New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
About this event
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a music festival in New Orleans, Louisiana, at Fair Grounds Race Course. The 2026 event takes place Apr 23 – May 3, 2026. Louisiana's flagship music and heritage celebration, spanning two four-day weekends at the Fair Grounds with jazz, gospel, R&B, Cajun, zydeco, brass bands, Louisiana food, crafts, and parades. The 2026 festival runs April 23-26 and April 30-May 3.
Annual, two four-day weekends in late April and early May
Location & directions
Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119
Frequently asked questions
When is New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026?
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival takes place Apr 23 – May 3, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Annual, two four-day weekends in late April and early May
Where is New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival held?
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is held in New Orleans, Louisiana, at Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119.
What is New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?
Louisiana's flagship music and heritage celebration, spanning two four-day weekends at the Fair Grounds with jazz, gospel, R&B, Cajun, zydeco, brass bands, Louisiana food, crafts, and parades.
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