Kermit Ruffins at French Quarter Fest 2019 [Photo by Louis Crispino]
Satchmo SummerFest is returning as a live, in-person event July 31-August 1 at the New Orleans Jazz Museum!
The young musicians of the Roots of Music will usher in the celebration with a special block party performance Saturday morning. On Sunday, Kermit Ruffins will close the festival. Satchmo SummerFest is one of the first festivals to return. This year s festival will be scaled back to two full days of music, food, celebration, and community. Tickets will be $7 in advance and $10 at the door.
“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 musi
Authored by: Published on: May 20th, 2021
Treme Brass Band and Treme Million Dollar Baby Dolls at Satchmo Summer Fest 2019 [Photo by Louis Crispino]
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.