New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival

***Please note the 2021 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has been pushed back to October***

Next to Mardi Gras, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is the second-largest cultural event in the city known as The Big Easy. Due to the boost in commercial air traffic, many savvy travelers choose Stratos Jets to arrange charter flights to New Orleans for a convenient flying experience. Held annually on the last weekend of April (Friday-Sunday) and the first weekend of May (Thursday-Sunday). The Jazz Fest, as it’s commonly known, happens at the Fair Grounds Race Course, a horse racing track in historic Mid-City. If the 2019 lineup is anything to go by, this year's event should be nothing short of spectacular. Some of the acts scheduled to take the stage this year include:

• The Beach Boys
• Lizzo
• Foo Fighters
• The Who
• Stevie Nicks
• Norah Jones
• Lionel Richie
• The Avett Brothers
• Lenny Kravitz

As you can see, Jazz Fest is about more than just jazz. The popular musical events celebrates all genres of music associated with the city, including:

• Blues
• R&B
• Hip hop
• Cajun
• Zydeco
• Afro-Caribbean
• Latin
• Rock

And, of course, there is a predominant collection of traditional and contemporary jazz performances, both from established and up-and-coming artists. In addition to the central festival locale at the Fair Grounds Race Course, many of the cities nightclubs also get in on the act, hosting unaffiliated performances featuring an array of talented musicians. Jazz Fest is a massive economic driver for New Orleans, generating an estimated $300 million for the city annually. Stratos Jets is a terrific choice to get in on the Jazz Fest act, as we can arrange luxury jets to New Orleans that suit your schedule and your travel needs.

Getting There

When arranging luxury jets to New Orleans for our clients, Stratos Jets can provide access to either Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (FAA ID: KMSY) and Lakefront Airport (FAA ID: KNEW). Accommodation: Omni Royal Orleans, InterContinental, The Roosevelt, The Westin

Want to head to the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on a high note? Call Stratos Jets to arrange your luxury jets to New Orleans–(888) 593-9066 (toll free) or request a quote online.