The 40th annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival will be held April 24-26 and April 30-May 3 with Sugarland among the many acts participating. Known as Jazz Fest, the event also features Wynton Marsalis, Aretha Franklin, Dave Matthews Band, James Taylor, Tony Bennett, Bon Jovi, Emmylou Harris, the Del McCoury Band, and many more. For a full list of performers and the events schedule, log onto nojazzfest.com.