Jazz Fest announces a robust lineup for two weekends in 2026. Guests can pick between the two fall weekends, with weekend one starting Thursday, Apr 23, 2026, and weekend two beginning Thursday, April 30. The festival officially ends on Sunday, May 3.
This year’s event features headlining sets from Stevie Nicks, Tyler Childers, Teddy Swims, Lorde, T-Pain, Kings of Leon, Lainey Wilson, Nas, Raye, The Black Keys, Lake Street Drive, Rod Stewart, Jon Batiste, Widespread Panic & more. See the full lineup below.

Longtime Jazz Fest producer/director Quint Davis said after the 2024 fest that the plan going forward was to keep the festival at eight days. More than 100+ artists are scheduled to play at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and the full music lineup will be released next month! Featuring both local New Orleans artists to preserve the culture we love and adore and national headlining artists, this year’s Jazz Fest is one you don’t want to miss.
Jazz Fest announces a robust lineup for two weekends in 2026. Guests can pick between the two fall weekends, with weekend one starting Thursday, Apr 23, 2026, and weekend two beginning Thursday, April 30. The festival officially ends on Sunday, May 3.
This year’s event features headlining sets from Stevie Nicks, Tyler Childers, Teddy Swims, Lorde, T-Pain, Kings of Leon, Lainey Wilson, Nas, Raye, The Black Keys, Lake Street Drive, Rod Stewart, Jon Batiste, Widespread Panic & more. See the full lineup below.
Longtime Jazz Fest producer/director Quint Davis said after the 2024 fest that the plan going forward was to keep the festival at eight days. More than 100+ artists are scheduled to play at this year’s New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, and the full music lineup will be released next month! Featuring both local New Orleans artists to preserve the culture we love and adore and national headlining artists, this year’s Jazz Fest is one you don’t want to miss.
Tickets are on sale at www.nojazzfest.com.
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