Music, New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

May 3, 2026

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A member of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club walking group parades through the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503322 BONNIExCASH
People depart the Congo Square after Earth Wind and Fire closed out the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503318 BONNIExCASH
People wait in line for Mango Freeze s outside the Fais-Do-Do Stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503316 BONNIExCASH
A woman with a feather headpiece walks through the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503315 BONNIExCASH
A brass band walks with members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club walking group parade through the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503314 BONNIExCASH
Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club walking group parade through the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503313 BONNIExCASH
A brass band walks with members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club walking group parade through the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503311 BONNIExCASH
A woman plays the tambourine as The New Orleans Gospel and Soul Children perform in the Gospel Tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503309 BONNIExCASH
A woman plays the tambourine as The New Orleans Gospel and Soul Children perform in the Gospel Tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503308 BONNIExCASH
People dance as The New Orleans Gospel and Soul Children perform in the Gospel Tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503307 BONNIExCASH
People walk towards Heritage Square, which houses the Blues and Jazz Tent, at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503305 BONNIExCASH
A woman dances as Big Sam s Funky Nation plays at the Festival Stage at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503304 BONNIExCASH
People arrive at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503302 BONNIExCASH
People wait to enter the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503300 BONNIExCASH
Young girls play the trumpet for tips as people depart the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503320 BONNIExCASH
Crawfish, empty lemonade bottles and a schedule from closing day are left after the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival concludes at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503319 BONNIExCASH
Members of the Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club walking group parade through the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503312 BONNIExCASH
People sing as The New Orleans Gospel and Soul Children perform in the Gospel Tent at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503310 BONNIExCASH
Festival goers set chairs and umbrellas at the Congo Square Stage ahead of Earth, Wind and Fire s performance at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503303 BONNIExCASH
The entrance to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival is seen at the Fairgrounds Race Courts and Slots in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday, May 3, 2026. Organizers expected about 400,000 to attend, but the finally tally, which won t be available for a few days, may be impacted by rain that interrupted festival operations Thursday and Friday. NOL20260503301 BONNIExCASH

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