Jazz Fest 2026

Jazz Fest has come to a close after two wonderful weekends of music!

Weekend one featured a diverse array of new sounds and faces and returning favorites including Jon Batiste, Irma Thomas, Raye, Lorde, David Byrne, Sean Paul, Stevie Nicks and more!

One of the highly anticipated performances was the Premiere of Jon Batiste's Musical, 'Swamp' at the Blues Tent this Sunday.

Weekend Two lost a few hours to thunderstorms but sunshine prevailed as the gates opened Saturday Morning!

Saturday's headliners drew an impressive crowd as the fest announced that the day was sold out by mid afternoon.

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Sunday at Jazz Fest 2026: Jon Batiste stages 'Swamp'; St. Vincent and Boyfriend hit Gentilly Stage

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival closed its first weekend on Sunday, May 1, with performances by St. Vincent, Boyfriend and Jon Batiste, who staged a new show called "Swamp."

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Jazz Fest royalty Irma Thomas sings, second-lines and jokes about getting older

Soul Queen of New Orleans Irma Thomas sings, second-lines and jokes about old age at Jazz Fest

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Photos: Sold out second Saturday of Jazz Fest sees lots of sun and music

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival continued with regular programming after 2 days of schedule scrambles due to weather. The tickets for the second Saturday sold out. Headlines included the Eagles, Alabama Shakes and T-Pain.