The Crescent City Blues and BBQ Festival is a grand celebration of music, food, and art. This annual event continues the New Orleans tradition of blues, bringing together top performers from southern Louisiana and Mississippi. Musicians and vendors alike captivate audiences with soulful blues melodies and mouth watering BBQ. Beyond the musical and culinary delights, the festival showcases unique visual art displays. The art market offers a multitude of handcrafted pieces, including artwork, home furnishings, jewelry, and other crafts, providing an opportunity to take home a special memento from the festival.
Performers at the 2024 edition include Lil Ed & the Blues Imperials, Irma Thomas & the Professionals, Kenny Neal, Marcia Ball, Sue Foley, Nikki Hill, James Cotton Tribute with Mark Hummel & Steve Freund, Chris Thomas King, Eric Lindell, Little Freddie King, James Rivers Movement, Joe Crown Trio with Papa Mali, Sierra Green & the Giants, Mitch Woods & his Rocket 88s, Billy Iuso, Les Getrex & Creole Cookin, and Sunpie Barnes & the Louisiana Sunspots.
Crescent City Blues and BBQ Fest is October 11-13, 2024. The fest is held downtown at Lafayette Square Park.The Poydras Center at 650 Poydras Street provides a convenient parking location for festival-goers.
The festival is free, but VIP Experience Passes are available to those looking for a premium festival experience, which includes a private lounge in Gallier Hall, festival seating, two complimentary bars, indoor bathrooms, and air conditioning. Those are good for the entire weekend and available here.
Smoked chicken, sausage gumbo, soft serve ice cream, mac 'n' cheese, barbecue ribs, cocoon de bait po-boys, vegan red beans...find the complete food lineup here.
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