NOLA Zydeco Fest 2026: Dates, Lineup, Tickets & Everything to Know
The 6th annual NOLA Zydeco Fest is Oct 31 & Nov 1, 2026 at Heritage Park in Slidell, LA. Here's the lineup by day, ticket prices, times, parking, and how to get there.
The 6th annual NOLA Zydeco Fest returns Halloween weekend, Saturday, October 31 and Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Heritage Park, 1701 Bayou Lane in Slidell, Louisiana. It's two days of live Zydeco, Creole food and culture, dancing, and family tradition on the bayou, produced by the New Orleans Zydeco Foundation and presented by the New Orleans Tourism and Cultural Fund.
When are the gates open?
Gates open at 11 AM both days, and VIP ticket holders get in early at 10:30 AM. The festival wraps at 7 PM on Sunday.
Who's playing?
Saturday, Oct 31: Zydeco with a NOLA Twist
- Jeremy Fruge & The Zydeco Hot Boys
- Jeffery Broussard & Nighttime Syndicate
- Mike Broussard & Nu'Edition Zydeco
- Tonio Armani
Sunday, Nov 1: Traditional Zydeco & Creole
- Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
- Alphonse Ardoin & the Zydeco Kingz
- Rusty Metoyer & Zydeco Krush
The Creole Music Jam is Sunday at 2 PM with Ruben Moreno, Maya Kleinpeter, Jourdan Thibodeaux, Drake LeBlanc, Mark Ardoin, Cedric Watson, and Teddy Davi. See the full lineup.
How much are tickets?
Advance prices before Eventbrite fees:
- Day Pass: $30
- Weekend Pass: $55 (2-for-1 weekend passes through Oct 1)
- VIP Day Pass: $75 · VIP Weekend Pass: $145
- VIP + Amtrak (Zydeco Fest Express): $175
- VIP Table: $650
- Kids under 12: free (register them in advance)
- Seniors & service members: $20 at the gate with ID
You can buy tickets right on our site. Tickets are non-refundable, but upgrades are always welcome.
What is there to do besides the music?
Dance lessons, the Gumbo Cook-Off on Saturday, a Zydeco Dance Competition on Sunday, the Trick or Trunk Car Show at 4 PM Saturday, Mardi Gras Indian cultural programming, a Louisiana Creole genealogy exhibit, a Family & Culture Corner for kids, and 40+ local vendors. Explore the experience.
Where do I park, and can I take the train?
Parking is $20 per day or $40 for the weekend, and every vehicle needs a pass. Coming by boat? Grab a $15 Bayou Pass. From New Orleans, the Zydeco Fest Express VIP + Amtrak package rides the train roundtrip. Festival hotels in Slidell start at $75 a night. Plan your trip.