SPECIAL EVENTS

Roots of Music Satchmo Soundoff

PRESENTED BY AIRBNB Saturday | 11:30 AM

Location: In front of the Friends of Fest Stage alongside Barracks Street

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 Airbnb, begins at 11:30 AM on Saturday in front of the Friends of Fest Stage alongside Barracks Street.

Chill at the Fest

Powered by Entergy NEW ORLEANS | Saturday and Sunday | All Day

Location: Across the festival grounds

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.

Coconut Painting

Presented by Junior Zulu, of the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club, Inc. | Saturday & Sunday | Noon – 4PM

Location: Jazz Museum 

Let your inner artist shine by decorating your own custom Zulu coconut. This family activity is hosted by the Junior Zulus on both Saturday and Sunday from 12pm – 4pm.

Satchmo SummerFest Jazz Mass

Sunday | 10:00 AM

Location: St. Augustine Church, Treme

Live Stream: Facebook.com/saintaugchurch

A beloved tradition, the Jazz Mass will take place at 10 AM on Sunday at St. Augustine Church in Treme, with the Treme Brass Band. This year’s service will be returning in the newly renovated sanctuary and will also be live-streamed at Facebook.com/saintaugchurch.

26th Anniversary Satchmo Salute Parade

Presented by New Orleans Tourism & Cultural Foundation (NOTCF) | Sunday | 11:15 AM

Starting Location: Outside St. Augustine Church, historic Treme neighborhood

The Satchmo Salute Parade is a signature moment of Satchmo SummerFest’s 26th anniversary, honoring Louis Armstrong with a vibrant second-line celebration of New Orleans culture.

On Sunday, August 2, the parade will be led by the Treme Brass Band, stepping off at 11:15 AM from St. Augustine Church in the historic Tremé.

Following the 10 AM Jazz Mass, the procession will roll down Esplanade Avenue, ending at the New Orleans Jazz Museum to kick off the festival’s final day.  Spectators and participants are encouraged to wear linen or seersucker in the spirit of summer tradition. The parade is a joyful tribute to Armstrong’s legacy and a celebration of the city’s enduring second-line culture.

Learn about Louis at the Satchmo Legacy Stage

in Memory of Joni Berry!

 The Satchmo Legacy Stage in Memory of Joni Berry 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!