Live After Five Announces Spring 2025 Lineup

Baton Rouge’s longest-running free concert series, Live After Five, has announced its Spring 2025 lineup, featuring a mix of local favorites, regional powerhouses and nationally recognized acts. The six-week concert series will take place at Rhorer Plaza on Fridays from 5 PM to 8 PM, with the exception of the April 4th Baton Rouge Blues Fest Kick-Off, which will extend to 8:30 PM.

This year’s Live After Five lineup includes a range of genres, from funk and soul to high-energy brass and blues:

April 4: Baton Rouge Blues Fest Kick-Off – Jonathon “Boogie” Long, Jovin Webb & Hanna PK (Baton Rouge Blues)
April 11: Pocket Chocolate ft. Zach Edwards & The Medicine (Funk, blues, soul, rock)
April 25: Phat Hat (Funk/soul)
May 2: Six String Soldiers (US Army Field Band) ft. David St. Romain (Singer/songwriter)
May 9: The Mixed Nuts (“America’s Favorite Party Band”)
May 16: Michael Foster Project ft. Golden Sioux Indians (Brass band, Mardi Gras Indian tradition)

In addition to live music, attendees can enjoy food vendors, kids’ activities and a family-friendly atmosphere in downtown Baton Rouge.

Live After Five, Inc. aims to foster a thriving Baton Rouge cultural scene based on a cooperation between local businesses, governmental agencies and the residential community, all working together to ensure a vibrant future. It is a volunteer-based organization representing many private and public parties interested in keeping the Baton Rouge music scene alive. A close partner with the Downtown Development District and Visit Baton Rouge, LA5, Inc. produces the largest free concert series in Baton Rouge.

For more details on the lineup and event logistics, visit here.