10th Anniversary 5+ Group 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.

Bring your group and experience the 10th Anniversary Festival together with our special 5+ Group Pass.

Your Group Pass Includes:

🎉 Opening Celebration: Ragtime Rendezvous
Kick off the 10th Anniversary Festival with Louis Ford and the New Orleans Flairs for an evening of live music, dancing, and celebration as we welcome musicians, festival guests, and ragtime enthusiasts to New Orleans.

🎼 Friday Night Ragtime
A special evening of live music exploring the sounds and traditions that helped shape ragtime and early jazz in New Orleans.

💃 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 special New Orleans experience on the Mississippi River featuring Lars Edegran's New Orleans Ragtime Orchestra, a 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 Seva Venet’s Storyville Stringband featuring special guest Dr. Michael White. Join 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 from 1:00–4:00 p.m., featuring live performances, dance demonstrations, and opportunities to experience the history and legacy of ragtime.

Unique cultural experiences throughout New Orleans.

5+ GROUP PASS

$150 per person
Minimum purchase: 5 passes
Maximum purchase: 9 passes
Available through September 29, 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 Group Pass.

10th Annual New Orleans Ragtime Festival
October 1–4, 2026