Tribute to Louis: David Torkanowsky, Shannon Powell, Kermit Ruffins, and Corey Henry in Economy Hall, 2015. Photo by Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee. Read more

Big Chief Monk Boudreaux onstage, 1987, by Burt Steel. Photo courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. Read more

Allen Toussaint and Eddie Bo backstage by Ice Cube Slim. Photo courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. Read more

Professor Longhair and Allison Miner at Jazz Fest 1971 by John Messina. Photo courtesy of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Archive. Read more

Jazz Fest is gaining a day this year! EIGHT days of fun, music, and food will be happening at the Fairgrounds for the festival's 50th anniversary. The festival will start on Thursday, April 25. The new day is "Locals Thursday," and anyone with a valid Louisiana ID can purch... Read more

Call for entries! The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will begin accepting crafts applications for 2019 on Monday, October 8 at 12:01a. Jazz Fest 2019 is happening April 26 to May 5. The Festival will once again showcase three unique craft areas: Congo Square African ... Read more

Music applications to perform at the 2019 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival are open now! Deadline to apply is October 1. This is sure to be a great Fest, as it will be the 50th anniversary and many special events are in store.  Click here to apply now Read more

Where were you one week ago? It's a beautiful scene outside the gates when Jazz Fest lets out. Read more

Lagniappe as we all recover from the best 7 days in America (more commonly known as Jazz Fest)... Some people say that Jazz Fest is more a food festival than a music festival. A typical Jazz Fest food booth has ~3 choices, so there are literally hundreds of food options an... Read more

What a festival it was! The weather was nearly perfect for the entire 7 days of the 2018 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Check out our "best of the fest" photo highlights below. Special thanks to our contributing photographers, Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee, Leon Morris, Marc... Read more