Overview Jazz Fest is New Orleans' signature annual music and cultural event since 1970, running most years in late April into early May. On site The festival spans 14 stages across 8 days, with recent headliners including The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen, Katy Perry, Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Wonder. Audience Jazz Fest draws attendees from every state and many countries, per the Festival's own audience survey. Track record The Festival welcomes upwards of 475,000 festivalgoers most years, with national media coverage and a mobile app used by 60,000+ people yearly. Brand presence Shell is the presenting sponsor, alongside the Louisiana Office of Tourism and Miller Lite, with past sponsors including Expedia, Acura, Coca-Cola and AT&T. Sponsorships range from $150,000 to $600,000+.