From April 22nd through May 1st, an influx of truly passionate musicians and music lovers flooded the city of New Orleans for the annual tradition known as New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. More than 40 years in the making, Jazz Fest continues to stand out as one of the most unique and culturally rich musical events in the country. While the fest always welcomes a huge roster of prominent acts such as Paul Simon, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Pearl Jam, Neil Young and My Morning Jacket, the smaller stages and tents offer just as much NOLA magic and flavor for the fest-goer. From traditional Mardi Gras Indian parades, to brass band second lines, to some of the best food in the country, there truly is nothing like Jazz Fest.

Photographer Marc Millman was on the scene for all seven days to bring us an inside look at the music, people, rain, mud, and parades that constituted this year’s Fest.

Friday, 4/22/16:

Gov’t Mule with Grace Potter on the Gentilly Stage

Janelle Monae on the Congo Square Stage

Michael McDonald on the Acura Stage

Semolian Warrior Mardi Gras Indians on the Jazz & Heritage Stage

Keep N It Real Social Aid & Pleasure Club

Saturday, 4/23/16:

Anders Osborne on the Acura Stage with John “Papa” Gros

Galactic on the Acura Stage

Leo Nocentelli on the Acura Stage

Gospel Tent

Mystikal on the Congo Square Stage

Sunday, 4/24/16:

Voice of the Wetlands All-Stars with Cyril Neville on the Acura Stage

J. Cole on the Congo Square Stage

Black Feathers & Young Seminole Mardi Gras Indian Parades

Herbie Hancock & Wayne Shorter Duo in the Jazz Tent


First Division, New Look & Young Men Olympia Social Aid and Pleasure Club Parades

Little Freddie King in the Blues Tent

Thursday, 4/28/16:

Tedeschi Trucks Band on the Acura Stage

Flo Rida on the Congo Square Stage

Friday, 4/29/16:

Mud Fest

My Morning Jacket on the Gentilly Stage

The Revivalists on the Gentilly Stage

Saturday, 4/30/16:

 

After The Storm

Big Freedia on the Congo Square Stage

Dr. John’s Gris-Gris (Voodoo charms)

Jon Batiste & Stay Human on the Acura Stage

Sunday, 4/24/16:

Neil Young + Promise of the Real on the Acura Stage

Dumpstaphunk with Art and Cyril Neville on the Acura Stage

Aaron Neville @ Allen Toussaint Tribute on the Gentilly Stage

Buddy Guy @ Tribute to B.B. King on the Gentilly Stage

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