Big Chief VIP Travel Package Includes:
- 4 or 5 Night Hotel Stay
- Check In Wednesday April 22 or Wednesday April 23
- Check Out Monday April 27
- 4-Day Big Chief VIP Tickets to Jazz Fest 2026 Weekend One for your group
- VIP shuttle passes for your group
- 50% Down Payment Plans available
Big Chief VIP
For guests looking for luxury — Big Chief VIP offers premium covered seating at the three Main Stages, an air-conditioned hospitality lounge; exclusive bars and private restrooms.
Prices are all-in, fees are included.
Your pass will also include:
- Re-Entry privileges at the Festival’s main gates
- Exclusive VIP entrance
- Special bleacher seating in the Blues Tent and WWOZ Jazz Tent
- Exclusive beverage stands at the viewing platforms with beer, wine, cocktails, water and soft drinks for purchase
- Private restrooms
- And more!
Things to note:
- Each person, aged two or older, must have a laminated ticket and the corresponding wristband in order to enter the premium ticket areas
Rules and Restrictions:
This pass does not allow access to the Grand Marshal area in front of the stages, Grand Marshal hospitality tent, the Krewe of Jazz Fest stand, or the GA+ Lounge. If access to those areas is desired please purchase those separately.
Important Info to Know Before You Book
See HERE for full Travel Package FAQ
All orders are non-refundable and non-transferable, per our purchase policy.
On Location representatives will be at a designated location within the hotel to assist you. Here you can check in and pick up your tickets. Basically, a one-stop check-in for everything!
Please be sure to bring your photo ID and credit card. Although your room is paid in full, you will need a credit card for any incidentals you may incur. As it gets closer to the event, the package purchaser will receive an informational email with the exact time and location for Travel Package check-in.
If you cannot attend the event or if you purchased as a gift: please note, hotel name changes may be authorized up to 2 weeks prior to the event date. After Thursday, April 9th 2026 no alternate pick-ups will be allowed.
VIP Shuttles pick-up/drop off zones will be at a convenient location within very short walking distance from your hotel.
Select hotels are 21+, please check your specific package details before purchasing.
Payment Plans
Payment Plans are no longer available for Travel Packages.
If you've previously opted into a payment plan, please see below for payment plan information:
If payment on an installment fails, your card will automatically be charged again 7 days later. If that second attempted charge fails, you will be automatically charged 7 days after that. If that third attempted charge fails, your order will be cancelled.
Defaulted Travel Package Payment Plans will result in cancellation of package and are subject to a $50 per item re-stocking fee. No exceptions. It is your responsibility to manage your payment plan and to check your credit card and bank statements for charges. To update your payment method, please log into your EASOL account HERE.