French Quarter Funk Festival

Two French Quarter Funk Fest VIP experiences are available for purchase from Ticketmaster:

• The Gator Tent VIP Experience features an open bar, exclusive merchandise, $15 free play, private bathrooms and lounge seating

• The Reserved Front Stage Experience features a reserved spot in front of the stage (bring your own chair), two complimentary drinks, $10 free play and more.

French Quarter Funk Fest Schedule:

2:30 p.m. – Zach Person

Zach Person is an electrifying American recording artist and the fresh face of indie rock, renowned for his loud, raw sound and primal connection with fans. Armed with his iconic Gibson SG guitar, Person is redefining modern rock with a blend of high-energy anthems and infectious funk grooves that captivate audiences worldwide. SPIN Magazine heralds him as “bringing volume to the masses,” solidifying his reputation as a powerhouse in the contemporary music scene.

4 p.m. – Buckwheat Zydeco Jr.

From Lafayette, Louisiana, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. carries forward the Grammy-winning legacy of his father, zydeco pioneer Stanley “Buckwheat” Dural Sr. A dynamic multi-instrumentalist and bandleader, he has shared the stage with legends like Eric Clapton, Paul Simon, Willie Nelson, and Buddy Guy. Since 2016, he has led The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band, performing worldwide with his son, Kyle Anthony Dural, on rubboard. Recent achievements highlight his enduring influence: in 2024, Buckwheat Zydeco Jr. & The Legendary Ils Sont Partis Band won the GRAMMY Award for Best Regional Roots Album (New Beginnings Album), two Best of The Beat Awards (Best zydeco artist and best zydeco album) and were inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.

5:30 p.m. – The Soul Rebels

Brass sensation The Soul Rebels started with an idea - to expand upon the pop music they loved on the radio and the New Orleans brass tradition they grew up on. They took that tradition and blended funk and soul with elements of hip hop, jazz and rock all within the style of a modernized and contemporary brass band. The Soul Rebels built a career around an eclectic live show that harnesses the power of horns and drums in a party-like atmosphere. The eight-member collective frequently appear on major record label releases with star artists including Sony Music artist GEazy’s single ‘When You’re Gone” featuring Lil Wayne, Def Jam artist Dave East and Nas’ “Godfather 4,” Big Freedia and Icona Pop’s “Pipe That” and Warner Music Group artist Phony Ppl’s new album.

7 p.m. – Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Celebrating over 45 years since their founding in 1977, the GRAMMY Award-winning New Orleans-based Dirty Dozen Brass Band has taken the traditional foundation of brass band music and incorporated it into a blend of genres including Bebop Jazz, Funk and R&B/Soul. This unique sound, described by the band as a “musical gumbo,” has allowed the Dirty Dozen to tour across five continents and more than 30 countries, record 12 studio albums and collaborate with a range of artists from Modest Mouse to Widespread Panic to Norah Jones. Forty-five-plus years later, the Dirty Dozen Brass Band is a world-famous music machine whose name is synonymous with genre-bending romps and high-octane performances.