Multiple U.S. Jazz, Cajun Festivals Return With Live Music, Community Events

Several music festivals celebrating jazz and regional musical traditions are taking place across the U.S. and beyond in late May and early June 2025. Greenville will host a jazz festival featuring live music and food, while Webster City’s JunqueFest brought together local vendors, food, and entertainment, including performances and family activities. The Wilkes-Barre Cavalcade of Jazz returns for its second year with a lineup of free and ticketed performances by regional and national artists, including Endea Owens and Cindy Bradley, across multiple venues. Meanwhile, the Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival in New Orleans offers free outdoor Zydeco music performances at the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center. Additionally, the River Clun Festival in the UK features classical music, art displays, talks, and walks, highlighting cultural and natural heritage through a diverse event schedule. These festivals collectively emphasize community engagement, musical diversity, and cultural celebration.