New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival
The Fair Grounds Race Course 1751 Gentilly Blvd New Orleans, Louisiana 70119
April 24, 2025
May 4, 2025
Venue Type: Festival, Concert
NOLA Jazz Museum
Type Event: Jazz

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage FestivalThe New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, more commonly referred to as Jazz Fest, is an annual festival celebrating the music, art, culture, and heritage of New Orleans. Over the years, it has worked its way into the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Jazz Fest is April 24 - May 4, 2025., more commonly referred to as Jazz Fest, is an annual festival celebrating the music, art, culture, and heritage of New Orleans. Over the years, it has worked its way into the hearts of locals and visitors alike. Jazz Fest is April 24 - May 4, 2025.

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, commonly known as Jazz Fest, is one of the most iconic cultural celebrations in the world, taking place annually in New Orleans, Louisiana. Established in 1970, Jazz Fest showcases a rich tapestry of musical genres, including jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, rock, zydeco, and Cajun music, all deeply rooted in Louisiana's diverse heritage. The festival is spread across two weekends and is hosted at the Fair Grounds Race Course. While jazz is the heart of the event, the festival’s lineup includes performances by a wide array of global artists, making it a significant gathering for music lovers from all corners of the world.

 

Beyond the music, Jazz Fest is also a vibrant celebration of New Orleans’ unique culture. The festival features local food vendors serving traditional Creole and Cajun dishes like po’ boys, jambalaya, crawfish étouffée, and beignets. There are also art and craft stalls where local artisans showcase their work, reflecting the deep artistic traditions of the region. In addition, cultural demonstrations, second-line parades, and tributes to local musical legends are integral parts of the experience. Jazz Fest not only highlights the sound of New Orleans but also encapsulates the city’s enduring spirit, resilience, and dedication to preserving its rich cultural legacy.

Also know as Jazz Fest it is a huge gathering of people that come from around the world to experience all that New Orleans has to offer. From Jazz to R&B to Rock and Zydeco. Check Back often to see the Artist Line ups, Accommodation recommendations,  Restaurant picks and Concert Packages and Blogs.  

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nolajazzmuseum
NOLA New Orleans Jazz museum
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The New Orleans Jazz Museum celebrates the history of jazz, in all its forms, through dynamic interactive exhibits, multi-generational educational programming, research facilities, and engaging musical performances. The Jazz Museum enhances New Orleans’ ongoing cultural renaissance by providing diverse resources for musicians and music lovers of all languages and nationalities. We fully explore America’s quintessential musical art form in the city where jazz was born.
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Venue Overview

Fair Grounds Race Course
Fair Grounds Race Course
The Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly Blvd
New Orleans,
La
Zip: 70119
| United States
5049445515
Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872 [ Read Venue Description ]

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