The Rolling Stones perform at a celebration for the release of their new album, "Hackney Diamonds,' Oct. 19, 2023, in New York. The festival, which spans two weekends, is set to open Thursday, April 25, 2024, with dozens of acts playing daily on 14 stages spread throughout the historic Fair Grounds race course. This will be the first time the Stones play Jazz Fest. Opening day acts include rock bands Widespread Panic and The Beach Boys.