Friday, April 25, 2025

2 Big Events in New Orleans April 24-27

​If you're planning a spring getaway to New Orleans, you're in for a treat. The city comes alive with two major events: the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. Whether you're a music enthusiast, a golf aficionado, or both, here's your comprehensive guide to making the most of these iconic festivals.​

🎷 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2025 

Dates: April 24–27 & May 1–4, 2025
Location: Fair Grounds Race Course, New Orleans
Website: nojazzfest.com​TPC Network+6Jazz Fest+6JamBase+6New Orleans Magazine

🎤 Lineup Highlights

Jazz Fest 2025 boasts an eclectic mix of genres across 14 stages, featuring over 5,000 musicians. Headliners include:​JamBase+2New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival+2Jazz Fest+2AP News+1Jazz Fest+1

  • Pearl Jam

  • Dave Matthews Band

  • Luke Combs

  • Lil Wayne & The Roots

  • Lenny Kravitz

  • Kacey Musgraves

  • Santana

  • John Fogerty

  • Burna Boy

  • HAIM

  • Cage The Elephant

  • Harry Connick Jr.

  • Patti LaBelle

  • My Morning Jacket

  • Gladys Knight

  • Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

  • Big Freedia

  • Tank and The Bangas

  • Branford Marsalis

  • Kamasi Washington

  • The Wailers feat. Julian Marley

  • Ledisi sings Nina

  • PJ Morton

  • Youssou N’Dour

  • Galactic feat. Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph ​Axios+5JamBase+5Jazz Fest+5TPC Network+10Jazz Fest+10AP News+10AP News+3Axios+3Jazz Fest+3

The Cultural Exchange Pavilion will spotlight Mexican music and art, featuring performances by Santana, Banda MS, Lila Downs, and 19 other bands from Mexico and the U.S. Authentic Mexican cuisine and mezcal cocktails will be available near the pavilion. ​Jazz Fest+2WRKF+2Axios+2

🍽️ Food & Drink

Jazz Fest is renowned for its culinary offerings. Nearly 70 food vendors serve up classic New Orleans dishes like: ​AP News

Notably, the festival eschews typical fair food—no burgers or fries here. ​AP News

🎟️ Tickets & Local Discounts

  • General Admission: Weekend passes and VIP packages are available now.

  • Single-Day Tickets: Early-bird pricing is available through April 8.

  • Louisiana Residents: Special pricing includes $50 "Locals Thursday" tickets on April 24 & May 1, and discounted weekend passes. ​JamBase+4New Orleans Magazine+4Jazz Fest+4

🚍 Transportation

The Jazz Fest Express offers air-conditioned shuttle service directly to the festival gates, with pick-up locations at:​Audacy+1Jazz Fest+1

Shuttles run continuously throughout the day. ​

⛳ Zurich Classic of New Orleans 2025

Dates: April 24–27, 2025
Location: TPC Louisiana, Avondale, LA
Website: zurichgolfclassic.com​Jazz Fest+3talkSPORT+3TPC Network+3talkSPORT+5talkSPORT+5Zurich Classic of New Orleans+5Zurich Classic of New Orleans

🏌️‍♂️ Tournament Overview

The Zurich Classic is the only team-format event on the PGA Tour, featuring 80 two-man teams competing over four rounds:​TPC Network+3talkSPORT+3talkSPORT+3

Notable teams include:​

The winning team earns 400 FedExCup points each and a spot in the PGA Championship. ​talkSPORT

🗓️ Schedule of Events

  • April 21 (Mon): Monday Pro-Am (Free Admission)

  • April 22 (Tue): Practice Rounds & Children's Hospital Celebrity Shootout (Free Admission)

  • April 23 (Wed): Wednesday Pro-Am ($40 Admission)

  • April 24–27 (Thu–Sun): Tournament Rounds ($45 Admission per day)​Zurich Classic of New Orleans

Gates open at 6:30 a.m., with tee times starting around 7:00–9:00 a.m. ​Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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