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NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY SHELL:
Each year, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival celebrates the music and culture of New Orleans and Louisiana with the biggest names in rock, blues, jazz, R&B, gospel, Cajun, zydeco, folk, Latin, rap, country, bluegrass and everything in between. Spanning two weekends, the Festival consistently boasts an impressive lineup of artists ranging from seasoned rock legends to gospel groups, pop stars, and indie favorites. Incredible food and crafts from around the region and the world round out the 7-day extravaganza that keeps Jazz Fest an annual can’t-miss destination.
BACKGROUND SNAPSHOT:
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicked off in 1970 with an inaugural lineup featuring Duke Ellington, Mahalia Jackson, and Fats Domino. Since then, a veritable who’s who of music’s finest have graced its stages, making it one of the most successful festivals in the country.
FANS WHO BOUGHT TICKETS SAY:
“Another fantastic year at NOLA JazzFest! Great music, great friends, great FOOD and great weather! Don't miss this show if you can help it!”
“It was an awesome weekend with fantastic music with great friends/family. I was happy to introduce my daughter to her 1st jazz fest & she loved it. We'll be back.”
“Great music, friendly people, awesome food. This was the first time I attended jazz fest and it will not be my last. I can't wait to go back next year.”
we enjoyed it all. the concert stages and the small venues. all great. the music diversity. the food. the cultural booths and more. the people watching was the best.
With 11 stages of great music + good food + shopping kiosks, it will bring us Canadians back every year to Jazzfest.
first timer. loved every minute. great bands and food. new orleans is my fave destination anytime but jazz fest topped even mardi gras!
We attended 3 days of this festival, and we really enjoyed the big acts like Christina Auguilera, Bruce Springsteen, John Fogerty, and Arcade Fire. The talent throughout the day was amazing as well. The crowd was a varied mix of ages and very mellow. All with the common bond of loving music. The food was great and you just can't beat this for entertainment value. We've been twice and will return again!
Fantastic event with Bruce S. being the headliner one of the nights. Would highly recommend people check this event out at least once in your life. A real thrill.
The New Orleans Jazz Festival is a must for any music lover. No matter what genre you like you will end up enjoying what you hear. Local acts and international acts alike; gospel, jazz, blues, or R&B...the quality and the party are outstanding...and so many acts. Endless performances! The people of New Orleans put on quite a show, they are very friendly and prepare great food...you don't normally find at a fairground! A must for any music lover to attend...many times!
Lined up at 8AM to get in the gates. Spent all day standing and hanging on to a fence to keep our spot for the Springsteen Concert at 415PM. Met some GREAT people and we spelled each other off for breaks etc. Thanks to the 3 Jersey girls, the girls from the bayou and the ex-DJ from Wisconsin...Springsteen put on a fantastic show (as he always does)
Excellent array of players. Large grounds to cover. Great food vendors with their local cuisine. Hot sun!!
This was my first trip to New Orleans. I had purchased a two day pass, but sadly due to really sore feet from all the walking, sight seeing and dancing done in NOLA, could not rise to attend the second day.... Would do that differently next time just to make sure I attended the two days because there are so many fantastic musicians to see. Mavericks, Robin Thicke, and Robert Plant were the ones that I did see and they were all outstanding. Really great venue (although the portable toilets could use very regular replenishing of toilet paper / or just bring your own). Really great event and highly recommend attending it.
Santana was incredible. Also enjoyed Boz Scaggs. Eric Clapton was great but wish he had played more of his popular hits. Most stages were standing only...seats should be added.
