New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival Tickets
Overall Rating
4.4
By Rapunzel
Too crowded
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
Great vibes, great music and food but way too crowded. The tents were very hot and more water fillups and shade would be nice. But we still really enjoyed it.
By Sandy
Awesome 50th
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
We enjoyed ourselves very much at this year's NOLA 50th Jazz Fest. Santana was great and very entertaining for 2 or more hours; Boz Skaggs was awesome and Chris Thomas King was exceptional in the Jazz Tent. Weather was a bit warm and very little to no misters unless you were in the overcrowded tents. Food met our expectatations - crawfish monica - shrimp poboys - bread pudding with rum sauce - pulled barbeque. Fais Do Do stage had great music both days we were there - 1st weekend of event.
By Mbranson
Amazing
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
Jazz Fest is an amazing experience and I recommend it for any and all music lovers
By Rich
I had a blast!!!
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
I lost my first day due to the weather, but the next 3 days were perfect. This was the festival's 50th anniversary and it showed. I was very impressed with how organized everything was, and you could tell a lot of thought had gone into making it a great experience for all who attended. I was most impressed with fine music from the unknown bands, and all of the headliners performed at the level you would expect. And, the variety of music was fantastic. They covered gospel to zydeco, and all the groups I saw really gave it their all. This was my first time attending, and I can't to return next year.
By Page
One Little Grape Gripe
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
We loved Jazzfest. The only little complaint is the wine selection at all the booths was limited to Merlot, Pinot Grigio, and sparkling wines. Of red varietals, I would guess Cabernet Sauvignon or Pinot Noir would be more popular, and with white wines, Chardonnay is probably the most popular. It would be nice to have a good wine to go with the great food at the Fest.
By Lorri
Bucket List! Done!
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
It was such a wonderful experience that we plan to go back! The music line up was impressive, as were the stages that held each genre of music (jazz, blues, gospel...). We lucked out with weather..We went Friday & Sunday of the last weekend & ended our Sunday with John Fogarty. Amazing performance.... The ease of getting around, finding food vendors, music tents, drinks, was better than I had imagined. I highly suggest the Grey Line Shuttle.. a little pricy, but worth every cent.
By S. Y.
Good, but
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
we went on Thursday may 2 and Sunday May 5. Sunday was too too crowded
By CC
Wonderful to experience Legendary musicians
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
Diana Ross!!! Buddy Guy! Herby Hancock! Jimmy Buffet The Party’s on the Street after the Festive was almost as fun as the Festival itself!! Tku NOLA
By Daisy
Jazz fest
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
Best time ever. Rained on thursday, but the rest of the weekend was simply awesome. Going back next year!!!!
By L. M.
bad sound, big costs, big crowds
New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans
been coming for years, but probably will skip the days of festing for the future. I made it out for dave matthews and managed to deal with the crowds and find a space by the back speakers, but the sound was TERRIBLE. I moved around a bit to see if I was just in a dead spot, but I couldn't find a place to rock anywhere. The crowds around me spend the entire show talking and for $90 just to enter, it's not worth it anymore.
Bio
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY SHELL:
Each year, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrates the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana with the biggest names in rock, blues, jazz, R&B, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, folk, Latin, rap, country, bluegrass and everything in between. Spanning two weekends, the Festival consistently boasts an impressive lineup of artists ranging from seasoned rock legends to gospel groups, pop stars, and indie favorites. Incredible food and crafts from around the region and the world round out the 7-day extravaganza that keeps Jazz Fest an annual can’t-miss destination.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicked off in 1970 with an inaugural lineup featuring Duke Ellington, Mahalia Jackson, and Fats Domino. Since then, a veritable who’s who of music’s finest have graced its stages, making it one of the most successful festivals in the country.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
“Another fantastic year at NOLA JazzFest! Great music, great friends, great FOOD and great weather! Don't miss this show if you can help it!”
“It was an awesome weekend with fantastic music with great friends/family. I was happy to introduce my daughter to her 1st jazz fest & she loved it. We'll be back.”
“Great music, friendly people, awesome food. This was the first time I attended jazz fest and it will not be my last. I can't wait to go back next year.”