2020 Satchmo SummerFest – New Orleans

Celebrate the Life, Music & Legacy of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong

When: July 31 – August 2, 2020

Where: New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Mint

Cost: Daily Admission – $6.00

The first Satchmo SummerFest was organized in 2001 as a celebration of Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong’s 100th birthday. The love for the jazz icon has turned the event into one of the most entertaining annual festivals in New Orleans. Today, music lovers from all over the world descend on the French Quarter to dance to traditional New Orleans blues and jazz and enjoy great food and drink during the four-day festival.

What Does Satchmo Mean? That’s a great question, and the most likely answer is: a nickname given to Louis Armstrong as a young boy in New Orleans dancing for pennies.

Festival Highlights

• Legendary Jazz Performances
• National & International Speakers
• Food & Drink Vendors

Check the website for the soon-to-be-released full schedule of bands, speakers, and vendors. In the past, the festival has featured two days of intellectual seminars from well-known jazz and music scholars, along with two days of music ranging from traditional and contemporary jazz to brass bands and more.

Plan Your Trip

New Orleans is a city full of energy with more options to consider during your visit than you’ll have time. From live music and amazing restaurants to cultural history and great neighborhoods, you will want to come back for more. Here are some recommendations from the travel desk at Check-it-Off Travel for planning a trip to the festival.