New Orleans Jazz Fest 2020 Rescheduled Due to Coronavirus

The 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been rescheduled.

The annual festival, which was to take place between April 23-26 and April 30-May 3, will be moved to the fall, organizers announced on Tuesday (March 17) amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak.

“The health and safety of the community, our musicians, Festival Fans, participants, sponsors and staff are paramount, and we urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials…we will announce exact dates and additional details soon,” they wrote.

The festival was set to include performances by Lizzo, Maggie Rogers, Foo Fighters, Stevie Nicks and many more acts.

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