The 2024 Fried Chicken Festival returns with a sizzling lineup of live entertainment that will make your weekend unforgettable! This year’s festival, set to take place at the New Orleans Lakefront, October 5 and 6th, will feature some of the biggest names in music, along with local legends.

The 2024 Fried Chicken Festival is pulling out all the stops with headliners including multi-platinum rock band Better Than Ezra and southern rap icon Bun B. R&B songstress Teedra Moses will also grace the stage, bringing her soulful voice to the festival’s mix of music genres.

Festival-goers will be treated to a diverse lineup spanning rock, rap, jazz, funk and zydeco. Joining the stage are New Orleans favorites Big Sam’s Funky Nation, Shamarr Allen, Bonerama, and Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers, promising energetic and unforgettable performances. Meanwhile, Louisiana’s own Cupid is sure to get the crowd moving with his famous dance hit, “Cupid Shuffle.”

New Orleans bounce artist Choppa and the ever-vibrant Hasizzle, alongside TBC Brass Band, will have everyone dancing in the streets with their high-energy sets, while brass-heavy funk band Big Sam’s Funky Nation will serve up their signature infectious grooves.

Whether you’re a rock fan, a lover of New Orleans funk or a bounce music aficionado, this year’s lineup promises something for everyone. And of course, the festival will offer more than just music—expect mouthwatering fried chicken from vendors across the region, showcasing their signature dishes in a variety of flavors and styles.

The festival will also include a Culinary Icon area, a Marketplace Vendor Application, Sponsorship Opportunities, and an exciting Car Corral display. For more details, check out the festival website or contact the event organizers directly.

For more information on tickets, schedules and additional performers, visit the Fried Chicken Festival website.