The Big Chief VIP pass is the most luxurious way to enjoy the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. A limited number of tickets are sold (first-come, first-served). The Big Chief VIP often sells out – patrons are encouraged to purchase early! Each ticket includes the following:

• Big Chief tickets are sold as full weekend packages and include admission for each day of the weekend.

• Re-entry is permitted at pedestrian gates with Big Chief tickets.

• Big Chief guests have access to raised and covered private viewing areas at the Festival’s three main stages as well as front-of-house bleachers at the WWOZ Jazz Tent and Blues Tent

• Private beverage stands (with beer, wine, water, and soft drinks for purchase) and restrooms at the viewing area at the Festival’s largest stage and the Shell Gentilly Stage.

• Access to an indoor, air conditioned Big Chief Hospitality Lounge with full service bar, complimentary light refreshments and snacks and restrooms.

• On-site parking is available for purchase with a limited number of Big Chief packages.

• Big Chief patrons can choose to purchase VIP shuttle tickets for easy travel to and from the Festival.  The VIP Shuttle will pick up and drop off from downtown New Orleans and allows for special entry into the Fair Grounds.  Quantities are limited, so please purchase VIP shuttle tickets before they sell out.

• Souvenir laminated ticket

• Express VIP entrances at Gentilly and Sauvage pedestrian
entrances

The Grand Marshal VIP pass allows exclusive access to a standing-room only section at the front of the Festival’s three largest stages.  A limited number of Grand Marshal tickets are sold (first-come, first-served). Grand Marshal VIP often sells out – patrons are encouraged to purchase early. Each ticket includes the following:

• Grand Marshal tickets are sold as full weekend packages and include admission for each day of the weekend.

• Re-entry is permitted at pedestrian gates with Grand Marshal tickets.

• Grand Marshal guests have access to up front, golden circle standing-room only private viewing areas at the three main stages.

• Private restrooms near the viewing area of the largest stage.

• Access to the Grand Marshal Hospitality Tent where guests can cool off in the shade with beverages for purchase, complimentary snacks and restrooms.

• On-site parking is available for purchase with a limited number of Grand Marshal packages.

• Grand Marshal patrons can choose to purchase VIP shuttle tickets for easy travel to and from the Festival.  The VIP Shuttle will pick up and drop off from downtown New Orleans and allows for special entry into the Fair Grounds.  Quantities are limited, so please purchase VIP shuttle tickets before they sell out.

• Souvenir laminated ticket

• Express VIP entrances at Gentilly and Sauvage pedestrian gates

Jazz Fest attendees have the opportunity to view all the action at the Festival’s largest stage in an exclusive covered viewing area.  A limited number of tickets are sold (first come, first served). Krewe of Jazz Fest VIP often sells out – patrons are encouraged to purchase early. Each ticket includes the following:

• Krewe of Jazz Fest tickets are sold as full weekend packages and include admission for each day of the weekend.

• Re-entry is permitted at pedestrian gates with Krewe of Jazz Fest tickets.

• Krewe of Jazz Fest guests have access to a raised and covered viewing stand at the Festival’s largest stage.

• Private beverage stands (with beer, wine, water and soft drinks for purchase) and restrooms at the viewing area.

• On-site parking is available for purchase with a limited number of Krewe of Jazz Fest packages.

• Krewe of Jazz Fest patrons can choose to purchase VIP shuttle tickets for easy travel to and from the Festival.  The VIP Shuttle will pick up and drop off from downtown New Orleans and allows for special entry into the Fair Grounds.  Quantities are limited, so please purchase VIP shuttle tickets before they sell out.

• Souvenir laminated ticket

• Express VIP entrances at Gentilly and Sauvage pedestrian gates