The Official 2008 Jazz Fest Express
Hop on board the only shuttle that will bring you right inside the gates of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. Taking music fans roundtrip to and from the Fair Grounds, this air-conditioned service is operated by Gray Line Tours. Both shuttle and Jazz Fest tickets will be on sale at 9:30 a.m. at shuttle departure locations on the days of the festival. Advance tickets are also available. All shuttles begin operating at 10:30 a.m. and will operate until all patrons have been transported from the Fair Grounds, about 7:30 p.m.
Accessibility: If you are in need of a lift vehicle to transport you in a wheelchair or motorized scooter, please call us in advance at 504-569-1401 or 800-535-7786 to identify your departure location (listed below), date and approximate departure time in order that we may better serve you.
Downtown Departure Locations
If you're staying at a hotel in the French Quarter or in the Central Business District, take a Gray Line shuttle from one of two downtown locations:
Steamboat Natchez Dock
Toulouse Street & the Mississippi River, next to the Jax Brewery (600 Decatur St.)
Sheraton Hotel
500 Canal St.
- Friday, Saturday or Sunday of either weekend
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $56 advance, $66 day of
- Thursday, May 1
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $46 advance, $56 day of
- Any day of the Fest (4/25-26-27, 5/1-2-3-4)
Roundtrip Shuttle Only: $16 advance or day of
See below for information about where and when advance tickets are available.
Mid-City Departure Location
If you're driving to the Fest, park at Marconi Meadows in City Park, and take Gray Line's shuttle to the Fair Grounds from there. Prices include parking
- Friday, Saturday or Sunday of either weekend
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $54 advance, $64 day of
- Thursday, May 1
Admission & Roundtrip Shuttle: $44 advance, $54 day of
- Any day of the Fest (4/25-26-27, 5/1-2-3-4)
Roundtrip Shuttle Only: $14 advance or day of
See below for information about where and when advance tickets are available.
Driving Directions to Marconi Meadows
Approaching New Orleans on I-10 East (from Baton Rouge and Lafayette)
After passing the Bonnabel Blvd. exit, get in the 2nd lane. At the Jefferson/Orleans parish line, take the 610 exit (toward Slidell). Get in your right lane and take the Canal Blvd. exit. Take a left on Canal Blvd. and follow the signs.
Approaching New Orleans on I-10 West (from Slidell and Biloxi)
After crossing the Highrise Bridge, get in your right lane and take 610 (toward Baton Rouge) and take the Canal Blvd. exit. Take a left on Canal Blvd. and follow the signs.
Advance ticket sales
JAZZ FEST EXPRESS AND ADVANCE ADMISSION TICKETS WILL BE SOLD AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS ON APRIL 23 & 24 (FOR THE 1st WEEKEND) AND ON April 29 & April 30 (FOR THE 2nd WEEKEND)
- Steamboat Natchez Dock at Toulouse Street & the River, next to the Jax Brewery [8am – 4pm]
- Hilton Hotel Concierge Desk (Poydras at the River) [8am – 4pm]
- Marriott Hotel Concierge Desk (555 Canal Street) [8am – 4pm]
- Sheraton Hotel Concierge Desk (500 Canal Street) [8am - 4pm]
Admission tickets will not be sold separately but must be purchased with shuttle tickets. Shuttle tickets with or without advance admission tickets may be purchased by calling 800-535-7786 or 504-569-1401. |
