The 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (“Jazz Fest”) is scheduled for April 23 to May 3, 2026, in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Quick Scoop: When Is Jazz Fest?

  • The main Jazz Fest people talk about online is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.
  • For 2026, official listings and promo posts show dates of Thursday, April 23, 2026 through Sunday, May 3, 2026 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans.
  • Social posts from the festival and artists (like lineup announcements and ticket info) match these dates for “Jazz Fest 2026.”

If you’re planning a trip, those are the current published dates, but checking the official Jazz Fest site or ticketing page closer to the time is wise in case of schedule changes.

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