New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell today announced the music lineup for the 2025 event, scheduled for April 24 – May 4. Jazz Fest is an annual celebration of the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable performances by nationally and internationally renowned guest artists to create one of the world’s most diverse musical festival lineups. The event features virtually every style of American music from over 5,000 musicians spread across 14 different music stages over 8 days at the Fair Grounds Race Course.
Artists scheduled to appear at the 2025 Jazz Fest include:
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! (See below for the complete weekend by weekend listing.)
Jazz Fest is excited to showcase Mexico’s vibrant music and culture at the Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion in 2025. Mexico’s own Santana, chart-topping Banda MS, and Grammy winner Lila Downs headline Jazz Fest’s tribute to Mexico in 2025, joined by nineteen bands from Mexico and the United States presenting a rich musical landscape that transcends borders. A diverse array of genres will be represented, from Mexico’s iconic Mariachi bands to the string-driven Son Jarocho of Veracruz, and from the traditional marimba music of Chiapas to the lively rhythms of Norteño music. The Pavilion will offer an in-depth experience of Mexican culture through craft demonstrations, daily parades, photography exhibits, and educational displays. Adjacent to the Pavilion, festival-goers can savor authentic Mexican cuisine and beverages at the Cultural Exchange Food stand.
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 with just 25% down. This year Jazz Fest is introducing special general admission pricing for Louisiana Residents, with lower prices than regular Jazz Fest GA weekend pass and single-day ticket prices. Also, Jazz Fest 2025 will include the much-beloved “Locals Thursday” on both weekends of the event—April 24 & May 1—with advanced tickets priced at just $50 for Louisiana residents. Locals Thursday tickets will be available for purchase at a later date.
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Jazz Fest is once again partnering with On Location to provide packages for guests looking to bundle Festival tickets or VIP passes with local hotel accommodations and roundtrip shuttle service between the Festival and hotel. For package details please visit the Jazz Fest website.
Take advantage of the Jazz Fest Express shuttle and be dropped off inside the gates of the Festival! Air-conditioned buses offer round-trip transportation and run continuously throughout the day. With convenient pick-up locations at the Sheraton Hotel (Canal St.), French Quarter (Steamboat Natchez Dock), South Market District (Loyola Ave.), and Wisner Lot (City Park), the Jazz Fest Express is the best way to get to and from the Fair Grounds. Don’t forget to buy your Jazz Fest Express tickets when you purchase your Festival tickets. For more information, visit www.nojazzfest.com.
Shell USA is the Presenting Sponsor of the Festival. Major Jazz Fest Sponsors are Expedia and Miller Lite. First Horizon Bank, Ochsner Health, Morris Bart, Tito's Handmade Vodka, New Orleans & Company, Rockstar Energy Drink, Coca-Cola, New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund (NOTCF), Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, and WWOZ are also Official Jazz Fest Sponsors.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation, Inc., is the nonprofit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The Foundation uses the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other raised funds, for year-round activities in education, economic development, and cultural enrichment. Education programs include the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music, the Heritage School of Music Beginners program, the Allison Miner Lecture Series, the Tom Dent Congo Square Lecture Series, the Class Got Brass competition for school brass bands, workshops in music production, vocal classes at recreation centers around the city and more. Economic Development initiatives include Community Partnership Grants, the Community Outreach ticket program, the Catapult Fund accelerator program, and the Sync Up entertainment industry workshops. Cultural enrichment programs include the Jazz & Heritage Concert Series, and the free annual Foundation Festivals: Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival, Congo Square Rhythms Festival, Tremé Creole Gumbo Festival, and Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival. The Foundation also owns radio station WWOZ 90.7-FM, the Jazz & Heritage Archive, and the George and Joyce Wein Jazz & Heritage Center – an education and community facility named for Jazz Fest founder George Wein and his wife Joyce. For more about the Foundation, please visit www.jazzandheritage.org.
Marking the start of the world-renowned Jazz Fest, the Jazz & Heritage Gala is the dazzling kickoff event to the 2025 Jazz Fest, taking place on Wednesday, April 23 at Generations Hall in New Orleans. The gala sets the stage for a grand celebration of music and culture while supporting the Foundation's educational initiatives. The gala's proceeds aid programs that provide free music education to over 250 Louisiana students, including those at the Don “Moose” Jamison Heritage School of Music. Additionally, the event supports the Jazz & Heritage Foundation’s ongoing efforts that benefit New Orleans and Louisiana's communities, such as allocating over $2 million in Community Partnership Grants to bolster arts and culture. Join us for the start of Jazz Fest! Ticket options include Jazz Fest access for all 8 days. Please visit www.jazzfestgala.com or call 504-265-0147 to inquire about tickets and sponsorship opportunities.
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell is a co-production of Festival Productions, Inc.-New Orleans and AEG Presents.
