Organizers Postpone New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Due To Coronavirus

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been postponed until the fall due to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak pandemic. Make up dates for Jazz Fest 2020 will be confirmed at a later date.

Originally scheduled for April 23 – 26 and April 30 – May 3, The Who, Dead & Company, Foo Fighters, Brandi Carlile, Norah Jones, The Revivalists and John Prine were among the dozens of acts announced as part of the event’s initial lineup.

Read a statement from Jazz Fest organizers:

Jazz Fest 2020 To Be Rescheduled For The Fall

At the direction of City of New Orleans authorities, in response to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns, the 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell will not occur this April and May, as scheduled. The health and safety of the community, our musicians, Festival fans, participants, sponsors and staff are paramount, and we urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.

Jazz Fest 2020 will now take place in the fall. We will announce exact dates and additional details soon. All purchases for the original dates will be honored for the fall dates.

Thank you for your support and patience, and we look forward to seeing everyone this fall.