Blackbird Presents has announced Shorty Turns 40, a very special concert celebrating GRAMMY-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday and the 10th anniversary of his legendary Treme Threauxdown.
This must-see nighttime event during Jazz Fest will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 8:00 pm CT inside the iconic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, promising an unforgettable celebration filled with special guests and surprise moments honoring one of the city’s most beloved musical ambassadors.
Shorty Turns 40 features an extraordinary lineup of superstar artists, including Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Leon Bridges, Eric Church, Joan Jett, Branford Marsalis, Ivan Neville, George Porter Jr., Grace Potter, Jill Scott, Mavis Staples, Irma Thomas, and more special guests…