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THE CULTURE'S CALENDAR

BLACK CULTURAL EVENTS IN APRIL 2026

1 events curated for the standard.

April brings the calendar opens up to the Black cultural calendar. From New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival to New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, this is when the calendar opens up.

New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival

New Orleans · April through May · 7-8 days across two weekends

The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival was founded in 1970 by George Wein, the producer of the Newport Jazz Festival, in partnership with a delegation of New Orleans cultural leaders. Held annually across two weekends at the Fair Grounds Race Course, Jazz Fest features hundreds of performances spanning jazz, blues, R&B, soul, gospel, funk, Cajun, zydeco, Latin, and African diaspora music. The festival also celebrates Louisiana cuisine through dozens of food vendors and showcases visual art, craft, and cultural heritage programming. Past headliners have included Stevie Wonder, Bruce Springsteen, Beyoncé, Lauryn Hill, Aretha Franklin, and generations of New Orleans music legends.

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QUESTIONS ABOUT BLACK EVENTS IN APRIL

What Black cultural events happen in April 2026?

The Culture's Calendar tracks 1 curated Black cultural events in April 2026, spanning Music Event.

Where do Black events happen in April?

April events on The Culture's Calendar happen across New Orleans, and other cities in the U.S. and diaspora.

What are the biggest Black events in April?

Major Black cultural events in April include New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival.