Recap Videos by Allen Pellebon

Making a Meaningful Impact Together

Through national and international coverage, the festival generated over $88 million in earned media value for our 1,700 local musicians and 70 food vendors. This positive attention reinforces what we already know—New Orleans is a vibrant and welcoming city where music, food, and culture take center stage.

Your love for this festival shows: Of nearly 700 people surveyed, an incredible 82% gave us a perfect 10 out of 10 recommendation score. Your enthusiasm helps grow and sustain our cultural economy!

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Musical Memories That Will Last

The soundtrack of this year's festival was extraordinary! The KIPP New Orleans Regional High School Choir wowed crowds at Ernie's Schoolhouse Stage on the Natchez Wharf, while the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint housed three stages of diverse performances. Xeno Moonflower's intimate acoustic guitar set captivated audiences at the Entergy Songwriters stage. Meanwhile, the Red Wolf Brass Band brought energy to the Louisiana Fish Fry Stage, and the Creole String Beans kept things lively on the Loyola University Esplanade in the Shade Stage. The Willow Pharmacy DJ Stage became a sea of smiles and movement with unforgettable performances from DJ Jubilee, Raj Smoove, and ANTWIGADEE!

We welcomed exciting debuts from Tyrone Duhon & Double Standard Zydeko on the Chevron Stage, Ryan Batiste and Raw Revolution on the Abita Stage, and Roi Anthony on the Jack Daniel's Stage. The Nayo Jones Experience serenaded us with smooth jazz and R&B fusion on the Pan-American Life Insurance Group Stage, while favorites like John Boutté and Wendell Brunious delivered stunning performances on the NewOrleans.com Stage in Jackson Square.

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A Food Lover's Paradise

Recently voted one of USA Today’s 10 Best City Food Festivals (2025), our culinary lineup featured over 70 celebrated restaurants and chefs from across Louisiana. As Tia Henry, Head Chef at Cafe Dauphine and returning vendor, put it: "What makes this festival so special is its ability to gather locals and visitors who are genuinely passionate about authentic New Orleans cuisine."

With six exciting debuts this year, festival-goers enjoyed everything from Orleans Brothers' award-winning gumbo to Dingtea's refreshing mango sando and Thai Nola's Thai-style fried rice. The Mike's Amazing Culinary Stage featured demonstrations from Nori Guys, Addis NOLA, Fritai NOLA, Vaucresson Sausage Co., and Mrs. Wheat’s New Orleans Meat Pies, with daily happy hour conversations hosted by Chef Kevin Belton.

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Family Fun for Everyone

The Opening Day Kickoff Parade set the tone for a weekend of celebration, with hundreds of fans following the sounds of the New Birth Brass Band, New Wave Brass Band, Family Affair Brass Band, Black Magic Drumline, and Kings of Brass through the streets.

Over 7,000 curious minds of all ages experienced the Chevron Children's STEM Zone aboard the new Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! This special dockside adventure featured hands-on activities from community partners, including Audubon Nature Institute, NASA Astro Camp, Project Lead the Way, The Water Institute, NAMI St. Tammany, STEM NOLA, Pontchartrain Conservancy, and Northshore Technical Community College.

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Making the Festival Experience

Better for Everyone

Going Green Together

Thanks to over 700 incredible volunteers and more than 100 generous sponsors, we operated this massive 4-day, 22-stage event. Our expanded Geauxing Green sustainability program collected over 28,000 pounds of recycled materials and an additional 40,000 pounds of compost! Special thanks to the Gulf of America Alliance, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Office for Coastal Management, The RosaMary Foundation, Schmelly's Dirt Farm, REALcycle, and Glass Half Full for making this possible.

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Thank You to Our Sponsors and Super Fans!

French Quarter Festivals, Inc. extends sincere gratitude to the sponsors, supporters, and fans whose generosity fuels the festival year after year. Through merchandise sales, VIP upgrade fundraisers, performance sponsorships, or direct donations, every gift helps sustain free cultural experiences for all.

Thank you to this year’s sponsors!

Chevron, Abita Brewing Company, Aetna Better Health of Louisiana, Aquaculture Stewardship Council/Laguna Blanca Salmon, The Bec-Croche Giving Fund, Beignet Fest Foundation, The Berger Company, BK House, Blue Bikes, Brown-Forman, Caesars New Orleans,  Café Beignet, Capital Vacations, Catch 504 Booking, Caymus Vineyards, Cricket Wireless, Delta Utilities, The Derbes Foundation, Diplomatico Rum, el Jimador Tequila, Emmolo, Entergy, Fords Gin, Four Seasons Hotel, French Market Coffee, French Market Corporation, Friend Of Fest, Funny Bird, Good Measure at The Barnett, Hancock Whitney, Hilton Riverside New Orleans, The Helis Foundation, Homecoming - Campaign for Equity New Orleans,House Of Blues, Humana Healthy Horizons of Louisiana, I.T.S Fire Alarm Security, Jack Daniel’s, Jack Daniels Presents Black & Loud, JAMNOLA, KREWE Eyewear, The Law Office of John W. Redmann, LLC, LCMC Health, Louisiana Fish Fry, Louisiana Lottery Corporation, Louisiana Museum Foundation, Louisiana Office of Cultural Development - Division of the Arts & National Endowment for the Arts, Louisiana Office of Tourism, Louisiana State Museum Cabildo, Loyola University, McLoughlin Family Foundation, Merri & John Lynch, Mike's Amazing, The MISI, Music Performance Trust Fund & American Federation of Musicians Local 174-496, New Orleans & Company, New Orleans Jazz Museum At The Old U.S. Mint, New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park Service, New Orleans Public Belt, New Orleans School of Cooking, New Orleans Steamboat Company, New Orleans Tourism And Cultural Fund, New Orleans Recreation and Culture Fund, NOLA.com,  Omni Royal Orleans, OUTFRONT, Pan-American Life Insurance Group, Pennington Holloway Kim LLP, Pepsi, Phelps, The Plant Gallery, Port of New Orleans, Republic National Distributing Company, Riverwalk Outlets, Royal Sonesta New Orleans, Sal Borelli, SBP, Sea Sun Wines, The Spotted Cat Music Club, Tropical Isle, Utz, Walmart, The Westin New Orleans, Willow Pharmacy, The Windsor Court, White Claw Vodka, Woody and Kathy Jay, and WWL-Louisiana.

About French Quarter Festivals, Inc.

French Quarter Festival presented by Chevron is produced by French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI), the 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, which also produces Satchmo SummerFest presented by New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund in August and Holidays New Orleans Style Concert Series in December.

FQFI’s mission is to promote the Vieux Carré and the City of New Orleans through high-quality special events and activities that showcase the culture and heritage of this unique city, contribute to the economic well-being of the community, and instill increased pride in the people of New Orleans. For more information about French Quarter Festivals, Inc. or any of these events, call (504) 522-5730 or visit www.fqfi.org.