Upcoming Events
Satchmo SummerFest 2026
Satchmo SummerFest is an annual festival that honors the life, music, and achievements of Louis Armstrong. The festival is hosted by The New Orleans Jazz Museum and shows participants local artists, top New Orleans’ cuisine, and lectures on the history and current topics in the jazz and related communities. This festival is two days of indoor and outdoor activities, and we hope you will join us!
Satchmo SummerFest 2026
Satchmo SummerFest is an annual festival that honors the life, music, and achievements of Louis Armstrong. The festival is hosted by The New Orleans Jazz Museum and shows participants local artists, top New Orleans’ cuisine, and lectures on the history and current topics in the jazz and related communities. This festival is two days of indoor and outdoor activities, and we hope you will join us!
Vincent Hsu & Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band: Spirits from Both Sides
Join internationally acclaimed bassist and composer Vincent Tsung-Yu Hsu and the Soy La Ley Afro-Cuban Jazz Band for a special performance blending jazz, Afro-Cuban rhythms, and Taiwanese musical traditions.
Inspired by Hsu’s Taiwanese roots and his exploration of global music traditions, Spirits From Both Sides creates a powerful musical dialogue connecting cultures through rhythm, improvisation, and storytelling. A master bassist, composer, and educator, Hsu has performed at renowned venues and festivals around the world, including the New Orleans Jazz Museum, Blue Note New York, Festival Internacional Jazz Plaza in Havana, and Taipei Jazz Festival. His acclaimed album Music for the River Jazz Suite: The Spirit of Love River & Mississippi River was selected as a DownBeat Magazine 2023 Editors’ Pick. Admission is free but seating is limited, so arriving on time is strongly encouraged.
The Band Features:
🎺 David Navarro – Trumpet
🎷 Brent Rose – Saxophone
🎹 Victor Campbell – Piano
🎸 Shih-Chun Lee – Guitar
🎻 Vincent Tsung-Yu Hsu – Double Bass
🥁 Kuan-Liang Lin – Drums
Presented with support from the Taipei Cultural Center in New York, Ministry of Culture, R.O.C. (Taiwan).
#NewOrleansJazzMuseum #JazzInternational #AfroCubanJazz #TaiwanJazz #NewOrleansMusic #JazzWithoutBorders
The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) Present… Millard Green’s Tribute to Roy Ayers
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
Freedom at the Mat
This seminar is a part of an education series that combines yoga and jazz music. Freedom at the Mat is open to the public and is a relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mats. We hope to see you there!
Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987266742322?aff=oddtdtcreator
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ "Let's Move"
☀️ Free YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ Workshop “Let's Move” | AGES 0-3
🗓️ FREE ARTS EDUCATION WORKSHOP | Sunday | August 9 | 10:30 AM
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum| 400 Esplanade Ave 400 Esplanade Ave
Does your baby think they can dance? Use movement to encourage your child’s brain development during this week’s YALA Baby Artsplay!™ workshop, “Let’s Move”.
Join us at 10:30 AM Sunday, August 9 for the fourth workshop in the series presented by The Helis Foundation.
The workshop is designed for ages three to four years old and is FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.
REGISTER NOW www.ya4la.org/events
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “Up Down All Around”
☀️ YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “Up Down All Around” | Ages 0-3
🗓️ FREE Arts Education Workshop | Sunday | August 16 | 10:30 Am
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 Esplanade Ave
Has your little one got you like a seesaw, baby? Help your child learn basic directional concepts with movement and music during this week’s YALA Baby Artsplay!™ workshop, “Up, Down, All Around”
Join us at 10:30 am Sunday, August 16 for the fifth workshop in the series presented by The Helis Foundation.
The workshop is designed for ages three to four years old and is FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.
REGISTER NOW www.ya4la.org/events
The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) Present... The New Orleans Catahoulas
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “Get Your Motor Running”
☀️ PULL UP Y’ALL | YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “Get Your Motor Running” | Ages 0-3
🗓️ Free Arts Education Workshop | Sunday | August 23 | 10:30 AM
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 Esplanade Ave
It takes more than GPS to figure out left from right! Use artful play to develop your child’s fine and gross motor skills during this week’s YALA Baby Artsplay!™ workshop “Get Your Motor Running”.
Join us at 10:30 am on Sunday, August 23 at New Orleans Jazz Museum for the last workshop in the series presented by The Helis Foundation.
The workshop is designed for ages three to four years old and is FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.
Register Now: www.ya4la.org/events
Freedom at the Mat
This seminar is a part of an education series that combines yoga and jazz music. Freedom at the Mat is open to the public and is a relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mats. We hope to see you there!
Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987266742322?aff=oddtdtcreator
River Fest 2026
NOLA River Fest is held annually to remember and celebrate the influences of the Mississippi River to New Orleans’ geography, economy, and culture. The New Orleans Jazz Museum hosts this festival and the event features performances from local artists, lectures, discussion panels, and the best food and drinks of the Crescent City. Please, join us!
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: The New Orleans Jazz Museum & Positive Vibrations present Jafet Perez: A Tribute to Bad Bunny
Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening of Latin music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Join us on Tuesday, September 15, at 5:00 p.m. as Jafet Perez presents A Tribute to Bad Bunny—a high-energy celebration of one of the most influential Latin artists of our time.
Jafet Perez is a Dominican drummer, composer, and producer based in New Orleans whose music bridges the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean with the rich musical traditions of New Orleans. Known for his dynamic performances and collaborative spirit, he celebrates culture, fosters connection, and inspires audiences through the power of rhythm, creativity, and joy.
Celebrate the opening of Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of music, culture, and the vibrant sounds that continue to shape New Orleans and beyond.
📍 New Orleans Jazz Museum – Balcony
🗓️ Tuesday, September 15
🕔 5:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission
🪑 Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Experience an electrifying tribute to the music, energy, and cultural impact of Bad Bunny while celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of Hispanic Heritage Month.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #BadBunnyTribute #LatinMusic #LiveMusic #NewOrleansCulture #NOTCF #visitneworleans
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: The New Orleans Jazz Museum & NOLAxNOLA504 present Azuquita La Cubana
Experience the vibrant sounds of Cuba and Latin music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Join us on Friday, September 18, at 2:00 p.m. as we welcome Azuquita La Cubana as part of our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Born in Cuba and now based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Azuquita La Cubana (Yaisel Burgal Castillo) is an internationally recognized singer, songwriter, and performing artist known for her powerful voice, captivating stage presence, and deep connection to Cuban musical traditions.
With a career spanning Cuba, Argentina, and the United States, Azuquita brings a dynamic fusion of Cuban son, salsa, timba, and Latin rhythms, delivering a performance filled with passion, culture, and contagious energy.
✨ Featuring:
🎤 Azuquita La Cubana – Vocals
Celebrating the rich Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-Cuban traditions that continue to influence the sound and spirit of New Orleans, this unforgettable performance invites audiences to experience the rhythm, heritage, and soul of Cuba.
📍 New Orleans Jazz Museum – Performance Center
🗓️ Friday, September 18
🕑 2:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission
🪑 Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of music, culture, and Cuban sabor! 🇨🇺✨
#HispanicHeritageMonth #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #CubanMusic #LatinMusic #Salsa #AfroCuban #LiveMusic #NewOrleansCulture #NOLAxNOCOVER #NOLAxNOLA26 #NOTCF #visitneworleans #StellaArtois
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: The New Orleans Jazz Museum & NOLAxNOLA504 present Pavel & Direct Contact
Experience the vibrant sounds of Latin jazz at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Join us on Friday, September 25, at 2:00 p.m. as we welcome Pavel & Direct Contact as part of our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Led by internationally acclaimed Dominican pianist Pavel Polanco-Safadit, the ensemble delivers an electrifying fusion of Latin jazz, salsa, and contemporary rhythms with infectious energy and world-class musicianship.
✨ Featuring:
🎹 Pavel Polanco-Safadit – Piano
🎤 Leah Crane – Vocals
🥁 Jafet Perez – Drums
🎸 Pat Casey – Bass
Celebrating the rich Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-Latin musical traditions that continue to shape the sound and spirit of New Orleans jazz, this dynamic ensemble promises an unforgettable performance.
📍 New Orleans Jazz Museum
🗓️ Friday, September 25
🕑 2:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission
🪑 Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, and rhythm!
#HispanicHeritageMonth #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #LatinJazz #Salsa #AfroLatin #CaribbeanMusic #LiveMusic #NewOrleansCulture #NOLAxNOCOVER #NOLAxNOLA26 #NOTCF #visitneworleans #StellaArtois
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: The New Orleans Jazz Museum & NOLAxNOLA504 present OVJ Collective
Experience the energy of New Orleans through a one-of-a-kind Latin music celebration!
Join us on Friday, October 2, at 2:00 p.m. as we welcome OVJ Collective as part of our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.
Led by Ovi-G, legendary trombonist Victor Campbell, and Jafet Perez, OVJ Collective is a dynamic New Orleans–based band whose name comes from the founders behind the group's acronym. Known as the only band in the city delivering a true Spanglish musical experience, they seamlessly blend English and Spanish hits into high-energy Latin rhythms, including salsa, bachata, merengue, and reggaeton.
Born from the collaboration of acclaimed projects including Victor Campbell & The Timba Swamp, JP Band, and Ovi-G Presents Xtra Cash!, OVJ Collective transforms familiar songs into vibrant, dance-driven arrangements that unite audiences across cultures. Deeply rooted in the musical spirit of New Orleans, their sound is infused with funk, soul, and second-line traditions, creating a unique fusion that is both authentic and unforgettable.
📍 New Orleans Jazz Museum
🗓️ Friday, October 2, 2026
🕑 2:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission
🪑 Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, and rhythm!
#HispanicHeritageMonth #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #OVJCollective #LatinMusic #Salsa #Bachata #Merengue #Reggaeton #LiveMusic #NewOrleansCulture #NOLAxNOCOVER #NOLAxNOLA26 #NOTCF #visitneworleans #StellaArtois
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration: The New Orleans Jazz Museum & Positive Vibrations present NolaGaita
Experience the vibrant traditions of Venezuela at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Join us on Tuesday, October 13, at 5:00 p.m. as NolaGaita brings the festive sounds of Gaita Zuliana to our Hispanic Heritage Month Balcony Concert Series.
Founded in 2022 by 12 Venezuelan musicians, NolaGaita is a New Orleans–based ensemble dedicated to preserving and sharing Venezuela's rich cultural heritage through music. Featuring the traditional rhythms of Gaita de Furro Zuliana, the group celebrates the spirit of the Zulia region with joyful performances that honor its music, traditions, and stories.
Whether performing at cultural festivals or community celebrations, NolaGaita creates an authentic musical experience that brings people together through the warmth, energy, and pride of Venezuelan culture.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an evening of music, culture, and the joyful sounds of Venezuela!
📍 New Orleans Jazz Museum – Balcony
🗓️ Tuesday, October 13
🕔 5:00 p.m.
🎟️ FREE admission
🪑 Seating is limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.
#HispanicHeritageMonth #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #NolaGaita #VenezuelanMusic #GaitaZuliana #LiveMusic #NewOrleansCulture
The Ella Project
This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!
The Ella Project
This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!
The Ella Project
This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!
Imox Jazz, From Guatemala
Join the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Thursday, October 29 at 2:00 PM in welcoming:
Imox Jazz is one of the most prominent jazz projects in Guatemala and Central America. Founded in 2004 by pianist Víctor Arriaza, this Guatemalan quartet—composed of Rosse Aguilar (saxophone and voice), Luis Pedro González (bass), and Kevin Escobar (drums)—has built a two-decade career and released five recordings that fuse elements of swing, Latin music, flamenco, and neo-soul with the essence of traditional Guatemalan music.
Their international reach has led them to represent Guatemala on important stages in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the United States. Their participation in the annual Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference stands out, where they have presented their fusion-driven approach to a global community of educators and artists. Throughout their career, the ensemble has collaborated with and shared the stage alongside world-class artists such as Erick Marienthal, Jason Marsalis, Andrea Motis, Luis Gasca, Dave Schroeder, and Marco Pignataro.
More than an ensemble, Imox is the epicenter of jazz in Guatemala. As founders of the Imox Jazz Institute and creators of #LosMartesSonDeJazz—the iconic jam sessions that, for more than 10 years, have nurtured the local scene—the group embodies a balance of technical excellence, educational innovation, and deep cultural identity that resonates on world music stages across the globe.
The name “Imox” comes from Mayan culture and refers to a Nawal, or guardian spirit, that connects a person with nature. It represents sensitivity, chaos, spontaneity, and the human will to create.
Gratefully,
The Ella Project
This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!
The Ella Project
This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!
The Ella Project
This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!
Improvisations Gala 2026: The Coolest Night in New Orleans
We hope you will join us for the 9th annual Improvisations Gala at The New Orleans Jazz Museum! Our dedication to the history of jazz continues through our programming, mentoring initiatives, and community outreach alongside the cataloging, preserving, and exhibition of 250,000+ artifacts in the Museum’s collection. The Improvisations Gala is the greatest celebration of this mission.
Learn more about The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Improvisations Gala: https://nolajazzmuseum.org/gala
There are opportunities to sponsor the Improvisations Gala, and you can learn more about them here: https://nolajazzmuseum.org/galasponsorship
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “My Body”
☀️ YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “My Body” | Ages 0-3 | Save The Date
🗓️ Free Arts Education Workshop | Sunday | July 26 | 10:30 Am
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 Esplanade Ave
Head, shoulders, knees and toes…and eyes and ears and mouth and nose…you know the rest!
Teach your child to identify body parts through music and movement during this week’s YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “My Body” at 10:30 AM Sunday, July 26
Presented by The Helis Foundation, the workshop is designed for ages three to four years old and is FREE, but registration is required as space is limited.
REGISTER NOW www.ya4la.org/events
Joanie off the Pony: The Mermaid of New Orleans
Please join us, in our third-floor Performance Center, for the theatrical performance and interactive workshop; Joanie off the Pony: The Mermaid of New Orleans. This interactive workshop is a part of a two-year development process to shift the scripted play The Mermaid of New Orleans into an engaging audience experience. Discussion and feedback are encouraged from audience members as the musicians, dancers, and performers work to deepen the original narrative and take the evolving creativity of the presentation to audiences across the nation and the globe.
Doors Open at 1:30 p.m.
2:00-2:45 p.m. Live Performance
2:45-3:15 p.m. Audience Q&A with Guided Discussion & Feedback
3:15-3:45 p.m. Meet & Mingle
4:00 p.m. Event Ends
This performance features… W8ng4ufo's Musical Score & Performance (Bill Taft - Trumpet/Guitar, Brian Halloran - Cello, Will Fratesi - Drums, Katie Butler - Viola, and Billy Fields - Keyboard/Piano); Iriamu (Will Hamilton) Musical Score & Performance; Jennifer Ramos Dancer; Amy Kirk DuVoisin Writer & Narrator
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “Baby Says…”
☀️ Join Us For YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “Baby Says…” | Ages 0-3
🗓️ Free Arts Education Workshop | Sunday | July 19 | 10:30 Am
🔊 New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 Esplanade Ave
Social skills are foundational to learning in all other domains. Children build the capacity for success in preschool and beyond by establishing themselves as individuals, exploring what it means to possess something, and recognizing the emotions of others.
Help little ones develop the skills for healthy social interaction by playing passing and sharing games this week during our YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ workshop, “Pass it Along.”
Join us at 10:30 AM Sunday, July 19 for the second workshop in the Getting to Know Me Series at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 Esplanade Ave
Presented by The Helis Foundation, the series is designed for ages birth to four years old, though older and younger children will also enjoy it .
The workshop is FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.
REGISTER NOW www.ya4la.org/events
The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) Present… Troy Sawyer and the Elementz featuring Girls Play Trumpets Too
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “My Five Senses!”
☀️ YALA Baby ArtsPlay!™ “My Five Senses!” | Ages 0-3
🗓️ FREE Arts Education Workshop | This Sunday | July 12 | 10:30 Am
🔊 AT New Orleans Jazz Museum | 400 Esplanade Ave
Did you know caregivers have a great impact on the sensory development of their little ones? Learn how you can develop your child’s awareness of the five senses through play.
Join us at 10:30 AM this Sunday July 12 at New Orleans Jazz Museum on campus at 400 Esplanade Ave.
The series is presented by The Helis Foundation. The workshop is designed for ages three to four years old and is FREE, but registration is required, as space is limited.
REGISTER NOW www.ya4la.org/events
https://www.ya4la.org/calendar/7-12-26
#YALA #ArtsForLearning #ArtsIntegration #EarlyLearners #FreeEvent #FamilyEvent#homeschoolfun #NewOrleansJazzMuseum
Freedom at the Mat
This seminar is a part of an education series that combines yoga and jazz music. Freedom at the Mat is open to the public and is a relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mats. We hope to see you there!
Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987266742322?aff=oddtdtcreator
The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) Present… Eric G and the Soul Spectrum Band
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
Live! From the Jazz Museum: The Weekly Positive Vibrations Foundation Balcony Concert Presents… The Caesar Brothers Funkbox!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket or chair from home! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presented by The Nathan and Priscilla Gordon Foundation Presents… Nanci Zhang’s Christmas in June!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents… Nanci Zee’s Christmas in June! Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited so please arrive promptly!
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch.
Live! From the Jazz Museum: The Weekly Positive Vibrations Foundation Balcony Concert Presents… The Next Level Band!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket or chair from home! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Live! From the Jazz Museum: The Weekly Positive Vibrations Foundation Balcony Concert Presents… The Culu Children’s Traditional African Dance Company!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket or chair from home! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
SPONSORED BY BLUE BELL ICE CREAM
Lafcadio Fest 2026
Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Lafcadio Fest 2026, a celebration of the life and legacy of New Orleans author Lafcadio Hearn, presented and produced by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Festivities include: a panel of scholars offering insights on Lafcadio's writings from New Orleans, the Caribbean, and Japan; a keynote from Hearn biographer Steve Kemme; talks by Krewe of Lafcadio founder John Kelly and Krewe of Rex float designer Caroline Thomas; community members' reflections on the ongoing connections between New Orleans and its sister city Matsue, Japan; food by Greta's Sushi; virtual "visits" from the Mayor of Matsue and Hearn's great-grandson; and musical surprises to come! Entry to the event is free and open to the public.
Where: The New Orleans Jazz Museum (400 Esplanade Ave)
When: Saturday, June 20th from 10:30 AM to 4:30 PM
For more information and schedule updates, visit the JSNO website (www.japansocietyofneworleans.org/Lafcadio-Fest) and our Facebook event page (https://www.facebook.com/events/2388455514989408)
Follow us on Instagram @lafcadiofest. To get involved with Lafcadio Fest, for media inquiries, or to learn more about the Japan Society of New Orleans, contact us at lafcadiofest@gmail.com.
The 5th Annual Freedom Ball
A red-carpet experience while making a difference in the community we all love; this non-profit event is brought to you by Rich Family Ministries, and the mission is “saving lives by saving time”. The Freedom for all Sneaker Ball is an opportunity to support Rich Family Ministries in a night of glamour, the finest local cuisine, and live music all while sporting your best sneakers! Dress attire is red carpet, black and white. Tickets are non-refundable and can be purchased here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-5th-annual-freedom-for-all-sneaker-ball-amazon-premiere-of-time-ii-tickets-1990044800569
The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) Presents… St. Augustine Soulful Voices!
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
Freedom at the Mat
This seminar is a part of an education series that combines yoga and jazz music. Freedom at the Mat is open to the public and is a relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mats. We hope to see you there!
Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987266742322?aff=oddtdtcreator
Gallatin Street Fridays Presented by The Nathan and Priscilla Gordon Foundation Presents… the Marla Dixon Quintet!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents… the Marla Dixon Quintet! Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited so please arrive promptly!
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch.
Live! From the Jazz Museum: The Weekly Positive Vibrations Foundation Balcony Concert Presents… The Ambush Reggae Band!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket or chair from home! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presented by The Nathan and Priscilla Gordon Foundation Presents… Chris Vincent and The Raw Deals!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents… Chris Vincent and The Raw Deals! Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited so please arrive promptly!
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch.
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp is an outreach program founded by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and led by photographer Linda A. Reno. Designed for New Orleans youth aged 10–15, it teaches visual storytelling so they can document their culture authentically. Unlike traditional documentation by outsiders, this initiative empowers kids who are part of New Orleans street culture to create and control their own narrative through photography. The camp aims to foster creative expression, preserve local history, and offer a positive alternative to crime.
Carol Harris, a lifelong New Orleanian and Cultural Bearer, has launched several programs celebrating city traditions, including annual blessings and cultural festivals. Linda A. Reno, a photojournalist and educator, focuses her work on documenting subcultures and teaching photography to local youth, with an extensive portfolio of Second Line images reflecting New Orleans’ African-rooted cultural practices.
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp is an outreach program founded by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and led by photographer Linda A. Reno. Designed for New Orleans youth aged 10–15, it teaches visual storytelling so they can document their culture authentically. Unlike traditional documentation by outsiders, this initiative empowers kids who are part of New Orleans street culture to create and control their own narrative through photography. The camp aims to foster creative expression, preserve local history, and offer a positive alternative to crime.
Carol Harris, a lifelong New Orleanian and Cultural Bearer, has launched several programs celebrating city traditions, including annual blessings and cultural festivals. Linda A. Reno, a photojournalist and educator, focuses her work on documenting subcultures and teaching photography to local youth, with an extensive portfolio of Second Line images reflecting New Orleans’ African-rooted cultural practices.
The Jazz Foundation of America (JFA) Presents… Mike Lockett!
This program takes place inside our third floor Performance Center, listening room. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited and offered first come, first serve.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp is an outreach program founded by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and led by photographer Linda A. Reno. Designed for New Orleans youth aged 10–15, it teaches visual storytelling so they can document their culture authentically. Unlike traditional documentation by outsiders, this initiative empowers kids who are part of New Orleans street culture to create and control their own narrative through photography. The camp aims to foster creative expression, preserve local history, and offer a positive alternative to crime.
Carol Harris, a lifelong New Orleanian and Cultural Bearer, has launched several programs celebrating city traditions, including annual blessings and cultural festivals. Linda A. Reno, a photojournalist and educator, focuses her work on documenting subcultures and teaching photography to local youth, with an extensive portfolio of Second Line images reflecting New Orleans’ African-rooted cultural practices.
Live! From the Jazz Museum: The Weekly Positive Vibrations Foundation Balcony Concert Presents… Raj Smoove Tribute to Prince and The Purple Palace!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket or chair from home! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs. Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp is an outreach program founded by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and led by photographer Linda A. Reno. Designed for New Orleans youth aged 10–15, it teaches visual storytelling so they can document their culture authentically. Unlike traditional documentation by outsiders, this initiative empowers kids who are part of New Orleans street culture to create and control their own narrative through photography. The camp aims to foster creative expression, preserve local history, and offer a positive alternative to crime.
Carol Harris, a lifelong New Orleanian and Cultural Bearer, has launched several programs celebrating city traditions, including annual blessings and cultural festivals. Linda A. Reno, a photojournalist and educator, focuses her work on documenting subcultures and teaching photography to local youth, with an extensive portfolio of Second Line images reflecting New Orleans’ African-rooted cultural practices.
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp is an outreach program founded by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and led by photographer Linda A. Reno. Designed for New Orleans youth aged 10–15, it teaches visual storytelling so they can document their culture authentically. Unlike traditional documentation by outsiders, this initiative empowers kids who are part of New Orleans street culture to create and control their own narrative through photography. The camp aims to foster creative expression, preserve local history, and offer a positive alternative to crime.
Carol Harris, a lifelong New Orleanian and Cultural Bearer, has launched several programs celebrating city traditions, including annual blessings and cultural festivals. Linda A. Reno, a photojournalist and educator, focuses her work on documenting subcultures and teaching photography to local youth, with an extensive portfolio of Second Line images reflecting New Orleans’ African-rooted cultural practices.
NOLA Thru My Eyes Camp Photography Camp
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp is an outreach program founded by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and led by photographer Linda A. Reno. Designed for New Orleans youth aged 10–15, it teaches visual storytelling so they can document their culture authentically. Unlike traditional documentation by outsiders, this initiative empowers kids who are part of New Orleans street culture to create and control their own narrative through photography. The camp aims to foster creative expression, preserve local history, and offer a positive alternative to crime.
Carol Harris, a lifelong New Orleanian and Cultural Bearer, has launched several programs celebrating city traditions, including annual blessings and cultural festivals. Linda A. Reno, a photojournalist and educator, focuses her work on documenting subcultures and teaching photography to local youth, with an extensive portfolio of Second Line images reflecting New Orleans’ African-rooted cultural practices.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presented by The Nathan and Priscilla Gordon Foundation Presents… Piano Hour with Sam Kuslan!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents… Piano Hour with Sam Kuslan! Join us as we celebrate the artists that make New Orleans a world destination for music.
This program takes place inside our third-floor Performance Center. Admission is free and open to the public, seating is limited so please arrive promptly!
Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum! Tune in at 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch.
Live! From the Jazz Museum: The Weekly Positive Vibrations Foundation Balcony Concert Presents… Dexter Allen!
Grammy® Award-winning guitarist and vocalist Dexter Allen brings a passionate, driving blend of Blues, R&B, Soul, and Funk to stages worldwide. After serving as the lead guitarist for blues legend Bobby Rush, the Mississippi native forged a decorated solo career highlighted by acclaimed international album releases, multiple entertainer awards, and an appearance in the James Brown biopic Get On Up. He recently reached a career pinnacle by winning a 2024 Grammy® Award for his studio work on Bobby Rush’s All My Love For You. Today, Allen continues to captivate global audiences with his soaring, Buddy Guy-inspired guitar style and rich vocals, promising fans that the best is yet to come.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Due to weather concerns this performance will be held in our third floor Performance Center. Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp
NOLA Thru My Eyes Photography Camp is an outreach program founded by Carol Harris of the N’Awlins D’Awlins Baby Dolls and led by photographer Linda A. Reno. Designed for New Orleans youth aged 10–15, it teaches visual storytelling so they can document their culture authentically. Unlike traditional documentation by outsiders, this initiative empowers kids who are part of New Orleans street culture to create and control their own narrative through photography. The camp aims to foster creative expression, preserve local history, and offer a positive alternative to crime.
Carol Harris, a lifelong New Orleanian and Cultural Bearer, has launched several programs celebrating city traditions, including annual blessings and cultural festivals. Linda A. Reno, a photojournalist and educator, focuses her work on documenting subcultures and teaching photography to local youth, with an extensive portfolio of Second Line images reflecting New Orleans’ African-rooted cultural practices.