The 29th annual Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival will take place May 15-16 on the downtown riverbank in Natchitoches, featuring live music across multiple stages and a lineup of national and regional performers.

Festival events begin Friday night at 7 p.m. with a “Tribute to Legends Night” featuring The Led Zeppelin Project and Waterloo.

Saturday’s lineup will be headlined by country artist Joe Nichols and will also include Louisiana native and former American Idol runner-up John Foster, Houston-area R&B performer Tiffany Rachal, and more than 20 bands performing on four stages throughout the weekend.

Local favorites Johnny Earthquake and the Moondogs are scheduled to perform on the main stage Saturday at 5:25 p.m., while The Amazing! Rhythm Disciples will perform on the Roque Stage at 1 p.m.

Festival organizers said VIP tickets are nearly sold out ahead of the weekend event.

Additional festival information and tickets are available through Natchitoches Jazz and R&B Festival.