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Community Outreach Ticket Applications Open!
Every year, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation supports community involvement in Jazz Fest by distributing thousands of free tickets to the world-famous festival of local music and culture. These free tickets are distributed to the community through Louisiana nonprofits in order to increase accessibility and promote diversity.
Tickets on Sale NOW for Jazz & Heritage Gala: April 23, 2025!
Gala Tickets and 8-day Jazz Fest passes are available now for the star-studded Jazz & Heritage Gala! Join us on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Generations Hall in New Orleans. The evening kicks off with a patron party at 6 PM, followed by the Gala from 7 PM to 10 PM. This festive event is a highlight of the New Orleans social calendar, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
2025 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series!
Goldfarb Financial presents the 2025 Jazz & Heritage Concert Series featuring both contemporary and traditional jazz at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center! Celebrate the new year with Jazz & Heritage and the sounds of Jason Marsalis, The Pfister Sisters, The Jason Stewart Quintet feat. Donald Vega, the Masakowski Family and many more!
Just Announced: 2025 Jazz Fest Talent!
Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne & The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy, HAIM, Cage The Elephant, Laufey, Bryson Tiller, Harry Connick Jr., Patti LaBelle, My Morning Jacket, Gladys Knight, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Plus Hundreds More to Appear at the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: April 24 – May 4
Volunteers Needed!
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is seeking enthusiastic volunteers for the upcoming Congo Square Rhythms Festival and Class Got Brass program. Join us to support these iconic events, connect with your community, and help bring the spirit of New Orleans to life. Sign up today and make a difference while being part of something truly special!
2025 Class Got Brass Competition Applications Open!
Applications are now open for Class Got Brass presented by the Gia Maione Prima Foundation. Class Got Brass is an initiative of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation to support music education in the schools while promoting the traditional brass band music of New Orleans. At stake are more than $50,000 worth of instruments and other supplies for the winning schools’ music programs. Class Got Brass takes place in conjunction with Congo Square Rhythms Fest on Saturday, March 29 in Armstrong Park!
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
Community Outreach Tickets
The Catapult Fund
We celebrate.
Cultural events that enrich our community.
Congo Square Rhythms Festival
Jazz & Heritage Concerts
2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival
Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival
Jazz Fest Gala
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.