2027.04.22 — 2027.05.02 · Coming soon
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
The 2027 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival runs over two weekends, 22–25 April and 29 April – 2 May, daily 11am–7pm, at the Fair Grounds Race Course ten minutes from the French Quarter. It is called a jazz festival, but 85–90% of the bands are from Louisiana, and gospel, brass, Cajun and zydeco each have their own stages. The 2027 lineup and tickets are due in the coming months.
85–90% of the bands here are from Louisiana: brass bands, gospel choirs, Cajun accordion, zydeco washboard, each with its own tent or stage.
After a star on the main stage, a few steps take you to the everyday sound of the city.
Last year’s schedule had Jon Batiste and Lorde alongside the Treme Brass Band, Big Freedia and the Mardi Gras Indians.
Alternate stars and local traditions, and by the end of the day you will have a far fuller picture of New Orleans.
Checked · 2026-10-03
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2023 past-edition experience
The first year I showed up walked around and listened to where I wanted to head.
Past experience; edition not specified
The Grandstand is an amazing place to catch your breath. Its inside, air conditioned, with vendors, bathrooms
The lineup and tickets are months away; the artists mentioned are from 2026 and may not return.
The festival is closed Monday to Wednesday, so there is a gap between the two weekends.
Parking at the grounds is difficult and the surrounding streets are restricted; choose a shuttle or designated drop-off first.
Open festival or standing site; fixed seating does not apply. Use the current official site map.
Open official guide ↗2027-04-22 to 04-25 and 04-29 to 05-02, 11am–7pm daily (last entry 6.30pm); closed Monday to Wednesday.
America/ChicagoPrefer organiser-listed public transport or shuttles and recheck last services close to the event.
Valid ticket required; confirm age, wristband and re-entry rules on official ticketing.
2027 tickets not yet on sale
Confirm accessibility services and companion policies with the organiser before travel.
Dates and entry details refer to this edition; individual sessions may differ.
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Unannounced parts of this edition are not filled with promises of past performers. Each example from a previous edition is labelled with its year.
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