Organizers of the Jazz Fest in New Orleans say they saw nearly half a million people pass through the gates this year.
The total crowd size was about eight percent smaller than last year.
"Featuring performances by Louisiana’s own Lil Wayne, Harry Connick, Jr., Trombone Shorty, Branford Marsalis, Tank and the Bangas, PJ Morton, Big Freedia, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band, alongside Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lenny Kravitz, Sam Bush, Santana, John Fogerty, Marty Stuart, Burna Boy and hundreds more, the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell was attended by 460,000 fans," organizers announced in a news release.
Last year, with the Rolling Stones among the headliners, the fest reported 500,000 attendees. Organizers were still very happy with the way the festival went this year.
“Thanks to all our loyal Louisiana fans for attending and making this Festival the authentic experience it is. To those who came here from all over the world to experience the best music, food and art Louisiana has to offer, we send a big thanks from New Orleans,” said Quint Davis, Producer/Director of the event. “If you didn’t make it, we’ll see you next year.”
The 2026 Jazz Fest is scheduled for April 23 - 26 and April 30 - May 3.
"Proceeds from Jazz Fest are used for year-round activities in the areas of education, economic development and cultural enrichment."
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