Satchmo SummerFest is returning as a live, in-person event July 31-August 1 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!

“We are thrilled to announce our comeback,” said Emily Madero, CEO of FQFI. "Satchmo SummerFest is the only local festival dedicated to Louis Armstrong. In addition to being a musical genius, Armstrong was a cultural ambassador and fighter. His legacy continues to inspire and provide a source of strength as our community rebounds. We invite our fans to join us for two days of celebration - celebration of local music, culture, and resilience."

FQFI is working diligently in coordination with stakeholders, industry peers, and city officials to ensure a safe return of Satchmo SummerFest and French Quarter Fest in 2021. The 2021 festivals will be modified in order to adhere to CDC protocols and guidelines.

"For more than a year, the City of New Orleans has bravely faced the challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic like no other city in the world," said Mayor LaToya Cantrell. "We've gone from "worst to first" when it's come to fatality reduction and testing, and we've become a leader in getting residents vaccinated. Along the way, we've worked with our partners in the tourism, hospitality and cultural spaces to ensure that this city reopens safely to resume its rightful place as the most welcoming city in the world. We will see one important example of this -- a safe, welcoming city sharing its unique culture with others -- with the festival that honors one of our greatest culture bearers, Louis 'Satchmo' Armstrong, with the return of the Satchmo SummerFest. We will dance and sing together just like we always have, and always will. We can't wait."

Full details, including the music and culinary lineups for both Satchmo SummerFest and French Quarter Festival will be announced in June at satchmosummerfest.org.

"We’re excited to return to live events and continue our 38-year history with Louisiana musical artists, chefs, businesses and volunteers," Madero said. "We appreciate our partners and fans for their continued support, and we look forward to celebrating Louisiana’s incredible culture together."