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. 2025 New Orleans Jazz Fest lineup announced: Pearl Jam, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne with The Roots, more Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Andrews Brass Band, Bad Superstar lineup for 2025 NOLA Jazz Fest includes Pearl Jam, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne & more Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Andrews Brass Band, Bad Boyz The first Jazz Fest took place from April 22-26, 1970 in Congo Square with an all-star lineup that included Mahalia Jackson, Duke Ellington, Fats Domino, Pete Fountain, The Preservation Hall Brass Band, Mardi Gras Indians and many others. Only 350 attended the inaugural event, but that would soon change. 🎶 Jazz Fest Vibes, All Weekend Long. Jazz Fest isn’t just a festival; it’s an experience. It’s the sound of a saxophone drifting through the humid air, the taste of a po’boy melting in your mouth, and the sight of colorful outfits and unrestrained joy everywhere you turn. Anjelika Jelly Joseph performs with Galactic on the Festival Stage during the 6th day of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, Friday, May 3, 2024. (Photo by The 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival lineup includes Pearl Jam, Santana, Dave Matthews Band, and many more, celebrating the city's musical spirit When experiencing Mardi Gras in the Get New Orleans Jazz Fest 2025 Tickets Here. New Orleans Jazz Fest 2025 takes place over eight days — April 24th-27th and May 1st-4th — at the Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. From Mardi Gras Indian performances to African drumming workshops, every corner of the Fair Grounds will buzz with the vibrant energy of our diverse heritage. Plan Your Visit . Whether you’re a local or planning your first trip to New Orleans, Jazz Fest 2025 is the event of the season. Thursday, March 13, 2025. 3:30pm - 5pm - VIP - NOLA Cocktail Party w/BC Solo Performance and passed appetizers. 7pm - 10pm - VIP / PLATINUM - Mardi Gras Themed Welcome Dinner & Jam Session at The JW Marriott Ballroom Gumbo, Jambalaya, Red Beans & Rice, and all the trimmings Fresno Dixieland Society presents Sounds of Mardi Gras Festival each year. Listen and dance to Trad, OKOM, Zydeco, Swing, Blues & Rockabilly. Four venues with large dance floors, under one roof. Parasol, Masquerade & Costume and Special Themed Parades add to the fun. Margie Perez, Black Magic Drumline, Big 6 Brass Band, Audrey Ferguson & The Voices of Distinction, Bamboula 2000, Creole Wild West Mardi Gras Indians, Loyola University Jazz Ensemble, Andrews New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has just announced its 2025 initial lineup that includes headliners 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, My Morning Jacket, Gladys Knight, Trombone Shorty The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival announced its 2025 lineup and ticket info with special new pricing for Louisiana residents. Here's what you need to know about tickets. Jazz Fest Like A Local. It’s finally time for the first weekend of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, which many locals consider to be their favorite time of year besides Mardi Gras, of course! And just like carnival season, Jazz Fest (as the New Orleanians say), is enjoyed by both locals and visitors alike. Screenshot. NEW ORLEANS – New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell 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 Jazz Fest, the much-younger sibling, has consistently showcased aspects of Mardi Gras, notably performances and parades by the city’s iconic Mardi Gras Indian tribes. But there’s much else of interest for those curious about, or already initiated into, the seasonal rites of pre-Lenten merriment (Carnival) that culminate on Mardi Gras (aka The time honored Mardi Gras season is upon us. Prepare yourself for good music, colorful parades, crazy costumes, delicious king cakes, traditional paper mache floats, and elegant balls. The time honored tradition of celebrating from the Twelfth Night up to Fat Tuesday, the Carnival revelry can be traced back to medieval Europe in the 17 th and In America, Mardi Gras traditions debuted in the early 18th century in New Orleans. The first recorded Mardi Gras celebration took place in 1703 when the tiny settlement of Fort Louis de la Mobile, founded by Jean-Baptiste le Moyne de Bienville, hosted a grand ball, followed by a Mardi Gras Ball and masquerade party for the local people.
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