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Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest

906 Ruthie Foster [Photo by Demian Roberts]

Ruthie Foster [Photo by Demian Roberts]

Friday, October 9, 2026 - 5:30pm to 8:30pm

Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)

602 Camp Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone:

(504) 585-1500

https://lafayette-square.org/

Lafayette Square, the second oldest park in the City, was founded in 1788 and was originally called “place publique.” Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the park is a welcoming green space for workers, residents and visitors to the City.

The Square is named after the American Revolutionary War Hero, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.

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Tune in as WWOZ broadcasts and video streams live from the 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival! Celebrate 20 years of the music, musicians, and culture that keep the blues alive and thriving in New Orleans.

Listen locally at 90.7 FM or from anywhere at this link. You can catch the video stream on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 9

St. Charles Ave. Stage

5:30-6:45pm Johnny Sansone
7-8:30pm Ruthie Foster

Broadcast schedule is subject to change.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest

906 Samantha Fish [Photo by Michele Goldfarb]

Samantha Fish [Photo by Michele Goldfarb]

Saturday, October 10, 2026 - 11:00am to 8:30pm

Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)

602 Camp Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone:

(504) 585-1500

https://lafayette-square.org/

Lafayette Square, the second oldest park in the City, was founded in 1788 and was originally called “place publique.” Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the park is a welcoming green space for workers, residents and visitors to the City.

The Square is named after the American Revolutionary War Hero, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.

Status:

Active

Upcoming Shows

Tune in as WWOZ broadcasts and video streams live from the 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival! Celebrate 20 years of the music, musicians, and culture that keep the blues alive and thriving in New Orleans.

Listen locally at 90.7 FM or from anywhere at this link. You can catch the video stream on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 10

11am-12pm Washboard Chaz Blues Trio
12-1pm All-Star Tribute to Scott Aiges
1-2pm Jimmy "Duck" Holmes
2-3:15pm Erica Falls & Vintage Soul
3:15-4:30pm Linda Gail Lewis
4:30-5:45pm The Zac Schulze Gang
5:45-7pm Cedric Burnside
7-8:30pm Samantha Fish

Broadcast schedule is subject to change.

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest

906 Little Freddie King [Photo by Michele Goldfarb]

Little Freddie King [Photo by Michele Goldfarb]

Sunday, October 11, 2026 - 11:00am to 8:30pm

Lafayette Square (OUTDOORS)

602 Camp Street

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone:

(504) 585-1500

https://lafayette-square.org/

Lafayette Square, the second oldest park in the City, was founded in 1788 and was originally called “place publique.” Located in the heart of downtown New Orleans, the park is a welcoming green space for workers, residents and visitors to the City.

The Square is named after the American Revolutionary War Hero, Marie Joseph Paul Yves Roch Gilbert Du Motier, Marquis de Lafayette.

Status:

Active

Upcoming Shows

Tune in as WWOZ broadcasts and video streams live from the 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival! Celebrate 20 years of the music, musicians, and culture that keep the blues alive and thriving in New Orleans.

Listen locally at 90.7 FM or from anywhere at this link. You can catch the video stream on our YouTube channel and Facebook page.

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11

11am-12pm Dexter Allen
12-1pm Marc Stone
1-2pm Kenny Brown
2-3:15pm Mia Borders
3:15-4:30pm Terrance Simien & the Zydeco Experience featuring Marcella Simien
4:30-5:45pm George Porter Jr. & the Runnin' Pardners
5:45-7pm Little Freddie King
7-8:30pm Booker T. Jones

Broadcast schedule is subject to change.

New Orleans, LA 70130

Phone:

(504) 568-1238

http://www.wwoz.org

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Upcoming Shows

WWOZ Studio

Tune in October 22-25 for our annual celebration of the live music of New Orleans and the world beyond!

Once again, in association with the Archive of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, we share the greatest music from Heaven & Earth! Break out your festival gear, and get ready to celebrate the best of New Orleans music--anywhere in the world!

We'll post Festing in Place Cubes here when they're available.

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