The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has revealed its 2026 performer lineup, headlined by rock legends The Eagles and Rod Stewart alongside Stevie Nicks, Lorde, and Lainey Wilson. The event runs April 23-26 and April 30-May 3 at the Fair Grounds Race Course, with tickets going on sale December 12. A special cultural exchange pavilion will highlight Jamaica's music and culture in the wake of Hurricane Melissa.
Lineup Highlights
The 2026 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup, announced on December 11, 2025, features a diverse array of artists across genres. Headliners for Weekend 1 (April 23-26) include Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon, Lorde, and Jon Batiste. Weekend 2 (April 30-May 3) spotlights The Eagles, Lainey Wilson, Teddy Swims, The Black Keys, and T-Pain. Other notable acts span rock, jazz, funk, and zydeco, such as David Byrne, Tyler Childers, Nas, Earth, Wind & Fire, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Widespread Panic, Herbie Hancock, and Ziggy Marley.
The festival will host scores of performers, including local icons like Irma Thomas, Big Freedia, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, alongside international and regional talents. Full lineups for each weekend are available on the official website, showcasing everything from brass bands and gospel choirs to reggae and blues acts.
Ticket Information
Four-day general admission passes start at $399, with GA+ options at $659 and various VIP packages available. Tickets go on sale Friday, December 12, at 10:00 a.m. CST via nojazzfest.com. Louisiana residents qualify for discounted rates. Single-day tickets will be available at a later date.
Cultural Focus
In response to Hurricane Melissa's devastation in October 2025, the festival introduces a "One Love Jamaica" theme at the Cultural Exchange Pavilion, featuring Jamaican artists like Luciano, Monty Alexander, Koffee, and The Skatalites to celebrate the island's resilience and heritage.
This annual event at the New Orleans Fair Grounds remains one of the world's premier music festivals, blending global sounds with Louisiana's rich traditions.