# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is pleased to present the 20th Annual Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival in Lafayette Square ParkAbout this EventPerformers for this year's Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival include Grammy Award winner Ruthie Foster, acclaimed singer and guitarist Samantha Fish, and legendary musician Booker T. Jones, a multi-Grammy Award winner and recipient of the Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, and many more! The festival begins on Friday, Oct. 9, and continues with two stages of live music, a wide array of delicious food, and an arts market featuring local artisans all day on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11. It all takes place in New Orleans' beautiful Lafayette Square Park.General admission is free, but a limited, exclusive opportunity to purchase access to our VIP guest area is available. Revenue from these ticket sales helps to offset the expense of putting on the festival. (We do not, however, generate a profit: The costs of staging the festival far exceed the revenue we earn from concessions, sponsorships, VIP Experience ticket sales, and donations.)The price for the VIP Experience is $300 per ticket, plus processing fees of $15.99, for a total of $315.99 per person. The package includes:Access to the VIP viewing area at the St. Charles Avenue stage, with seating areas for stage viewing (approx. 30 seats) and side-of-stage viewing (approx. 50 seats). This area also includes a complimentary bar with beer, wine, cocktails, and soft drinks.Access to the VIP viewing and seating area directly in front of the Camp Street stage (approx. 50 seats).Access to the exclusive VIP hospitality lounge. The lounge is indoors, with bathrooms, comfortable seating, a complimentary bar and light snacks. Please note: The hospitality lounge will not be open on Friday, Oct. 10. It will be open from 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, and Sunday, Oct. 11.Policies:VIP Experience credentials are valid for the entire duration of the festival. We do not sell single-day credentials.VIP Experience credentials are non-transferable. They may not be taken from one person and given to another. Doing so will result in the credential being confiscated. All beverages and food in the VIP hospitality areas must be consumed in those areas.Beverages and food from the VIP hospitality areas may not be brought to other parts of the festival grounds. Those with access to VIP hospitality areas may not give or pass beverages or food to those without VIP credentials. Violating this policy will cause the credential to be confiscated.VIP Experience ticket purchasers may bring up to two children, each up to age 10. Children age 11 and older must have their own purchased credential.All sales are final. No refunds will be given for any reason.Thank you for supporting the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.LIVE MUSIC SCHEDULEFriday, October 9thSt. Charles Avenue Stage5:30 pm to 6:45 pm: Johnny Sansone7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Ruthie FosterSaturday, October 10thCamp Street Stage11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Washboard Chaz Blues Trio1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Jimmy “Duck” Holmes3:15 pm to 4:30 pm: Linda Gail Lewis5:45 pm to 7:00 pm: Cedric BurnsideSt. Charles Avenue Stage12:00 pm to 1:00 pm: All-Star Tribute to Scott Aiges2:00 pm to 3:15 pm: Erica Falls & Vintage Soul4:30 pm to 5:45 pm: The Zac Schulze Gang7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Samantha FishSunday, October 11thCamp Street Stage11:00 am to 12:00 pm: Dexter Allen1:00 pm to 2:00 pm: Kenny Brown3:15 pm to 4:30 pm: Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience featuring Marcella Simien5:45 pm to 7:00 pm: Little Freddie KingSt. Charles Avenue Stage12:00 pm to 1:00 pm: Marc Stone2:00 pm to 3:15 pm: Mia Borders4:30 pm to 5:45 pm: George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners7:00 pm to 8:30 pm: Booker T. JonesThe New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the nonprofit organization that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. The Foundation uses the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other funds, for year-round programs in education, economic development and cultural enrichment. For more about the Foundation, please visit us at jazzandheritage.org - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-orleans/2026-crescent-city-blues-and-bbq-festival-vip-experience/100001990496789480 - **Event Categories**: music, festivals, entertainment, nonprofit, live-music, performances, jazz - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 8 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 3 hours - Location: Lafayette Square - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 315.99, max: 315.99, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New Orleans - **state**: LA - **country**: United States - **location**: Lafayette Square - **lat**: 29.9492724 - **long**: -90.07067870000003 - **full address**: Lafayette Square, 540 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/c1c9dc9c43d28cee0152cee712c9b225b98f6ef3acf9a18df1d64e23e2acfe03-rimg-w1200-h675-dc58a2d3-gmir.jpg?v=1780367706 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE being held? - **A:** 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE takes place on Fri, 09 Oct, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Sun, 11 Oct, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Lafayette Square, 540 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE? - **A:** 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE is organized by New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival VIP EXPERIENCE is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Orleans, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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