Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival 2027: Dates (Oct 8 to 10) and Fares

Lafayette Square, New Orleans, Louisiana · October 8 to 10, 2027

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

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When is Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival 2027?

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival 2027 is expected to run October 8 to 10, 2027. The dates follow the usual pattern and are not announced yet.

2027October 8 to 10, 2027Expected

How the dates are set: A Friday to Sunday weekend in the second week of October, set each year by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation.

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Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival schedule

Friday, October 11, 2024: In 2024, Marcia Ball played the St. Charles Ave. Stage at 5:30 PM, followed by Irma Thomas & the Professionals at 7:00 PM.
Saturday, October 12, 2024: In 2024, the Camp Street Stage opened at 11:00 AM with Les Getrix & Creole Cookin, and the St. Charles Ave. Stage closed with Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials.
Sunday, October 13, 2024: In 2024, the final day featured Sunpie Barnes & the LA Sunspots, Kenny Neal and Little Freddie King, and wrapped up with Leyla McCalla.
Oral History Stage: The 2026 festival offered live interviews with festival artists about Southern music history.

Sources: jazzandheritage.org, jazzandheritage.org

Getting to Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

The festival takes place in Lafayette Square Park, bordered by Poydras Street and St. Charles Avenue, across from the historic Gallier Hall.
Parking options include the Poydras Center (650 Poydras Street) for a flat fee, and street parking around the park.

Source: jazzandheritage.org

Tickets and cost

The festival is free and open to the public. An optional VIP Experience adds up-front seating, a private hospitality lounge and complimentary bites and drinks for the weekend.

Source: jazzandheritage.org

Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival: questions people ask

Is the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival free?

Yes, general admission is free and open to the public. A VIP Experience is available for purchase.

Where is the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival held?

It is held at Lafayette Square Park in downtown New Orleans, bordered by Poydras Street and St. Charles Avenue.

Can you bring food or coolers to the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival?

No. Outside food and beverages are not allowed except for those with small children or dietary restrictions, and no coolers are permitted.

Are there vegetarian options at the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival?

Yes. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options are available.

Where can I park for the Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival?

Options include the Poydras Center at 650 Poydras Street for a flat fee, and street parking around the park.

Source: jazzandheritage.org

About Crescent City Blues & BBQ Festival

Three free days of blues, barbecue and an arts market in downtown New Orleans every October.

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation hosts this free festival in Lafayette Square Park every fall, with top blues and R&B performers from Louisiana and Mississippi on two stages. Barbecue vendors, vegetarian options and a local arts market surround the music, and an oral history stage adds interviews with the artists. The catch is no outside food or coolers.

Know before you go

Admission is free; an optional VIP Experience adds up-front seating and a hospitality lounge.
No outside food or beverages, no coolers, and no smoking or vaping in Lafayette Square.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY) is about 30 minutes by car from downtown.

Planning the trip

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