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Praise Fest on the Bayou
Praise Fest on the Bayou brings three days of gospel music to Bayou St. John, October 16 through 18. Admission is free.
Event details
Back to all eventsFestival hours are advertised as 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. The posted Sunday stage program begins at 1 p.m. Check the organizer for schedule changes.
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Free gospel music festival
Three days of Praise Fest on the Bayou
The festival takes place at the corner of Orleans Avenue and North Norman C. Francis Parkway.
Dates and hours
Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18, 2026. The organizer advertises festival hours of 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Friday and Saturday stage programs begin at 11 a.m.; Sunday’s begins at 1 p.m. All three stage schedules close at 7 p.m.
Admission and location
Admission is free. Use 500 N. Norman C. Francis Parkway at Orleans Avenue for your map. The organizer’s current page lists this Bayou St. John location.
Music and schedule
The lineup includes gospel singers, church and community choirs, and local performers. Use the organizer’s posted schedule for artist times and later changes.
Sources: Praise Fest Nola 2026 dates, location and stage schedule · Versatile Entertainment 2026 festival announcement