The 2025 French Quarter Pageant introduced by Chevron introduced its first spherical of music lineup for this yr’s occasion, to be held from April 10-13, 2025. As at all times, FQF options simply native and Louisiana musicians, together with scrumptious meals from native distributors. In case you have by no means been to French Quarter Pageant, and also you’re from out of city: attempt it, consider me—you’ll prefer it. It’s a blast and there are not any tickets, you’ll be able to come and go as you please, and also you’ll be capable of benefit from the music, meals and camaraderie.
French Quarter Pageant remains to be the one large-scale music competition in New Orleans that presents all native musicians. The occasion is free which signifies that the Fest options all of the native music that many guests wish to expertise: no big-name headliners from someplace else. The competition guarantees a stellar lineup of performances on 22 levels positioned all through the Quarter, and can embody 300+ acts, together with returning favourite Anders Osborne and competition debuts Roi Anthony and Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph. This yr’s competition will embody a Chevron Night Live performance Collection, that includes Chapel Hart, The Authentic Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X, Little Freddie King, and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters.
A few of the 2025 French Quarter Pageant’s most notable debuts embody Roi Anthony and “Jelly” Joseph on the Jack Daniel’s Stage, in addition to Ryan Batiste and Uncooked Revolution on the Abita Beer Stage. Making their competition premiere, La Tran-Ok Band will carry the colourful rhythms of salsa, merengue, cumbia and bachata, whereas the Woodenhead fiftieth Anniversary Band will have fun their milestone with a debut set on the Tropical Hand Grenade Stage. Featured artists embody Charmaine Neville, whose wealthy voice and heat persona have received hearts worldwide. Returning to the competition for the primary time since 2010, Anders Osborne joins the competition for the primary time since 2010, and BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, marks their first look since 2014. Attendees may sit up for performances by beloved favorites Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., Soul Rebels, John Boutté, Kermit Ruffins and plenty of extra, in addition to the DJ Stage, that includes the legendary DJ Raj Smoove, dubbed “the best DJ on the planet” by Lil Wayne.
The Loyola College Esplanade within the Shade Stage might be a serious focus, showcasing rising abilities, established performers, and the college’s college students and alumni. Additionally positioned on the New Orleans Jazz Museum on the Previous U.S. Mint, the Louisiana Fish Fry Stage will function the vigorous sounds of native brass bands just like the Pink Wolf Brass Band and Sporty’s Brass Band.
An inventory of all at the moment confirmed musical performances are listed under. The total competition music schedule might be introduced in March.
French Quarter Pageant 2025: April 10 (Thursday)
Bag of Donuts, Ben E. Hunter, BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet, Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band, Cameron Dupuy & the Cajun Troubadours, Chapel Hart, Chubby Provider and the Bayou Swamp Band, Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic, The Soiled Dozen Brass Band, Irene Sage, James Andrews, “Jelly” Joseph, Pleasure Clark, Kermit Ruffins & the Barbecue Swingers, La Tran-Ok Band, Lena Prima, Mem Shannon & The Membership, Preservation Brass, Roi Anthony, The Rumble that includes Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr., Serabee & The Roots Revival Band, Tuba Skinny, Water Seed.
French Quarter Pageant 2025: April 11 (Friday)
Al “Lil Fat” Jackson, Anders Osborne, Babineaux Sisters Band, Large Frank & Lil Frank and the Soiled Previous Males, Large Chief Juan Pardo’s Tribal Gold, Cupid & the Dance Occasion Categorical 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 Soiled Be aware, John “Papa” Gros, JustWYN (Kevin Stylez), Keith Frank & Soileau Zydeco Band, Leroy Jones & New Orleans’ Best, Les Femmes Farouches, Unfastened Cattle, Magnetic Ear, Malevitus, Mia Borders, New Orleans Nightcrawlers, The Authentic Pinettes Brass Band with Mia X, Pell, Pink Wolf Brass Band, Robin Barnes & The Fiyabirds, Shawn Williams, The Soul Rebels, Sullivan Dabney’s Muzik Jazz Band, Susan Cowsill, The Nayo Jones Expertise, The New Orleans Klezmer All Stars, Waylon Thibodeaux Band, Woodenhead fiftieth Anniversary.
French Quarter Pageant 2025: April 12 (Saturday)
Anaïs St. John, Arrowhead Jazz Band that includes Nationwide Park Service Rangers and particular friends, A Tocar! Bomba de Puerto Rico, Bonerama, Charmaine Neville, Chere Elise, Christian Serpas & Ghost City, Artistic Arts Momentum, Sprint Rip Rock, Delfeayo Marsalis & the Uptown Jazz Orchestra, Don Vappie & Banjo a la Créole, Dwayne Dopsie and the Zydeco Hellraisers, Fermín Ceballos + Merengue4FOUR, Horace Trahan & the Ossun Categorical, ÌFÉ, The Iguanas, Irma Thomas, Soul Queen of New Orleans, Jam Brass Band , Joe Krown + 1 that includes Papa Mali, John Mooney, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gents, Kelly Love Jones, The Lilli Lewis Challenge, Lisa Amos, Little Freddie King, Little Stompers presents: Roots of New Orleans Music, Loyola College Business Ensemble, Loyola Scholar Group, Muévelo, Authentic Hurricane Brass Band, Paul Sanchez and the Rolling Street Present, Tim Laughlin, River Eckert Band , Ronnie Lamarque Orchestra with Sizzling Rod Lincoln, Ryan Batiste and Uncooked Revolution , SaxKixAve, SOUL Brass Band, Songs for Jr Rangers with Richard Scott, Sporty’s Brass Band, Storyville Stompers Brass Band, Sunpie and the Louisiana Sunspots, Tim Laughlin, T-Marie and Bayou Juju, Vegas Cola Band.
French Quarter Pageant 2025: April 13 (Sunday)
Amanda Shaw, Banu Gibson, Large Chief Monk Boudreaux and the Golden Eagles, Bucktown All-Stars, Creole Stringbeans, The Dixie Cups, Erica Falls, George Brown Band, Gumbeaux Juice, Comfortable Speak Band, Helen Gillet: ReBelle Musique, Increased Heights Reggae Band, Honey Island Swamp Band, Jeremy Davenport, Johnette Downing – Louisiana Roots Music for Kids, Josh Kagler and Harmonistic Reward Campaign, The Large Straightforward Boys, Koray Broussard and the Zydeco Unit, Misplaced Bayou Ramblers, Los Güiros, Loyola Scholar Group, Lynn Drury, New Breed, New Orleans Jazz Nationwide Historic Park Youngsters Stage, NO FEAR Ambassadors (New Orleans Basis for Experiential Arts Attain), Onward Brass Band, Poisson Rouge, Pink Sizzling Brass Band, Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters, Roderick “Rev” Paulin and The Congregation, Royal Essence, Songs for Jr Rangers with Sam Kuslan, Shamarr Allen, Candy Crude, Sula Spirit & Asase Yaa’s (Mom Earth) Track Circle, Treme Brass Band, Tyrone Duhon & Double Normal Zydeko, Wanda Rouzan and a Style of New Orleans, Wendell Brunious, Younger Pinstripe Brass Band.
Official FQF ’25 Poster. Artist: Ceaux.
Savor the Flavors: Over 65 Culinary Experiences
Meals has at all times been an enormous a part of French Quarter Fest, and foodies can bask in choices from over 65 prime eating places confirmed up to now, together with competition favorites and new additions. Chef Kevin Belton will emcee the newly named Mike’s Wonderful Culinary Stage, presenting dwell cooking demos and tales about New Orleans’ cherished culinary traditions. The Mike’s Wonderful workforce might be on-site to share recipes that ship most taste and choices to pair with favourite competition dishes. New contributors like Chubbie’s Fried Rooster be a part of beloved longstanding distributors resembling Vaucresson Sausage and Ms. Linda The Yakamein Woman, with different gems like Associates of Codey’s, Addis, and Smoke & Honey who return with culinary delights.
Abita Beer returns as the foremost French Quarter Pageant 2025 sponsor, bringing a wide range of beloved native flavors to this yr’s celebration. Spirits and combined cocktail choices might be out there at beverage cubicles throughout the competition grounds, that includes Jack Daniel’s, Fords Gin, Diplomático Rum, el Jimador Tequila, and Korbel California Champagne. Thrilling new additions to the beverage menu embody choices from Caymus Vineyards, Emmolo, Sea Solar Wines, and White Claw Vodka.
A full record of confirmed culinary distributors could be discovered right here.
French Quarter Festivals, Inc. is dedicated to maintaining the FQF free to the general public. However “superfans” should purchase VIP packages to help the group’s mission: click on right here for information.
FQF begins with the standard Opening Day Parade on Thursday, April 10, at 10 a.m. Household-friendly actions embody the all-star Chevron STEM Zone, off ering hands-on experiences for curious minds, and Ernie’s Schoolhouse Stage, which highlights younger, aspiring musicians.
The total 2025 French Quarter Pageant music lineup might be introduced in March.
