The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicks off Thursday for the first of two jam-packed, four-day weekends at the Fair Grounds. But opening weekend is essentially Jon Batiste weekend.

Broadcasting live from the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, WMNF brings you the sounds, culture, and spirit of one of the world’s most iconic music festivals, no travel required. Each day features a ...

Here are the top shows to see in New Orleans during the week of Jan. 15-21, 2026. THURSDAY-SUNDAY, TIPITINA’S Taking their cues from Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Band, Van Morrison and New ...

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Festival season is upon us, and it’s almost time for iconic 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival! This year, the two-weekend festival runs from Thursday, April 23, through ...

The 2026 jazz festival season begins with the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, running April 23 to May 3 and featuring major headliners alongside cultural showcases. This launch coincides with ...

Fresh from this spring’s New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, vocalist and songwriter Maggie Koerner brings her soulful, ...

Musician Cimafunk has performed at Jazz Fest four times including this year. The Cuban-born musician now calls New Orleans home and explained to WGNO's Kenny Lopez why musically, this is the best ...

Both comments assure me that I’m passing the baton to eager up-and-comers — and that jazz is far from dead. From where I ...