The Grand Marshal VIP Pass

A very limited number of Jazz Fest fans can upgrade their Festival experience to a pass that allows exclusive access to an upfront, golden circle viewing environment at the Festival's three main stages:  The Acura Stage, The Gentilly Stage, and The Congo Square Stage.

The Grand Marshal VIP Pass is designed for the Festivalgoer who wants the luxury of moving from stage to stage, combined with the thrill of seeing Jazz Fest’s world-class performers up close. Grand Marshal VIP ticketholders can enjoy front-stage viewing privileges to see artists such as:

1st Weekend – April 27 – 29
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, John Mayer, Beach Boys Reunion, Al Green, Trombone Shorty, Bon Iver, Jill Scott, Allen Toussaint, Janelle Monae, Dr. John, Yolanda Adams, Pete Fountain, Feist, Steel Pulse, Dianne Reeves, Gomez and more.

2nd Weekend – May 3 – 6
Neville Brothers, Eagles, Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Eddie Vedder, Herbie Hancock, My Morning Jacket, Ne-Yo, Bunny Wailer, Bonnie Raitt, Paulina Rubio, Irma Thomas, Maze feat. Frankie Beverly, Florence + the Machine, Rodrigo y Gabriela, Galactic, Esperanza Spalding, Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings and more.

Don't Wait Until It's Too Late

Grand Marshal VIP Passes are hugely popular at the Festival each year. As the number of VIP passes sold is very limited, interested patrons are encouraged to purchase their Grand Marshal VIP Passes early to avoid being shut out.

The Grand Marshal VIP Pass is sold by specific weekend and includes re-entry privileges (pedestrian only).
A very limited number of Grand Marshal packages that include reserved parking are available for purchase.

PURCHASE GRAND MARSHAL TICKETS

1st Weekend (April 27, 28 & 29)
Three full Festival days
$650; daily on-site parking can be added for $180 per pass
Click here to purchase online.

2nd Weekend (May 3, 4, 5, 6)
Four full Festival days
$725; daily on-site parking can be added for $240 per pass
Click here to purchase online.

New in 2012, VIP ticket packages are inclusive of all service charges.
Only a $25 shipping fee will be assessed in addition to the listed prices.

Ticketmaster Charge By Phone
American Express, Visa, MC, Discover
(800) 745-3000

Purchase your Jazz Fest Tickets or VIP Package and Hotel Accommodations in one place:

PLEASE NOTE

Grand Marshal VIP ticketholders are part of an exclusive, up-close, standing-room only club of Festivalgoers. The stage-area pass does not allow the holder to camp out or to reserve space in the special viewing areas, all of which are chair-free zones. A festive flow of Grand Marshal patrons between performances throughout the day is part of the ethos of this priceless Jazz Fest experience. In addition, cameras with detachable lenses may not be used in this area, and from time to time, picture taking of any kind may not be allowed due to artist restrictions.

* A Grand Marshal ticket is required for all children over the age of 2 to access the Grand Marshal viewing areas.
* The Festival offers a layaway opportunity for all VIP purchases.
* Grand Marshal VIP tickets will be mailed in late March.