New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, belovedly known as Jazz Fest, has announced its talent lineup for April 24- May 4, 2025. The event features 5,000+ musicians performing on 14 different stages at the Fair Grounds Race Course throughout its eight day duration.
Jazz Fest will be kicked off by the Jazz & Heritage Gala on Wednesday, April 23rd at Generations Hall in New Orleans. The gala is a grand celebration of music and culture as well as a way to support the Foundation’s educational initiatives. Proceeds from the gala aid programming that provides free music education to 250+ Louisiana students, including those at the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music. The event also supports the Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s ongoing efforts to give back to the community through grants that help bolster the arts and culture. For more information on the gala, visit www.jazzfestgala.com or call 504-265-0147.
Lineup:
The complete artist schedule for JazzFest includes:
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, The Revivalists, Banda MS, Irma Thomas, Tank and The Bangas, Branford Marsalis, Kamasi Washington, The Wailers feat. Julian Marley, Big Freedia, Ledisi sings Nina, PJ Morton, Youssou N’Dour, Galactic feat. Jelly Joseph, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Maze Honoring Frankie Beverly “The Legacy Band”,
Taj Mahal & The Phantom Blues Band, Seun Kuti & Egypt 80, Cyril Neville, Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives, James Bay, Dumpstaphunk, Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Margo Price, The Radiators, Samantha Fish, Anders Osborne, Kenny Wayne Shepherd with Bobby Rush, Joshua Redman, Terence Blanchard, Morris Day & the Time, Stanley Clarke, Rickie Lee Jones, Bishop Paul S. Morton and The Greater Sound, Kermit Ruffins, Better Than Ezra, Ricky Dillard and New G, Eric Gales, Yellowjackets, Nicholas Payton ft. Karriem Riggins and Esperanza Spalding, Dee Dee Bridgewater with Bill Charlap, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen,
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Shemekia Copeland, Alejandro Escovedo, George Porter Jr., Sam Bush, Sweet Crude, Boyfriend, Rebirth Brass Band, David Shaw, Chapel Hart, Zigaboo Modeliste, Davell Crawford, Leo Nocentelli, The Soul Rebels, Hurray for the Riff Raff, The Castellows, Walter Trout, Carolyn Wonderland, Cha Wa, Tab Benoit, George Wein Centennial with Randy Brecker, Little Freddie King, Clifton Chenier Centennial, Bill Frisell, New Breed Brass Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Jazz Fest Celebrates Mexico: Lila Downs, Mariachi Los Camperos, Son Rompe Pera, Mexican Institute of Sound, Son de Madera & more, Hans Williams,
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio, Banu Gibson with guest Bria Skonberg, Dr. Michael White & the Original Liberty Jazz Band, Thandiswa Mazwai of South Africa, People Museum, Tia Wood, Marc Broussard, Shamarr Allen, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, BIM “Benin International Musical”, Etran de l’Aïr of Niger, Lost Bayou Ramblers, La Santa Cecilia, Los Texmaniacs, Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs, The Rumble, Pastor Tyrone Jefferson, Mohawk Hunters Mardi Gras Indians, Men and Ladies of Class SA&PCs, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux & the Golden Eagles, plus hundreds more! For the weekend schedule, visit https://www.nojazzfest.com/music/.
Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion Showcase
From Mariachi to traditional marimba music of Chiapas, to the string-forward Son Jarocho of Veracruz and the lively rhythms of Norteño music, Mexico’s vibrant musical heritage will fill the Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion in 2025. Santana, Banda MS, and Grammy winner Lila Downs are headlining Jazz Fest’s tribute to Mexico. Nineteen additional bands from Mexico and the United States will also perform. Mexican culture will be on display through craft demonstrations, daily parades, photography exhibits and educational displays. Festival-goers can enjoy authentic Mexican cuisine and beverages at the nearby Cultural Exchange Food Stand.
Tickets & Travel Deals
Weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now at www.nojazzfest.com. 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 beginning at 25% down. New for 2025, Jazz Fest is offering special general admission pricing for Louisiana residents that is cheaper than regular Jazz Fest GA weekend and single-day pricing. Jazz Fest 2025 will include the “Locals Thursday” on both weekends with advanced tickets priced at $50. Locals Thursday tickets will go on sale at a later date. Expedia, the official travel partner for the festival, is offering members up to 30% off when they add a select hotel to their flight. For more information, visit www.expedia.com/see/jazzfest. Jazz Fest has also partnered with On Location to provide packages for guests who’d like to bundle their tickets with location hotel and shuttle services. For information on these offers, visit www.nojazzfest.com.