Kermit Ruffins salutes Louis Armstrong. Allen Toussaint, Dr. John, and the Neville Brothers return through concert recordings. For four days this October, WWOZ offers a reason to make an appointment with the radio.
WWOZ Festing in Place airs Thursday through Sunday, Oct. 22-25, 2026, from noon to 8 p.m. Eastern daily. Presented in partnership with the Archive of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation, the celebration brings together recent and historical recordings.
These are previously recorded performances airing during a scheduled radio event. You can choose one set, stay for an afternoon or let an unfamiliar name lead you somewhere new.
Listen on WWOZ’s official player
Select Play and check that the player identifies “WWOZ: Primary Stream.” In the New Orleans area, listeners can also tune to 90.7 FM.
Five sets to hear during WWOZ Festing in Place
Start with Thursday’s opening tribute, or make room for one of the closing performances. All times below are approximate and listed in Eastern Time.
Thursday, Oct. 22, noon: Kermit Ruffins’ Tribute to Louis Armstrong, recorded at Jazz Fest in 2026.
Thursday, Oct. 22, 6:50 p.m.: Allen Toussaint, recorded at Jazz Fest in 2005.
Friday, Oct. 23, 6:55 p.m.: Irma Thomas and the Professionals, recorded at the 2024 Blues & BBQ Festival.
Saturday, Oct. 24, 6:45 p.m.: Dr. John, recorded at Jazz Fest in 2000.
Sunday, Oct. 25, 6:30 p.m.: The Neville Brothers, recorded at Jazz Fest in 2001.
WWOZ’s lineup grid uses New Orleans time, which is one hour behind Eastern for these dates. The station says artists and times may change. Tune in a little early and check WWOZ’s latest lineup before planning around a particular set.
Set up your listening route ahead of time
For listening through a compatible audio player or internet radio, WWOZ’s Streaming Help page lists direct MP3 links. It also provides links to the station’s iPhone and Android apps.
For Alexa listeners, WWOZ’s published instructions say to enable its skill, say “Alexa, open WWOZ,” and choose the live stream when prompted. Web Radio Info has not independently tested that route on an Alexa device.
Try your preferred route before the broadcast and save it somewhere easy to reach. If you use a screen reader, check your device’s playback controls in advance. Web Radio Info has not independently tested the player or apps with a screen reader.
Can you listen later?
WWOZ offers a two-week on-demand archive, but the station cautions that some special broadcasts may be excluded. Replay availability for this year’s Festing in Place is unconfirmed. Plan to hear a favorite set during its scheduled broadcast.
Choose a performance, settle into a favorite chair, and give the music some time. You do not need to clear four days to find a worthwhile listening appointment.
Schedule and station-published listening information checked Oct. 19, 2026. Performance times and streaming availability may change.
Sources: WWOZ’s September announcement and official event page, including its lineup grid updated Oct. 12.
About the Author
William Lee is the Accessibility Lead at Web Radio Info Inc., a Clearwater, Florida organization dedicated to making digital audio fully accessible to the visually impaired community. William specializes in rigorously testing smart speakers, screen readers, and mobile applications to break down digital barriers. His work ensures every listener can navigate broadcasts, podcasts, and live events using voice-first, screen-free technology.