Upcoming events.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Wayne Mareau
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Gallatin Street Fridays Presents Wayne Mareau. 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: sullivan dabney's muzik jazz band
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Artists TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOLA River Fest 2025
Celebrate the culture, music, and traditions of New Orleans at NOLA River Fest!
This year’s theme, “Louisiana’s Native Foodways,” honors the natural bounty of the Mississippi River and Gulf, from Indigenous harvests to Creole and Cajun creations. Enjoy local food vendors, cooking demonstrations, and educational activities highlighting native plants, dishes, and spices.
Dance to a stellar lineup of iconic and emerging musicians including:
DJ Archivist, a Second Line with the Baby Dolls, Treme Lafitte, Greyhawk Perkins, Kr3wcial, Komaki Soul, Gregg Stafford, Robin Barnes, and James Andrews.
Experience the music, flavors, and environmental heritage that make Louisiana one of a kind.
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
El Grito 2025: Celebrate Mexican Independence
Experience the spirit of Mexico at El Grito 2025 at the historic New Orleans Jazz Museum! On September 15th, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm, the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans and the New Orleans Jazz Museum invite you to celebrate Mexican Independence Day with music, food, and tradition.
Highlights include:
Live mariachi music
Authentic Mexican cuisine from local vendors
The ceremonial “El Grito” toast commemorating Mexico’s call for independence
Join us for a festive evening of culture, community, and celebration!
#ElGritoNOLA #VivaMéxico #MexicanIndependenceDay #MariachiMagic #CulturaMexicana #NOLAJazzMuseum #CelebrateMexico #NOLACelebrations
Hispanic Heritage month- Balcony concert – Jafet Perez: Tribute to Juan Luis Guerra
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Tue, Sep 16 | 5–6:30 PM | Balcony Concert – Jafet Perez: Tribute to Juan Luis
Guerra
A passionate tribute to one of Latin America's most beloved singer-songwriters.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…. Peter Barr and the Mystery Band
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, September 17th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, September 18th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Hispanic Heritage Month– Patrice Fisher & Arpa
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Sep 19 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Patrice Fisher & Arpa
Harp-driven Latin jazz with New Orleans flair.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
Todd Mouton Clifton Chenier lecture
100 Years of Clifton Chenier!
Multimedia presentation and book talk with Todd Mouton, author of the new book The King of Zydeco: The Life, Music, and Legacy of Clifton Chenier
2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
New Orleans Jazz Museum
400 Esplanade Ave., New Orleans, LA 70116
Admission is free to this special event featuring rare audio, video, and photos from across Clifton Chenier's illustrious career. Author Todd Mouton's book and a rare 1977 Clifton Chenier DVD will be available for purchase, and his presentation coincides with the New Orleans Jazz Museum's new exhibit on the King of Zydeco.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, September 25th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Hispanic Heritage Month-Muevelo
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Sep 26 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Muevelo
A high-energy performance blending salsa, reggaetón, and Afro-Caribbean beats.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Corey Henry Treme Funkett
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 1st at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Alexei Marti
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 3 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Alexei Marti
A master percussionist exploring Afro-Cuban jazz rhythms.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Little Stompers Family Class
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 8th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Javier Olondo & Friends
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 10 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Javier Olondo & Friends
Guitar-driven fusion of Latin jazz and traditional Cuban music.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 15th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, October 16th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Javier Gutierrez
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 17 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Javier Gutierrez
World music and Latin fusion with rich improvisational elements.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
Hispanic Heritage Month- Balcony Concert - Caribbean Tribute: Ritmeaux Krewe
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Tue, Oct 21 | 5–6 PM | Balcony Concert – Caribbean Tribute: Ritmeaux Krewe
Celebrating Caribbean music and dance traditions with a local twist.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 22nd at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
NOCCA Foundation Concert Series & Gia Maione Prima Foundation Presents: TBD
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, October 23rd at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Hipanic Heritag Month- Alesia & Sasong
The New Orleans Jazz Museum, in partnership with NOLAXNOLA, proudly announces its 2025
Hispanic Heritage Month programming—a dynamic celebration of Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-
Latin musical traditions that have profoundly shaped the sound of New Orleans jazz. Running
from September 16 through October 25, the museum will host a series of free live
performances, spotlighting both local and international talent who continue to carry forward
these rich, multicultural legacies.
Join us for weekly live music performances in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Concerts will
take place in our third-floor Performance Center every Friday at 2:00 PM, with two special
balcony shows in the museum’s courtyard on Tuesday, September 16, and Tuesday, October
21, starting at 5:00 PM. All events are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and
available on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more about our event policies.
● Fri, Oct 24 | 2–3 PM | 3rd Fl. Venue – Alesia & Sasong
● A heartfelt tribute to Selena, celebrating the Queen of Tejano with iconic hits and vibrant
Latin soul.
Can’t make it in person? Enjoy jazz music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
Tune in to our daily Live-Stream Concert Series, featuring dynamic jazz musicians performing
live from the Jazz Museum. Watch for free every day at 2:00 PM at
facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents…
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, October 29th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
JFA Presents...
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 5th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, November 6th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays...
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, November 13th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Gallatin Street Fridays: Roy Bookbinder
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
JFA Presents...
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance on Wednesday, November 19th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
NOCCA Concert Series
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and NOCCA Foundation presents Concert Series on Thursday, November 20th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents… DPRAM
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by DPRAM (Don Paul and Rivers Answer Moons) on Wednesday, September 3rd at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum. The band features Don Paul, Roger Lewis, Kirk Joseph, Don Vappie, Herman LeBeaux and Alexey Marti. They’ll perform from their album LOUISIANA STORIES (#1 Crossover Jazz album in North America the past nine Weeks) and will conclude with a Tribute to the great musicians and teachers Kidd Jordan and Hamiet Bluiett.
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 to watch for free.
2025 and DPRAM
2025 is so far very kind to Don Paul and Rivers Answer Moons (DPRAM). Their 2-CD Album LOUISIANA STORIES came out in January. It's since spent 21 straight Weeks in Charts across North America. This past Week, ending June 28, it was again #2 among all Jazz Albums in Roots Music Reports' Chart from Plays over 225 Radio-Stations. It also repeated as #1 among Crossover Jazz Albums. It was #8 among all Albums in Louisiana after reaching #6 the prior Week.
for more listening check out
"The DREAMERS and the BELIEVERS" Trakc that All About Jazz made a Song of the Day--
https://www.allaboutjazz.com/media/track-the-dreamers-and-the-believers-by-don-paul
DON V on the Banjo at our Launch-Party last December--
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/don-vappie-the-banjo-cuts-right-through
KIRK JOSEPH on his role with the Sousaphone--
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/a-threading-1-through-louisiana-stories
ROGER LEWIS on the music being "so spiritual"
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/this-music-is-spiritual-roger-lewis
HERMAN LEBEAUX on the "Roux" that formed LOUISIANA STORIES.
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/hermans-roue-louisiana-stories-launch
The Track "Something You Got" is a nice preview, too. ALEXEY is prominent in its groove.
https://donpaul.substack.com/p/1-and-3-worldwide-something-you-got
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Keiva Holiday
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Little Stompers
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Autumn Dominguez!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Autumn Dominguez! 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Ella Project presents the State of New Orleans Culture: 20 years after Katrina
On Thursday, August 28, The Ella Project presents The State of New Orleans Culture: 20 Years After Katrina, a public panel discussion from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, moderated by journalist and documentarian Lolis Eric Elie.
“Hurricane Katrina changed New Orleans and the nation in profound ways,” says moderator Lolis Eric Elie. “Still many of the potential lessons of our historic levee failures have not been learned. We hope that this panel discussion will provide an opportunity both to reflect on our Katrina experience and chart a path forward through the disasters and opportunities to come.”
This panel discussion will explore how artists and culture bearers have helped carry the city forward through disaster, recovery, and a rapidly changing landscape - while facing mounting challenges such as gentrification, affordable housing, the insurance crisis, the pandemic, and more.
“This conversation is critical to identifying ways in which both the public and private sectors can align resources towards the very people who comprise what makes our beloved City so authentically only-in-New Orleans,” says Ashlye Keaton, co-founder of The Ella Project.”
The evening begins with a reception from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by the panel discussion from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in the museum’s third-floor performance space. The event is free and open to the public, and will be livestreamed in partnership with the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Derrick Shezbie
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Plant M: Music, Movement & Meditation
Planet M is a meditative jam space for both movers and musicians.
You will be guided through meditation, personal warm-up and open space where we create an intentional yet playful circle to share dance and music in community.
Monday, August 25th, 11am-1pm
@New Orleans Jazz Museum
Facilitator: Ryuta Iwashita
Ryuta Iwashita (they/them) currently lives and improvises in Bulbancha (also colonially known as New Orleans). Their artistic lexicons are rooted in dance improvisation, social justice, somatics, martial arts, child education, and ancestral work including 祖体 (SOTAI) of which Ryuta is its conceiver.
Their work and teaching move and respond to mystical juxtapositions of phenomena, systems, and galaxies, — the one between their Japanese heritage and their westernized life in the Southern US, between a day of organic farming and a night of MSG-heavy instant noodles, between their beloved’s indulge in watching TikTok and their grandfather's indulge in eating raw chicken gizzards, and between their internal organs and their ancestors moving and pausing as stars.
YALA! Baby Arts Play
Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the
perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime
that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents
confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,
more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children
and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help
children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.
This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide
engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to
promote early learning.
Little Stompers
Join the Little Stompers Family as we explore the wonderful world of New Orleans music and culture. In these playful and interactive family classes, tailored to children ages 1 to 5 and their caregivers, participants of all ages are invited to let the good times roll with singing, drumming, dancing, second line parades, jamming and recording with special guest musicians, learning iconic New Orleans songs, and much more.
For more information and to register, please visit secondlinearts.org.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Jeffrey Broussard & the Nighttime Syndicate
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Chris Severin
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by Chris Sevenin on Wednesday, August 20th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Free Spirit African Drum Cord
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
YALA!: Baby Arts Play
Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the
perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime
that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents
confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,
more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children
and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help
children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.
This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide
engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to
promote early learning.
Cutting Edge confrence
**Cutting Edge CE Awards Show: Honoring New Orleans Music and Culture**
The Cutting Edge CE Awards Show is a special evening dedicated to honoring the icons of New
Orleans music and culture. This event recognizes individuals whose daily activities, both
personal and professional, have improved our community, brought joy to our lives, and made a
positive impact on our city.
The presentation will take place on Friday, August 15, at 7:30 PM at the New Orleans Jazz
Museum, 400 Esplanade Avenue. Before the awards presentation, there will be a Cutting Edge
CE Listening Room session featuring performances by Rabadash Records artist, Serabee, and
singer-songwriter Drew Young. Additionally, the Roots Music Gathering will hold an oral
history, interviewing Danny Jones, the legendary recording engineer for Allen Toussaint's
SeaSaint Recording Studio.
The award recipients this year are George Porter Jr., Jimmy Ford, and the Celebrate Canal!
Coalition, all of whom bring fresh energy to New Orleans' arts and culture scene.
**Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient: George Porter Jr.**
George Porter Jr. is a seminal figure in music, best known as the bassist for the legendary funk
group The Meters. His playing is among the most sampled worldwide. With each decade, Porter
has continuously evolved as a music leader. His performances at the Maple Leaf with his band,
George Porter Jr. & Runnin' Pardners, are legendary and must-attend events for both locals and
visitors. He embodies the essence of a true New Orleans original—a bassist recognized globally,
whose mastery of the "pocket" has become the foundation of funk music.
We hope to enjoy his contributions to our musical landscape for many more years.
**Music Influencer Award Recipient: Jimmy Ford**
Jimmy Ford, a musician, bandleader, manager, and club owner, has significantly influenced
many artists and music professionals, from Professor Longhair to Richard Hell, the dB's, Gun
Club, Peter Holsapple, Iron Maidens, Won Ton Lust, Rhudabega, Cowboy Mouth, Bluerunners,
and his present group with his wife Sue, DiNOLA, among others. He began playing the club
scene in his mid-teens, became a club owner in his early twenties, and transitioned to the
national music management scene, traveling the world before returning to New Orleans to
establish Monkey Hill Records. Known for his signature appeal and good handshake, he has
consistently improved artists' careers. Jimmy Ford is a true original from New Orleans!
**Trumpet Award for Cultural Leadership Recipient: Celebrate Canal! Coalition**
Every city has its "Great Street," and for New Orleans, that is Canal Street. This street is home to
an incredible initiative focused on promoting, preserving, and celebrating our shared history:
Celebrate Canal!
The initiative was envisioned by the Celebrate Canal! Coalition, led by Sandra Thompson
Herman, who serves as President and CEO. She united a team of influential women leaders,
including Karen Nabonne Coaxum (Chair), Katelyn Reagan Denty (Executive Director), and
Laurie Guimont (Chief Strategist), along with board members Stephanie Burks (Vice Chair),
Nicole Ferrier (Secretary), Taryn Brown, Val Grubb, Tamica Lee, Sara Lewis, Jessica Serrano, and
Sylvia Vellino.
Celebrate Canal! aims to inspire us to remember our past while imagining a bright future. It
exemplifies effective leadership by improving the common good and fostering pride in our city.
Celebrate Canal! demonstrates what commitment to the public good looks like, and we
encourage everyone to engage in this mission.
The 33 rd Cutting Edge CE Conferences and Events extends heartfelt thanks to its 2025 recipients
for their invaluable contributions to New Orleans music and culture. Congratulations!
Cutting Edge Awards Night – Run of Show
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Friday, August 15, 2025
Presentation 7:30 PM
Doors open 4:30 PM
RUN OF SHOW
4:30 PM Doors Open
5:00 – 5:25 PM – Drew Young Performance
5:30 – 6:05 PM – Conversation with Danny Jones – Eric Cager interviewing
6:20 – 7:20 PM – Serabee Performance
7:30 – 7:20 PM - Presentations
7:30 PM - Close
Gallatin Street Presents: Zharia Sims
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents. 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: Ed Willis
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Plant M: Music, movement & Meditation
Planet M is a meditative jam space for both movers and musicians.
You will be guided through meditation, personal warm-up and open space where we create an intentional yet playful circle to share dance and music in community.
Monday, August 11th, 11am-1pm
@New Orleans Jazz Museum
Facilitator: Ryuta Iwashita
Ryuta Iwashita (they/them) currently lives and improvises in Bulbancha (also colonially known as New Orleans). Their artistic lexicons are rooted in dance improvisation, social justice, somatics, martial arts, child education, and ancestral work including 祖体 (SOTAI) of which Ryuta is its conceiver.
Their work and teaching move and respond to mystical juxtapositions of phenomena, systems, and galaxies, — the one between their Japanese heritage and their westernized life in the Southern US, between a day of organic farming and a night of MSG-heavy instant noodles, between their beloved’s indulge in watching TikTok and their grandfather's indulge in eating raw chicken gizzards, and between their internal organs and their ancestors moving and pausing as stars.
YALA!: Baby Arts Play
Presented by The Helis Foundation, YALA! Baby Arts play is the
perfect opportunity for caregivers to integrate purposeful activities into their child’s playtime
that support their cognitive, physical, and social development. Research shows, and parents
confirm, that multisensory approaches to learning help young children create deeper,
more meaningful connections with the world around them. Baby Artsplay!TM engages children
and their caregivers in joyful and easy-to- replicate multisensory experiences that help
children reach developmental milestones, while immersed in New Orleans’ cultural institution.
This free 6-part workshop series is made possible by The Helis Foundation. The workshops provide
engaging arts-based activities designed to instruct caregivers on using the arts at home to
promote early learning.
Gallatin Street Fridays Presents: Russell Welch
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents Russell Welch 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, 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 2 pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
The Jazz Foundation of America presents… Sporty’s Brass Band!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum and Jazz Foundation of America presents a live performance by Sporty’s Brass Band on Wednesday, August 6th at 2:00 PM CDT inside the New Orleans Jazz Museum.
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 to watch for free.
Live! From the Jazz Museum Balcony Presented by Positive Vibrations Foundation: ADOSOUL & THE TRIBE!
The New Orleans Jazz Museum presents its weekly Balcony Courtyard concert series on Tuesday at 5pm CDT. Bring your blanket! Seats are not provided for outdoor programs.
Enjoy Jazz Music from home with the New Orleans Jazz Museum! Join the Jazz Museum online for their weekly Courtyard Live-Stream Concert Series, in which dynamic musicians perform live from the Jazz Museum’s balcony! Tune in every Tuesday at 5pm on facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live to watch for free.
Satchmo Summer Fest
Calendar Description:
Join one of the only festivals in the world dedicated to Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong in a two-day, free celebration of his life, legacy, and musical genius. Held each summer around Armstrong’s birthday (August 4), this festival unfolds across the historic Jazz Museum grounds with:
🎶 Live music on two outdoor stages – from traditional and big-band jazz to brass bands and swing, featuring rising talent and local legends
🎤 Indoor lecture series & Satchmo Legacy Stage – engaging talks on Armstrong’s impact with scholars and musicians
⛪ Jazz Mass & Satchmo Salute second-line parade – Sunday morning service at St. Augustine Church, followed by a joyful second line to Armstrong Park and the festival
🍴 Local cuisine vendors – savor New Orleans flavors from gumbo to seafood egg rolls and refreshing treats
🌿 Chill zones & sustainability – stay cool with misting fans and neck chillers, while supporting green initiatives on-site
🔄 Free museum access – explore exhibits at the New Orleans Jazz Museum throughout the festival
Why you should attend:
Experience two days of soulful jazz, cultural richness, and family-friendly fun—from inspiring lectures to second-line energy—all honoring the enduring spirit of Satchmo. With no entry fee and immersive programming, it’s a must-add to your summer lineup!
Satchmo Summer Fest
Calendar Description:
Join one of the only festivals in the world dedicated to Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong in a two-day, free celebration of his life, legacy, and musical genius. Held each summer around Armstrong’s birthday (August 4), this festival unfolds across the historic Jazz Museum grounds with:
🎶 Live music on two outdoor stages – from traditional and big-band jazz to brass bands and swing, featuring rising talent and local legends
🎤 Indoor lecture series & Satchmo Legacy Stage – engaging talks on Armstrong’s impact with scholars and musicians
⛪ Jazz Mass & Satchmo Salute second-line parade – Sunday morning service at St. Augustine Church, followed by a joyful second line to Armstrong Park and the festival
🍴 Local cuisine vendors – savor New Orleans flavors from gumbo to seafood egg rolls and refreshing treats
🌿 Chill zones & sustainability – stay cool with misting fans and neck chillers, while supporting green initiatives on-site
🔄 Free museum access – explore exhibits at the New Orleans Jazz Museum throughout the festival
Why you should attend:
Experience two days of soulful jazz, cultural richness, and family-friendly fun—from inspiring lectures to second-line energy—all honoring the enduring spirit of Satchmo. With no entry fee and immersive programming, it’s a must-add to your summer lineup!
Satchmo Summer Fest Exhibit Opening
Exhibit opening of: Brother, Can You Spare A Quarter: Satchmo SummerFest Turns 25
The New Orleans Jazz Museum will unveil a special retrospective exhibit in honor of the 25th anniversary of Satchmo SummerFest on Thursday, July 31st, the world’s premier festival dedicated to Louis Armstrong.
Titled “Brother, Can You Spare A Quarter: Satchmo SummerFest Turns 25,” the exhibit showcases a vibrant collection of posters from the festival’s 25-year history. These iconic works—created by artists such as Jane Brewster, Tami Curtis-Ellis, Margaret Slade Kelley, Ayo Scott, Marinta Skupin, Scott Hodgin, Koby Sackey, Mario Padilla, Richard Thomas, Philip Bascle, and many others—will be displayed in framed installations along the museum’s main corridor.
Visitors can enjoy this visual tribute as they make their way to the newly renovated third-floor performance space, where the museum will host an engaging lineup of lectures during the festival. Attendees will also have the opportunity to experience the Gallatin Street Records Piano Series, adding a rich musical layer to the celebration.
Event will feature a cash bar, refreshments and live music!!!