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Jazz Fest NOLA 2026
April 23 through 27, 2026
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NOLA with the RICHERS! Come do Jazz Fest with us in one of the most vibrant & truly authentic cities left in America! Rest up & hydrate because once you're "wheels down" the party begins & it is non-stop. We have a full schedule: a day at the fest, eating & exploring, and lots of late-night shows... and then of course late-late-night shows... Please use this website as your resource guide for planned events & suggestions. CANNOT wait to share this with you but mostly grateful you are sharing it with me.
xo, Jenna
Live Now
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33 days until NOLA
Rest up & hydrate. Once you're "wheels down" the party begins.
The Schedule
Hotel Perle
757 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Event Epicenter: pregame, light nights, pool hangs
Thursday, April 23
Daytime
Staggered arrivals
Check in to rooms/hotels
10:00 PM
STS9 / Soundtribe Sector 9
Friday, April 24
Daytime
Jazz Fest!
Festival Day at Fair Grounds Race Course. Meet up details via text thread. Plan to at least be there a couple of hours over lunch for Crawfish Monica and bounce around the music tents! Hit up Liuzza's By the Track post-fest.
Jon BatisteLordeSean PaulBig FreediaAni DiFrancoDirty Dozen Brass BandLost Bayou RamblersCyril Neville
📍 Fair Grounds Race Course
8:00 PM
Cima Funk: A Night of Funky Cuban Groove
11:00 PM
BoomBassador (Boombox + Polish Ambassador)
Saturday, April 25
Daytime
Free day
Sleep, explore, recover
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
✨ JENNA'S STUDIO 54 BIRTHDAY PARTY
Come ready for a very fun, non-stop night ringing in FIFTY years!
2:00 AM
Greyboy Allstars
Sunday, April 26 (Jenna's actual birthday!)
TBD
Birthday Brunch & Shows
Plans still in the works. Stay tuned!
This list is not yet entirely inclusive and more may be added as smaller venues continue to post scheduled shows closer to date. This schedule includes specific group/birthday related events. Please feel free to explore, eat, shop, sleep, drink independently outside of these time frames.
The Main Event
Jenna's Studio 54
Birthday Party
Saturday, April 25th
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Catered By
Cochon Butcher • Peche • Ayu Bakehouse • Bywater Bakery
Pesce (fish & seafood) • Shucked oysters • Champagne
Courtesy of Dave's restaurant industry friends
🍸 Open Bar • 🥪 Champagne
Dress Code
Studio 54 / 70s inspired
“Come ready for a very fun, non-stop night ringing in FIFTY years!”
Jazz Fest Survival Guide
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CASH ONLY at food booths
ATMs on site have long lines. Bring $60-80 cash for food and drinks.
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Sunscreen is non-negotiable
There is almost no shade at the Fair Grounds. SPF 50+, reapply often.
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Hydrate or die-drate
Bring a sealed water bottle (they allow it). Refill stations inside.
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Bring a small blanket or chair
Low-back chairs and blankets are allowed. Stake out your spot early for main stages.
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Closed-toe shoes if it rains
The grounds become a mud pit. Rain boots or shoes you don't care about.
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Try the Crawfish Monica
The most famous dish at Jazz Fest. Creamy crawfish pasta from Jasmine's. Line is worth it.
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Don't camp one stage all day
The best discoveries happen when you wander. Hit the smaller tents — Gospel Tent is legendary.
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Download the Jazz Fest app
Real-time schedule, map, and set times. Set alerts for artists you want to see.
🍽️ The Jazz Fest Food Bucket List
Crawfish MonicaCochon de Lait Po'BoyMango FreezeCrawfish BreadPheasant, Quail & Andouille GumboSoft Shell Crab Po'BoyYakamein ("Old Sober")Beignets
Where to Eat & Drink
🍽️ Fine Dining / Sit Down
🥪 Casual / Quick
🍸 Cocktails / Happy Hour
Tap any spot to look it up — it's Jazz Fest weekend so plan ahead!
Getting Around
🚕Uber & Lyft
Your best bet for getting around. Surge pricing hits hard during Jazz Fest — leave early or be patient. Set your pickup on a main street, not a side alley.
🚋St. Charles Streetcar
The oldest continuously operating streetcar in the world. Runs up and down St. Charles Ave right past Hotel Perle. $1.25 exact change or use the RTA app. Beautiful ride through the Garden District.
🚶Walking
NOLA is a walking city. The French Quarter, Warehouse District, and CBD are all walkable from the hotel. Wear comfortable shoes — the sidewalks are uneven (they call them "sidewalk surfing").
🚲Blue Bikes
Bike share stations all over the city. Great for short hops. Download the Blue Bikes NOLA app. Do NOT bike drunk on Bourbon Street.
⚠️Jazz Fest Traffic
DO NOT drive to Jazz Fest. The Fair Grounds area is a total gridlock. Take an Uber to nearby and walk in, or better yet grab the Jazz Fest Express shuttle from downtown.
🌙Late Night
After midnight, stick to well-lit main streets. The French Quarter and Frenchmen Street are busy late. Uber is easiest — have your phone charged.
What to Bring
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Rainboots for the fest
If it rains, it gets muddy
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Comfortable walking shoes
Lots of walking
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Studio 54 / 70s ensemble
Saturday night party
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Sunglasses
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A parasol
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Fanny pack or crossbody bag
Keep it comfortable
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All your 'personal' FUN things
PLAN AHEAD
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Extras
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Weekend Playlist
Get in the NOLA mood before you land
Links coming soon — playlist in progress
Quick Reference
📍 All Venues
Fair Grounds Race Course
1751 Gentilly Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70119
Friday: Jazz Fest
The Broadside
600 North Broad St, New Orleans, LA 70119
Friday: Cima Funk
Republic NOLA
828 South Peters St, New Orleans, LA 70130
Friday: BoomBassador
Dana & Dave's Home
3805 Dauphine St, New Orleans, LA 70117
Saturday: Birthday Party
Tipitina's
501 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115
Saturday: Greyboy Allstars
⚜️ A Little History
Founded in 1718, New Orleans is a city like no other—a melting pot of French, African, Spanish, and Creole cultures that gave the world jazz, po'boys, and second lines. From the wrought-iron balconies of the French Quarter to the oak-lined streets of the Garden District, every block tells a story. Jazz Fest has celebrated this heritage since 1970, drawing music lovers from around the globe to the Fair Grounds each spring.
We can't wait to celebrate Jenna! ⚜️