New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2027: Dates (Apr 22 to May 2) and Fares

Name: New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2027
Start: 2027-04-22
End: 2027-05-02
Location: New Orleans, Louisiana

When is New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2027?

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2027 runs April 22 to May 2, 2027.

2027April 22 to May 2, 2027Confirmed

How the dates are set: Two Thursday-to-Sunday weekends, from late April into early May, announced by the festival.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival schedule

Weekend 2: April 29 - May 2, 2027: The second four-day weekend runs Thursday to Sunday.

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History of New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival promotes, preserves and encourages the music, arts, culture and heritage of communities in Louisiana. Each year, approximately 85% of the acts selected to perform are Louisiana-based musicians.

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New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival: questions people ask

When is New Orleans Jazz Fest 2027?

Jazz Fest 2027 runs April 22 to 25 and April 29 - May 2, 2027.

Where is Jazz Fest held?

It is held at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans.

How many days is Jazz Fest?

It runs Thursday to Sunday on both weekends, eight days in all.

Are Jazz Fest performers from Louisiana?

Mostly. Approximately 85% of the acts selected to perform are Louisiana-based musicians.

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About New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

Two long weekends of music, food and Louisiana culture at the Fair Grounds, from late April into early May.

Jazz Fest fills the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans with jazz, blues, rock, gospel and Cajun music over two four-day weekends. About 85 percent of the acts are Louisiana-based musicians. Food and crafts sit alongside the stages.

Know before you go

Rooms and flights get booked early once the dates are known.
The festival runs Thursday to Sunday on both weekends, so you can pick one weekend.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans (MSY) is about 30 minutes by car from the city.

Planning the trip

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