Brett Milano, John Radanovich and Michael Allen Zell reviews from Jazz Fest Day 5, Thursday, April 30, 2026.

With more bad weather in Friday's forecast, the festival is likely to make adjustments to that day's schedule too.

With rain in the forecast, New Orleans Jazz Fest organizers shortened the day. Still, Lettuce, Fred Wesley and the Batiste ...

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The festival will go on as long as the weather cooperates, but organizers are monitoring conditions and may make changes if ...

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