The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been postponed amid growing concerns surrounding coronavirus (COVID-19). The festival was scheduled for April 23-May 3, however it is being pushed back to the fall, as the festival announced on social media. Exact dates have not yet been confirmed, although JazzFest stated that additional details would be announced soon, and that all tickets purchased for the original dates will be honored.
“At the direction of the City of New Orleans authorities, in response to ongoing COVID-19 health concerns, the 2020 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell will not occur this April and May, as scheduled,” JazzFest wrote in a statement posted on their official Twitter account. “The health and safety of the community, our musicians, Festival fans, participants, sponsors, and staff are paramount, and we urge everyone to follow the guidelines and protocols put forth by public health officials.” Find their full statement below.
JazzFest is one of many music festivals that have been postponed or canceled due to the spread of coronavirus. Coachella was pushed back to October while SXSW 2020 was canceled on March 6. Both Ultra Music Festival in Miami and EDM festival TomorrowLand in France have canceled over public heath concerns. The JazzFest 2020 lineup is scheduled to feature the Who, Dead & Company, Stevie Nicks, Foo Fighters, Lizzo, Lionel Richie, and more.