2026 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival
May 30 – 31, 2026
The Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival celebrates the rich, indigenous sounds and traditions of southwest Louisiana.
When
May 30-31, 2026
Doors open: 2:00 pm
Performances: 3:00 pm-8:30 pm
Where
George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center
1225 N. Rampart Street, New Orleans, 70116
Admission is free and open to the public!
lIVE music SCHEDULE
Two days of nonstop music from 3:00 pm to 8:30 pm
SATURDAY, MAY 30TH
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm Donna Angelle & the Zydeco Posse
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Babineaux Sisters
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Geno Delafose & French Rockin’ Boogie
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas
Sunday, may 31st
3:00 pm to 4:00 pm The Revelers
4:30 pm to 5:30 pm Kelli Jones, Chris Segura, Blake Miller, & Elise Riley – A Feufollet Retrospective
6:00 pm to 7:00 pm Pine Leaf Boys
7:30 pm to 8:30 pm Chubby Carrier & The Bayou Swamp Band
No recording. Please, no audio or video recording of any performances at the festival.
FAQ
ENTRANCE
The festival entrance is through the Foundation parking lot gate on Governor Nicholls Street. Traveling south on N. Rampart, turn right onto Ursulines Avenue, then right onto Henriette Delille Street, and another right onto Governor Nicholls Street. The entrance will be on the left.
Parking
Beginning at 2:00 pm, free parking is available in the Historic Saint Augustine Catholic Church parking lot (1210 Gov. Nicholls Street). We kindly ask that you be considerate of our neighbors by not blocking driveways. Thank you for your cooperation!
PROHIBITED ITEMS
Coolers, ice chests, and outside food and drinks are not prohibited inside the festival. Don’t worry! Food and drinks are available for purchase from our festival vendors.
ACCESSIBILITY
A dedicated accessible viewing area is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Dedicated restrooms will also be available.
SERVICE ANIMALS
Service dogs that are trained to do work or perform tasks for a person with a disability are allowed. Service dogs must remain leashed and with their owner at all times while attending the festival. The Foundation reserves the right to discontinue attendance in the event of a disturbance or safety concern. Pets and emotional support animals are not permitted.
For more information on titles II and III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, click here.
Sweet & Savory MENUS
Sweet and savory food options will be available for purchase each day of the festival.
Cochon King BBQ
Soul Bowl $16
Pepper jack mac topped with chopped brisket or pulled pork, house BBQ sauce, & green onions
The Pit Boss $16
Chopped prime brisket sandwich with house BBQ sauce, pickles & onions, served on a brioche bun with a bag of potato chips
The Big Porker $15
Slow smoked pulled pork sandwich with house BBQ sauce, pickles & onions, served on a brioche bun with a bag of potato chips
Smoked Wings & Mac $16
5 smoked wings & a side of pepper jack mac, served with white bread, pickles & onions, and a side of house BBQ sauce
Valerie’s Snoballs
Assorted snoball flavors $7
Almond, Strawberry, Pineapple, Bubble Gum, Grape, Cherry, Mango
Condensed Milk $1
Sugar Free Strawberry $7
Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream/Cup $5
Soft Serve Vanilla Ice Cream/Brownie $7
Festival Sponsors
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is grateful for the support provided by the sponsors of the 2026 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