The event will be held April 24-May 4
Organizers of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell have announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24-May 4. Jazz Fest is an annual celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable performances by nationally and internationally renowned guest artists to create one of the world’s most diverse musical festival lineups. The event features virtually every style of American music from over 5,000 musicians spread across 14 different music stages over eight days at the Fair Grounds Race Course.
This year’s performers include 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, Bryson Tiller, 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, and dozens more.
Jazz Fest is excited to showcase Mexico’s vibrant music and culture at the Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion in 2025. Mexico’s own Santana, chart-topping Banda MS, and Grammy winner Lila Downs headline Jazz Fest’s tribute to Mexico in 2025, joined by 19 bands from Mexico and the United States presenting a rich musical landscape that transcends borders. A diverse array of genres will be represented, from Mexico’s iconic Mariachi bands to the string-driven Son Jarocho of Veracruz, and from the traditional marimba music of Chiapas to the lively rhythms of Norteño music. The Pavilion will offer an in-depth experience of Mexican culture through craft demonstrations, daily parades, photography exhibits, and educational displays. Adjacent to the Pavilion, festival-goers can savor authentic Mexican cuisine and beverages at the Cultural Exchange Food stand.
Weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now. Single-day tickets will go on sale at a later date. All Jazz Fest tickets are subject to additional service fees and handling charges. An account with AXS.com will be required for purchase. The Festival offers special payment plans with just 25% down. This year Jazz Fest is introducing special general admission pricing for Louisiana Residents, with lower prices than regular Jazz Fest GA weekend pass and single-day ticket prices. Also, Jazz Fest 2025 will include the much-beloved “Locals Thursday” on both weekends of the event—April 24 & May 1—with advanced tickets priced at just $50 for Louisiana residents. Locals Thursday tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.
Jazz Fest is once again partnering with On Location to provide packages for guests looking to bundle Festival tickets or VIP passes with local hotel accommodations and roundtrip shuttle service between the Festival and hotel.
Shell USA is the Presenting Sponsor of the Festival. Major Jazz Fest Sponsors are Expedia and Miller Lite. First Horizon Bank, Ochsner Health, Morris Bart, Tito’s Handmade Vodka, New Orleans & Company, Rockstar Energy Drink, CocaCola, New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF), Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, and WWOZ are also Official Jazz Fest Sponsors.
Marking the start of the world-renowned Jazz Fest, the Jazz & Heritage Gala is the dazzling kickoff event to the 2025 Jazz Fest, taking place on Wednesday, April 23rd at Generations Hall in New Orleans. The gala sets the stage for a grand celebration of music and culture while supporting the Foundation’s educational initiatives. The gala’s proceeds aid programs that provide free music education to over 250 Louisiana students, including those at the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music. Additionally, the event supports the Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s ongoing efforts that benefit New Orleans and Louisiana’s communities, such as allocating over $2 million in Community Partnership Grants to bolster arts and culture. Join us for the start of Jazz Fest! Ticket options include Jazz Fest access for all eight days.
Jazz Fest 2025 Music Lineup!
GA Weekend Passes and VIP Packages on sale now! Special prices available for Louisiana residents. Purchase tickets at https://t.co/dApNCrwnOx.#jazzfest pic.twitter.com/y9LIxcrVIy— New Orleans JazzFest (@jazzfest) January 15, 2025
