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Red Hot Chili Peppers added to Jazz Fest lineup

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - OCTOBER 03: Flea, Anthony Kiedis and Josh Klinghoffer of the Red Hot Chili Peppers performs during Rock in Rio 2019 at Palco Mundo at Cidade do Rock on October 3, 2019 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)

NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — It’s official — the Red Hot Chili Peppers are coming to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

Officials made the announcement on Friday, April 8, less than one month ahead of the week-long event.


The band’s appearance replaces the Foo Fighters, who canceled their tour following the death of drummer Taylor Hawkins.

The Red Hot Chili Peppers will take the stage on Sunday, May 1 for their first appearance at the event since 2016. View the full lineup here.

Jazz Fest is scheduled for April 29 through May 8. Click here for tickets and more information.