New Orleans Jazz Museum (OUTDOORS)
Located at the foot of Esplanade Avenue, the New Orleans Jazz Museum, located in the Old U.S. Mint, is a national historic landmark that is part of the Louisiana State Museum system.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is strategically located at the intersection of the city’s French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor. The Museum celebrates the history of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging musical performances. For further details, visit NOLAjazzmuseum.org.
You can hear great music from some of New Orleans’ best contemporary artists in the state-of-the-art performance venue on the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s third floor. The Museum uses the space for evening programs, solo and small group concerts and special events while the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park offers daily live music programs for local residents and visitors to the Museum. Learn more and find a calendar of events at MusicAtTheMint.org
Upcoming Shows
The 12th Annual Danny Barker Banjo & Guitar Festival! March 27th – 29th, 2026
The Danny Barker Festival brings together world-class musicians, educators, and supporters for a multi-day celebration honoring the legacy of Danny Barker.
Friday, March 27th Entertainment Lineup
11am-12pm: Parade with Pinstripe Brass Band
Courtyard Stage
12-1pm: Seva Venet
1:15-2:15pm: Leroy Jones
2:30-3:30pm: Chris Thomas King
3:45-4:45pm: Mahmoud Chouki
5-6pm: Herlin Riley
Performance Stage (3rd Floor)
12:30-1:20pm: Steve Pistorius
1:30-2:20pm: Stephanie Jordan
2:30-3:20pm: Mark Brooks
3:30-4:20pm: Gerald French
4:30-5:20pm: Dixie Cups
Exhibit Area (2nd Floor)
12-12:45pm: Chris Thomas King, interviewed by David Kunian
1-1:45pm: Harry Sterling, interviewed by Gregg Stafford
2-2:45pm: Steve Pistorius, interviewed by Jon Pult
3-3:45pm: Stephanie Jordan, interviewed by Al Colon
4-4:45pm: Mark Brooks, interviewed by Ben Sandmel
Tickets start at $15 (Single Daily Adult GA) | $12 (Single Daily Student, Military & Children) | $45 3-Day Pass | More Packages Available
More information about the Danny Barker Festival at https://dannybarkerfestival.com/
