NEW ORLEANS – French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI) recently announced the 26th anniversary of Satchmo SummerFest, presented by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation (NOTCF).
Founded in 2001 to commemorate the centennial of Louis Armstrong’s birth, organizers share the festival has grown into a beloved New Orleans tradition celebrating the life, legacy, and unmistakable sound of Satchmo. This year’s festival returns to the New Orleans Jazz Museum on Aug.1–2, featuring two days of live music across multiple stages, engaging discussions with renowned Armstrong scholars and a variety of cultural experiences that honor one of the city’s most iconic ambassadors. The festival is free and open to the public.
“Jazz was born in New Orleans, and this city is proof of what Louis Armstrong has given to the world,” said Emily Madero, president and CEO of French Quarter Festivals, Inc. “This year’s lineup showcases the living legacy of Armstrong’s influence, featuring artists who were inspired by his spirit of innovation and excellence.”
This year’s festival features debut performances from Sir Chantz Powell & The Sound Of Funk (S.O.F.), Jenna McSwain and Linda Aubert, alongside beloved returning acts including Kermit Ruffins, John Boutté, The Original Pinettes Brass Band and Preservation Brass. Whether dancing outdoors under the tented stages or listening to intimate piano performances on the second floor of the Jazz Museum, attendees can expect a soundtrack as bold, joyful and unforgettable as Satchmo himself.
“Satchmo SummerFest has always been more than a festival. It is a celebration of where jazz comes from and the city that gave it to the world,” said Lisa Alexis, president of the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Foundation (NOTCF). “ Satchmo SummerFest enters its 26th year, we are proud to support an event that continues to bring world-class music to the streets of New Orleans, honor Armstrong’s extraordinary legacy, and energize our city during the summer season he loved most.”
More details are available now at satchmosummerfest.org.