53rd annual New Orleans Jazz Fest: Rolling Stones, Foo Fighters, and More!

The 53rd annual New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival kicks off this week, with opening day on Thursday, April 25th. The eight-day event is spans over 2 weekends starting April 25th – April 28th and May 2nd – May 5th at the Fair Grounds Race Course.

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This year's incredible lineup will feature performances by the much-anticipated Rolling Stones, Chris Stapleton, Heart, Foo Fighters, Neil Young, The Killers, Queen Latifah, Jon Batiste, Widespread Panic, Fantasia, Rhiannon Giddens, Big Freedia, Trombone Shorty, Juvenile with Mannie Fresh, The Beach Boys, Rebirth Brass Band, Bonnie Raitt, George Thorogood, Earth, Wind & Fire and many more.

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Jazz Fest promises 8 days of great music, food and fun with non stop entertainment on 14 different stages. Every year, the festival attracts nearly half a million fans to New Orleans to enjoy both nationally and internationally renowned musical artists along plus local artists to showcase every style of music so there is something for everyone to enjoy.

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Single day, weekend passes and VIP packages are on sale now. For more details, view the music schedule and to purchase tickets, please visit nojazzfest.com