A Stacked Lineup at Jazz Fest
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival's 2026 daily musical schedule has been released.
The daily schedules are essential to help people decide on which day or days of the fest they will go in order to see their favorite acts for this year. Headliners including the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon, Teddy Swims, Lorde, Jon Batiste, Trombone Shorty, Big Freedia, and many more are scheduled to perform at this year's fest.
Jazz Fest 2026 Daily Schedule
Some of the major headliners for each day of Jazz Fest 2026 are as follows:
- April 23: Kings of Leon, Raye, Stephan Marley
- April 24: Jon Batiste, Lorde, Sean Paul
- April 25: Stevie Nicks, Tyler Childers, Nas
- April 26: Rod Stewart, David Byrne, St. Vincent
- April 30: Widespread Panic, Lake Street Dive, Leela James
- May 1: Lainey Wilson, The Black Keys, Ziggy Marley
- May 2: Eagles, Alabama Shakes, T-Pain
- May 3: Teddy Swims, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tedeschi Trucks Band
The full line up of performers, as well as the well daily schedules, can be found on nojazzfest.com/music.
Tickets & More for Jazz Fest 2026
Jazz Fest's first weekend will kick off on Thursday, April 23, while the second weekend will begin on Thursday, April 30. Both weekends will be full of music, classic Louisiana cuisine, local art, and so much more all at the Fair Grounds Race Course and Slots in Gentilly.
Early Bird tickets are currently on sale for both weekends. Full four-day general admission passes for both weekends are available. For added perks and standing
room closer to the stages, the fest is also offering several tiers of VIP tickets
for those looking for a more luxurious experience. Special passes are also on offer for Louisiana residents. Be sure to visit Jazz Fest's website for your ticket purchases and for more information.
Fans come for the wide range of musical performances on offer and stay all day for the food and drinks that are served. Fest attendees can expect NOLA's best red beans, crawfish étouffée, several types of po-boys, muffulettas, fresh squeezed lemonade, sno-balls, and so much more.
On walks between the multiple
large performance stages and tents featuring blues and gospel music, fans can peruse
the Congo Square African Marketplace, the Louisiana Marketplace, and contemporary
crafts, among other works of art. There will also be tents dedicated to the
Native American heritage of Louisiana, folklife of the state, and overall unique
cultural exchange that makes the sate what it is.
Between the incredible musical headliners, food, art, and cultural
experiences, this year's Jazz Fest is set to be the best one yet. Don your best BayouWear outfit and enjoy Jazz Fest 2026!
