The Black Keys have signed on to appear at this year's annual New Orleans Jazz Fest. The event is set to take place at the New Orleans Fairgrounds over two weekends - on April 26-28 and again on May 2-5.

The annual event pulls together an eclectic mix of artists, from international superstars to local up-and-coming talent.

Other headliners set for this year's event include the Dave Matthews Band, Frank Ocean, Willie Nelson, Widespread Panic, Little Big Town, Patti Smith, B.B. King, John Mayer, Phoenix and Maroon 5.

A handful of New Orleans legends have also been confirmed for the event, including Irma Thomas, Allen Toussaint and Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews.

Ticketing information and the full lineup are available through the JazzFest website.

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