Shorty Turns 40

Shorty Turns 40 features an incredible 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, & more special guests. For complete show details, visit shortyturns40.com.

Blackbird Presents is thrilled to announce Shorty Turns 40, a very special concert celebrating GRAMMY-winning New Orleans icon Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday and his Treme Threauxdown’s 10th anniversary. This must-see nighttime event during Jazz Fest will take place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, 8PM CT at the iconic Saenger Theatre in New Orleans, promising an unforgettable celebration with special guests and surprise moments honoring one of the city’s most beloved musical ambassadors.

Shorty Turns 40: Celebrating Trombone Shorty’s 40th Birthday at Treme Threauxdown X marks a milestone night in New Orleans as Trombone Shorty’s beloved Treme Threauxdown returns during Jazz Fest for its 10th anniversary. This year’s hometown celebration is made even more special as it honors Trombone Shorty’s 40th birthday, one of the city’s most iconic artists. The evening will bring together an all-star lineup of guest artists, friends, and longtime collaborators for a must-see night of music that captures the heart and soul of New Orleans. Blending funk, jazz, soul, rock, and the city’s rich brass band traditions, the performance will feature surprise collaborations, powerful moments, and electrifying energy, celebrating Trombone Shorty’s journey from neighborhood parades to the world’s biggest stages inside one of New Orleans’ most storied theaters.