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Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 2399 reviews

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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.”

Reviews

Rating: 4.4 out of 5 based on 2399 reviews
  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Disappointed in the stones cancelling then Fleetwood Mac

    by S. R. on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Liked most of the musicians Dianna Ross & Tom Jones were standouts

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jazz On!!

    by T. R. on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Amazing bands, artists and artistry - loved the laid back atmosphere and love of music. Any and all genres! Rode bikes to the JF from the Quarter and that was a Blast! Great music all over the city day and night - Love Nawlins!! :-)

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    GREAT BUT!!!!

    by Debbie on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    The prices for everything was outrageous!! Starting with the great food, $15 for a po-boy, $60 for a T-Shirt and $3 for water. The same water is sole just outside the gate for $1 ??? The artist and craftsman's wares prices were Just outrageous... The music was great.. the gate price was in line with the music offered. As long as you go just for the music you can’t go wrong..

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jazz fest DMB

    by Matt E. on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Once again an amazing experience. Great music, food and friends(new and old). If you have never been, you should put it on your bucket list.

  • Rating: 1 out of 5

    Jazz Fest/Chris Stapelton Concert

    by Karen on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    The Jazz Fest Facebook Event Calendar had the Chris Stapelton concert starting @ 7pm ending @ 10pm., May 3rd. We arrived @ 6pm and figured we had enough time to grab a bite before walking to the stage. Arrived at the Acura Stage @ 6:40. Got to here Chris Stapelton’s last song thinking it was his first we were shocked when he said thanks for coming, goodnight! First time at Jazz Fest. First Chris Stapelton concert. 2 $85 tickets. The look on our face when everyone headed to the exit gate, PRICELESS!! Never again!!

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Second Weekend/Saturday

    by LPoi-Rocks on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    First time going to jazz fest in about 20 years. It did not disappoint. We saw, Aaron Neville, Diana Ross and Pitbull. We tried to see Dave Matthews but it was so packed you could not even get close enough around the corner to even see the big screen. It was fine though since Ive seen him many times. Instead we walked around and looked at all the vendors, grabbed some wine and bought our Jazz Fest t-shirts. The bus ride to and from was extremely efficient. Def the way to go getting to and from the fairgounds. I know Jazz Fest is not as big as Voodoo Fest but I think City Park as the location would be a much better venue. Regardless, It was a great time and we are ready for next year!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Still the best festival out there!

    by Ging on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    You can't beat Jazz Fest. I've been going regularly since 1990 and it never disappoints. Too crowded? Definitely. I do wish there was some sort of limit on tickets sold for a given day but that is just part of the festival experience. This one is not to be missed!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Music! Music!

    by Dee on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Best music festival ever! Best food and people! Love New Orleans ❤️

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Great festival after frustrating start

    by Traned on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    The whole issue with tickets for May 2 was a major disappointment for us. We booked accommodations months ahead and then couldn’t get tickets for May 2. Will make different plans for next year as a result. Music was wonderful, however, perhaps some more jazz players would be welcome, I.e. Curtis Fuller, Benny Golson, Eric Alexander, Mike LeDonne, etc, etc.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    DMB and Stapleton

    by Frankzie from Indy on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Great fun!Stapleton and DMB delivered bigtime!Thank you New Orleans!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jazz Fest 2019

    by S. on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Awesome!! Will definitely do it again. First time going. Nice people awesome atmosphere. Maze and Chaka were fantastic!

  • Rating: 3 out of 5

    Getting too crowded

    by DC on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Music was great, food vendors awesome as usual. But the overall experience has gone down, as the ticket sales are unlimited, and the crowds are getting so large. May be my last year after many years of going to Fest.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Something wonderful for everyone!

    by SauceDaddy3000™️ on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Jazz Fest is the Mardi Gras of Music. 2 solid weeks of Festival shows for every taste and out of this world late night shows in every venue. By all means Geaux!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    There’s nothing like Jazz Fest

    by R. B. on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    JazzFest is truly amazing, it’s filled with all kinds of music, great New Orleans food, happy people celebrating. There’s no other festival like it.

  • Rating: 4 out of 5

    Bucket List Experience

    by BD on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Going to New Orleans is always an adventure. It's a combination of many opposing forces. Amazing yet dirty, hot yet cool, fun yet pricey. The food, the people and the architecture are always interesting to take in. Jazz Fest is the absolute show case of Cajun culture and great music. The food is the best, the music intoxicating, the atmosphere celebratory. At the same time, the grounds are dirty and the neighborhood it's located in requires parking and walking through places you would never otherwise go. The number of panhandlers gets a little old. It was definitely worth going for the 50 anniversary. I had not been in 20 years and it may be another 20 before I go back.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Music!

    by Weissboy on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    It was a grand event that was good for the soul and brain!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jazz fest is GREAT

    by S. B. on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Best FESTIVAL in USA!! Food, music, crafts & intl cultural Experience combined!!!

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Great Time

    by D. S. on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    Wow. What an experience to spend the whole day just listening to music of all kinds and eating the great food of New Orleans. My boyfriend and i are looking forward to next year.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    JazzfestCincodeMayo

    by luge on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    First time in NOLA and Jazzfest where sunny skies and low humidity put you in the best mood. Did not arrive til 2 as large crowds and mardigras attitude gave this ultimate festival feel. Little Feet was the first band to get our jam going, followed by Jimmy Buffet and his Coral Reefer band kicked-A with an encore of Stones "you cant always get what you want"--assume tribute to Jagger out of commission. Trombone Shorty etal was also fantastic. Unfortunately we had to cut shorty for John Fogerty on the opposite side of the park, but worth splitting the two big showcases to get full experience. Even heard a little Buddy Guy, Mavericks on the way. Food stands rocked as well tasting the fried oyster po boy, Vietnamese beef kabob, grilled shrimp bowl, and shrimp spring rolls. Leaving the festival we got 2for1 serving of broiled pecan catfish--top rate! We will be back, but it will be hard to duplicate this year's event.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5

    Jazz Fest

    by Holly on 5/8/19New Orleans Fair Grounds - New Orleans

    This was our second time at Jazz Fest. What a great time it is! The music, the festival atmosphere, and the amazing food. It rained Saturday morning, but was great in the afternoon. Even the transportation worked well. It is a such a fun time! Go if you get the chance!