Satchmo SummerFest

One of our festival food favorites, Southerns, will open its new location in Metairie tomorrow. Congratulations!

📷: Ian McNulty, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune

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Apply to perform at French Quarter Fest 2025. 🎶🎼

Here's your chance to rock the stage at our festival, whether you’re a solo act, duo, or band. Apply for one of the 2025 French Quarter Fest stages on April 10-13, 2025. Find more information and apply at frenchquarterfest.org/musicians by the September 1 deadline.

What a Wonderful World it was with everyone this weekend! Here are a few more memories from this year's . Thank you for making Louis Armstrong's birthday celebration unforgettable.

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Join us on the third floor of the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint from August 3 to 4 as the Joseph K. & Inez Eichenbaum Foundation presents our Satchmo Legacy Stage in Memory of Joni Berry. This speaker and discussion series invites renowned scholars and historians to discuss various topics about Louis Armstrong and his musical legacy.

Thank you to the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint for hosting this year's Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund. Join us inside the museum all weekend for the Satchmo Legacy Stage in Memory of Joni Berry and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Piano Sessions.

We're kicking off day two in just a few hours! We'll see you there.

That's a wrap on day one, and thanks to the Louisiana Office of Tourism for supporting Satchmo SummerFest and helping our local culture SHINE!

Tomorrow's special events include:

Jazz Mass at St. Augustine Church will begin at 10 AM with a spirited performance by the Treme Brass Band.

The Satchmo Salute Parade, presented by New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund (NOTCF), will feature the Treme Brass Band leading attendees out of mass in the Treme neighborhood and through the French Quarter in a Second-Line parade to the New Orleans Jazz Museum.

Thank you to Fidelity Bank for its generous sponsorship of this year's Satchmo SummerFest with the Fidelity Bank Stage and the Roots of Music kickoff event! Join us the entire weekend for musical performances, culinary experiences, and additional special events.

Did Someone Say Merch?! 👕👜

This year's limited edition Satchmo SummerFest lineup t-shirt features a fun and funky original design inspired by the Big Band and Atomic Age era of the 1940s—when Louis Armstrong and His Orchestra entertained fans worldwide with swingin' pop and jazz hits. Get yours online for the fest or at the merch tent on the grounds.

We're also introducing a new line of bags made from recycled festival banners this year, furthering our sustainability efforts. These limited-edition items, created by local company Tchoup Industries, are a unique way to reduce waste by upcycling vinyl banners that are otherwise destined for a landfill. The one-of-a-kind recycled banner bags will be available at the official festival merchandise booth during the event.

Get yours at the festival today!

The 2024 festival boasts a diverse lineup of 30 musical acts, spanning traditional jazz, swing, brass and marching bands, funk, R&B, jazz fusion, and more, all showcased across two tented stages—the Fidelity Bank Stage and the new PosiGen Solar Stage.

We're kicking off the fun with the electrifying Satchmo Soundoff, presented by Fidelity Bank, at 11:30 AM today.

Tomorrow, we'll raise a glass! ⏳️🍻🎷

We're hours away from our Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) kickoff! Raise a glass to Abita, our official beer sponsor. Enjoy a refreshing cup or can while soaking in the vibrant sounds of musical performances and .

Satchmo SummerFest presented by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF) returns for its 24th year on August 3 and 4 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint. We’re celebrating the life, legacy, and music of New Orleans' native son, Louis "Satchmo" Armstrong, and bringing more than two dozen musical performances, seven food vendors, and special events to the community for FREE!

The New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Piano Sessions return to the festival after last year's successful debut. This intimate performance series invites guests inside the museum to enjoy the musical stylings of renowned pianists while surrounded by the museum's current exhibits.

Visit satchmosummerfest.org for the full music, food, and speaker lineup.

Sunday's music schedule is coming in hot! 🔥

Tag your favorite performers in the comments, and meet us this weekend for more fun.

Check out our incredible music and culinary lineups. Book your stay today at our host hotel, the Omni Royal Orleans and join us for Satchmo's annual birthday bash. Visit satchmosummerfest.org to book using our special rate.

Here's Saturday's lineup! Tag your favorite performers and show them some love before the big show.

We'll see y'all in a few days.

Thank you to all of our sponsors for keeping our annual event celebrating Louis Armstrong free and accessible for our community. Each sponsor's participation demonstrates their support for Louisiana's culture and Satchmo's legacy. Show them some love with a 🎺 below.

Visit satchmosummerfest.org for the full music, food, and speaker lineup.

Satchmo's Sweet and Savory Flavors of NOLA! 🍗🍤🍧

In addition to 14 Parishes' Caribbean flavors, Cafe Dauphine's soul food, Fresh Fruit Sensations' refreshing salad options, Plum St. Snoballs' icy treats and Southerns' fried favorites, new vendors have been added!

Mrs. Wheat's Pies will be onsite with their cajun meat and seafood pies with jambalaya added to the mix. Nori Guys will also serve a fusion of comfort and seafood with their crab and shrimp wonton nachos and shrimp, chicken, and tofu hibachi plates.

NOLA music lovers, unite! 🎵💙

If you love hot jazz & good times, live music, Louis Armstrong, New Orleans festivals (or any of the above), this message is for you.

Please show your support today by joining Pops Circle, a special group of donors joining forces to underwrite a performance together this year at Satchmo SummerFest.

Thank you gifts include access to a VIP lounge at the fest (with A/C included).

Pops Circle membership is available for donors giving $250 or more. With just 5 more members, we can reach our goal of underwriting the Onward Brass Band. Your support demonstrates how much you value New Orleans artists and culture. Together, we can make a difference.

Visit satchmosummerfest.org/performance-sponsorship to learn more and donate today.

Let's get in the spirit(s). 🍸️🎶🎸

Brown-Forman brands will power this year's cocktails, including Jack Daniels, el Jimador Tequila, Finlandia Vodka, Korbel Champagne, and Sonoma-Cutrer wines. Thank you for supporting this year's Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF).

Just a few days left! 🎺⚜️

If you're worried about the heat, we have you covered with neck chillers and misting fans. Chill at the Fest powered by Entergy New Orleans is the perfect place to recharge for the fantastic list of musical performances. Grab your crew and enjoy our live performances, culinary lineup, jazz mass, second-line parade, and more.

Get ready!
Satchmo SummerFest

The PosiGen Solar Stage is our newest stage at Satchmo SummerFest! Thanks to PosiGen Solar and Energy Efficiency for supporting events that uplift our community's vibrant culture and economic well-being.

Join us on August 3-4 for the celebration of New Orleans' native son, Louis Armstrong.

You can be part of the magic by volunteering at Satchmo SummerFest and get exclusive perks. We're still looking for Green Team members! 💚 Register now at satchmosummerfest.org/volunteer.

Join us on August 3-4 for the celebration of New Orleans' native son, Louis Armstrong.

Join us for Satchmo SummerFest 2024

The 2024 Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund (NOTCF) will take place on August 3-4 and will return as a FREE community festival.

Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint to celebrate Louis Armstrong's life, legacy, and music.

Visit satchmosummerfest.org for more details.

Don't miss the chance to be a part of the festival magic and support performances that carry on Satchmo's legacy. 🎺🎵

The performance sponsorship deadline is THIS THURSDAY!

Stellar performances from artists like John Boutte, The Original Pinettes Brass Band, Wendell Brunious, and more await your valuable sponsorship!

Visit satchmosummerfest.org/performance-sponsorship to sign up or get more information about Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF).

Louis was on a grand tour of the city to celebrate his birthday! He stopped by to check out the new Stage and was thoroughly impressed by the performances.