New Orleans Jazz Museum
Located at the foot of Esplanade Avenue, the New Orleans Jazz Museum, located in the Old U.S. Mint, is a national historic landmark that is part of the Louisiana State Museum system.
The New Orleans Jazz Museum is strategically located at the intersection of the city’s French Quarter and the Frenchmen Street live music corridor. The Museum celebrates the history of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multigenerational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging musical performances. For further details, visit NOLAjazzmuseum.org.
You can hear great music from some of New Orleans’ best contemporary artists in the state-of-the-art performance venue on the New Orleans Jazz Museum’s third floor. The Museum uses the space for evening programs, solo and small group concerts and special events while the New Orleans Jazz National Historic Park offers daily live music programs for local residents and visitors to the Museum. Learn more and find a calendar of events at MusicAtTheMint.org
Upcoming Shows
10am-5pm | The Danny Barker Banjo and Guitar Festival, held annually in New Orleans, commemorates the legacy of NEA Jazz Master Danny Barker. Barker, a renowned musician, educator, and author, had an indelible impact on the cultural fabric of New Orleans. The festival, which has been celebrated each year in March for over a decade, encapsulates the essence of New Orleans’ rich heritage, emphasizing the importance of the banjo and guitar in music history. March 18th-23rd, 2025
10-11am: Parade - Michael Brooks and The Sons of Jazz Brass Band
Courtyard Stage
11am-12pm: Shannon Powell
12:15-1:15pm: Seva Venet
1:30-2:30pm: Mark Brooks
2:45-3:45pm: Gregg Stafford
4-5pm: Kermit Ruffins & The BBQ Swingers
Performance Stage (3rd Floor)
11:30am-12:20pm: Chris Thomas King
12:30-1:20pm: Steve Pistorius
1:30-2:20pm: Mari Watanabe
2:30-3:20pm: Herlin Riley
3:30-4:20pm: Gerald French
Interview Stage (1st Floor)
12-12:45pm: Johnn Rankin interviewed by Sally Young
1-1:45pm: Larry Brunner interviewed by Gregg Stafford
2-2:45pm: Gerald French interviewed by Fred Kasten
2:30-3:20pm: Dr. Brice Miller - Junior Pinstripe Brass Band History - Ronell Johnson
3:30-4:20pm: Clive Wilson interviewed by John McCusker
Tickets $15 Adult Friday GA | $10 Student, Military & Children | $45 3-Day Pass
