Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival Returns Beginning May 31

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation presents the 2025 Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival, celebrating the rich musical traditions of Southwestern Louisiana.

Join in on Saturday, May 31, and Sunday, June 1, outside at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center [1225 N. Rampart St.] for free Zydeco performances all afternoon! Gates open at 2 p.m. and live music begins at 3 p.m. with Waylon Thibodeaux. Food and cold treats will be available to purchase! Admission is free and open to the public.

Free and open to the public. Limited seating will be available, first come, first served.

Click here for more information and the full schedule.

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