Ensuring New Orleans’ rich cultural legacy lives on in future generations
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The latest featured events and news from NOJHF.
Now Open: Community Partnership Education Grants
We are now accepting requests for funding of up to $7500 in the Education In-School and Education After-School grant categories to support music and art education programs in Louisiana. The deadline to apply is Friday, June 21.
Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, May 31-June 1, 2024
This year, we’re presenting Louisiana’s indigenous sounds outdoors and indoors at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center.
Join the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation on a Musical Journey from the Crescent City to Colombia
Immerse yourself in a journey celebrating the musical connection between New Orleans and Colombia, uniting diverse cultures through the powerful language of music.
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest returns October 11-13, 2024
Presented by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival features three days filled with live blues and jazz performances, a local art market, and some of the best BBQ vendors throughout the Crescent City!
Tremé Creole Gumbo Fest Applications
Food and Craft vendor applications are now open for the 2024 Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival happening November 9-10 at Armstrong Park!
Crescent City Blues & BBQ Fest Applications
Food and Craft vendor applications are now open for the 2024 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival happening October 11-13 at Lafayette Square Park!
Help support our mission.
Donations may be made in any amount and can be directed to a specific program area. You can also make a Gift Donation for a friend or family member.
Our living legacy
The Jazz & Heritage Foundation has a close relationship with assets it supports all year long. These longstanding institutions of heritage are beloved in the community and worldwide.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is firmly established as a singular celebration of both historic and contemporary significance.
The fully renovated facility includes 7 state-of-the-art classrooms outfitted for music instruction, a 200-seat auditorium, and a recording studio..
The Archive is the repository of materials and information from the Foundation’s various programs and activities — including Jazz Fest.
WWOZ 90.7 FM is the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Station, a community radio station. Photo by Kichea Burt.
The George and Joyce Wein Jazz and Heritage Center is our education and performance facility.
The Jazz & Heritage Gala is an annual kick-off celebration to Jazz Fest. It’s also a special opportunity to support the Foundation’s mission to make music education accessible to all kids.
Calling All volunteers!
We are always happy to meet new friends who want to support the music and culture of New Orleans. If you would like to know more about volunteer opportunities, please contact us to learn more about opportunities to get involved.
When the fest is over, our work is just beginning.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the nonprofit that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. We use the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other funds, for year-round programs to support our music and culture.
Photos on this website are by Eric Simon Photography, unless otherwise noted.