The New Orleans Jazz Museum gives you Gallatin Street Fridays presented by The Nathan and Priscilla Gordon Foundation.

Brian Quezergue is a New Orleans native. Music came naturally to him, inspired by his surroundings and his father, the notable composer Dr. Wardell Quezergue. His musical talents and interests were nurtured at the city’s own New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), the Jazz Heritage School of Music, and Southern University at New Orleans. Quezergue has performed and recorded across the nation and internationally. We are thrilled to host him for this show in our third-floor Performance Center.

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

This seminar is a part of an education series that combines yoga and jazz music. Freedom at the Mat is open to the public and is a relaxing way to spend a Saturday morning. Participants will need to bring their own yoga mats. We hope to see you there!

Tickets Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1987266742322?aff=oddtdtcreator

The Treme Lafitte Brass Band, founded by Treme native Vernon Severin, is a traditional New Orleans-style brass band. Their music is funky, fresh, and original. While remaining authentic to traditional New Orleans brass band traditions, their energy is infectious and brings the spirit of the Treme neighborhood to every venue.

Come and listen in the New Orleans Jazz Museum balcony and courtyard area or join in from home at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

NOLA River Fest is held annually to remember and celebrate the influences of the Mississippi River to New Orleans’ geography, economy, and culture. The New Orleans Jazz Museum hosts this festival and the event features performances from local artists, lectures, discussion panels, and the best food and drinks of the Crescent City. Please, join us!

Main Stage 

All Day – DJ Archivist  

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Second Line with the N’awlins D’awlins Baby Dolls, Big Queen Mary K and the Original Wild Tchoupitoulas Indians, and Treme Lafitte Brass Band 

12:00 PM – 12:15 PM Second Line Wrap-up from the Treme Lafitte Brass Band  

12:30 PM – 1:15 PM Grayhawk Perkins 

1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Coralai  

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM Jenna McSwain 

3:30 PM – 4:15 PM Sari Jordan 

4:45 PM – 5:30 PM Kumasi 

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Yusa 

7:00 PM – 7:45 PM Kinfolk Brass Band 

Performance Center 

12:15 PM – 12:45 PM Miss Calliope: An Oral History with Debbie Fagnano 

1:00 PM – 1:45 PM The State of Green Infrastructure  

2:00 PM – 2:45 PM City of Canals 

3:00 PM – 3:45 PM “The River Bends and So Must We” 

4:00 PM – 4:45 PM “Beaucoup Water!” A talk about AI and water in Louisiana by Drew Hawkins 

5:00 PM – 5:45 PM Voices of the River: A Reading with Laureate Gina Ferrara 

El Grito, translating to, “the Cry,” is a historic turning point in Latin American history. On September 16, 1810, in Dolores, Mexico, Fr. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla rang the parish bell, igniting the Mexican community to come together to push back against their Spanish rulers and gain their independence. The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates El Grito annually with a ceremony alongside the Consulate of Mexico in New Orleans. Bring your family and friends to join us for this evening of celebrating Mexican Independence in our balcony and courtyard area. ¡Viva México!

This event is at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, but please enter through our rear gates located at 401 Barracks Street.

Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable evening of Latin music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum as Jafet Perez presents A Tribute to Bad Bunny! A high-energy celebration of one of the most influential Latin artists of our time.

Jafet Perez is a Dominican drummer, composer, and producer based in New Orleans whose music bridges the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean with the rich musical traditions of New Orleans. Known for his dynamic performances and collaborative spirit, he celebrates culture, fosters connection, and inspires audiences through the power of rhythm, creativity, and joy.

Experience an electrifying tribute to the music, energy, and cultural impact of Bad Bunny while celebrating the diversity and vibrancy of Hispanic Heritage Month.

The Jazz Foundation of America presents Big Mike & the R&B Kings. The band features Big Mike Perez on bass and lead vocals, Paul Provosty on guitar and vocals, Tajh Derosier on saxophone and vocals, and Louis Smith on drums. The band is rooted in Chicago and plays with the fire of New Orleans “…delivering explosive live sets built on groove, grit, and raw improvisation…” Join us for some high-energy blues!

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen, or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

Experience the vibrant sounds of Cuba and Latin music at the New Orleans Jazz Museum as we welcome Azuquita La Cubana as part of our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration!

Born in Cuba and now based in Lafayette, Louisiana, Azuquita La Cubana (Yaisel Burgal Castillo) is an internationally recognized singer, songwriter, and performing artist known for her powerful voice, captivating stage presence, and deep connection to Cuban musical traditions. With a career spanning Cuba, Argentina, and the United States, Azuquita brings a dynamic fusion of Cuban son, salsa, timba, and Latin rhythms, delivering a performance filled with passion, culture, and contagious energy.

Celebrating the rich Latin, Caribbean, and Afro-Cuban traditions that continue to influence the sound and spirit of New Orleans, this unforgettable performance invites audiences to experience the rhythm, heritage, and soul of Cuba.

Featuring: Azuquita La Cubana, Vocals

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen, or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

Kristin Diable is an American songwriter, professor at Loyola University New Orleans, and a performing artist for over twenty years. Her album "Create Your Own Mythology" was praised by NPR and Southern Living; being included among the best releases of 2015. Well known for mixing the mystic and creativity into education and personal songwriting, Kristin Diable is a local musician, advocate, teacher and mother, and the New Orleans Jazz Museum is thrilled to have her performing here!

You can purchase tickets here: FOC | Ticketing

Connexion is a musical journey between Réunion Island of France, New Orleans, and Puerto Rico in a celebration of cultural exchange and the enduring legacy of the African diaspora. Through the rhythms of Maloya, New Orleans Mardi Grad Indian traditions, and Puerto Rican Bomba, the artists explore the shared history of resilience, resistance, and the Creole identity. This performance creates a dynamic dialogue between ancestral traditions and contemporary expression. Weaving together the distinctive sounds and cultural practices of three communities connected from the Americas to the Indian Ocean.

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Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

Keva Holiday and Holiday Soul are a local band that brings a classic yet unique New Orleans style to every performance. Keva Holiday, born and raised in New Orleans, is the lead vocalist. She delivers powerful melodies across a wide variety of genres, drawing audiences in for an unforgettable experience.

Come and listen in the New Orleans Jazz Museum balcony and courtyard area or join in from home at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

Our goal is to use Capoeira as a transformative tool to enhance health, wellness, kindness, self-respect, and self-confidence for individuals of all ages and abilities across the greater New Orleans area. One of our newest programs, Distinctive Warriors, provides an inclusive space for youth with diverse abilities to build confidence, strength, and community through Capoeira. In addition to offering a variety of classes, we serve as a safe, inclusive space where youth and adults alike, can explore music, arts, physical education, and cultural heritage, fostering personal growth and community connection. 

This demonstration will be in our third-floor venue, the Performance Center. Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center. Come and listen or participate! You can also enjoy from home. Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

Michalopoulos: The Art of Celebration is the documentary of James Michalopoulos. His coming to, settling in, and artistic journey in New Orleans was inspired by the city’s unique architecture and design, as well as our authentic local artists and musical performers. This film tells the story of his love for the city of New Orleans and the impact he’s had on the lives of so many people. This film is a part of the Friends of the Cabildo Film Series.

You can purchase tickets here: FOC | Ticketing

Critically acclaimed and community celebrated, John Coltrane, influenced the saxophone music family throughout and after his life. He is known for connecting with his listeners through rich, smooth and spiritually played jazz. Inspired by the melodies of Johnny Hodges and Dexter Gordon, Coltrane further honed his natural, self-taught, skills by playing in Miles Davis’s band from 1955 to 1959. As excellently put in Coltrane 100’s biography, “…their relationship remains one of the most fruitful and significant in jazz history” (Coltrane 100, 2026). As a performance and recording artist, Coltrane was able to satisfy the creative freedom shown to him by Davis and balance the output of his musicality “…fiery, live recordings… [and] softer, more meditative [studio recordings]” (Coltrane 100, 2026).  

John Coltrane is a musician of reference for jazz students worldwide and for that reason the Congo Square Jazz Orchestra will pay homage to him through their concert in our third-floor Performance Center. There is no admission fee, and everyone is welcome!

Coltrane 100. (2026, August 6). John Coltrane Biography. Retrieved from Coltrane 100 : https://www.johncoltrane.com/biography

Experience the vibrant sounds of Latin jazz at the New Orleans Jazz Museum as we welcome Pavel & Direct Contact as part of our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration. Led by internationally acclaimed Dominican pianist Pavel Polanco-Safadit, the ensemble delivers an electrifying fusion of Latin jazz, salsa, and contemporary rhythms with infectious energy and world-class musicianship.

Featuring:
Pavel Polanco-Safadit – Piano
Leah Crane – Vocals
Jafet Perez – Drums
Pat Casey – Bass

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable afternoon of music, culture, and rhythm!

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen, or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

‍ “Dolly didn’t just preach kindness and generosity, and joy and inclusion. She lived it,” said Jill Dunchick, Krewe of Dolly.

‍ We welcome you to join the Krewe of Dolly as they honor the late and great Dolly Parton (January 19, 1946 – August 25, 2026). Renowned country music icon, philanthropist, actress, and playwright Dolly Parton has been an inspiration to all people during her time in this world. The New Orleans based Krewe of Dolly will be leading a parade from Armstrong Park through the French Quarter and ending at the New Orleans Jazz Museum to celebrate the life and achievements of Dolly Parton. The Krewe will meet at 4:00 PM and begin walking at 5:00 PM. The party to follow will be at the New Orleans Jazz Museum starting at 6:00 PM.

Dolly Parton’s family has asked those who want to contribute condolences do so by contributing to Dolly Parton’s legacy, Imagination Library. Imagination Library mails books around the world to children to increase their love of learning. In New Orleans there are currently 3,700 children registered, and the goal for the Krewe of Dolly is to reach 6,000.

Imagination Library donations can be made here: www.imaginationlibrary.com.

A New Orleans native and self-taught musician, Corey Henry is a natural talent. Corey Henry and the Treme Funktet are deeply rooted in the New Orleans community and music scene. Their sound is vibrant, funky, and authentic. The group’s album, Live at Vaughan’s, was nominated for a Grammy.

Come and listen in the New Orleans Jazz Museum balcony and courtyard area or join in from home at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live.

Experience the energy of New Orleans through a one-of-a-kind Latin music celebration as we welcome OVJ Collective as part of our 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month celebration.

Born from the collaboration of acclaimed projects led by Ovi-G, legendary pianist Victor Campbell, and Jafet Perez, OVJ Collective is a dynamic New Orleans–based band whose name comes from the founders behind the group's acronym.

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen, or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an unforgettable afternoon of music and culture!

The New Orleans Jazz Museum & NOLAxNOLA504 present Alesia Marie Garcia, a powerful Louisiana vocalist bringing together jazz, R&B, soul, pop, inspirational music, and Latin influences in a sound that is uniquely her own. Rooted in her Honduran heritage and inspired by a lifelong connection to music, Alesia brings warmth, emotion, versatility, and authenticity to every performance. Singing in both English and Spanish, she creates a musical experience that moves between genres and cultures while keeping her own voice at the center. Her music is about more than a beautiful voice—it’s about connection. Whether celebrating, reflecting, or simply enjoying the moment, Alesia believes music has the power to make people feel something.

Come experience her voice. Come celebrate her culture. Come discover her artistry.

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen, or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

Experience the vibrant traditions of Venezuela at the New Orleans Jazz Museum as NolaGaita brings the festive sounds of Gaita Zuliana to our Hispanic Heritage Month Balcony Concert Series.

Founded in 2022 by 12 Venezuelan musicians, NolaGaita is a New Orleans–based ensemble dedicated to preserving and sharing Venezuela's rich cultural heritage through music. Featuring the traditional rhythms of Gaita de Furro Zuliana, the group celebrates the spirit of the Zulia region with joyful performances that honor its music, traditions, and stories. Whether performing at cultural festivals or community celebrations, NolaGaita creates an authentic musical experience that brings people together through the warmth, energy, and pride of Venezuelan culture.

This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an afternoon of music and culture!

The New Orleans Jazz Museum & NOLAxNOLA504 present Arco Latino, a collective of collaborative entertainers founded in 2016 by Bremman Burgos and Raymond Florentino. Blending the elegance and versatility of a string ensemble with the vibrant rhythms of Latin music, Arco Latino offers a fresh and distinctive approach to genres such as merengue, bachata, salsa, and jazz. Through creative arrangements and dynamic performances, the group reimagines familiar sounds while creating an experience that is both rooted in tradition and uniquely its own.

Admission is free to the New Orleans Jazz Museum third floor Performance Center and seating is first come, first serve. Come and listen, or enjoy from home! Watch from the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Facebook page at 2:00 PM at facebook.com/nolajazzmuseum/live

This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!

This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!

Imox Jazz is one of the most prominent jazz projects in Guatemala and Central America. Founded in 2004 by pianist Víctor Arriaza, this Guatemalan quartet—composed of Rosse Aguilar (saxophone and voice), Luis Pedro González (bass), and Kevin Escobar (drums)—has built a two-decade career and released five recordings that fuse elements of swing, Latin music, flamenco, and neo-soul with the essence of traditional Guatemalan music.
Their international reach has led them to represent Guatemala on important stages in Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and the United States. Their participation in the annual Jazz Education Network (JEN) conference stands out, where they have presented their fusion-driven approach to a global community of educators and artists. Throughout their career, the ensemble has collaborated with and shared the stage alongside world-class artists such as Erick Marienthal, Jason Marsalis, Andrea Motis, Luis Gasca, Dave Schroeder, and Marco Pignataro.
More than an ensemble, Imox is the epicenter of jazz in Guatemala. As founders of the Imox Jazz Institute and creators of #LosMartesSonDeJazz—the iconic jam sessions that, for more than 10 years, have nurtured the local scene—the group embodies a balance of technical excellence, educational innovation, and deep cultural identity that resonates on world music stages across the globe.
The name “Imox” comes from Mayan culture and refers to a Nawal, or guardian spirit, that connects a person with nature. It represents sensitivity, chaos, spontaneity, and the human will to create.

This event will be held in our Education Center. The Education Center is located on the first floor of the museum in the left wing.

This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!

This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!

This seminar offers community members practical guidance on licensing, intellectual property rights, and other essential music-industry business topics. With so much thriving talent in New Orleans, the New Orleans Jazz Museum is proud to support local musicians by helping them protect both their creative work and their business interests. We hope you’ll join us!

We hope you will join us for the 9th annual Improvisations Gala at The New Orleans Jazz Museum! Our dedication to the history of jazz continues through our programming, mentoring initiatives, and community outreach alongside the cataloging, preserving, and exhibition of 250,000+ artifacts in the Museum’s collection. The Improvisations Gala is the greatest celebration of this mission.

Learn more about The New Orleans Jazz Museum’s Improvisations Gala: https://nolajazzmuseum.org/gala

There are opportunities to sponsor the Improvisations Gala, and you can learn more about them here: https://nolajazzmuseum.org/galasponsorship