5th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest Set for October 25-27

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The 5th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest, presented by Visit Jamaica, will take place from October 25th to 27th, 2024, at Congo Square in the French Quarter. The three-day event highlights the connection between New Orleans and Caribbean culture, featuring a lineup of reggae and dancehall artists, local brass bands and DJs from both the U.S. and the Caribbean.

Congo Square, a location with deep historical and cultural significance in New Orleans, serves as the venue for the festival, which aims to celebrate the shared cultural heritage between New Orleans and Jamaica. The event will showcase 20 musical acts across two stages, as well as a variety of food vendors offering Caribbean-style dishes and New Orleans favorites such as gumbo and ya-ka-mein.

The festival also includes a dedicated area for children, where Young Audiences Charter School will provide educational art and cultural activities.

Artist Lineup

The event will feature performances from notable artists such as reggae icon Yellowman and Jamaica’s I-Octane, alongside New Orleans-based acts like Rebirth Brass Band and HA Sizzle. In addition to local and international reggae and dancehall performers, the festival will host DJs from Jamaica, Trinidad and Nigeria.

Friday, October 25th

  • Claude Bryant All-Stars (New Orleans)
  • Island Federation Band (Jamaica)
  • Rebirth Brass Band (New Orleans)
  • DJs including DJ Jess and DJ Megatron.

Saturday, October 26th

  • TBC Brass Band (New Orleans)
  • I-Octane (Jamaica)
  • Afro Soca Love (St. Lucia)
  • Ha Sizzle (New Orleans)
  • Additional performances from DJ Phil, DJ T-Roy, and others.

Sunday, October 27th

  • Higher Heights (New Orleans)
  • Yellowman (Jamaica)
  • Nkiruka African Dance (New Orleans)
  • Dem Roots (Houston)
  • DJs including DJ Ojay and DJ Legatron.

General admission tickets are available for $25 for a 1-day pass and $30 for a 3-day pass. Children’s tickets are $5. Friday is “Locals Day,” with discounted admission of $10 for Louisiana residents. Tickets and additional event details can be found at TheNOLAReggaeFest.com.

5th Annual NOLA Reggae Fest