Here are some of the highlights, venues and features of the famous New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival, aka THE Jazz Fest..
Summary of featured music and musicians at the 2012 New Orleans Jazz Fest. More »
The big-time stars and internationally famous musicians at the Jazz Fest draw big crowds every year. In 2012, headliners include Bruce Springsteen, the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary show, and the Eagles.More »
The real heart of the Jazz Fest are our New Orleans musicians, including Irma Thomas,Amanda Shaw, the Dukes of Dixieland; Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty, gospel choirs, jazz bands, etc., etc., etc. The Neville Brothers traditionally close out the Jazz Fest every year.
A sure fire place to get energized anytime during the Jazz Fest. (There's also at least one free gospel concert off-site.)
Some people go to this music festival mainly for the food, which is first class and fabulous. Favorites include Crawfish Monica, Pecan Catfish, Gumbo and much much more.
Traditional arts and crafts demonstrated, displayed, and for sale. Another reason to go to the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Bring your credit cards.
Quality items from here and elsewhere - actually from almost everywhere.
Fair grounds paraders include brass bands, strutters, and Mardi Gras Indians.
Cajun culture, Native American Pow Wows, and more.
Music, dance, puppets, storytelling, theater, mimes, circus arts, and great music, even opera. You don't have to be a kid to have a great time in this tent.
1. 2012 Jazz Fest Musical Highlights
Summary of featured music and musicians at the 2012 New Orleans Jazz Fest. More »
2. The Headliners
The big-time stars and internationally famous musicians at the Jazz Fest draw big crowds every year. In 2012, headliners include Bruce Springsteen, the Beach Boys 50th Anniversary show, and the Eagles.More »
3. Local Musicians
The real heart of the Jazz Fest are our New Orleans musicians, including Irma Thomas,Amanda Shaw, the Dukes of Dixieland; Allen Toussaint, Trombone Shorty, gospel choirs, jazz bands, etc., etc., etc. The Neville Brothers traditionally close out the Jazz Fest every year.
4. The Gospel Tent
A sure fire place to get energized anytime during the Jazz Fest. (There's also at least one free gospel concert off-site.)
5. The Food
Some people go to this music festival mainly for the food, which is first class and fabulous. Favorites include Crawfish Monica, Pecan Catfish, Gumbo and much much more.
6. The Arts & Crafts
Traditional arts and crafts demonstrated, displayed, and for sale. Another reason to go to the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Bring your credit cards.
7. The Shopping
Quality items from here and elsewhere - actually from almost everywhere.
8. The Parades
Fair grounds paraders include brass bands, strutters, and Mardi Gras Indians.
9. The Louisiana Folk Life Village
Cajun culture, Native American Pow Wows, and more.
10. The Kids Tent
Music, dance, puppets, storytelling, theater, mimes, circus arts, and great music, even opera. You don't have to be a kid to have a great time in this tent.
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