300+ acts, including returning favorite Anders Osborne and festival debuts Roi Anthony and Jelly Joseph

This year’s festival promises an incredible lineup of performances across 22 stages, including the spectacular Chevron Evening Concert Series, featuring Chapel Hart Band, The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X, Little Freddie King, and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters.

Some of this year’s most notable debuts include Roi Anthony and Jelly Joseph on the Jack Daniel’s Stage, as well as Ryan Batiste and Raw Revolution on the Abita Beer Stage. Making their festival premiere, La Tran-K Band will bring the vibrant rhythms of salsa, merengue, cumbia, and bachata, while the Woodenhead 50th Anniversary Band will celebrate their milestone with a debut set on the Tropical Hand Grenade Stage. Featured artists include the captivating Charmaine Neville, whose rich voice and warm personality have won hearts worldwide. Returning to the festival for the first time since 2010, Anders Osborne joins the festival for the first time since 2010, and BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, marks their first appearance since 2014. Attendees can also look forward to performances by beloved favorites Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., Soul Rebels, John Boutté, Kermit Ruffins, and many more.

The DJ Stage remains a festival highlight, featuring the legendary DJ Raj Smoove, dubbed “the greatest DJ in the world” by Lil Wayne.

The Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage, supported by Loyola University New Orleans, will be a major focal point, showcasing emerging talents, established performers, and the university’s students and alumni. Also located at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, the Louisiana Fish Fry Stage will feature the lively sounds of local brass bands like the Red Wolf Brass Band and Sporty’s Brass Band.