The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival celebrates the rich traditions of southwest Louisiana.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Southwestern Louisiana. This year, we’re presenting Louisiana’s indigenous sounds outdoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street in New Orleans.

Admission is free and open to the public!

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Parking

Free parking is available in the Tremé neighborhood and at the parking lot of the Historic Saint Augustine Catholic Church [1210 Gov. Nicholls Street]. We kindly ask that you be considerate of our neighbors by not blocking driveways. Thank you for your cooperation!

Sweet & Savories

Sweet and savory food options will be available for purchase each day of the festival.

Festival Sponsors

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is grateful for the support provided by the sponsors of the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, including Cox Communications, Cathead Vodka, ChillZone, Louisiana Division of the Arts, WWNO 89.9,  Louisiana Lottery, Goldfarb Financial, Big Easy Cruise, and Urban South Brewery.

Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival is a presentation of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. Our broadcast partner is WWOZ New Orleans 90.7 FM.

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The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the nonprofit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The Foundation uses the proceeds from Jazz Fest and other funds to support year-round programs in the areas of education, economic development, and cultural events. For more about the Foundation and what we do, visit us online at www.jazzandheritage.org