Patron Party 6pm | Gala 7-10pm

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Gala brings together musicians, artists, and supporters of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation for an evening filled with captivating performances, exquisite cuisine, and lively dancing.

Entertainment Lineup: by The Ohio Players, Jon Cleary & The Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Naydja CoJoe & The Lagniappe Section, and More at the Grand Start to Jazz Fest!

Jazz & Heritage Patron Party: Mariachi Jalisco

Gala Ballroom Stage: The Ohio Players + Naydja CoJoe & the Lagniappe Section featuring Darrell Lavigne, Jentleman Sharp, Gregg Molinario, Stan Perkins, Leah Lonzo, and Miranda Rogers

Gala Heritage Stage: Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen including Cornell Williams, Jamison Ross, Xavier Lynn, Nigel Hall, and Pedro Segundo + Heritage School of Music All-Stars featuring Derek Douget, Andrew Baham, Ricky Sebastian, Grayson Brockcamp, Michael Pellera, and Tonya Boyd Cannon

Plus performances from Kinfolk Brass Band, N'awlins D'awlins Babydolls and more! DJ Raj Smoove will keep the energy high with continuous tunes.

This fundraising event not only celebrates New Orleans but also supports the Foundation’s mission to promote and preserve the music and traditions of the state. Attendees have the chance to experience an unforgettable night that highlights the best of New Orleans’ artistic community, while contributing to educational programs and initiatives that benefit local artisans, musicians and the creative community.

The Gala also benefits the Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s year-round programming benefiting New Orleans and Louisiana's communities, including providing more than $2 million in Community Partnership Grants supporting arts and culture and the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music serving more than 250 children year-round with free weekly music lessons. 

Gala Tickets start at $500 (Gala Only) // Patron Party Tickets start at $1,500 Back-Line (Gala & Patron Party Access + More)