The 2024 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival returns to Lafayette Square, October 11 - 13! Free and open to the public. Learn more on crescentcitybluesfest.com

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is proud to support Satchmo SummerFest through the Community Partnership Grant program!

We are now accepting applications for the Vocal Workshop program. Students will be able to attend on either Mondays at St. Bernard Recreation Center or Thursdays at Morris FX Jeff Sr. Park (formerly Behrman Park.) Class times are 4:30-6:30pm. jazzandheritage.org/vocal-workshop…

The Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival is free and open to the public, but VIP Experience Passes are available to those looking for a premium experience, including a private lounge in Gallier Hall, seating, 2 complimentary bars, indoor bathrooms, & a/c. 2024bluesvip.eventbrite.com

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Check out the musical lineup for the 2024 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival! Get ready to groove to the sounds of Lil' Ed & The Blues Imperials, the legendary Irma Thomas, & more. Join us Oct. 11-13 for a free weekend of music you won't want to miss! 🎸 jazzandheritage.org/2024-crescent-…

2024-25 Second Line Parade Schedule Announcement! New Orleans is just 2 weeks away from the first parade of the season when Valley of Silent Men kick it off on Sunday, Aug. 25! Keep up w/all the latest this season at WWOZ's Takin' It To The Streets! wwoz.org/streets🎺🥁

Leyla McCalla added to Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival Lineup + VIP Tickets and more - mailchi.mp/jazzandheritag…

Tomorrow, on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 10am to 1pm, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation in partnership with the New Orleans Music Education Collaborative and NOLA Public Schools will host a Back To School Jam at the Jazz & Heritage Center. jazzandheritage.org/back-to-school…

Today the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation mourns the passing of Luther Kent, a beloved performer at our Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival. Luther’s powerful voice made him a standout on our stage, year after year. His presence will be deeply missed. Rest in peace, Luther.

Today, on Saturday, August 17, from 10am-1pm, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation in partnership with the New Orleans Music Education Collaborative and NOLA Public Schools will host a Back To School Jam at the Jazz & Heritage Center. RSVP here: jazzandheritage.org/back-to-school…

🎶🎉 Get ready to groove, New Orleans! We’re less than 30 days away from the 2024 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival! It all kicks off Friday, Oct. 11 w/powerhouse performers Irma Thomas + Marcia Ball! Full details at crescentcitybluesfest.com. #CrescentCityBluesBBQ #NOLA

As always, the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, happening October 11-13, is FREE admission! But for the 17th annual edition of this festival we are offering a limited, exclusive opportunity to purchase access to our VIP guest area. Details at the link! eventbrite.com/e/2024-crescen…

The daily schedule for Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest is here! Check out the full music lineup and our daily selection of food and art vendors at crescentcitybluesfest.com and join us at Lafayette Square Oct. 11-13! Free admission 💛🎶 #crescentcitybluesbbq

"BBQ" is half the festival at the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest!!! 🤤🍖 Join us at the festival this October to enjoy a diverse lineup of food vendors that bring together the best of Southern cuisine! Read through the full menus at jazzandheritage.org/food-menus-202…. #bluesbbqnola

Preview the offerings at this year's Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest at jazzandheritage.org/arts-market-20…! From intricately designed silver and beaded jewelry to vibrant paintings and prints that capture the essence of New Orleans life, check it all out October 11-13 at Lafayette Square.

Remembering Allison Miner, who was born on this date in 1949. She was a @JazzFest founder, music promoter & artist manager who was instrumental in the early years of the fest, establishing our archive & more: jazzandheritage.org/archive 📷 Miner & Quint Davis in 1971 by John Messina

Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Recent videos include "Cultural Heritage Through Festivals and Music of Colombia & Louisiana," a performance by John Campbell from Jazz Fest 1993, a full set by Alexey Marti, and more! Check it all out at youtube.com/jazzandheritage 💛