New Orleans Jazz Fest

“He loved life. He was a real beacon, and full of positive energy,” Chad Smith said during the Red Hot Chili Peppers' recent 'Howard Stern Show' appearance.

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2022 also features Willie Nelson, Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit, Elvis Costello & The Imposters, Norah Jones, Death Cab for Cutie, Randy Newman, Ludacris, Nelly, Leo Nocentelli, Dawn Richard, and tons more...

The 2021 edition will not happen ”as a result of the current exponential growth of new COVID cases in New Orleans and the region and the ongoing public health emergency.” 2022 dates have been announced in its place.

The Stones have rescheduled their postponed 2020 tour and also added new dates in Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and New Orleans.

The lineup also includes Foo Fighters, The Beach Boys, Ludacris, H.E.R., Brandi Carlile, Ziggy Marley (performing Bob Marley songs), Brittany Howard, Nile Rodgers & CHIC, The Isley Brothers, and more...

Plus: Hangout Fest, New Orleans Jazz Fest, Lollapalooza, Essence Fest, Voodoo Fest, and more tours, festivals and events affected by COVID-19.

”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,” the festival's announcement reads.

Ticketholders for the Thursday The Rolling Stones and Fleetwood Mac dropped off of will have the option to get a refund.

Fleetwood Mac were added to replace the Rolling Stones at the 2019 edition of New Orleans Jazz Fest, but Stevie Nicks has the flu and now they are cancelling as well.

The Rolling Stones postponed their tour while Mick Jagger receives heart valve replacement surgery.