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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Two major weekends of Louisiana music, national performers, food, crafts, and cultural heritage at the Fair Grounds.
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About New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
Two major weekends of Louisiana music, national performers, food, crafts, and cultural heritage at the Fair Grounds.
What happens at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?
Two major weekends of Louisiana music, national performers, food, crafts, and cultural heritage at the Fair Grounds.
Planning your visit
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is scheduled for April 22, 2027 through May 2, 2027 at Fair Grounds Race Course. Time to be announced. Admission: Ticketed. Check the organizer's listing before leaving because schedules, routes, and venue details can change.
History and tradition
Jazz Fest began in 1970 after producer George Wein was asked to create a festival that could celebrate the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana. The first edition was modest, but its mix of jazz, gospel, blues, Cajun, zydeco, R&B, food, crafts, and cultural demonstrations established the model that still defines the festival.
Sources: Jazz & Heritage Foundation history
Event details
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Festival days are April 22-25 and April 29-May 2; the grounds are closed between weekends.
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