SPECIAL EVENTS

The 25th annual event returns with favorite traditions and added fun for the whole family:

• Roots of Music Satchmo Soundoff presented by Fidelity Bank | Saturday:This year’s festivities will kick off with a high-energy performance by some of New Orleans’ most promising young musicians. The Roots of Music Satchmo Soundoff, presented by Fidelity Bank, begins at 11:30 AM on Saturday in front of the Fidelity Bank Stage alongside Barracks Street.

• Chill at the Fest, Powered by Entergy | Saturday and Sunday:To help guests stay cool throughout the weekend, Entergy New Orleans returns as the sponsor of the popular Chill at the Fest amenities. Complimentary neck chillers and misting fans will be available across the festival grounds on both days.

• Satchmo SummerFest Jazz Mass | Sunday: A beloved tradition, the Jazz Mass will take place at 10 AM on Sunday at St. Augustine Church in Treme, with musical accompaniment by the Treme Brass Band. Due to ongoing renovations, this year’s service will be held in the Parish Hall, with limited seating. For wider accessibility, the mass will also be live-streamed at Facebook.com/saintaugchurch. 

• Satchmo Salute Parade presented by New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Fund (NOTCF) | Sunday: A signature moment of the 25th-anniversary celebration, the Satchmo Salute Parade brings together the spirit of New Orleans, its people, and its cultural traditions in a vibrant second-line procession. On Sunday, August 3, the parade will be led by the Treme Brass Band, beginning at 11:15 AM outside St. Augustine Church in the historic Treme neighborhood—the very church Louis Armstrong attended as a child.

Learn about Louis!

Catch past presentations from the Satchmo Legacy Stage at Satchmo SummerFest!

The Satchmo Legacy Stage features an impressive array of national and international speakers, including jazz scholars. Here from folks who knew and worked with Armstrong, historians, Armstrong House Museum faculty, and musicians.

Check out the French Quarter Festivals, Inc. YouTube Channel Playlists to view past presentations – and don’t forget to subscribe!