A large student jazz ensemble performs onstage under a white festival tent. Musicians in matching bright coral shirts play trombones, saxophones, and trumpets while reading from music stands. A banner behind them reads “International Jazz Day Festival.” A sound engineer operates a mixing console in the foreground.

International Jazz Day

Tue, Apr 28, 2026

2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

New Orleans

New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

Experience the electrifying rhythms and soulful melodies of jazz at the International Jazz Day Festival. Presented in collaboration with Professor Gordon Towell and the Music Department at Loyola University New Orleans, this celebration showcases the next generation of jazz talent.

This year’s festival highlights the diversity and depth of the genre with performances by student ensembles from local schools and colleges—reflecting the strength, creativity, and passion of our community. Join us for an unforgettable afternoon of live music, global flavors, and a tribute to the enduring legacy of jazz.