Pull out your dancing shoes and get ready for the 15th annual Louisiana Cajun and Zydeco Festival—four weeks of back-to-back stellar performances from some of the most beloved Louisiana Cajun and zydeco musicians. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the only New Orleans festival that exclusively celebrates Cajun and zydeco music.  This year’s festival features powerhouse performers taking the stage each week at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center. The lineup includes numerous Grammy winners and nominees, including Chubby Carrier, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Sweet Cecilia, and many more.  The Foundation is welcoming back live music in New Orleans not only with great performances but also with outstanding local food vendors.

Every Friday and Saturday, beginning July 9, the Foundation will host free outdoor performances made for dancing at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center, 1225 N. Rampart Street. Doors will open at 6 pm. The show starts at 7 p.m and goes until 8:30 p.m. Admission is free to all eight concerts in the Cajun and Zydeco Festival series, but attendees are asked to RSVP using this link.

Friday, July 9th
Sweet Cecilia

Saturday, July 10th
Corey Ledet & his Zydeco Band

Friday, July 16th
The Magnolia Sisters

Saturday, July 17th
Chubby Carrier

Friday, July 23rd
Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas

Saturday, July 24th
Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers

Friday, July 30th
Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe

Saturday, July 31st
BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet