguanas, 3:00 PM Jourdan Thibodeaux et Les Rôdailleurs, 4:20 PM Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. and The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band, 5:50 PM Alejandro Escovedo
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:25 AM Comanche Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, 12:25 PM Forgotten Souls, 1:50 PM Jesse Royal, 3:10 PM Sons of Jazz Brass Band, 4:30 PM Frank Waln, 5:50 PM Flagboy Giz
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:20 AM Academy of Our Lady School Choir, 12:20 PM McDonogh #35 High School Gospel Choir, 1:20 PM Knights of Praise from St. Augustine Campus Ministry, 2:20 PM The Showers, 3:30 PM Paul Porter and The Christianaires, 4:50 PM Nu Nation Choir, 5:55 PM Donnell Russell
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM OperaCréole, 12:45 PM Helen Gillet, 2:05 PM Anna Moss, 3:40 PM The Rising Suns, 5:00 PM Gregg "MacDaddy" Martinez
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM Ambush Reggae Band, 12:40 PM The Rising Suns, 2:15 PM Charlie Halloran & the Tropicales, 3:25 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 3:50 PM Jesse Royal, 5:20 PM Higher Heights Reggae
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM Los Baches Flamenco Project, 1:10 PM James Linden Hogg, 2:20 PM Grayson Capps, 3:35 PM Micah McKee, 4:45 PM Sasha Masakowski as Tra$h Magnolia
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM Mardi de Musique, 12:30 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 1:05 PM Sheepy & the Hen, 2:15 PM NOLA Capoeira, 2:55 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 3:20 PM Gray Hawk presents Native American Folklore, 4:15 PM Majekfingers Drumming Ensemble
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:45 PM Isaiah Collier // Interviewer: Charles Burchell, 1:45 PM Troy “Trombone Shorty” Andrews & Jenard Andrews // Interviewer: Keith Spera, 2:45 PM Tonya Boyd-Cannon // Interviewer: Karen Celestan, 3:45 PM Fred Wesley // Interviewer: Melissa "Soul Sister" Weber
Parades: 12:15 PM Uptown Warriors Mardi Gras Indians and Young Seminole Hunters Black Masking Indians, 1:30 PM One Shot Brass Band with VIP Ladies and Original Four Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 2:15 PM Seminoles Mardi Gras Indians and Wild Squatoulas Black Masking Indians, 2:40 PM Jamaican Parade with Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica , 4:15 PM Steve Austin & The Bioniq Brass Band with Women of Class and Lady Prince of Wales Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs and Original Black Seminole Baby Dolls
Native American Circle: 12:05 PM White Eagle Singers, 1:20 PM White Eagle Singers, 2:40 PM White Eagle Singers
Friday, May 1
Festival Stage: 11:20 AM Amanda Shaw and The Cute Guys, 12:45 PM Rickie Lee Jones, 2:05 PM John Foster, 3:30 PM Marc Broussard, 5:20 PM Lainey Wilson
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:20 AM Pocket Chocolate, 12:35 PM Bonerama, 2:00 PM The Skatalites, 3:40 PM Dragon Smoke, 5:30 PM The Black Keys
Congo Square Stage: 11:20 AM Tony Hall & The New Orleans Soul Stars’ Tribute to James Brown, 12:45 PM Cha Wa, 2:10 PM Hot 8 Brass Band, 3:55 PM Original Koffee, 5:30 PM Ziggy Marley
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:20 AM Southern University Baton Rouge Jazz Ensemble, 12:35 PM Stephen Walker, 2:00 PM Victor Campbell, 3:40 PM Lawrence Sieberth presents da Groove featuring David Fiuczynski & Danny Sadownick, 5:30 PM Terence Blanchard + Ravi Coltrane: Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial
Blues Tent: 11:20 AM D.K. Harrell Band, 12:45 PM Meschiya Lake and the Little Big Horns, 2:15 PM Kevin "Sonny" Gullage & Blues Groovers, 3:50 PM Sue Foley, 5:35 PM Tab Benoit
Economy Hall Tent: 11:20 AM The Slick Skillet Serenaders, 12:40 PM Louisiana Repertory Jazz Ensemble, 1:55 PM Charlie Gabriel and Friends, 3:10 PM Tribute to New Orleans Early Blues Singers featuring Jolynda "Kiki" Chapman and Thais Clark with the Lars Edegran Band, 4:30 PM Gerald French & The Original Tuxedo Jazz Band, 5:45 PM The Pfister Sisters
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:15 AM Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic, 12:25 PM Travis Matte & the Kingpins feat. Johnnie Allan, 1:40 PM Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, 3:00 PM Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie, 4:25 PM BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, 5:50 PM The California Honeydrops
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:20 AM Muévelo, 12:30 PM Big Chief Kevin Goodman & the Flaming Arrows Mardi Gras Indians, 1:45 PM Los Guiros, 3:05 PM Baby Boyz Brass Band, 4:25 PM Runkus & Royal Blu with Dub Squad, 5:50 PM Big Chief Juan & Jockimo's Groove
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:20 AM Zulu Male Ensemble, 12:20 PM Shades of Praise Interracial Gospel Choir, 1:20 PM Arthur & Friends Community Choir, 2:20 PM Morning Star Missionary Mass Choir, 3:30 PM Jekalyn Carr, 4:50 PM The Johnson Extension, 5:55 PM Watson Memorial Teaching Ministries Mass Choir
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM Sarah Quintana, 1:00 PM Gal Holiday & The Honky Tonk Revue, 2:20 PM The New Orleans Guitar Masters: John Rankin, Jimmy Robinson, and Cranston Clements, 3:40 PM Tyron Benoit Band, 5:00 PM Panorama Jazz Band
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM The Maroons Band, 12:15 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 12:50 PM Sunpie ak Vodou Blues Ayiti, 2:10 PM Runkus & Royal Blu with Dub Squad, 3:30 PM The Rising Suns, 4:35 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 5:00 PM The Skatalites
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM Victor Campbell Cuban Quartet, 1:10 PM The Rising Suns, 2:25 PM David Doucet, 3:35 PM Andrew Jobin and the Thick Smoke, 4:45 PM Debbie Davis and Friends
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM KIPP New Orleans Regional High School Choir, 12:30 PM Jumping for Joy Double Dutch Club, 1:15 PM Electric Yat Quartet feat. Andrč Bohren & Anne Chabreck present “Peter & the Wolf”, 2:20 PM Jumping for Joy Double Dutch Club, 3:05 PM Champagniacs!, 4:20 PM Ellis Marsalis Center for Music Jazz Ensemble
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:15 PM Kevin “Sonny” Gullage // Interviewer: John Wirt, 1:15 PM Original Koffee // Interviewer: Joel Hitchcock, 2:15 PM Ziggy Marley // Interviewer: Jonathan McHugh, 3:15 PM Terence Blanchard + Ravi Coltrane // Interviewer: Ashley Kahn, 4:15 PM Los Guiros // Interviewer: Dan Sharp
Parades: 12:20 PM 21st Century Brass Band with Sisters of Unity, We Are One, and Keep n It Real Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs , 1:15 PM Giimoozaabi Black Hunters and Buffalo Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, 2:15 PM Wild Tchoupitoulas and Young Generation Warriors Mardi Gras Indians , 3:00 PM Young Fellaz Brass Band with Devastation and Scene Boosters Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs and Mahogany Blue Baby Dolls, 4:00 PM Jamaican Parade with Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica
Native American Circle: 1:20 PM White Eagle Singers, 2:40 PM White Eagle Singers, 4:00 PM White Eagle Singers
Saturday, May 2
Festival Stage: 11:15 AM Honey Island Swamp Band, 12:25 PM J & The Causeways, 1:40 PM Wayne Toups, 3:00 PM Anders Osborne, 4:45 PM Eagles
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:20 AM Mia Borders, 12:45 PM Corey Henry & The Treme Funktet, 2:10 PM Leo Nocentelli of The Meters, 3:35 PM Dumpstaphunk, 5:20 PM Alabama Shakes
Congo Square Stage: 11:20 AM Dee-1, 12:50 PM Runkus & Royal Blu with Dub Squad, 2:15 PM The Soul Rebels, 3:40 PM DJ Jess, 4:10 PM Big Freedia, 5:25 PM DJ Jess, 5:55 PM T-Pain
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:15 AM UNO Jazz All-Stars, 12:20 PM James Jordan and The Situation, 1:30 PM Jeremy Davenport, 2:50 PM Alexey Marti & Sugarflow, 4:15 PM Dianne Reeves, 6:00 PM Delfeayo Marsalis & The Uptown Jazz Orchestra
Blues Tent: 11:20 AM John Mooney & Bluesiana, 12:40 PM C.J. Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, 2:05 PM Eric Lindell, 3:45 PM Larry McCray, 5:30 PM Little Feat
Economy Hall Tent: 11:15 AM Jacky Blaire & The Hot Biscuits, 12:25 PM The Paulin Brothers Brass Band, 1:45 PM Mark Braud's New Orleans Jazz Giants, 3:05 PM Tribute to Jelly Roll's Red Hot Peppers feat. Dr. Michael White and Shaye Cohn, 4:30 PM Leroy Jones & New Orleans' Finest, 5:40 PM Twisty River Band
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:15 AM Yvette Landry & the Jukes, 12:25 PM Savoy Family Cajun Band, 1:40 PM Leyla McCalla, 2:55 PM The Revelers, 4:20 PM Sierra Hull, 6:00 PM Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:20 AM Big Chief Bird & the Young Hunters Black Masking Indians, 12:20 PM Storyville Stompers Brass Band, 1:45 PM Jemere Morgan, 3:10 PM Bill Summers & Jazalsa, 4:25 PM Midnite Disturbers, 5:40 PM Hardhead Hunters Mardi Gras Indians
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:10 AM Archdiocese of New Orleans Choir, 12:00 PM Akia Nevills & Grace Unlimited, 12:55 PM Pastor Mitchell Stevens, 1:45 PM Felicia E. Travis, 2:40 PM The City of Love Worship, 3:50 PM The Gospel Soul of Irma Thomas, 5:05 PM Jermaine Landrum & The Abundant Praise Revival Choir, 6:00 PM Franklin Avenue Baptist Church Mass Choir
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM Johanna Rose, 12:50 PM Dustin Dale Gaspard & the Rockin Babines, 2:10 PM Susan Cowsill, 3:35 PM Creole String Beans, 5:00 PM Lilli Lewis
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM Chula featuring Vivi del Rio, 12:40 PM Yaadcore, 2:05 PM The Skatalites, 3:35 PM Runkus & Royal Blu with Dub Squad, 5:00 PM Jemere Morgan
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM The Russell Welch Hot Quartet, 1:15 PM Eric Adcock plays Louisiana Piano featuring Derek Huston, 2:25 PM Mia Borders Acoustic Trio, 3:35 PM Dustin Dale Gaspard, 4:45 PM Ghalia Volt
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM Guardians of Culture with Queen Reesie & Chief Jeremy, 12:25 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band with Walking Tall Jamaica, 1:05 PM The RRAAMS, 2:05 PM Junior Baby Doll Ladies, 2:45 PM Bruce Daigrepont's Family Fais Do Do and Cajun Dance Workshop, 3:45 PM Junior Baby Doll Ladies, 4:20 PM Kai Knight's Silhouette Dance Ensemble
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:30 PM Lisa Knowles-Smith & Roland Jack // Interviewer: Mona Lisa Saloy, 1:30 PM Sierra Hull // Interviewer: Mollie Farr, 2:30 PM Lilli Lewis // Interviewer: Alison Fensterstock, 3:30 PM Wayne Toups // Interviewer: Pat Mould, 4:30 PM Members of The Skatalites // Interviewer: Alex Rawls
Parades: 12:15 PM Tidal Wave Brass Band with Dumaine Street Gang, Revolution, and Family Ties Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 1:30 PM 9th Ward Black Hatchet and Semolian Warriors Mardi Gras Indians, 2:40 PM Jamaican Parade with Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 3:15 PM Young Magnolias and Young Eagles Mardi Gras Indians with Black Osceola Black Masking Indians, 4:10 PM da Souljas Brass Band with Original Pigeon Town Steppers, Sudan, and Undefeated Divas & Gents Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs
Native American Circle: 12:05 PM White Eagle Singers, 1:20 PM White Eagle Singers, 2:35 PM White Eagle Singers
Sunday, May 3
Festival Stage: 11:20 AM Jemere Morgan, 12:40 PM Big Sam's Funky Nation, 2:10 PM Galactic featuring Jelly Joseph, 4:05 PM Teddy Swims, 5:45 PM Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
Shell Gentilly Stage: 11:15 AM Original Pinettes Brass Band, 12:40 PM George Porter Jr & Runnin' Pardners, 2:00 PM Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, 3:35 PM The Radiators, 5:20 PM Tedeschi Trucks Band
Congo Square Stage: 11:25 AM BRW, 12:40 PM Shamarr Allen, 2:10 PM Lila Iké, 3:25 PM DJ Captain Charles, 3:55 PM Rebirth Brass Band, 5:10 PM DJ Captain Charles, 5:40 PM Earth, Wind & Fire
WWOZ Jazz Tent: 11:30 AM John Mahoney Little Big Band, 12:50 PM Jason Marsalis, 2:15 PM Trumpet Mafia's Tribute to Miles Davis feat. Keyon Harrold, 3:50 PM The Allen Toussaint Jazzity Project, 5:40 PM Herbie Hancock
Blues Tent: 11:20 AM Marc Stone, 12:50 PM Deacon John, 2:15 PM James Andrews & the Crescent City Allstars, 4:00 PM Jackie Venson, 5:50 PM Mavis Staples
Economy Hall Tent: 11:15 AM The New Leviathan Oriental Fox-Trot Orchestra, 12:25 PM Tommy Sancton's New Orleans Legacy Band, 1:40 PM Greg Stafford & His Young Tuxedo Brass Band, 3:00 PM Banu Gibson, 4:20 PM Doreen's Jazz New Orleans, 5:35 PM Kermit Ruffins' Tribute to Louis Armstrong
Sheraton New Orleans Fais Do-Do Stage: 11:15 AM Chčre Élise with special guest Kelli Jones, 12:25 PM Andrew Duhon, 1:40 PM Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, 3:00 PM Lil' Nathan & the Zydeco Big Timers, 4:15 PM Roddie Romero & the Hub City All-Stars, 5:40 PM Steve Earle featuring Anders Osborne
Jazz & Heritage Stage: 11:20 AM Fermķn Ceballos Band, 12:40 PM Chiefs of the Indian Nation, 1:40 PM Pocket Aces Brass Band, 3:00 PM Mariachi Jalisco, 4:25 PM Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr. & The Wild Magnolias, 5:45 PM Herbert McCarver & Pin Stripe Brass Band
Gospel Tent presented by Morris Bart: 11:10 AM Quint Adkins & Lighthouse Music, 12:00 PM Pastor Woodrow Hayden, 12:50 PM Jessica Harvey and The Difference, 1:45 PM The New Orleans Gospel Soul Children, 2:45 PM Jabez, 4:05 PM Davell Crawford presents Fabulous Friends Forever in the Gospel Tent with special guests Cyril Neville, Charmaine Neville, Wanda Rouzan, The Davell Crawford Singers, and more, 5:15 PM Jonté Mayon, 6:10 PM New Orleans Metropolitan Choral Union
Lagniappe Stage: 11:30 AM Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, 12:50 PM James McClaskey & The Rhythm Band, 2:10 PM Vicki Peterson & John Cowsill, 3:30 PM Carol C, 4:55 PM Robin Barnes & the FiyaBirds
Sandals Resorts Jamaica Cultural Exchange Pavilion: 11:30 AM Dex Daley & Jam-X, 12:35 PM Jabez, 2:00 PM RAM from Haiti, 3:10 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 3:25 PM Jemere Morgan, 5:00 PM Lila Iké
Rhythmpourium: 12:00 PM Anders Parker, 1:10 PM Raphael Bas and Harmonouche, 2:25 PM Songwriters Craig Wiseman, Lee Thomas Miller and Jim McCormick, 3:35 PM Rich Collins, 4:45 PM Michael "The Sheik" O'Hara
Ochsner Children's Tent: 11:30 AM Dancing Grounds Dance for Social Change, 12:35 PM Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team, 1:05 PM Amy Bruton Bluemel: Chickasaw Storyteller, 2:15 PM Rising Dragon Lion Dance Team, 2:50 PM Square Dance NOLA, 4:00 PM Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica, 4:20 PM Culu Children's Traditional African Dance Company
Allison Miner Music Heritage Stage: 12:00 PM Kyle Roussel // Interviewer: Jason Patterson, 1:00 PM Kaya Jonkunnu of Jamaica: Rhythms, Masquerade, and Cultural Resistance // Interviewer: Bruce “Sunpie” Barnes, 2:00 PM Jackie Venson // Interviewer: Scott Jordan, 3:00 PM Steve Earle // Interviewer: Mark Guarino, 4:00 PM Big Chiefs of the Indian Nation: Juan Pardo, Terrance Mitchell & Shaka Zulu Interviewer: Matt Sakakeeny
Parades: 12:30 PM Real Untouchables Brass Band with Original CTC Steppers, Divine Ladies, and Men Buck Jumpers Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 1:30 PM Ninth Ward Hunters Mardi Gras Indians with Creole Osceolas and Young Brave Hunters Black Masking Indians, 2:45 PM New Generation Brass Band with Original New Orleans Lady Buckjumpers and Prince of Wales Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs , 3:45 PM Jamaican Parade with Kaya Jonkunnu Band and Walking Tall Jamaica , 4:15 PM Golden Sioux Mardi Gras Indians with Algiers Warriors and Monogram Hunters Black Masking Indians
Native American Circle: 12:05 PM White Eagle Singers, 1:20 PM Mariachi Jalisco, 2:40 PM White Eagle Singers, 3:55 PM White Eagle Singers
Nighttime Shows
Why do nighttime shows matter?
Jazzfest's official programming is just part of the experience. Every night during the festival, New Orleans venues book special performances — headliners playing intimate club sets, local legends doing late-night shows, and collaborations you won't see anywhere else. Big theatres like The Orpheum, Saenger Theatre, and The Fillmore, famous local venues like Tipitina's, Chickie Wah Wah, and the Maple Leaf, and dozens of other venues fill their calendars with can't-miss performances.
These shows often sell out or pack the room, especially for artists who performed at the festival earlier that day. Knowing what's happening and where gives you a real advantage.
Where can I find live music at night during Jazzfest?
These neighborhoods and venues reliably book special programming during Jazzfest. All are included in our listings by venue. Hot tip: The NOLA.Show app has a handy "Nearby" feature, so when you're out and about at night, you can find shows that are within a 10-15 minute walk (or drive)! Download for iOS or Android.
Frenchmen Street: This stretch in the Marigny has gotten more touristy over the years, but has a very lively scene, and venues there have killer shows during Jazzfest. Snug Harbor is the old-school intimate club for straight jazz performances (like a smaller version of the Blue Note in NYC). The Blue Nile, d.b.a., and Maison all tend to have special shows during Jazzfest.
Uptown: Tipitina's hosts marquee shows every night of the festival, and on weekends will sometimes do a late-late show with national acts starting at 2am. Maple Leaf Bar is a local institution with a packed Jazzfest calendar. Le Bon Temps Roule has live music late every night, including the standing 11pm Thursday night "house party" with the Soul Rebels Brass Band (it gets really crowded!) Carrollton Station hosts great local acts, and Gasa Gasa books indie and experimental acts.
French Quarter: Preservation Hall for traditional jazz (advance tickets ABSOLUTELY MANDATORY). Preservation Hall's "Midnite Preserves" series runs during Jazzfest - these intimate shows start at midnight and often feature national acts in a tiny, tiny room, but they don't reveal who's playing until you get there. Toulouse Theater has great shows during jazzfest, and so does the House of Blues (including its smaller, more intimate room, The Parish). The clubs on Bourbon Street are more tourist-oriented and we generally do not include them in our listings, although Mayfield's 208 is an exception to that rule.
Marigny/Bywater: Siberia, Saturn Bar, and No Dice are all on the St Claude Arts Corridor and book local and national acts during Jazzfest. Cafe Istanbul tends to cater to the Dead Head crowd during fest. BJ's Lounge and Vaughn's Lounge feature top-shelf local acts that you are not likely to see elsewhere. And look out for smaller bars that have regular live music, like Okay Bar.
Mid-City: Chickie Wah Wah is known for bringing in national acts during Jazzfest and is a small and intimate setting to see them. The Broadside is a new venue that has an outdoor stage and an indoor 'Pavilion' - it hosts daytime festivals between the two Jazzfest weekends and a combination of local and national touring acts at night.
Night-by-Night Listings
Shows are listed by time, then alphabetically. Late-night shows (after midnight) are grouped with the previous evening. Updated daily.
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Do I need tickets for nighttime shows during Jazzfest?
During Jazzfest, even venues that are usually free will charge cover. Popular spots on Frenchmen Street can have lines out the door. Arrive early for shows you care about, or buy tickets in advance when possible. Most of our listings have links to the venue website so you can buy tickets online.
Should I tip the band?
Yes! Many Jazzfest nighttime shows are at small venues where musicians depend on tips. Jazzfest is their rent party! If you're enjoying "free" music, or even if you paid a cover and are having a great time, put something in the tip jar. And a lot of tip jars have Venmo QR codes nowadays!
Planning Your Trip
Where should I stay during Jazzfest?
Jazzfest is one of New Orleans' biggest events, and hotels fill up months in advance. Most hotels are concentrated in the French Quarter, Central Business District, and Warehouse District, which put you close to the action on Frenchmen Street; Uptown hotels are convenient for Tipitina's and the Maple Leaf.
What else should I know about planning for Jazzfest?
Swag knows all! Swag's Jazzfest FAQ is the definitive guide to Jazzfest from a fest veteran who's been going since 1996 and generously shares everything he's learned. Anything and everything you need to know is in there, in intimate detail. I cannot recommend this enough.
Other Jazzfest Planning Resources: Check out the Jazzfest Forums where you can find detailed fest info, ask questions of other fest-goers, and get answers you might not find elsewhere. Reddit's r/Jazzfest is another place to ask questions and get good answers from experienced festers.
Stay Updated
We update our listings daily as venues announce shows. Bookmark our recently added page to see what's new, or check the main calendar filtered to your dates.
Jazzfest 2026 is shaping up to be another great year. See you out there — and remember to tip the band.