André 3000, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Kamasi Washington, And More Will Perform At The 2024 Newport Jazz Festival

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Rhode Island’s Newport Jazz Festival unveiled the 2024 lineup, with André 3000, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Kamasi Washington, and Elvis Costello set to headline. Other acts that will be performing this year include Laufey, Robert Glasper, Brittany Howard, Cory Wong, Samara Joy, Noname, Thievery Corporation, Galactic, Moonchild, PJ Morton, and more.

This will take place from August 2 to 4 at Fort Adams State Park, marking the 70th anniversary of the event. Those interested in attending this year are currently able to purchase tickets, as they went on sale at 1 p.m. today.

A 3-day General Admission pass starts at $265.74, with fees included. This will eventually increase to $312, after the special discount pricing ends. For those looking for a more exclusive festival experience, Newport Jazz also offers a 3-day Jazz Lounge pass starting at $1,256.60. This includes a premium parking space and access to a special tented lounge with air-conditioned bathrooms, a cash bar, and views of certain stages.

Finally, students can attend Newport Jazz Festival through their pass for those between the age 10-25. Current college students will need a student ID. These tickets start at $188.49, allowing those of all ages to experience the music.

View the full lineup for 2024 below. For additional information, visit Newport Jazz’s festival website.

Anderson .Paak, Herbie Hancock, Thundercat, And More Are Set To Headline Newport Jazz Festival 2023

Another day, another legendary music festival lineup to announce. This go-’round is one of the most iconic festivals dedicated to jazz music lovers: the Newport Jazz Festival.

The multi-day outdoor event is set to celebrate its 69th anniversary, making its highly-anticipated return to Fort Adams State Park in Rhode Island. The Newport Jazz Festival will take place between August 4 and 6. Opening day, Friday, August 4, will be headlined by Kamasi Washington, DJ Pee .Wee (also known as Anderson .Paak), and Big Freedia. Whereas Jon Batiste and Thundercat are billed to headline the following day, Saturday, August 5. Closing out the festival is none other than jazz legends Herbie Hancock and Diana Krall.

Other notable acts include Grammy’s newest Best New Artist winner Samara Joy, Charles Lloyd, Vijay Iyer, DOMi & JD Beck, Arooj Aftab, Big Gigantic, Alfa Mist, Cautious Clay, Durand Jones, and The War & Treaty.

Tickets for the festival will go on sale to the public on Wednesday, March 22, at 1 p.m. est. The organizers are offering a student discount rate for those between the ages of 10 and 25. For more information, click here.

View the full lineup organized by day via the poster below.

Newport Jazz Festival 2023 Flyer
Newport Jazz Festival

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