Jazz Fest is gaining a day this year! EIGHT days of fun, music, and food will be happening at the Fairgrounds for the festival's 50th anniversary. The festival will start on Thursday, April 25. The new day is "Locals Thursday," and anyone with a valid Louisiana ID can purchase two tickets for $50 each. 

The talent lineup and ticketing information for the 50th anniversary will be announced in December this year, instead of early in the new year, as it has happened in recent years. 

Catch all the most up-to-date info at http://www.nojazzfest.com and follow along with the new #JazzFest50 hashtag on social media.