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Jazz Fest unveils 2026 lineup with the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Lorde, Jon Batiste, T-Pain and Jason Isbell.
Festival runs April 23–May 3, 2026, at the Fair Grounds.
More than 5,000 musicians will perform across 14 stages over eight days.
Cultural Exchange Pavilion will spotlight Jamaica with reggae and dancehall artists.
Jazz Fest has announced the acts for 2026, including the Eagles, Stevie Nicks, Lorde, Jon Batiste, T-Pain, and Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit. The festival will be held April 23–May 3, 2026.
More than 5,000 musicians will perform across 14 stages over eight days at the Fair Grounds Race Course , covering musical genres from jazz and blues to gospel, funk, rock, and zydeco.
The 2026 Cultural Exchange Pavilion will highlight the music and culture of Jam

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