Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell Among New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2026 Lineup

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Lainey Wilson, Tyler Childers, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, Teddy Swims, Eagles, Rhiannon Giddens, Earth, Wind & Fire and many more are among the jam-packed lineup for the 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, set for April 23 through May 3.

More than 5,000 musicians will perform across 14 stages over eight days at the historic Fair Grounds Race Course, filling the air with everything from jazz and blues to gospel, funk, rock, and zydeco. Beyond the music, Festivalgoers can indulge in local cuisine, art, and tradition, making Jazz Fest not just an event, but a celebration of everything that makes New Orleans unforgettable.

From Katrina to Melissa, Jazz Fest stands in solidarity with the people of Jamaica and is dedicating its 2026 Cultural Exchange Pavilion to the island nation. Entitled “One Love Jamaica,” this special presentation celebrates Jamaica’s vibrant music, rich cultural traditions, and indomitable spirit in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa this fall. The lineup features some of the biggest names in reggae and dancehall, including Ziggy and Stephen Marley, Sean Paul, Burning Spear, Protoje, Original Koffee and Lila Iké, alongside emerging talent and the lesser-known sounds of Jamaican mento, gospel, jazz and Junkanoo.

Outside the Pavilion, festival-goers can visit the Cultural Exchange Artist Demonstration Tent, which will offer a curated selection of craft items supporting artisans affected by the hurricane, and enjoy authentic Jamaican cuisine and beverages at the Cultural Exchange food stand.

Weekend passes and VIP packages go on sale today, (Dec. 12) , at 10 a.m. at nojazzfest.com,  and the festival offers special payment plans starting with just $49 down. Jazz Fest also offers discounted general admission pricing for Louisiana Residents.  Once again Jazz Fest 2026 will include the much-beloved “Locals Thursday” on both weekends of the event, April 23 & 30, for Louisiana residents.

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