Jazz Fest’s Cultural Exchange Pavilion spotlights Jamaica for second weekend

New Orleans' Jazz Fest honors Jamaican heritage

This year the pavilion honors Jamaica with native food, drinks and artists across the island, including communities impacted by Hurricane Melissa

Jazz Fest’s Cultural Exchange Pavilion spotlights Jamaica for second weekend

The Cultural Exchange Pavilion is back this year with a focus on Jamaica — bringing together music, food, and traditions from across the island.

Jamaican Cultural Exchange at Jazz Fest 2026

From sound to flavor to movement, Jamaica is taking center stage Jazz Fest 2026! These are just a few highlights from the Cultural Exchange Pavilion, with reggae and dancehall rhythms next to traditional Jonkunnu masqueraders parading and the flavors of the island, including jerk mushrooms, oxtail, escovitch, a signature rum punch, and more, are felt in every corner. The pavilion features artist demonstrations with handcrafted textiles, ceramics…