2025 NOLA Crawfish Festival - April 28th, 29th, 30th 2025 - The Broadside

The NOLA Crawfish Festival is back and bigger than ever, celebrating our 10th Anniversary with three action-packed days of music, crawfish, and unforgettable fun! Get ready for the ultimate local New Orleans experience, as we continue our tradition of filling the days between Jazz Fest weekends, Monday through Wednesday, April 28th, 29th & 30th, 2025.

This year, we’re pulling out all the stops to mark a decade of good times, great music, and the best crawfish boils around. From 3 PM to 10 PM daily, soak up the carefree vibes at The Broadside, Mid-City’s fabulous outdoor venue and our home for this milestone celebration.

Let the mouthwatering scents of thousands of pounds of hot-boiled crawfish, expertly prepared on-site by Chris "Shaggy" Davis and his renowned NOLA Crawfish King staff, guide your way to the action. And, of course, no anniversary party would be complete without the electrifying sounds of Louisiana’s finest musical talent, ready to get your body moving and your spirit soaring.

An intimate outdoor setting, New Orleans’ best musicians, and literally tons of crawfish—all wrapped up in a safe, family-friendly space? It’s going to be epic.

Join us as we toast to 10 incredible years and make even more unforgettable memories. Don’t miss this year’s amazing lineup of local legends and musical heroes, to be announced very soon!

Let’s make this anniversary celebration one for the books! 🎉🦞🎶

Monday - April 28th

Eric Krasno & Friends feat. Ivan Neville, Tony Hall, Raymond Weber + more VERY special guests
North Mississippi Sacred Steel feat. Luther Dickinson + more VERY special guests
Gangsters of Love - Performing the Music of Johnny "Guitar" Watson feat. Tony Hall, Ari Teitel, Stephen Landsm Andriu Yanovski, Brad Walker

Tuesday - Apri 29th

NCF Dead Funk Summit feat. Joe Marcinek, George Porter, Jr. Big Sam Williams, Mike Lemmler, Terrence Houston
The Rumble feat. Chief Joseph Boudreaux, Jr.
Ghalia Volt
River Eckert Band

Wednesday  April 30th

Samantha Fish
Mike Dillon & The New F%#k Yeahs feat. Brian Haas, Nikki Glaspie, Will Murray, Steve Staples, Chris "Pizza Man" Senac, Rurik Nunan, Otto Schrang
The Spicy Lips feat. Mike Doussan, Marc Paradis, Donald MaGee, Blake Quick, Chris Roberts and Mitch Frank

2025 NCF VIP Options 

Crawfish King Super VIP 3-Day Pass 

Your Crawfish King Super VIP credentials entitle you to the best possible experience at the festival!

This pass includes:
- VIP Reserved Parking (1 vehicle per transaction)
- Early VIP credential pick-up option
- Early entry to the festival each day for sound check
- Unlimited Hot Boiled Crawfish in the VIP area ALL DAY
- 4 daily beverages from a selection of Exclusive VIP Only Craft Beers
- Unlimited Water, Soft Drinks
- Cochon King BBQ, Jambalaya & Other Louisiana favorites
- Private VIP hang area with priority seating privileges
- Stage Front/Side Stage VIP viewing area
 - Private VIP restrooms
- Limited Edition Artist Signed Event Poster (1 each, per 3 day pass)
 - Commemorative NCF Swag

VIP 3-Day Pass

Your VIP credentials entitle you to the following 

 - Early VIP credential pick-up option
- One serving of Hot Boiled Crawfish in the VIP area each day
- 3 daily beverages from a selection of Exclusive VIP Only Craft Beers
- Unlimited Water, Soft Drinks
- Cochon King BBQ, Jambalaya & Other Louisiana favorites
- Private VIP shaded hang area
- Stage Front/Side Stage VIP viewing area
- Private VIP restrooms
- Limited Edition Event Poster (1 each, per 3 day pass)