NOLA ZYDECO FEST

Get ready for two unforgettable days of Zydeco and Creole music, dancing, food, history, and Louisiana culture at the 6th Annual NOLA Zydeco Fest, happening Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Heritage Park in Slidell, Louisiana.

Set along the bayou just outside New Orleans, this family-friendly outdoor festival brings together legendary performers, rising artists, culture bearers, local food vendors, dancers, and festivalgoers from across the region.

Whether you are learning your first Zydeco step or have been dancing your whole life, come ready to move, eat, celebrate, and experience the culture that continues to bring generations together.

2026 ARTIST LINEUP

Featuring live performances by:

Tonio Armani • Geno Delafose • Jeffery Broussard • Rusty Metoyer featuring Robin Barnes • Alphonse Ardoin • Koray Broussard and more!

Plus a special Creole Music Jam featuring:

Ruben Moreno • Maya Kleinpeter • Jourdan Thibodeaux • Drake LeBlanc • Mike Broussard • Mark Ardoin and more!

Hosted by:

Wild Wayne • Harold Guillory • Lola Love

Sounds by:

DJ Lexx

Guests can also participate in Zydeco dance lessons with a variety of experienced instructors.

Artists, hosts, instructors, schedules, and programming are subject to change.

WHAT TO EXPECT

🎵 Live Zydeco and Creole music throughout the weekend

💃🏽 Zydeco dance lessons and a high-energy dance competition

🍲 A Louisiana-style gumbo cook-off featuring local teams

🪗 A special Creole Music Jam featuring musicians from across Louisiana

🥁 Mardi Gras Indian and cultural presentations

🎃 Family-friendly Halloween activities and cultural experiences

🧬 Creole history, genealogy, language, and educational programming

🛍️ Food vendors, cultural vendors, artisans, and local makers

🌿 A scenic bayou setting with space to dance, relax, and enjoy the festival

🎉 Interactive cultural moments, special tributes, and surprise experiences

🥂 Bar access, shaded areas, and upgraded VIP experiences

🚆 Select VIP ticket options featuring Amtrak transportation from New Orleans to Slidell

This is more than a music festival. It is a family reunion, a cultural preservation movement, and a straight-up good time rolled into one.

Come dressed to dance, eat, explore, and stay awhile.

Whether you are attending with your krewe, your partner, your family, or coming solo and ready to make new friends, NOLA Zydeco Fest welcomes you exactly as you are.

✨ All ages are welcome

✨ Children under 12 receive free general admission

✨ Rain or shine

✨ Bring your dancing shoes and your appetite

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

Special festival hotel rates are available for guests traveling to the Slidell and Greater New Orleans area.

Book your hotel stay here:

https://nolazydecofest.com/hotels

TICKETS

Purchase your tickets now and secure your place at one of Louisiana’s most joyful cultural celebrations.

Additional artist announcements, schedules, ticket options, and festival experiences will be released as the event approaches.

Laissez les bons temps rouler—Zydeco style!

REFUND POLICY

All ticket sales are final. No refunds will be issued.

Approved ticket upgrades may be permitted based on availability. Guests will be responsible for paying any applicable price difference.