New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, known more commonly as Jazz Fest, is a celebration of New Orleans and Louisiana’s cultural mainstay. Since it started in the 1970s, the festival has been a beloved backcountry tradition that eulogizes the city’s jazz legacy and diversity of music genres: Cajun, zydeco, blues, R&B, rock, funk, African, Latin, Caribbean, and folk music.

In the span of a couple of decades, the event has been subject to accolades, particularly by being named Festival of the Year four times by the Pollstar magazine. What’s more, renowned publications have lent their words to the cause for its expansive lineup that spotlights a spectrum of essential American styles of music.

A Stage for Iconic Artists and Performers

Throughout the course of its history, Jazz Fest has featured legendary artists, who, in turn, have left an indelible mark on the event and the music industry at large.

Whether it is Professor Longhair and Fats Domino, The Neville Brothers, Wynton Marsalis, or the incredible Dr. John, the occasion has given stage to New Orleans and Louisiana music greats. Artists like Trombone Shorty  & Orleans Avenue, Harry Connick Jr., The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, and Aaron Neville have used this opportunity to enchant their audiences with their Louisianian approach to entertainment.

At its core, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is more or less an embodiment of the unparalleled confluence of Native American, African, Caribbean, European, Hispanic, and Asian influences that have contributed to forming New Orleans’ cultural landscape. The fusion of these elements is celebrated via not only music but also food, art, dance, and festive merry.

Now half a century old, Jazz Fest continues as a testament to its enduring sheerness of popular American music. Atop its eclectic lineup, energetic stage performances and diversity of offerings, it remains a cherished tradition bringing together millions of folks around the world to rave in the magic of New Orleans’ musical and cultural heritage.

Jazz Fest 2024: Lineup & Getting Cheap Tickets

This year’s edition of eight days packed with music, food, and fun will see Jazz Fest held from Thursday, April 25 to Sunday, April 28, and Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5 at the historic Fair Grounds Race Course, located at 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119.

With a diverse lineup of internationally renowned artists, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival  2024 boasts appearances by industry stalwart acts like The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young and Crazy Horse, The Killers, and many more. From rock and folk to jazz and blues, there's something for everyone.

Other artists to perform are:

• Vampire Weekend

• Anderson Paak & The Free Nationals

• Queen Latifah

• Jon Batiste

• Greta Van Fleet

• Heart

• Widespread Panic

• Bonnie Raitt

• Fantasia

• Rhiannon Giddens

• Allison Russell

• Earth Wind & Fire

• Big Freedia

• Juvenile with Mannie Fresh

• Samara Joy

• The Beach Boys

• Rebirth Brass Band

• Soul Rebels

In addition to this lineup, Jazz Fest will celebrate with delicious local and regional cuisine, handmade arts and crafts, and lively second-line parades. You can get the cheapest possible tickets to these one-of-a-kind events on TicketX.

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