Grand Marshal VIP Travel Package Includes:
- 4 or 5 Night Hotel Stay
- Check In Wednesday April 29 or Thursday April 30
- Check Out Monday May 4
- 4-Day Grand Marshal VIP Tickets to Jazz Fest 2026 Weekend Two for your group
- VIP shuttle passes for your group
- 50% Down Payment Plans available
Grand Marshal VIP
For guests who want the closest, up- front viewing experience available at all three Main Stages — also enjoy the Grand Marshal lounge, a shaded hospitality tent with snacks, private restrooms, and dedicated bars with drinks for purchase.
Prices are all-in, fees are included.
Your pass will also include:
- Re-entry privileges at the Festival’s main gates
- Exclusive VIP entrance
- Access to the Grand Marshal Hospitality Tent where guests can cool off in the shade with a full service cash bar, complimentary snacks and restrooms
- Private restrooms at the Festival Stage and the Shell Gentilly Stage Grand Marshal viewing areas
- 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 Big Chief viewing/hospitality areas, 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 16th 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.