The New Orleans Jazz Festival returns to New Orleans, Louisiana from April 23 - May 3, 2026, featuring an exceptional lineup of rock, soul, blues, funk, and R&B artists. Headliners include legendary acts Eagles, Stevie Nicks, and Rod Stewart alongside contemporary stars like Kings of Leon, Lorde, and Jon Batiste. The festival showcases over 100 artists spanning multiple generations and genres, from hip-hop icon Nas and funk legends The Black Keys to New Orleans natives like Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. With performances by Grammy winners including Herbie Hancock, Mavis Staples, and Alabama Shakes, this 11-day celebration offers one of the most diverse and comprehensive lineups in American music festivals.
New Orleans Jazz Festival is a premier eleven-day standalone music festival.
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Venue
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots
1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119




