New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival1970
since
~58
Editions
Overview
About
Founded in 1970 by George Wein, who also created the Newport Jazz Festival, Jazz Fest has taken place since 1972 at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. Multiple outdoor stages present jazz, blues, gospel, rhythm and blues, and Cajun and zydeco music, alongside a strong presence of Louisiana food vendors and local craft traditions.
On site
Practical info
Venue type
- Open air
Camping
- Campervan area
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Kids & family
- Kids area
Transport
- Parking
- Shuttle service
Getting there
Location
1751 Gentilly Boulevard
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Past editions
2026Apr 23 – May 3, 202680+ artists
Lorde
T‐Pain
Samantha Fish
Widespread Panic
Big Freedia
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Dumpstaphunk
Lil’ Ed & the Blues Imperials2025Apr 24 – May 4, 202580+ artists
John FogertyBig Freedia
Leo Nocentelli2024Apr 25 – May 5, 202480+ artists
Samantha FishWidespread PanicBig Freedia
Ruthie FosterThe Dirty Dozen Brass BandDumpstaphunk2023Apr 28 – May 7, 202380+ artists
Christone “Kingfish” IngramBig FreediaThe Dirty Dozen Brass BandDumpstaphunkLeo Nocentelli2022Apr 29 – May 8, 202280+ artists
Charlie Wilson
José Feliciano
Dawn RichardDumpstaphunk2019Apr 25 – May 5, 201980+ artists
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band2018Apr 27 – May 6, 201880+ artists
KhalidCharlie WilsonSamantha FishBig FreediaThe Dirty Dozen Brass Band2017Apr 28 – May 7, 201780+ artists
LordeThe Dirty Dozen Brass Band
Trey Anastasio Band2016Apr 22 – May 1, 201680+ artists
Leo Nocentelli2015Apr 24 – May 3, 201580+ artists
Dumpstaphunk2014Apr 25 – May 4, 201480+ artists
SolangeCharlie WilsonBig FreediaThe Dirty Dozen Brass Band
The Wailers Band2013Apr 26 – May 5, 201380+ artists
Taj MahalWidespread PanicThe Dirty Dozen Brass BandDumpstaphunk2012Apr 27 – May 6, 201267 artists
Dumpstaphunk
Zebra2011Apr 29 – May 8, 201155 artists
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band2010Apr 23 – May 2, 201080+ artists
José FelicianoWidespread PanicRuthie FosterDumpstaphunk2009Apr 24 – May 3, 200953 artists
Neil YoungThe Dirty Dozen Brass BandDumpstaphunk2008Apr 25 – May 4, 200880+ artists
Larry Garner2007Apr 28 – May 6, 200729 artists
2006Apr 28 – May 7, 200621 artists
2005Apr 22 – May 1, 200568 artists
Widespread PanicThe Dirty Dozen Brass BandDumpstaphunkTrey Anastasio BandThe Black Crowes2004Apr 23 – May 2, 200427 artists
2003Apr 24 – May 4, 200373 artists
Widespread PanicDumpstaphunk2002Apr 26 – May 5, 200263 artists
India.Arie
Lonnie Brooks
Phil Lesh & Friends2001Apr 27 – May 6, 200161 artists
Widespread PanicThe Dirty Dozen Brass Band2000Apr 28 – May 7, 200052 artists
Corey HarrisThe Wailers Band
The Staple Singers1999Apr 23 – May 2, 199959 artists
Widespread Panic
Duke RobillardCorey Harris1998Apr 24 – May 3, 199870 artists
John FogertyThe Dirty Dozen Brass Band1997Apr 25 – May 4, 199723 artists
Widespread Panic1996Apr 26 – May 5, 199680+ artists
The Dirty Dozen Brass Band1995Apr 28 – May 7, 199580+ artists
Larry GarnerLeo Nocentelli1994Apr 22 – May 1, 199448 artists
The Dirty Dozen Brass BandLarry Garner1993Apr 24 – May 1, 199312 artists
1992Apr 24 – May 3, 199211 artists
1991May 4, 19918 artists
1990Apr 27 – May 6, 199047 artists
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Champion Jack DupreeThe Dirty Dozen Brass Band1989May 7, 19895 artists
1988Apr 24 – May 1, 198824 artists
1987Apr 25 – May 3, 198722 artists
1986Apr 26 – May 4, 198641 artists
Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble
Odetta1985Apr 27, 19853 artists
1984Apr 27 – May 6, 198455 artists
Odetta1983Apr 30, 19833 artists
1982Apr 30 – May 9, 198280+ artists
Champion Jack DupreeOdetta1976Apr 18, 197629 artists
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