Highland Jazz and Blues Festival

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MusicShreveport
Dates19 September 2026Confirmed listing
Duration1 dayListed event span
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forLive music, late nightsThe festival is rooted specifically in
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: USD
CategoryMusicFestival type
The story

Highland Jazz and Blues Festival in Shreveport

The Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is a free community music festival held in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood, typically staged in Columbia Park. The event features local and regional jazz and blues acts, food trucks and neighborhood vendors, functioning as both a music celebration and a fundraiser for the Highland community.

The Highland neighborhood sits just south of downtown Shreveport, a historic residential district built up through the early twentieth century and known today for its walkable streets, bungalow-style homes and an active neighborhood association that has worked to preserve the area's character amid the broader pressures facing older urban neighborhoods.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The festival is rooted specifically in Shreveport's Highland neighborhood, a historic residential district known for its bungalow architecture and active neighborhood association, giving the event a genuinely community-scaled character distinct from Shreveport's larger downtown festivals like the State Fair or Red River Revel

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The mystery stays covered

Its free admission and jazz-and-blues programming give neighborhood residents and visitors direct access to regional musicianship without the ticket costs of larger festival circuits

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Live jazz and blues performance anchors the festival

Water and renewal

Living ritual

with proceeds and community goodwill supporting the Highland neighborhood's civic and beautification efforts alongside the day's musical programming

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

19 September 2026

Getting around

Plan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.

What to wear

Casual outdoor clothing suited to the festival's warm-weather timing, with comfortable seating gear like a blanket or lawn chair for extended listening near the stage.

Safety

Keep phone power, water, and a clear meeting point sorted before the main crowd arrives.

Where to stay

Choose lodging by the part of Shreveport you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

Tickets/cost

Ticketing varies by venue and stage. Confirm official passes before booking travel.

Language/currency

USD

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map32.53 N, 93.75 WOpen in Google Maps

Shreveport, LA

Nearest airportBAD — Barksdale Air Force Base
TransportPlan routes around set times, late-night exits, and crowded transport after headline acts.
Stay areaChoose lodging by the part of Shreveport you will actually use, not only by the cheapest room.

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Highland Jazz and Blues Festival?

Highland Jazz and Blues Festival is listed for 19 September 2026. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Highland Jazz and Blues Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Shreveport, United States. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

One day is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Official source linked. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Shreveport, LA

Is it family friendly?

unknown

Sources and editorial review

About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

Found something inaccurate or outdated? Email hello@eventisimus.com with the festival page link and the correction.

Official URLhighlandjazzandblues.org
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SourceSource link available
Listed dates19 September 2026
Source statusOfficial source linked
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