Experience the rich history of Congo Square at the Congo Square Rhythms Festival, hosted by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation on March 29-30, 2025. This free festival honors the city’s deep-rooted African heritage with live music, African dance and drumming, and an arts market showcasing local artisans. Enjoy delicious gumbo, cultural performances, and family-friendly activities in the historic gathering place where enslaved Africans and free people of color once preserved their traditions through music and dance.
