Rainy weather fails to dampen spirits at 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest

The 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival delayed its opening due to thunderstorms, resulting in the cancellation of the first acts of the day on each stage and shortened set times for many of the second acts. The festival's schedule was expected to be back on track by the third acts of the day. Saturday's rained-out acts included the Kinfolk Brass Band, Darcy Malone & the Tangle, Guitar Slim Jr., Feufollet, and the Southern University Jazzy Jags. Despite the weather, fest-goers eagerly awaited Dead & Company's performance at 4:30 p.m.