NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced the event’s 2026 lineup on Thursday (Dec. 11).
Jazz Fest’s 2026 headliners will feature a mix of classic rock, modern country, and soul, along with local flavor.
Rock Hall members Eagles, Stevie Nicks, and Rod Stewart are the Fest’s top headliners.
The Eagles have continued to perform live since announcing their farewell tour in 2023, and since the death of founding bassist Randy Meisner. Last year, the band began a concert residency at Sphere in Las Vegas.
Nicks’ current winter tour wrapped up this week. Stewart is currently on tour through next summer.
Representing the world of country music, mega star and Louisiana native Lainey Wilson has been tapped as a headliner. The Grammy winner was named as

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