RV Rentals at New Orleans Jazz Fest
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is an eight-day festival held over two consecutive weekends at the Fair Grounds Race Course. It features 14 stages for concerts by artists from various musical genres ranging from worldwide acts to over 500 local musical artists. Jazz Fest, as the locals call it, is more than a music experience. While there, you can sample Louisiana cuisine as well as standard festival fare. The event also features one-of-a-kind arts and crafts and much more. You'll find something for everyone!
ACTIVITIES & ENTERTAINMENT
Music is the festival's main draw, but the heritage part also manifests itself in the craft and food offerings. The Expedia Cultural Exchange Pavilion will celebrate Mexico's heritage in 2025. Craft exhibitors have yet to be announced, but you can visit this page for updates. Since the event's start in the 1970s, the crafts area has grown to include regional and national artists divided into three venues. The Congo Square African Marketplace mixes music and art that was the basis of the New Orleans jazz and cultural heritage. There is a mixture of ancient and modern crafting techniques. Located in Heritage Square, the Contemporary Crafts venue features blues, jazz and gospel music tents. Here, you'll find leather goods, handcrafted clothing, musical instruments, metalwork, paintings, photographs, pottery turning, sculptures and jewelry. The Louisiana Marketplace features traditional and contemporary artists from the state. It sells items such as Creole and Acadian furniture, jewelry, and hand-colored photographs.
ON-SITE AMENITIES
Food vendors can be found throughout the Jazz Fest. The full list of food vendors for 2025 has not yet been named. However, you can expect lots of traditional Louisiana cuisine as well as standard fare. Food vendors are scattered throughout the grounds along with porta potties and first aid stations.
LOCATION
The New Orleans Jazz Fest is held at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Course at 1751 Gentilly Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70119. The venue is near several popular destinations within the city. It is just 2 miles from the French Quarter, 2.2 miles from the Superdome, 3.1 miles from the Convention Center and 10.6 miles from the airport.
LINEUP
Various publications have noted that Jazz Fest showcases a more extensive lineup of essential musical styles than any festival in the United States. The musical genres showcased include not only jazz but Cajun, zydeco, blues, gospel, R&B, rock, funk, Latin, Caribbean, African, folk and much more. This year's lineup includes notable performers like: • Pearl Jam • Cage the Elephant • Patti Labelle • John Fogerty You can access the entire Jazz Fest 2025 lineup here. As the event approaches, you should be able to see the lineups on all stages and the times for acts.
RVING AT THE EVENT
The New Orleans Jazz Fest provides no accommodations for RVs. However, several popular campgrounds are within seven miles of the event. Check out the following if you want a home away from home at Jazz Fest. • French Quarter RV Resort, found blocks from the city's historic French Quarter District and off Interstate 10, is within walking distance to all French Quarter attractions. This luxury resort's location makes it ideal for your Jazz Festival activities and anything else you want to do here. • Pelican RV Park New Orleans is another campground just minutes outside the French Quarter. It is also just five minutes from New Orleans' lakefront and has a nearby bus stop to take you to Jazz Fest. This facility provides breakfast, lunch and dinner, and there is a full bar and a full bar if you don't feel like cooking. • Three Oaks & Pine RV Park features large sites with full hookups. Guests will enjoy a passcode gate, video surveillance, a large coin laundry and showers. This RV park can easily accommodate large rigs and has a nearby bus stop to get you anywhere in New Orleans. If you don't own a recreational vehicle, you can always find a rental in the New Orleans area. To help you navigate the area in an RV, consult this guide to RVing in Louisiana.
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WHERE TO STAY
If you don't want to stay in an RV, New Orleans has plenty of hotel options close to the festival as well as the French Quarter and other nearby attractions. Consider these properties when booking your stay: • Sheraton New Orleans is the official hotel of Jazz Fest. The hotel is within walking distance of Canal and Bourbon Streets and has a 24-hour fitness center, parking and an electric car charging station. • Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel offers a luxury budget experience. It's close to the French Quarter, offers a free hot breakfast and features a tropical courtyard with an outdoor swimming pool. • Hotel St. Pierre gives festivalgoers one of the best values in the New Orleans area. This property occupies several 18th-century cottages with cozy Colonial-style rooms and balconies. It's pet-friendly, too, so you can bring your best furry friend.
HOW TO GET THERE
Since over 500,000 people will attend the event, using public transportation or the Jazz Fest Express shuttles is recommended. The Jazz Fest Express offers round-trip transportation to and from the New Orleans Fair Grounds from 10:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Locations to board the Jazz Fest Express are the Sheraton Hotel at 500 Canal Street, the Steamboat Natchez Dock on Toulouse Street and the city park parking lot at 5700 Wisner Boulevard. Find information on the shuttle schedule and prices here. You can also use the NOLA Blue Bikes, which can be secured outside the festival grounds. For the latest information, sign up for the Jazz Fest newsletter.
PARKING
Parking is only available to ticketholders with the VIP ticket option. However, many nearby homeowners rent spaces on their properties during Jazz Fest, allowing you to walk to the event. If you choose this option, expect to pay at least $30 per day. Please note that if you are traveling in an RV, parking in the neighborhoods surrounding Jazz Fest is reserved for residents only.
TICKETS & PRICING
Ticket pricing has changed for 2025 as Louisiana residents will be able to get special pricing with proof of residency. Local Thursday single-day tickets start at $50 for residents. Other one-day tickets will go on sale at a later date. Ticket options include four-day weekend passes for general admission, general admission-plus, Big Chief or Grand Marshal VIP, and Krewe of Jazz Fest. With general admission tickets, you gain access to all the day's performances, art exhibits, craft booths and food vendors. Several VIP ticket packages are available that provide perks like standing-room-only access at the front of three main stages. Some packages include access to hospitality tents, private restrooms, on-site parking and shuttle tickets.
WRAP UP
If you are a first-time attendee, Jazz Fest can be overwhelming. Visit the event's FAQ page to learn more about how to navigate the two weekends of music, food and fun. Thursdays and Sundays have fewer crowds, so if you aren't thrilled about rubbing elbows, choose one of those days to attend.
Please note, this is not the official source of the event information. While we try to be as comprehensive as possible, some details may have changed since the time this article was written. Please confirm final details with the official event page.
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