Ensuring New Orleans’ rich cultural legacy lives on in future generations
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The latest featured events and news from NOJHF.
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest returns October 11-13, 2024
Presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival features three days filled with live blues and jazz performances, a local art market, and some of the best BBQ vendors throughout the Crescent City!
Enhance your Blues Fest Experience with a VIP Package!
Get ready for an epic experience at the 2024 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival! Our exclusive VIP package is now on sale, offering you the best way to enjoy the soulful sounds of blues and savory BBQ delights. Indulge in VIP perks like close-to-stage seating, access to a private hospitality lounge, complimentary beverages, and more!
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.
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.