Jazz Fest

Thursday, May 1, 2025 - 11:00am to Sunday, May 4, 2025 - 7:00pm

Fair Grounds Race Course

1751 Gentilly Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70119

Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots, the nation’s third-oldest racetrack, has been in operation since 1872. Located in New Orleans, Fair Grounds operates a slot-machine gaming facility with sportsbook; a thoroughbred horse race track; and 15 off-track betting parlors that offer video poker and HHR games throughout southeast Louisiana. The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has taken place at the Fair Grounds Race Course since 1972.

Status: 
Active

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Join the second line at Jazz Fest as various social & pleasure clubs and Mardi Gras Indians parade through the Fair Grounds throughout each day of the festival!

First weekend: Thursday, April 24 - Sunday, April 27
Second weekend: Thursday, May 1 - Sunday, May 4

Below, some photo highlights from recent Jazz Fests:

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