The NOLA Funk Fest 2025 lineup is here, and it’s our biggest and funkiest yet! Taking over Spanish Plaza at the Riverfront, October 17-19, this year’s festival features iconic legends, rare tribute performances, and some of the best artists in funk, soul, and New Orleans music!

In this place, the past meets the present in a beautiful cultural symphony of rhythms, flavors, and colors, which, together, foster a truly

From NOLA.com: To borrow a catchphrase from the Essence Festival of Culture, the NOLA Funk Fest is a party with a purpose.