Get ready to groove, because the New Orleans Jazz Fest is back! This is where legends are born and the soul of NOLA comes alive! With seven stages, ten days, and a lineup that'll blow your mind, this festival is a must-see for any music lover. But it's not just about the tunes, it's a feast for the senses, with mouthwatering Creole cuisine, vibrant art, and a sense of community like no other. So grab your dancing shoes and join the party of a lifetime in the Big Easy!

The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which goes by the full title of New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, dates back to 1970 and usually takes place over 10 days in late spring and features a range of entertainment that is heavily focussed on live music performances.

The jazz fest does diversify into other fields though and also includes crafts, so seek out the Congo Square Aftrican Market Place, there’s plenty of food, and several cultural events including the Louisiana Folklife Village, Native American Village and several Grandstand Exhibits.

I know the festival title refers specifically to jazz, however, you will find a great mix of other musical genres represented during the festival, including blues, R&B, Bluegrass, country and gospel music.

New Orleans Jazz fest Dates

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in 2024 will take place on 25th April - 5th May.

Festival lineup

This year has an epic line up:

The Rolling Stones

Foo Fighters

The Killers

HOZIER

Chris Stapleton

Neil You Crazy Horse

Jon Batiste

Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals

Queen Latifah

Vampire Weekend

Heart

Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

Greta Van Fleet

Widespread Panic

Bonnie Raitt

The Beach Boys

Earth Wine & Fire

Fantasia

Celebrating Jimmy Buffet with the Coral Reefer Band

The Revivalists

There is so much to choose from but we’ll give you the highlights here and you can see the full schedule of events on the official site.

TV & Live Streaming

While there's nothing quite like experiencing the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in person, you can still catch the magic online. Keep an eye on the festival's official website and social media channels for streaming schedules and links to virtual

Catch updates on the YouTube Channel: Jazzfest plus there's always their official Facebook page: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Festival Accommodation

There is never any shortage of places to stay in New Orleans, and this is an excellent time of year to visit, with the spring weather warming up nicely but the intense summer heat yet to arrive.

You can check availability and make reservations for all of the top local hotels here.

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