The Music

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, more commonly known as Jazz Fest, is a must-see celebration of music, culture, and food of New Orleans and Louisiana. Jazz Fest is held annually on the last weekend of April to the first weekend in May. Music lovers have a dozen stages to enjoy an eclectic mix of music styles from pop, hip-hop, rhythm and blues, Cajun, zydeco, gospel, blues, and jazz. Headliners have included world-renown artists such as B.B. King, Lady Gaga, and Stevie Wonder.

Arts and Crafts

In addition to the phenomenal live music on the various stages, the festival offers local arts and crafts and cultural depictions. There are several marketplace locations within the festival, with each one having a different theme where you can purchase anything from handmade clothing to artwork. Enjoy watching artisans combine local customs and history into an assortment of art forms.

Let’s Get Real, Let’s Talk About The Food

How can we talk about New Orleans without mentioning the food? You can't! There are more than seventy food booths to enjoy regional cuisine. A few of the famous dishes you can sample are crawfish, gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, and let's not forget the delectable beignets.

Insider Tips

When you go, here are a few tips to fully enjoy your experience:

• Decide on which stages and times you are interested in attending to make the most of your time at the festival.

• Hydrate! It can get humid and hot here, so make sure you add some water in the day.

• Think about biking to get around versus renting a car. If you plan on biking at night, make sure your bike has lights.

The most important tip of all–enjoy!

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