New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival transforms the Big Easy into a colorful celebration of music, culture, and the New Orleans community. Blending world-class jazz, blues, gospel, and more with legendary Southern food and art, it’s a sensory experience unlike any other festival in the U.S.

Score your New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival tickets at AXS today and join the crowds taking in unforgettable performances and the joyful spirit that defines New Orleans.

Your New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival tickets give you front-row access to some of the world's biggest bluegrass, reggae, folk, and Caribbean performers. The past lineup has included headliners like Lenny Kravitz, Santana, the Revivalists, and The Wailers feat. Julian Marley.¹

This year’s lineup features:

• Eagles
• Stevie Nicks
• Rod Stewart
• Kings Of Leon
• Lainey Wilson
• Teddy Swims
• Lorde
• Jon Batiste

The very first New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival was held in 1970.^2,3 Mahalia Jackson, a New Orleans local often referred to as one of America's greatest singers, was one of the headliners. This encapsulates the spirit of the festival and its goal: honoring the city’s deep musical roots, cultural traditions, and the fact that the city is the birthplace of jazz.^2,4

What began as a local showcase quickly grew into an internationally renowned celebration, blending jazz, blues, gospel, R&B, and global sounds. Over the decades, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has become a cultural touchstone, uniting multiple generations of artists and fans while preserving and promoting the unique heritage of New Orleans.

Dance your way through the Lindy Hop without stressing about rules and policies by knowing the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival requirements before you attend⁵:

• Bags: Please refer to the event policy page for more information on the up to date bag policy.
• Re-Entry & Smoking: Re-entry is permitted based on the type of ticket you have, with past events allowing re-entry at specific pedestrian gates for Grand Marshal tickets, Krewe of Jazz Fest tickets, and GA+ wristbands.⁶ Smoking is allowed outdoors but not in enclosed spaces, including grandstands and tents.
• Payment Options: The entire event is cashless, with vendor, ticket, and food booths only accepting debit/credit cards and digital payments like Google Pay and Apple Pay. However, there are two cash exchange booths if you only have cash.
• Prohibited Items: No outside food or beverages, large chairs or wagons, video and audio recording equipment, and weapons or illicit drugs.
• Age Restrictions: The festival is all-ages, with child tickets for those ages 2-10 and children under the age of two receiving free admission.

For the most up-to-date guidance, check the official New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival policy page.

Sources:

1. Music - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
2. History - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
3. Mahalia Jackson: Gospel Takes Flight - National Museum of African American History and Culture
4. Birthplace of Jazz - New Orleans
5. FAQ - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
6. Tickets - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
7. Here are the best spots for parking near 2025 New Orleans Jazz Fest, locals say - NOLA
8. Patrons With Disabilities - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival