New Orleans will celebrate the Jazz & Heritage Festival over two weekends, April 24–27 and May 1–4, 2025. The event will feature local delicacies, crafts, and continuous music, honoring the rich heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana. The ticket sale is already live, so don’t miss a chance to witness this grand music fair.
Highlights
- The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival spans eight days over two weekends: April 24–27 and May 1–4.
- Attend on Thursdays through Sundays during the festival dates.
- Book the tickets and passes in advance to enjoy food, music, and astonishing crafts.
Experience the Biggest Music Fair at the New Orleans
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is one of the most awaited annual music festivals. It celebrates the culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. Throughout the journey of this festival, it has received the love of people and is even honored as the Festival of the Year by Pollstar magazine. It is a must-attend event to witness the great musicians.
- Location: Fair Grounds Race Course, 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119
Event Lineup and Dates
A number of bands and music artists will be performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Name the music genre, and it will be there, be it Jazz or Cajun or many others. To know more about the names of artists and the day they will be performing, visit the official website. Here is a list of days and dates when the festival will take place:
- Thursday, April 24 and May 1
- Friday, April 25 and May 2
- Saturday, April 26 and May 3
- Sunday, April 27 and May 4
Food Heritage Stage
On all 8 days of the festival, from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm, there will be different food events. The best chefs from renowned restaurants will present local and regional delicacies. For details on the Food Heritage Stage, visit here.
- April 24 – Pop-up Spotlight
- April 25 – Chef x Chef: One Ingredient, Two Ways
- April 26 – Modern Take on Classic New Orleans Dishes
- April 27 – Jazz Fest Food Vendors Share Family Recipes
- May 1 – Gulf Seafood Day
- May 2 – Classic New Orleans Cocktail Pairing Day
- May 3 – Chef’s Choice
- May 4 – Jazz Fest Celebrates México: Cocineras del Humo
Tickets
The festival offers a variety of ticket options, from single-day general admission to VIP packages and weekend passes, catering to different preferences. Below is an overview of ticket prices. For detailed information and benefits, visit the official website.
- Thursday single-day tickets: $99
- Weekend single-day tickets: $129
- Louisiana residents GA single-day tickets: $95
- Weekend passes: $679
- Big Chief VIP passes: $1899
- Grand Marshall VIP passes: $1749
- Krewe of Jazz Fest: $929
Get those vibrant outfits out of the wardrobe and gather friends and family for two weekends of unlimited fun and music. Some of the tickets are no longer available. So, book now to ensure entry to this beautiful music festival!
