NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) – Only a few hours until doors to Voodoo will open and a weekend of music, food and celebration will commence. In an effort to make your journey to New Orleans easier, we have compiled everything you need to know to properly join the Ritual.
2015 Dates & Times
Friday, October 30th (10:30 am-11 pm)
Saturday, October 31st (10:30 am-11 pm)
Sunday, November 1st (10:30 am-9 pm)
Box Office opens daily at 9:30 am
Will Call opens daily at 9:30 am
Location
Voodoo takes place in New Orleans City Park on the Festival Grounds.
A good landmark is the New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA).
Credentials
If you already have your credentials (wristbands), it is very important that you remember a few things:
•Credentials are like money, if you lose them they are gone forever.
•You can protect yourself by registering your credentials. Think of it like insurance.
•Once you put them on they must stay on until you leave Voodoo on Sunday 11/1.
•Credentials are immediately void if removed. If broken, tampered with or loosened, you will not get in.
•You must wear your credentials at all times.
•All credentials purchased between October 20 and Voodoo will need to be picked up at Will Call.
•There are no paper 3-day tickets.
If you have any issues or questions, email info@worshipthemusic.com
Will Call
For your convenience we are now offering a pre-event Will Call at the Hyatt Regency. Hyatt Will Call is located on the 4th Floor in Imperial Room #2 during these hours:
•Monday, October 26: 11:00am-2:00pm
•Tuesday, October 27: 11:00am-7:00pm
•Wednesday, October 28: 8:00am-7:00pm
•Thursday, October 29: 8:00am-7:00pm
•Friday, October 30th: On-site at City Park only, opens 9:30am
Go Mobile
Download the free Voodoo app for iOS and Android now and connect with Voodoo on a new level. We have IBeacons all over New Orleans and City Park sending alerts with special offers and exclusive information. You can also create your personal cubes, share photos with exclusive Voodoo frames and stay connected with your tribe.
Things You Can Bring
Small, soft backpacks & purses + Collapsible, soft folding chairs
Blankets + Small flashlights + Beach towels + Totems
Flags + Sunscreen (no aerosols) + Refillable water bottles
All medication requires prescription with matching photo ID
Things You Should Leave at Home
Weapons of any kind + Fireworks or explosives + Bladder backpacks or Camelback style
Drug or drug paraphernalia + Outside alcohol, food or drinks + Wooden or metal flagpoles
Eyedrops + Framed backpacks + Kites + Coolers + Umbrellas + Audio recording devices
Video cameras + Professional cameras + Detachable lenses + tents + Pets & live animals
No unauthorized vending, solicitation flyers, giveaways or sampling + Bad attitudes
Not So Fine Print
Voodoo is a rain or shine event + Line-up is subject to change without notice
Everyone is subject to search upon entry + Wristband is void if tampered, broken or lost
All ages welcome + Kids under 10 free + No tailgating + No camping.
No refunds or exchanges
City Park Neighborhood
The areas surrounding City Park are historic neighborhoods. Many homes have been
in the residents families for generations. We work closely with the neighborhood associations
and ask that you to respect their property and quality of life. Please do not block their driveways,
liter on their streets or property, yell and scream or give them any reason to have negative
feelings towards the Voodoo tribe.
For your own safety, do not park on Bayou St. John, the neutral grounds (median) or anywhere
that has a posted no parking sign. You will be ticketed or towed.
Top 10 Questions
1.Will there be free water? Yes
2.Is Voodoo all ages? Yes
3.How much is a kids ticket? Kids 10 and under get in free
4.Will there be charging stations? Yes
5.Will there be ATMs? Yes
6.Will there be lockers? Yes
7.Can I leave and re-enter? Yes, if you have 3-day GA or LOA
8.Can Single Day credential holders leave and re-enter? No
9.Do I need an ID? Absolutely. Everyone will be carded to purchase beer and alcohol
10.Where can I get more information? Stop by the Info Desk in Town Square
Voodoo Child
We’re parents too, so we understand wanting to have your kids experience Voodoo but having a few nerves about such a large crowd. To help alleviate that stress and to keep our smallest fans safe, our Voodoo Child program allows you to register your child with Voodoo Guest Services and provide us with emergency contact information. Should you and a little one get separated for any reason, the registration information can be used to reunite you.
Voodoo Child Registration
Landing in Nola
The New Orleans airport is called The Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY)
It is 12 miles to City Park, 15 miles to the Hyatt Regency and 14.5 miles to d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street.
Uber
Uber X, Uber XL, Uber Black and Uber SUV are available in New Orleans. Use code VDNOLA15 for your free first ride up to $20. Sign up here: https://get.uber.com/go/VDNOLA15
Taxi
The standard one-way airport to hotel rate is $33.00 for 1 or 2 people.
It is $14 per person for 3 or more people.
There may be additional charges for additional baggage.
All New Orleans cabs are required to accept credit cards.
Recommended cab companies:
United Cab: 504-522-9771
Nawlins Cab: 504-522-9055
New Orleans Carriage Cab: 504-207-7777
Voodoo Express
The Voodoo Express provides round trip shuttle bus services between the Hyatt Regency and City Park.
Voodoo Express hours:
10 am – midnight on Friday and Saturday
10 am – 10 pm on Sunday.
3-day Round trip Voodoo Express credentials are available for $60
Parking
If you must drive, we are offering more on site parking than ever before. Pre-order and reserve your parking spot now.
Lot | P1: Take Exit 231A toward City Park/Metairie Road. Turn left onto City Park Ave away from Metairie Road. Continue down City Park Avenue past Canal and Delgado Community College. Turn left onto N. Carrollton Ave from City Park Avenue. Turn left at Esplanade Avenue. You are facing Lelong Drive and Worship The Music banner.
Lot | P1 from I-10 East | French Quarter and the Best Bank: Take the Carrollton Ave North, Exit 232, toward US-61/Tulane Avenue. Merge onto S. Carrollton Avenue. Continue 1.6 miles. Turn left at Esplanade Avenue. You are facing Lelong Drive and the Worship The Music banner.
Lot | P2: Take Exit 231A toward City Park/Metairie Road.Turn left onto City Park Ave away from Metairie Road. Continue down City Park Avenue past Canal and Delgado Community College. Turn left onto Marconi Avenue. Pass Tad Gormley Stadium and the P2 Lot entrance will be on your right.
Lot | P3: Take the City Park Ave North, Exit 231A. Continue on City Park Ave to Orleans Ave and take a left. The parking lot entrance will be across the neutral ground on the left.
Deja Voodoo
New Orleans is notorious for going all night. Deja Voodoo helps you make good decisions.
10/29 | Joey Bada$$ and The Soul Rebels | House of Blues
10/30 | Funk Sabbath featuring Corey Glover, Eric McFadden, Mike Dillon, Stanton Moore + guests | Howlin Wolf
10/30 | The Growlers | One Eyed Jacks
10/31 | Quintron & Miss Pussycat | One Eyed Jacks
10/31 | Peaches | One Eyed Jacks
Voodoo on Yahoo
Watch Voodoo on Yahoo throughout Voodoo weekend from 3p-11p CST daily Friday October 30th, Saturday October 31st and Sunday November 1st. Confirmed artists participating in the live stream include Florence+the Machine, Deadmau5, Steve Angello, Jane’s Addiction, Modest Mouse, Jason Isbell, Third Eye Blind, Slightly Stoopid, The Joy Formidable, Ryan Bingham, Lettuce, Juaz, Fantastic Negrito, Dumpstaphunk, The Suffers and more to be announced.
Hotels
The New Orleans airport, Louis Armstrong International Airport (MSY), is 12 miles from City Park, 15 miles from the Hyatt Regency and 14.5 miles from d.b.a. on Frenchmen Street. Voodoo Travel offers the best rates at premier New Orleans hotels. Enjoy comfort and convenience. Most of our hotels are within five miles of City Park and are surrounded by legendary New Orleans restaurants, bars and music venues.
Our official host hotel is the Hyatt Regency Downtown located next to the Superdome.
Credential Options
Single Day [$125]
+Valid of one admission on a single day
+ Only valid for date purchased.
+ No re-entry
3-day GA [$250]
+ Valid for 3 days of entry to Voodoo.
+ In | out privileges
3-day Loa VIP [$575]
+ Loa Express Lanes: Dedicated express lanes into the festival grounds.
+ Loa Front Row: Premium viewing at each stage.
+ Loa Loft: Best views of the Altar with full service bars.
+ Loa Spirits: Cash bars with beer, wine and premium spirits.
+ Loa Spa: Free massages by Outreach NOLA and hot shaves by Aidan Gill.
+ Loa Amusements: Free and unlimited carnival rides.
+ Loa Lockers: Lock it, charge it, then rock it- includes universal cell phone charger.
+ Loa Concierge: A team dedicated to enhancing your Loa experience.
Cabanas
Be among the first to experience the new Voodoo Music + Arts Experience exclusive VIP Cabana offerings for you and your tribe. Now experience prime views of Altar or Le Plur stages from the comfort of your own personal cabana–the absolute ultimate way to enjoy the show! Email cabanas@worshipthemusic.com to book.
