New Orleans is known for its food, music, and culture, including its numerous jazz celebrations. Satchmo Summerfest, also known as Satchmofest, is an annual jazz celebration that brings life to age-old outdoor New Orleans experiences.

The Purpose of Satchmo SummerFest

Satchmo SummerFest is dedicated to its namesake, jazz trumpeter Louis Armstrong. Born and raised in the Crescent City, Armstrong infused New Orleans with the vibrant passion for music and jazz that still rings true today. In celebration of his life and art, Satchmo SummerFest is a festival that brings together old and new jazz musicians to create a living history of the art and look to the future of the craft.

Satchmo Kickoff Party

The best New Orleans experiences begin with something spectacular, and the Satchmo Kickoff Party is a great example of how to get th

ings moving. Satchmofest kicks off on Thursday, August 3rd at 7 p.m. in the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel. For $65 per person or $100 for a couple, festival goers will enjoy an evening of music and a selection of New Orleans’s finest dining, like heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar. Guests will be dazzled by performances and ca

n join in a celebration for Spirit of Satchmo winners James Andrews, Germaine Bazzle, and David Kunian.

Satchmo Symposium

Satchmofest offers a huge array of different talent, parties, and music throughout the weekend. The Satchmo Symposium

, which takes place on the third floor of the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, kicks off on Friday, August 4th at 11:30 a.m. with t

he Vocal Artistry of Louis Armstrong featuring Grammy Award winner Catherine Russell. It closes up on Sunday, August 6th at 4:30 p.m. with Video Pops—Louis Armstrong on the Mike Douglas Show.

Satchmofest is a wonderful and lively way to see the best of New Orleans experiences past and present. Join the celebration this August.

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