French Quarter Fest 2026: Performers

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Apr 24

 April 2026

More than 300 acts performed on 20 stages over the four-day festival, offering the best of New Orleans music up to blissful and appreciative crowds.

- photos by Scott Saltzman, Shawn Fink and Ellis Anderson

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Photos by Scott Saltzman