Chris Stapleton, Vampire Weekend, Fantasia topped a big Saturday at the 2024 Jazz Fest

A jazz funeral procession on the Fair Grounds infield honored Russell Batiste Jr., the renowned New Orleans drummer and character who died of a heart attack last year at 57. Later, his extended family ... Read More

Jazz Fest 2024 Day Two: The Killers, Jon Batiste and Lost Bayou Ramblers

The second day of the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival saw really great weather and really big crowds on the Fair Grounds. By the time rockers The Revivalists ... Read More

Locals Day kicks off 8 days of Jazz Fest 2024, extra day added to 53rd year

Local Day kicked off Jazz Fest 2024, and folks who showed up with their state ID got a discount. “I’m proud to be local,” Caliva said. Jazz Fest now lasts 8 days in total, the longest run time in its ... Read More

The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

It looks like the third time will be the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares for The Rolling Stones ... Read More

New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024 kicks off and The Rolling Stones to headline next week

It looks like the third time is the charm as the 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage festival prepares, again, for The Rolling Stones to perform. Read More

Jazz Fest rolls into the weekend with great weather, better music

Blue skies, sunshine and temperatures in the 80s were forecast for opening day Thursday. Long lines of people were seen patiently waiting to buy big cups of iced tea, lemonade and coffee. Umbrellas, ... Read More

The Rolling Stones set to play New Orleans Jazz Fest 2024, opening Thursday

NEW ORLEANS ... day primarily bought one to see The Stones.” Davis said tickets for the festival’s other days remain available and can be purchased online through their website. Much of Jazz ... Read More