Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs, Lil Wayne & The Roots and Lenny Kravitz will headline Jazz Fest 2025 in New Orleans. Why it matters: Rock on, my brothers, sisters and friends. The big picture: Jazz Fest combines the top touring acts with the best musicians and food New Orleans has to offer.

Pearl Jam, Dave Matthews Band, Luke Combs and Lil Wayne & The Roots are among the big acts set to headline the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival when it returns to the New Orleans Fair Grounds April 24 through May 4, organizers announced Wednesday.