NOLA Funk Fest starts Friday, October 16, at Audubon Aquarium Riverfront Park and continues through Sunday, October 18. Gates open at 11 a.m. each day, with music starting at noon, according to the organizer’s festival guide.
Friday’s posted schedule puts Dumpstaphunk on the AOS Great Lawn Stage from 6 to 7 p.m., Marc Broussard on the NOTCF stage from 7 to 8 p.m., and Galactic, featuring Jelly Joseph, on the AOS Great Lawn Stage from 8 to 9:30 p.m. Galactic’s set also lists guests JoJo Hermann and Domingo “Sunny” Ortiz. Check the live lineup for changes before choosing a set.
The guide lists Louisiana resident single-day admission at $42.35 plus fees, with a Louisiana ID required. The Essential Funkers rate is $25 plus fees for students, teachers, military, first responders and healthcare workers, with ID shown at the box office. Children 10 and younger enter free with a ticket-holding adult. Ages 11 through 15 can get a $5 ticket at the door. Anyone under 16 must be accompanied by a parent, legal guardian or another adult with lawful custody.
The festival’s entry instructions direct visitors to 1 Canal Street at the Aquarium for the main entrance. That is also the starting point for accessible entry. Ticket booths open at 10 a.m. Friday and Saturday shows end at 9:30 p.m.; Sunday’s program runs until 10 p.m.
You can bring one sealed water bottle and an empty refillable bottle. Coolers and outside food are prohibited, with exceptions for medical needs. The organizer’s website links to tickets and the current festival map.