After the success of my Super Bowl LIX weekend guide, I decided to make one for concerts during the 2025 Mardi Gras season you can not miss!
Family Gras
When: Friday, February 21st through Sunday, February 23rd
Where: Mardi Gras Plaza across from Lakeside Mall
Cost: Free
The free three-day festival will include performances by Gabby Barrett, En Vogue, Amanda Shaw, Justin Moore, Zebra, the Imagination Movers, and more!
Pygmalion Fest
When: Saturday, February 22nd
Where: The Sugar Mill
Cost: $45+
Are you ready to get caked? Steve Aoki, The Party Crashers, and Rachii are taking the stage at the 2025 Pygmalion Fest as the Krewe of Pygmalion celebrates their 25th anniversary! Get tickets on eventbrite.com!
Shorty Gras
When: Saturday, February 22nd
Where: Mardi Gras World
Cost: $65+
Join the Krewe of Freret after they roll down the streets of New Orleans for Shorty Gras 2025. The night will feature performances by Ja Rule, The Soul Rebels, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue featuring special guest Big Boi, and more! Tickets are available for purchase on eventbrite.com!
Emline Ball
When: Saturday, February 22nd
Where: The Fillmore
Cost: $173+
Don’t miss a performance by 2 Chainz at the 2025 Emline Ball! Tickets are available for purchase on ticketmaster.com! Pro-tip: join Rakuten for free and earn cash back on your Ticketmaster purchases. If it’s your first time using Rakuten, you can get $30 cash back when you spend $30 or more!
Zulu Coronation Ball
When: Friday, February 28th
Where: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Cost: $2500+
Dress to impress and witness the coronation of King Zulu and Queen Zulu 2025. Plus catch performances by R&B artists Jeffrey Osborne, Chante’ Moore, and SWV! Tickets are available for purchase on eventbrite.com!
The Social (Mardi Gras Edition)
When: Saturday, March 1st
Where: Republic NOLA
Cost: $260+
Looking for a party to attend after watching Edition? Head over to Republic for the Mardi Gras edition of The Social. Doors open at 10:30 pm and there will be a performance by Leon Thomas! Get tickets on eventbrite.com!
Krewe of Love hosted by Keyshia Cole
When: Saturday, March 1st
Where: Republic NOLA
Cost: $65+
Also happening after the Krewe of Endymion rolls through New Orleans is the Krewe of Love hosted by Grammy-nominated Keyshia Cole! The event starts at 10 pm! Tickets are available on Ticketmaster!
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Endymion Extravaganza
When: Saturday, March 1st
Where: Caesars Superdome
Cost: $260+
Join 20,000 others and see Katy Perry and Train live after super krewe Endymion rolls through Fat City. The parade rolls through the Superdome around 8:30 pm but the party continues until 3 am! For more information, visit endymion.org!
ZOOLU
When: Saturday, March 1st & Monday, March 3rd
Where: The Metropolitan inside Generations Hall
Cost: $40+
Disco Presents, The Metropolitan & Amps Events are bringing ISOxo on Saturday and AFROJACK on Monday to The Metropolitan! For tickets to Saturday’s ZOOLU and for tickets to Sunday’s ZOOLU.
Bacchus Bash
When: Sunday, March 2nd at 12 pm
Where: The Metropolitan inside Generations Hall
Cost: Free (GA), $600+ (VIP)
Celebrate Super Sunday in style! The 2025 Bacchus Bash includes access to the all-day block party with performances by Mannie Fresh, The Topcats, Category 6, Kings of Neon, and more. Entry is free but there are VIP open bar ticket options and bottle service available. VIP tickets are available at eventbrite.com.
Orpheuscapade
When: Sunday, March 2nd at 12 pm
Where: Ernest N. Morial Convention Center
Cost: $225+
You’re sure to see Bianca Del Rio, 2025 monarch of the Krewe of Orpheus and season six winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race at the Orpheuscapade! Plus don’t miss performances by Brothers Osborne, Groove Merchants, the Mixed Nuts, and NOLA Super Group! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit kreweoforpheus.com/orpheuscapade!
Zulu’s Lundi Gras Festival
When: Sunday, March 3rd from 10 am to 6:30 pm
Where: Woldenberg Park
Cost: Free
Join the Zulu Social Aid & Pleasure Club along the Mississippi River for a fun-filled day of food, music, and arts! The lineup includes DJ Jubilee,
Riverwalk Outlets’ 39th Annual Lundi Gras Celebration
When: Sunday, March 3rd from 10 am to 6:30 pm
Where: Woldenberg Park
Cost: Free
Brass-A-Holics, Kermit Ruffins, Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Flow Tribe, and more are taking the stage. See the arrival of the Krewe of Rex, Krewe of Zulu, and Mayor LaToya Cantrell plus the fireworks show! For more information, visit riverwalkneworleans.com!
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