At French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI), we proudly bring the heart and soul of New Orleans to life through three signature events: French Quarter Festival, Satchmo SummerFest, and Holidays New Orleans Style. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, our mission is to promote the Vieux Carré and the city’s rich cultural heritage through world-class festivals that showcase New Orleans music, cuisine, and vibrant traditions.

Since 1984, the French Quarter Festival has celebrated the essence of New Orleans with over 20 stages showcasing every genre of local music, from traditional jazz to brass bands and Zydeco. Known as the city’s “favorite festival,” this event highlights the culinary excellence of over 60 Louisiana restaurants and attracts visitors from around the world to the iconic French Quarter.

Discover the joy of New Orleans’ culture at its finest—plan your festival experience with French Quarter Festivals, Inc. tod

Thursday Performances

Bag of Donuts, Ben E. Hunter*, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours presented by Mrs. Wheat’s New Orleans Meat Pies, Chapel Hart Band presented by Chevron, Chubby Carrier and the Bayou Swamp Band, Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Irene Sage, James Andrews presented by The Alperin Family, Jelly Joseph *, Joy Clark, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, La Tran-K Band *, Lena Prima, Mem Shannon & The Membership, Preservation Brass presented by McLoughlin Family Foundation, Roi Anthony , The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr presented by Funny Bird, Serabee & The Roots Revival Band, Tuba Skinny presented by McLoughlin Family Foundation, Water Seed.

Friday Performances

Al “Lil Fats” Jackson, Anders Osborne, Babineaux Sisters Band, Big Frank & Lil Frank and the Dirty Old Men presented by McLoughlin Family Foundation, Big Chief Juan Pardo’s TRIBAL GOLD, Cupid & the Dance Party Express Band, Flagboy Giz & the Wild Tchoupitoulas, George Porter, Jr. & the Runnin’ Pardners, Grace Gibson, Indys Blu*, Jeffery Broussard & The Nighttime Syndicate, Joe Lastie’s New Orleans Sound, John Boutté, Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes presented by The Leslie Fund, John “Papa” Gros, JustWYN (Kevin Stylez), Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Band, Leroy Jones & New Orleans’ Finest presented by The Derbes Foundation, Les Femmes Farouches*, Loose Cattle, Magnetic Ear, Malevitus*, Mia Borders, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, The Original Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X presented by Chevron, Pell, Red Wolf Brass Band, Robin Barnes & The Fiyabirds presented by McLoughlin Family Foundation, Shawn Williams*, The Soul Rebels, Sullivan Dabney’s Muzik Jazz Band, Susan Cowsill, The Nayo Jones Experience, The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars, Waylon Thibodeaux Band, Woodenhead 50th Anniversary*.

Saturday Performances

Anaïs St. John, Arrowhead Jazz Band featuring National Park Service Rangers and special guests, A Tocar! Bomba de Puerto Rico, Bonerama, Charmaine Neville, Chere Elise*, Christian Serpas & Ghost Town, Creative Arts Momentum, Dash Rip Rock, Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra presented by McLoughlin Family Foundation, Don Vappie & Banjo a la Créole, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers presented by Merri & John Lynch, Fermín Ceballos + Merengue4FOUR, Horace Trahan & the Ossun Express* presented by Mrs. Wheat’s New Orleans Meat Pies, ÌFÉ, The Iguanas presented by Woody & Kathy Jay, Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans presented by The Helis Foundation, Jam Brass Band *, Joe Krown + 1 featuring Papa Mali, John Mooney presented by Funny Bird, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Kelly Love Jones, The Lilli Lewis Project, Lisa Amos, Little Freddie King presented by Chevron, Little Stompers presents: Roots of New Orleans Music, Loyola University Commercial Ensemble, Loyola Student Group, Muévelo, Original Hurricane Brass Band, Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Road Show presented by McLoughlin Family Foundation, Tim Laughlin presented by The Derbes Foundation, River Eckert Band *, Ronnie Lamarque Orchestra with Hot Rod Lincoln * (Final name tbd) presented by The Berger Company & JAX Brewery Parking Lots, Ryan Batiste and Raw Revolution *, Saxkxiave, SOUL Brass Band, Songs for Jr Rangers with Richard Scott, Sporty’s Brass Band, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots presented by Funny Bird, Tim Laughlin presented by The Derbes Foundation, T Marie and Bayou Juju, Vegas Cola Band.

Sunday Performances

Amanda Shaw presented by Sal Borelli, Astral Project, Banu Gibson, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles presented by Woody & Kathy Jay, Bucktown All-Stars presented by Pat O’Brien’s, Creole Stringbeans, The Dixie Cups, Erica Falls, George Brown Band, Gumbeaux Juice, Happy Talk Band, Helen Gillet: ReBelle Musique presented by Kathleen & Edmund Schrenk, Higher Heights Reggae Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, Jeremy Davenport presented by The Davenport Lounge, Johnette Downing – Louisiana Roots Music for Children, Josh Kagler and Harmonistic Praise Crusade*, The Big Easy Boys presented by McLoughlin Family Foundation, Koray Broussard and the Zydeco Unit *, Lost Bayou Ramblers presented by The Helis Foundation, Los Güiros, Loyola Student Group, Lynn Drury presented by Don Gallo & Dawna Eastman-Gallo, New Breed, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Kids Stage, NO FEAR Ambassadors (New Orleans Foundation for Experiential Arts Reach), Onward Brass Band, Poisson Rouge, Red Hot Brass Band, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters presented by Chevron, Roderick “Rev” Paulin and The Congregation, Royal Essence, Songs for Jr Rangers with Sam Kuslan, Shamarr Allen, Sweet Crude, Sula Spirit & Asase Yaa’s (Mother Earth) Song Circle, Treme Brass Band, Tyrone Duhon & Double Standard Zydeko, Wanda Rouzan and a Taste of New Orleans, Wendell Brunious presented by The Derbes Foundation, Young Pinstripe Brass Band *.

Date: April 10, 2025 - April 13, 2025

Location: Various Venue in New Orleans, LA

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