A Riverfront Celebration of New Orleans' Musical Heritage
NOLA Funk Fest reveals its exciting move to Spanish Plaza at the Riverfront for its 2025 edition, scheduled for October 17-19.
This landmark relocation to the heart of Downtown New Orleans promises to transform the festival experience, offering attendees breathtaking Mississippi River views and easy access to the city's vibrant downtown scene.
Through a strategic partnership with Riverwalk Outlets, the festival is set to deliver an enhanced experience that combines the raw energy of funk music with the natural beauty of New Orleans' riverfront. Spanish Plaza's open-air layout provides the perfect backdrop for what promises to be the biggest NOLA Funk Fest yet.
Online Auction Supporting New Orleans Unhoused Community
This year's Funk Fest will feature a special opportunity to engage with the community through an online auction benefiting Grace at the Greenlight. In collaboration with the Maple Leaf Bar and Positive Legacy, this live auction will go towards Greenlight's mission of supporting New Orleans unhoused community. Each bid goes towards necessary services, including food, water, transportation, and clothing, while giving bidders the opportunity to win unique items and experiences.
The auction features one-of-a-kind opportunities while standing in solidarity with those who need it most. The exciting items up for auction include:
- Two Super VIP tickets to NOLA Funk Fest and a stay at the Hilton Riverside right next to the festival site in Spanish Plaza. ($3,200 value)
- A signed guitar from The Revivalists
- A Maple Leaf Golden Ticket (entry to every show at the Maple Leaf Bar in 2025)
- Original Jazz Fest artwork by Frenchy
If none of the auction items are calling your name, or you're simply looking for another way to contribute, consider giving to make an immediate impact.
- For a donation of just $80, you can bring one unhoused individual to the festival through Greenlight's Fest for the Homeless program.
- Consider sponsoring Greenlight's Fest for the Homeless band with a gift of $1,200 to foster an unforgettable and inclusive festival experience on Saturday, April 26.
Click here to view the online auction. You can also view the donation options in the auction link. Whether you bid in the auction or donate, you're supporting a mission to bring dignity, joy and hope to the unhoused individuals in our community.
Master P to Headline
The festival's commitment to educate, inspire, and empower continues with the announcement that New Orleans native Master P will be headlining the stage this year. Proceeds from his performance will benefit the University of New Orleans' basketball program, where he was recently named the president of Basketball Operations.
This special three-day event will also feature an all-star line-up of New Orleans' finest musicians such as Dumpstaphunk, Big Sam's Funky Nation, Honey Island Swamp Band, Erica Falls, and many more, as well as a "James Brown Tribute" by Tony Hall Band & Fred Wesley.
Early Bird General Admission and VIP tickets are already sold out, but three-day Advance General Admission tickets are available for $123. Three-day Advance VIP and limited Super VIP tickets are also on sale now.
Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience
The Louisiana Music & Heritage Experience, showcased through NOLA Funk Fest, is a comprehensive initiative dedicated to preserving and celebrating the state's musical legacy. Building on successful exhibitions like 2023's Fats Domino tribute and 2024's Louisiana Blues showcase, the Experience combines live performances with educational programming and museum-quality exhibits. Through dynamic presentations, oral histories, and musical demonstrations, they honor Louisiana's musical innovators while supporting current artists and ensuring this rich cultural heritage inspires future generations.
