The 2025 Lineup is Here!

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!

Here’s just a taste of what’s in store:

Master P: The hip-hop icon makes his NOLA Funk Fest debut!

Dumpstaphunk Plays Sly: A special tribute to the music of Sly & The Family Stone, led by the unstoppable Dumpstaphunk.

Funky Meters 2.0: Featuring George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Brian Stoltz, Ian Neville & Terrence Houston keeping The Meters’ legacy alive.

Tony Hall Band & Fred Wesley Tribute to James Brown: Funk royalty Fred Wesley (James Brown’s legendary trombonist) joins Tony Hall for a one-of-a-kind tribute to the Godfather of Soul!

The Headhunters: The legendary jazz-funk pioneers bring their influential sound to the NOLA Funk Fest stage!

New Orleans Suspects with Jennifer Hartswick: The Suspects are teaming up with powerhouse trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick, an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and a force of nature on stage.

George Porter Jr. & Runnin’ Pardners, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen, Big Sam’s Funky Nation with Jelly Joseph, and so much more! See our full lineup below.