10th Anniversary Festival Pass — Early Bird Tier 1
Celebrating 10 Years of Ragtime in New Orleans October 1–4, 2026
Thu, Oct 1 at 7pm
10th Anniversary Early Bird Festival Pass Tier 1
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10th Anniversary Early Bird Festival Pass
October 1–4, 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrate a decade of ragtime in New Orleans at the 10th Annual New Orleans Ragtime Festival—a four-day celebration of music, dance, history, and culture honoring America's original popular music tradition.
Be among the first to experience this milestone anniversary celebration with our limited Early Bird Festival Pass. Enjoy a weekend filled with live performances, special events, dancing, artist insights, and unforgettable New Orleans experiences celebrating the enduring legacy of ragtime.
Your Festival Pass Includes:
🎉 Opening Celebration: Ragtime Rendezvous
Begin the festival with an evening of live music, dancing, and celebration as we welcome musicians, festival guests, and ragtime enthusiasts for the opening of our 10th Anniversary Festival.
🎼 Before Ragtime: An Evening in the Belle Époque
Step into the elegant world that shaped ragtime through the music, dances, and cultural influences of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Experience the waltzes, marches, quadrilles, and early syncopated sounds that helped inspire America's first popular music tradition.
💃 The Grand Ragtime Ball
Celebrate the spirit of the Ragtime Era with an unforgettable evening of music and dancing featuring the New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra. Experience the elegance, energy, and social traditions of a turn-of-the-century dance hall brought to life in New Orleans.
🚢 Ragtime on the River aboard the Steamboat Natchez
Join us for a signature New Orleans experience on the Mississippi River featuring live ragtime music, a classic Steamboat Natchez cruise, brunch, historic river views, and the timeless charm of one of the city's most treasured traditions.
🥂 Festival Farewell
Close out the 10th Anniversary celebration with a special gathering of festival guests, musicians, and supporters as we celebrate the music, memories, and future of the New Orleans Ragtime Festival.
Plus Enjoy:
Free daytime programming at the National Park Service (Thursday–Saturday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.) featuring live performances, artist insights, and opportunities to experience the history and legacy of ragtime.
Additional festival programming and special performances throughout the weekend
Behind-the-music stories and conversations celebrating ragtime musicians and traditions
Unique cultural experiences throughout New Orleans
Additional artists, venues, and programming announcements throughout the summer
Early Bird Pricing
Celebrate our 10th Anniversary from the beginning with special advance pricing available for a limited time and in limited quantities before regular festival pricing begins.
Join us for four unforgettable days celebrating the timeless music, vibrant culture, and enduring legacy of ragtime in the heart of New Orleans.
10th Annual New Orleans Ragtime Festival
October 1–4, 2026
Festival programming, artists, venues, and schedules are subject to change. Some special experiences may have limited capacity. Free public programs do not require a Festival Pass.
October 1–4, 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrate a decade of ragtime in New Orleans at the 10th Annual New Orleans Ragtime Festival—a four-day celebration of music, dance, history, and culture honoring America's original popular music tradition.
Be among the first to experience this milestone anniversary celebration with our limited Early Bird Festival Pass. Enjoy a weekend filled with live performances, special events, dancing, artist insights, and unforgettable New Orleans experiences celebrating the enduring legacy of ragtime.
Your Festival Pass Includes:
🎉 Opening Celebration: Ragtime Rendezvous
Begin the festival with an evening of live music, dancing, and celebration as we welcome musicians, festival guests, and ragtime enthusiasts for the opening of our 10th Anniversary Festival.
🎼 Before Ragtime: An Evening in the Belle Époque
Step into the elegant world that shaped ragtime through the music, dances, and cultural influences of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Experience the waltzes, marches, quadrilles, and early syncopated sounds that helped inspire America's first popular music tradition.
💃 The Grand Ragtime Ball
Celebrate the spirit of the Ragtime Era with an unforgettable evening of music and dancing featuring the New Leviathan Oriental Foxtrot Orchestra. Experience the elegance, energy, and social traditions of a turn-of-the-century dance hall brought to life in New Orleans.
🚢 Ragtime on the River aboard the Steamboat Natchez
Join us for a signature New Orleans experience on the Mississippi River featuring live ragtime music, a classic Steamboat Natchez cruise, brunch, historic river views, and the timeless charm of one of the city's most treasured traditions.
🥂 Festival Farewell
Close out the 10th Anniversary celebration with a special gathering of festival guests, musicians, and supporters as we celebrate the music, memories, and future of the New Orleans Ragtime Festival.
Plus Enjoy:
Free daytime programming at the National Park Service (Thursday–Saturday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.) featuring live performances, artist insights, and opportunities to experience the history and legacy of ragtime.
Additional festival programming and special performances throughout the weekend
Behind-the-music stories and conversations celebrating ragtime musicians and traditions
Unique cultural experiences throughout New Orleans
Additional artists, venues, and programming announcements throughout the summer
Early Bird Pricing
Celebrate our 10th Anniversary from the beginning with special advance pricing available for a limited time and in limited quantities before regular festival pricing begins.
Join us for four unforgettable days celebrating the timeless music, vibrant culture, and enduring legacy of ragtime in the heart of New Orleans.
10th Annual New Orleans Ragtime Festival
October 1–4, 2026
Festival programming, artists, venues, and schedules are subject to change. Some special experiences may have limited capacity. Free public programs do not require a Festival Pass.
$125.00
with fees $134.92
10th Anniversary Patron Pass Tier 1
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10th Anniversary Patron Pass
October 1–4, 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrate a milestone year as a 10th Anniversary Patron of the New Orleans Ragtime Festival.
The Patron Pass is our premier festival experience, created for those who want to enjoy the full festival while helping preserve and celebrate the rich musical heritage of ragtime in New Orleans. Your support helps the festival continue its mission of honoring America's original popular music and sharing it with new generations.
Your Patron Pass Includes:
✔ Admission to all Festival Pass events, including:
🎉 Opening Celebration: Ragtime Rendezvous
🎼 Before Ragtime: An Evening in the Belle Époque
💃 The Grand Ragtime Ball
🚢 Ragtime on the River aboard the Steamboat Natchez
🥂 Festival Farewell
Free daytime programming at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (Thursday–Saturday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.)
Exclusive Patron Benefits
⭐ Priority check-in at festival events
⭐ Preferred seating at select performances, where available
⭐ Exclusive 10th Anniversary commemorative gift
⭐ First notification of additional festival programming and special events
Why Become a Patron?
Your Patron Pass is more than admission—it is an investment in preserving the legacy of ragtime and supporting the continued growth of The New Orleans Ragtime Festival. Your generosity helps us expand programming, welcome outstanding musicians, and create meaningful cultural experiences for audiences today and for generations to come.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our first ten years as we look ahead to the next decade of ragtime in New Orleans.
Festival programming, artists, venues, and schedules are subject to change.
October 1–4, 2026 | New Orleans, Louisiana
Celebrate a milestone year as a 10th Anniversary Patron of the New Orleans Ragtime Festival.
The Patron Pass is our premier festival experience, created for those who want to enjoy the full festival while helping preserve and celebrate the rich musical heritage of ragtime in New Orleans. Your support helps the festival continue its mission of honoring America's original popular music and sharing it with new generations.
Your Patron Pass Includes:
✔ Admission to all Festival Pass events, including:
🎉 Opening Celebration: Ragtime Rendezvous
🎼 Before Ragtime: An Evening in the Belle Époque
💃 The Grand Ragtime Ball
🚢 Ragtime on the River aboard the Steamboat Natchez
🥂 Festival Farewell
Free daytime programming at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park (Thursday–Saturday, 2:00–4:00 p.m.)
Exclusive Patron Benefits
⭐ Priority check-in at festival events
⭐ Preferred seating at select performances, where available
⭐ Exclusive 10th Anniversary commemorative gift
⭐ First notification of additional festival programming and special events
Why Become a Patron?
Your Patron Pass is more than admission—it is an investment in preserving the legacy of ragtime and supporting the continued growth of The New Orleans Ragtime Festival. Your generosity helps us expand programming, welcome outstanding musicians, and create meaningful cultural experiences for audiences today and for generations to come.
Thank you for helping us celebrate our first ten years as we look ahead to the next decade of ragtime in New Orleans.
Festival programming, artists, venues, and schedules are subject to change.
$225.00
with fees $241.22
Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of The New Orleans Ragtime Festival is a multi-venue celebration taking place at historic and cultural locations throughout the city.
For ticketing purposes, the New Marigny Theatre serves as the primary festival location. Festival events and experiences will also take place at the Steamboat Natchez, the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, the Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB), and other participating venues throughout New Orleans.
Experience ragtime throughout the city—from historic performance spaces to riverboat traditions and cultural institutions that bring New Orleans' musical heritage to life.
Festival Passholders will receive the festival schedule and venue information as programming is announced. Additional performances, experiences, and participating locations will be added throughout the season.
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