Ensuring New Orleans’ rich cultural legacy lives on in future generations
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The latest featured events and news from NOJHF.
Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival returns November 9-10, 2024
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival, featuring a variety of gumbos, a local art market, and two days of live R&B, Funk, and Brass Bands performances!
Jazz & Heritage Concert: Deacon John
Kick off the Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival with a concert on Friday, November 8, 2024. Experience Deacon John live at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Allison Miner Series: Dancing the Politics of Pleasure at the New Orleans Second Line
The Allison Miner Series returns, highlighting the research of Rachel Carrico, who will present her work through her new book, “Dancing the Politics of Pleasure at the New Orleans Second Line.” Join us on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Blake-Anthony Johnson Named New Chief Executive Officer
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation proudly announces the appointment of Blake-Anthony Johnson as its new Chief Executive Officer. A distinguished leader in music and cultural advocacy, Johnson brings a remarkable breadth of experience as a civic leader, professional musician, and arts innovator to New Orleans’ most cherished cultural institution.
2024-25 Second Line Parade Season Schedule Announcement!
Get your footwork ready and prepare to join the streets for the 2024-2025 Second Line Season! Indulge in music, dance, and community spirit as we honor this iconic tradition!
Help support our mission.
Donations may be made in any amount and can be directed to a specific program area. You can also make a Gift Donation for a friend or family member.
We Teach.
Educational programs that inspire our youth.
Tom Dent Congo Square Lecture Series
HSM Beginners: Music Classes For First-Time Learners
Vocal Workshops for Kids with Tonya Boyd-Cannon
Pro-Audio Workshops
We build.
Economic initiatives that support our artists.
Discretionary Grants
Community Partnership Grants
Sync Up Workshops
The Catapult Fund
We celebrate.
Cultural events that enrich our community.
Congo Square Rhythms Festival
Jazz & Heritage Concerts
2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Gallery Exhibits
Our living legacy
The Jazz & Heritage Foundation has a close relationship with assets it supports all year long. These longstanding institutions of heritage are beloved in the community and worldwide.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is firmly established as a singular celebration of both historic and contemporary significance.
The fully renovated facility includes 7 state-of-the-art classrooms outfitted for music instruction, a 200-seat auditorium, and a recording studio..
The Archive is the repository of materials and information from the Foundation’s various programs and activities — including Jazz Fest.
WWOZ 90.7 FM is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Station, a community radio station. Photo by Kichea Burt.
The George and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center is our education and performance facility.
The Jazz & Heritage Gala is an annual kick-off celebration to Jazz Fest. It’s also a special opportunity to support the Foundation’s mission to make music education accessible to all kids.
Calling All volunteers!
We are always happy to meet new friends who want to support the music and culture of New Orleans. If you would like to know more about volunteer opportunities, please contact us to learn more about opportunities to get involved.
When the fest is over, our work is just beginning.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the nonprofit that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. We use the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other funds, for year-round programs to support our music and culture.
Photos on this website are by Eric Simon Photography, unless otherwise noted.