SHOPPING  |  CONTACT  |  NEWS  |  SUBSCRIBE ENG   ITA   ESP ENG   ITA   ESP New Orleans Jazz Festival 2026 Louisiana, 23rd April to 03th May New Orleans Jazz Festival 2026 WHERE: New Orleans, United StatesWHEN: from 23rd April to 03th May 2026 The New Orleans Jazz Festival is a world-famous event for all fans of the genre. A festival that celebrates not only the music, but all the culture of New Orleans and Louisiana.It takes place every year between the last week of April and the first week of May. The first edition dates back to 1970, when it was founded by New Orleans Hotel Motel Association, to form the “New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation”. This year, the 51st anniversary is celebrated! New Orleans and Jazz are now an indissoluble duo. In addition to involving little-known Louisiana performers, over the years he has been able to count on numerous international stars. Prices have also increased significantly over the years. Not just jazz, though. In fact, the festival embraces blues, R & B, popular music, Afro-Caribbean and even country. Eagles, Kings of Leon, lorde are some of the great international guests of the 2026 edition of the festival! Photo ©, Wally Gobetz PRACTICAL INFOS HOW TO GET Louis Armstrong International Airport is well connected to the main American destinations, from which you can make a stopover. With Europe, there are direct connections exclusively with Frankfurt (seasonal) and London-Heathrow. From the airport, by public transport, you can reach the center by bus. Links are guaranteed by the Jefferson Transit bus E2 and the Airport Express Bus 202. NEW ORLEANS JAZZ FESTIVAL 2026 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES The New Orleans Jazz Festival is a global event that celebrates, as mentioned, an entire culture; it is not by chance that it is the “Jazz and Heritage festival“. As a result, even food and craftsmanship are rightly enhanced. All this, through numerous present stands, where it is possible to taste all kinds of delicacies; foods strictly prepared by hand by local companies with fresh ingredients. Food areas for all tastes and ages: there is in fact also one dedicated exclusively to children. Instead, three areas are completely dedicated to crafts. In Congo Square African Marketplace you breathe the air of a real market; Local handicrafts are exhibited. Paintings, sculptures, clothes and more are found in the Contemporary Crafts; in this area you can also attend live artisan performances. In the area Louisiana Marketplace, you will find baskets, photographs and jewelry. There are also special areas dedicated to Louisiana’s cultural and historical practices. MUSIC As per tradition, this year too there will be great international stars ready to perform. The genres, as always, are truly varied. The performances will take place over two “long” weekends, from Thursday 23rd April to Sunday 26th April (Weekend 1) and from Thursday 30th April to Sunday 03rd May (Weekend 2). The list of artists is nothing short of impressive. Here are some of the names that will be performing at the 2026 festival: Weekend 1: Stevie Nicks, Rod Stewart, Kings of Leon, Lorde, Jon Batiste, Tyler Childers, David Byrne, Raye, Nas, Sean Paul, Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, St. Vincent, Irma Thomas, The Isley Brothers, The Revivalists, Carlos Vives, Blind Boys of Alabama, Cyril Neville – The Uptown Ruler, Rhiannon Giddens, Big Freedia, Samantha Fish, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Bruce Hornsby & the Noisemakers, Ani DiFranco. Weekend 2: Eagles, Lainey Wilson, Teddy Swims, The Black Keys, T-Pain, Widespread Panic, Earth, Wind & Fire, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Alabama Shakes, Herbie Hancock, Ziggy Marley, Lake Street Dive, Mavis Staples, The Gospel Soul of Irma Thomas, Dianne Reeves, Big Freedia, Little Feat, Galactic featuring Jelly Joseph, Terence Blanchard + Ravi Coltrane: Miles Davis & John Coltrane Centennial. TICKETS 2026 The passes will initially be available in the limited Early Bird edition offered at a special price, with a discount of approximately 10%. After the first phase, tickets will be offered at the normal price. Tickets tend to sell out very quickly: you need to buy them well in advance. All tickets include a non-transferable wristband. Photo ©, sailn1 The GA 4 DAY PASS costs 399$ and is valid for the duration of one weekend (choose between 2). The pass is also available in the GA+ 4 DAY version at a cost of 659$. It offers various benefits including priority entry, reserved areas and stands and the possibility of exiting and re-entering the festival. There are also special VIP packages with a limited number of places that offer particular privileges: access to exclusive areas, souvenirs, reserved stands, and much more. The prices are quite high. They start from the “cheapest” version of the KREWE OF JAZZ FEST VIP PASS, which costs 1199$, to the GRAND MARSHALL VIP PASS (1999$), up to the BIG CHIEF VIP EXPERIENCE, (2099$). WHERE TO SLEEP Our best solution for quality / price ratio is without a doubt INDIA HOUSE HOSTEL, located in an area full of bars and restaurants, just 3 kilometers from Bourbon Street. In addition to the shared rooms, private rooms are also available, some of them have an en suite bathroom. You will also find a reception open 24 hours on 24 and a kitchen available to guests equipped with kitchen utensils. Do not miss the courtyard where the hostel organizes weekly events and local music shows. From this link you will find, instead, a list of all the facilities available in New Orleans. *All information is for indicative purposes only and should not be considered official. Appointments may be subject to change. We therefore invite you to consult the official website for all updates. All trademarks and names contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Related Latest Posts Map of the Place Share the Post