NOLA ZYDECO FEST returns Halloween Weekend with 2 days of live bands, dance lessons, delicious local food and more!

Get ready for two unforgettable days of Zydeco and Creole music, dancing, food, history, and Louisiana culture at the 6th Annual NOLA Zydeco Fest, happening Saturday, October 31, and Sunday, November 1, 2026, at Heritage Park in Slidell, Louisiana.

Set along the bayou just outside New Orleans, this family-friendly outdoor festival brings together legendary performers, rising artists, culture bearers, local food vendors, dancers, and festivalgoers from across the region.

Whether you are learning your first Zydeco step or have been dancing your whole life, come ready to move, eat, celebrate, and experience the culture that continues to bring generations together.

2026 ARTIST LINEUP Featuring live performances by:

Tonio Armani • Geno Delafose • Jeffery Broussard • Rusty Metoyer featuring Robin Barnes • Alphonse Ardoin • Koray Broussard and more!

Plus a special Creole Music Jam featuring:

Ruben Moreno • Maya Kleinpeter • Jourdan Thibodeaux • Drake LeBlanc • Mike Broussard • Mark Ardoin and more!

Hosted by:

Wild Wayne • Harold Guillory • Lola Love

Sounds by:

DJ Lexx