2026 conference hotel
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70113
sold out!*
*OVERFLOW HOUSING available below!
HOUSING DETAILS
SOLD OUT
as of Oct. 14, 2025, Limited King beds available
Hyatt Regency New Orleans
601 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70113
BOOK ONLINE INFORMATION: CLICK / TAP HERE to book your room(s) at the Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Booking deadline is December 12, or until sold out, whichever comes first.
JEN block rate is available 3 days prior to and 3 days after the actual conference dates (subject to availability).
SOLD OUT
HYATT HOUSE NEW ORLEANS
1250 POYDRAS STREET
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70113
DETAILS:
The Hyatt House will provide JEN with the following special concessions:
- Complimentary All-American Breakfast Buffet
- Complimentary WiFi in Guest Rooms
- Garage Self-Parking $41.00 +tax, based on availability
- Hyatt House is connected to the Hyatt Regency by enclosed skywalk.
- Room Rate: $220/night Single to Quad occupancy, plus taxes & fees.
CLICK / TAP HERE to book your room(s) at the Hyatt House New Orleans
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Booking deadline is December 16th or until sold out, whichever comes first.
LE PAVILLON
833 POYDRAS ST
NEW ORLEANS, LA and 70113
DETAILS:
- Double/Doubles are available until 12/6/2025 or until sold out, whichever is first
- Occupancy 1 – 4
- Rate: $175/night, plus taxes & fees
- taxes and fees 16.75%
- Breakfast included
- $55/night – Valet
- Check-in: 4:00pm; Check-out: 11:00am
- Late Departure fee $75
ONLINE RESERVATIONS:
CLICK / TAP HERE to book your room(s) at Le Pavillon New Orleans
GROUP BOOKINGS:
For group bookings, please contact:
Alyssa Shaheen [email protected]
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
Booking deadline is December 6th or until sold out, whichever is first
THE DRURY INN NEW ORLEANS
820 Poydras
New Orleans, LA 70112
DETAILS:
- Room Type: Standard Double Queen
- Occupancy: 1-4 per room
- Rate: $155 per night + taxes/fees
- Complimentary Breakfast at 5:30 Kickback® (Registered Guests Only)
- Parking: $35 per night
- Credit card required to secure reservation
ONLINE RESERVATIONS:
druryhotels.com
- Enter Group Number: 10164897
DIRECT RESERVATIONS:
1-800-325-0720
- Ask for Group Number: 10164897
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
- Rate Valid: January 6, 2026 – January 11, 2026
- Booking deadline is 12/6/25 or until SOLD OUT (whichever comes first)
*important notice*
Please ignore any email, text, or phone call solicitations regarding your hotel stay that do not come directly from JEN.
Periodically, fraudulent companies claim that they have access to our email list and reach out to sell hotel lodging, etc.
Jazz Education Network does NOT sell or share our email list, nor do we work with anyone else to secure lodging.
Make your reservations early to stay on site at the conference hotel!
JEN block rate is available 3 days prior to and 3 days after the actual conference dates (subject to availability).
HOTEL BLOCK CONCESSIONS:
•Rate is available 3 days prior/3 days after subject to availability
•Credit Card required to hold reservation
•Reservations are subject to hotel established Cancellation Policy
•Basic Complimentary Wireless Internet in all guest rooms and public areas, unlimited devices.
HYATT REGENCY DINING
HOTEL cancellations
Refund policies for hotel room cancellations are established by the hotel and not by JEN. JEN is not responsible for hotel refund decisions.
JEN CONFERENCE REGISTRATION cancellations
The deadline to cancel your JEN conference registration and receive a full refund is 60 days prior to the start of the conference.
After that date, conference registration fees will be refunded minus a 20% service charge until the day before the start of the conference. No refunds will be made after the start of the conference.
AIRPORT PARKING
Also, as a special bonus in 2026, JEN has partnered with Cheap Airport Parking to offer a special discount code to JEN Conference Attendees. Book your parking with CheapAirportParking and enter the discount code JAZZ26 to receive a $10 discount on your airport parking.
2026 Conference Sponsors & Partners
PRODUCING SPONSOR
DownBeat Magazine (Maher Publications) produces the annual conference program and show guide as well as ongoing JEN member benefits year-round.
ADVANCED ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
The Preservation Hall Foundation, a fundamental pillar of the New Orleans music community, supports the Inspirations Main Stage and one clinic room. More info >
Loyola University New Orleans School of Music and Theatre Professions supports the Inspirations Stage, one clinic room, and is the exclusive sponsor of the 2026 Conference lanyard and badge.
The Herb Alpert Foundation supports the general operations of the Jazz Education Network through a generous grant.
ASSOCIATE SPONSORS
Yamaha Corporation of America provides invaluable concert piano, digital keyboard, and drumset resources for the performing and clinic venues of the Conference, the Sisters in Jazz program, and provides support for the Inspirations Stage.
Conn-Selmer, Ludwig, & Musser facilitate drum sets and vibraphones for the performing and clinic venues of the conference and provides support for the Visions Stage.
Zenzalai Music is a woman-owned indie jazz label providing support for the New Voices Stage and the Sisters in Jazz Program.
A JEN Founding Institution partner, the Ella Fitzgerald Charitable Foundation is a fiscal sponsor of the ongoing JEN Research Fellowship and provides support for the New Voices Stage.
The Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame / Jazz Hall Radio is a proud media partner of the Jazz Education Network, providing valuable advertising support.
Travel • Merchandise • Festivals (TMF) is the exclusive merchandise partner and an official travel partner of the Jazz Education Network and provides awards and banners for the annual conference.
Jazz Road, a program of Atlanta non-profit South Arts, is an artist-centric touring and residency grants program to spread jazz throughout the country. Jazz Road provides support for the Inspirations Main Stage.
The Merida Internatonal Jazz Festival (MIT-Jazz Festival) is born from the energy and enthusiasm of a city (Merida, Spain) that breathes history and culture. MIT-Jazz provides support for the JENerations Jazz Festival and the International Welcome.
SHOWCASE SPONSORS
The KHS America family of instrument brands facilitate drum sets & music stands for the performing and clinic venues of the conference and support for the LeJENds Stage.
Berklee College of Music is a sponsor of the annual John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year Award and provides support for the Visions Stage.
Berklee College of Music is a sponsor of the annual John LaPorta Jazz Educator of the Year Award and provides support for the Visions Stage.
Music Works International is an internationally recognized talent and booking agency representing some of the most exciting and refined jazz, world music, and Americana artists. MWI provides support for one clinic venue.
The University of New Orleans School of the Arts Music Department provides support for one clinic venue.
The Midwest Clinic is a sponsor workshop partner of the annual JEN Conference.
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
JazzWire is the exclusive sponsor of the Exhibitor Welcome Reception and curates the “Adult Learner Track.” Look out for sessions marked “JazzWire Recommended” in the program show guide.
Encore Tours celebrates the work of the Jazz Education Network as a sponsor, in-part, of the 2026 Donor Reception.
Lawrence University is a proud sponsor of the 2026 JEN College Fair.
The Eastman School of Music / University of Rochester is a proud sponsor of the 2026 JEN College Fair.
The Cultural Curriculum Project, 501(c)(3) curates local field trips and tours in New Orleans and is a proud sponsor of the 2026 College Fair.
JazzComposersPresent.com, online space where composers, musicians, and listeners come together to celebrate jazz music, is proud to support the 2026 Young Composer Showcase.
ArrangeMe, a Hal Leonard Company, is proud to support the 2026 Young Composer Showcase.
JazzArts Charlotte celebrates the work of the Jazz Education Network as a sponsor, in-part, of the 2026 Donor Reception.
program partners
Music for All is a proud co-presenter of the JENerations Jazz Festival.
The AAJC is the official presenting partner of the Donald Meade Legacy Jazz Griot Award and a co-presenter of the HBCU Spotlight Performance and the New Orleans All-Star Youth Jazz Orchestra.
Indiana University Press is the publishing partner of the Jazz Education Network’s peer-reviewed research journal, Jazz Education In Research and Practice.
Special thanks to our production partners including Aria Lights for stand lighting, Fender Instruments for amplifiers, The Backline Company for percussion equipment, and Axxis for audio/visual production and support.
SPECIAL THANKS!
The Jazz Education Network is grateful to all who help make our annual conference possible including the JEN Staff, Board of Directors and dozens of volunteers.
THANK YOU!