The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has stood as a cultural force for decades. With events spanning from hundreds of musical artists to crafts, cultural exchange areas, folklife villages, marketplaces, and countless found stalls serving the best New Orleans has to offer, there is no shortage of activities for all to enjoy at this popular local event.
With origins dating back to 1970, the festival was created to be a unique event for New Orleans to take pride in. With its original concept being that of a heritage fair, the event mixed live music and cultural elements that locals and visitors of all ages continue to enjoy. In recent years the festival regularly boasts over 700 musical acts (including over 5,000 musicians). The food also prides itself on “not being carnival food.” Instead, one can expect to find a variety of Louisiana staples, such as jambalaya, crawfish beignets, cochon de lait sandwiches, and alligator sausage po'boys.
If you want to join in on this unique experience this spring, we’ve got you covered. Here’s our 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival breakdown, including the festival schedule, purchasing details, and price comparisons between original and verified resale tickets. You can also view concert details and specifics on StubHub and Vivid Seats at your convenience.
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New Orleans Jazz Festival’s 2025 schedule
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicks off this year on the last weekend of April, followed by a second weekend at the start of May.
| Date | City | StubHub prices | Vivid Seats prices |
| April 24-27, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $157 | $290 |
| April 24, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $77 | $79 |
| April 25, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $122 | $127 |
| April 26, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $124 | $129 |
| April 27, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $122 | $128 |
| May 1-4, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $328 | $328 |
| May 1, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $77 | $103 |
| May 2, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $321 | $127 |
| May 3, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $134 | $144 |
| May 4, 2025 | New Orleans, LA | $122 | $124 |
How to buy tickets for the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival’s 2025 festival
Original New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival passes are available from their official website. Day and weekend passes are also available from verified resale vendors such as StubHub and Vivid Seats.
How much are the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival tickets?
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival offers several pass types, including general admission, general admission plus, Big Chief VIP, Grand Marshal VIP, and Krewe of Jazz Fest. All are still currently available from their official website.
General admission passes start at $89 for a single-day Thursday pass, $119 for a single-day weekend (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) pass, or $305 for a full weekend (all four days) pass. Original passes are still currently available for purchase via their official website. StubHub and Vivid Seats also offer similar pricing, with their lowest prices being $77 on StubHub for a Thursday pass (April 24 or May 1) and $79 on Vivid Seats for a Thursday (April 24) pass. As of writing, resale and original prices are generally comparable; however, as original passes are limited in number, this could likely change as the event grows closer.
General admission plus is $679 for a four-day pass to either weekend, and includes benefits such as exclusive covered GA+ Lounge with private restrooms, a full-service bar, and shaded areas to relax.
Big Chief VIP starts at $1,899 for a four-day pass. It includes benefits such as access to private viewing areas, express VIP entrances, private beverage stands and restrooms, access to an indoor, air-conditioned Big Chief Hospitality Lounge with a full-service bar, complimentary light refreshments and snacks and restrooms, and options for shuttle transportation and parking.
Grand Marshal VIP starts at $1,749 for a four-day pass and includes benefits such as up-front standing viewing space near the stages, express VIP entrances, private restroom access, and shuttle transportation and parking options.
Krewe of the Jazz Fest passes start at $929 and include benefits such as access to raised and covered viewing areas, private beverage stand and restroom access, and shuttle transportation and parking options. For a full list of details regarding VIP pass benefits, please check their official website.
Who is performing at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival?
With hundreds of artists set to take the stage at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, here are a few of the acts to look forward to over the two busy weekends:
- Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne & The Roots, Lenny Kravitz, Kacey Musgraves, Santana, John Fogerty, Burna Boy, HAIM, Cage The Elephant, Laufey, Tems, Harry Connick Jr., Patti LaBelle, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, My Morning Jacket, Gladys Knight, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, cheap Trick, Babyface, Diana Krall, Goose, The Revivalists, Banda MS, Irma Thomas, Tank and The Bangas, Branford Marsalis, Kamasi Washington, The Wailers feat. Julian Marley, Big Freedia, Ledist Sings Nina, PJ Morton, Youssou NDOUR, Galactic feat. Jelly Joseph, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, plus many more!
Please check the official website of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for a full list of performers and exact time schedules.
Will there be international festival dates?
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a staple event based out of New Orleans, Louisiana, and does not have any international iterations planned or scheduled.
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