Join us at the New Orleans Jazz Museum for Lafcadio Fest 2026, a free celebration of the life and legacy of Lafcadio Hearn—one of New Orleans’ most fascinating literary figures and a cultural bridge between New Orleans and Japan. Presented by the Japan Society of New Orleans, this daylong event features scholar panels, guest speakers, community reflections, virtual greetings from Matsue, Japan, food from Greta’s Sushi, and musical surprises throughout the day. New Orleans Jazz Museum Saturday, June 20 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Discover the enduring connections between New Orleans, the Caribbean and Japan through the stories and writings of Lafcadio Hearn. Admission is free and open to the public. #NewOrleansJazzMuseum #LafcadioFest #LafcadioHearn #NewOrleansCulture #JapanSocietyNOLA #Matsue #LiteraryHistory #NOLAEvents