10th Anniversary NOLA Ragtime Festival — Festival Passes | Ends 9/15

Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the New Orleans Ragtime Festival, October 1–4, 2026!

Join us for four unforgettable days celebrating ragtime—the music that birthed jazz—in the city where America’s musical traditions continue to thrive. The festival brings together outstanding musicians, dancers, and music lovers for a unique weekend of live performances, dancing, culture, and history.

Festival-goers can experience intimate concerts, special presentations, the elegance and music of the Belle Époque, the excitement of the Grand Ragtime Ball, and a spectacular journey on the Mississippi River during Ragtime on the River aboard the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ. Festival events take place at several distinctive New Orleans venues, including the Southern Food & Beverage Museum and the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park.

Featuring acclaimed performers and ensembles including Lars Edegran’s New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, the New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra, Kyle Roussel, Matt Lemmler, Victor Campbell, Steve Pistorius & The Southern Syncopators, and more.

Whether you're a lifelong ragtime fan or discovering this vibrant American music for the first time, the New Orleans Ragtime Festival offers an unforgettable opportunity to experience the rhythm, history, and joy of ragtime in one of the world's most musical cities.

Come celebrate 10 years of music, history, and syncopation. Catch the Rag!

For the complete festival schedule, event details, and more information, visit theneworleansragtimefestival.com.