The New Orleans jazz fest for 2024 is going to be a musical feast for the senses. Music acts big and small will assemble for the crowds in an extravaganza like no other.
The organizers recently announced a nostalgia-infused musical lineup sure to satisfy its seasoned fans.
Jazz fest, more properly known as the The New Orleans Jazz Heritage Festival, has been a rite of spring in the city for decades now. It’s also one of New Orleans’ top festivals.
New Orleans Jazz Fest Announces 2024 Lineup
The annoys outdoor event regularly brought in tens of thousands of visitors to the city. Those visitors would patronize every establishment from the liquor stores, strip clubs, restaurants and hotels.
Here are some things you need to know about Jazz Fest 2024:
When Is The New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024?
The Jazz fest takes place over two springtime weekends in New Orleans: Here are the dates:
- Thursday, April 25 – Sunday, April 28
- Thursday, May 2 – Sunday, May 5, 2024
Where Will The New Orleans Jazz Fest Tale Place This Year?
The Jazz fest will take place at the New Orleans Fairgrounds Race Course at 1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, La. 70119. Here’s a map to help you find it.
Who Will Be Performing At Jazz Fest This Year?
For 2023, Jazz Fest will have a host of big-name artists. Here are some performers you may know:
The Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, Chris Stapleton, Neil Young Crazy Horse, The Killers, Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals, HOZIER, Jon Batiste, Queen Latifah, Vampire Weekend, Greta Van Fleet, Heart, Widespread Panic, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Bonnie Raitt, Earth, Wind & Fire, Celebrating Jimmy Buffett with the Coral Reefer Band, Fantasia, The Revivalists, The Beach Boys, Big Freedia, Kem, Juvenile with Mannie Fresh, Irma Thomas, Joe Bonamassa, Steel Pulse, Cyril Neville, George Thorogood & The Destroyers, Jeffrey Osborne, Rhiannon Giddens, Charles Lloyd, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, PJ Morton, Galactic feat. Anjelika Jelly Joseph, Terence Blanchard: FLOW, Grupo Niche, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The Wallflowers, Béla Fleck – My Bluegrass Heart, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Samara Joy, Allison Russell, The Dixie Cups, The Allman Betts Band, Dumpstaphunk, Stephen Marley, The Radiators, Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, The Soul Rebels, Bomba Estéreo, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Tower of Power, Kenny Barron Trio, The Robert Cray Band, Samantha Fish, Nickel Creek, George Porter Jr., Leo Nocentelli, Zigaboo Modeliste, Donald Harrison Jr., Patrice Rushen, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Cowboy Mouth, Sweet Crude, Cimafunk, Kermit Ruffins’ Tribute to Louis Armstrong, Davell Crawford, Rebirth Brass Band, Louis Prima Jr. & The Witnesses, Marcia Ball, Ronnie Lamarque, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Dragon Smoke, Amy Helm, Ruthie Foster, James Andrews & the Crescent City Allstars, John Boutté, Nicholas Payton, Marc Broussard, Hot 8 Brass Band, Original Pinettes Brass Band, CJ Chenier & the Red Hot Louisiana Band, Cha Wa, Legacy of Wayne Shorter with Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Brian Blade and special guest Chris Potter, Oumou Sangaré of Mali, Sonny Landreth, Mokoomba of Zimbabwe, Chiekh Ibra Fam of Senegal, ÌFÉ with special guest GOYO of Colombia, Lost Bayou Ramblers, Stefon Harris & Blackout, Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Wycliffe Gordon, The Anointed Jackson Sisters, Toronzo Cannon, Selwyn Birchwood, Wanda Rouzan, Clarence “Frogman” Henry, Al “Carnival Time” Johnson, Roy Roger & the Delta Rhythm Kings, Naturally 7, Terrance Simien, Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, Pine Leaf Boys, Zachary Richard, Zulu Go Getters, Original Lady Buckjumpers, and Pigeon Town Ladies Social Aid & Pleasure Clubs, 9th Ward Black Hatchet and Golden Sioux Mardi Gras Indians, Don Vappie & Creole Jazz Serenaders, The Roots of Music Marching Crusaders, The Zion Harmonizers, Charlie Gabriel, The Headhunters featuring Bill Summers, Donald Harrison Jr., and Mike Clark, Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band, Treme Brass Band and hundreds more!
New Orleans Jazz Fest: How To Get There
Traveling to the New Orleans Jazz Fest can be a fun experience! Here are some easy and safe ways to get there:
- Public Transportation: New Orleans has a reliable public transportation system, including buses and streetcars. Check the schedule and routes to see if there’s a convenient option that gets you close to the festival grounds. The Regional Transit Authority (RTA) offers special event shuttles during Jazz Fest to help attendees get to and from the festival.
- Ridesharing: Services like Uber and Lyft operate in New Orleans and can be a convenient option for getting to the Jazz Fest. Just keep in mind that there may be increased demand during the festival, so plan accordingly and expect potential surcharges during peak times.
- Biking: If you’re staying relatively close to the festival grounds, biking can be a fun and eco-friendly way to travel. New Orleans is relatively flat and has bike lanes in some areas, making it bike-friendly. Just be sure to bring a lock for your bike and check the festival’s bike parking options.
- Walking: If you’re staying nearby, walking to the festival can be a pleasant option, especially if the weather is nice. Just be mindful of traffic and pedestrians, and wear comfortable shoes for the journey.
- Shuttle Services: Some hotels and event companies offer shuttle services to and from the Jazz Fest. Check with your accommodations or local event organizers to see if they have any shuttle options available.
Final Word
Here are the details for the 2024 New Orleans Jazzfest:
The eight-day event, scheduled for April 25 – 28 and May 2 – 5, brings about 500,000 people to the city each year. This year should be no different!
Weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now at nojazzfest.com. Single day tickets will go on sale in February. All Jazz Fest tickets are subject to additional service fees and handling charges.
