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Brews, Boils & bubbles

Brought to you by the producers of the National Fried Chicken Festival, the first-ever Brews, Boils & Bubbles made its debut along the New Orleans Lakefront on May 11, 2024, attracting thousands of seafood lovers to Lakeshore Drive to celebrate Louisiana’s rich culinary culture with delicious boiled cuisine and beverage pairings.

Nothing is more representative of Louisiana or brings people together like boiled seafood, and we all know Louisianians love to drink, so we’re combining one of our most beloved culinary staples with a variety of local craft beer and champagne options at the city’s newest and most-talked about food and beverage festival this spring.

Returning in Spring 2025, get ready to sample hot, spicy, full-of-flavor boils – from seafood to meats and everything in between – by top boilers from across the state, paired with all your favorite local beverages to wash it down, while enjoying all-day entertainment from top musical acts, games, photo ops, and much more throughout the day.

We’ve got some exciting new experiences, updates and ticketing options in store for our second annual event! CLICK HERE to subscribe to our mailing list and get ready for a 2025 date announcing coming soon.

EXPERIENCES

For our crawfish and beer lovers, enjoy exclusive access to the luxurious Brews & Bugs VIP Lounge with two (2) lbs of hot, boiled crawfish with fixings, an open bar with local craft beer options from Urban South to wash them down, and a luxurious tented area with lounge seating, premier stage viewing to watch the all-day entertainment, VIP restroom trailers, and more.

Purchase VIP Passes

For those with a more elevated palette, check out the Rosé & Lobster VIP Lounge with one (1) freshly boiled lobster meal with sides from Drago’s, a choice of one (1) bottle of champagne from Veuve Clicquot or Moët & Chandon OR two (2) bottles of still rosé wine from Minuty (selections can be made on-site), and a luxurious tented area with lounge seating, premier stage viewing, VIP restroom trailers, and more.

Purchase VIP Passes

We’re bringing the beach to the NOLA Lakefront with the Corona Beach Bar! Stop by for sand, sun, giant photo installations, and ice-cold Coronas while enjoying all-day entertainment from DJ Poppa. While shoes and shirts may be required for this beach party, there’s no need for a special pass. All festival-goers welcome.

ENTERTAINMENT LINEUP

music schedule

Frequently asked questions

When is Brews, Boils & Bubbles?

BBB will return to the New Orleans Lakefront in Spring 2025. Stay tuned for the official date announcement coming soon.

Where is it located?

BBB 2025 will be held generally in the same location as last year but slightly further East on Lakeshore Drive (away from Franklin Avenue) to provide our guests with closer proximity to parking.

Festival parking and ride-share entrance ONLY by way of Leon C Simon under the Seabrook Bridge bridge to Lakeshore Drive.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRANCE FROM FRANKLIN AVE OR PARKING AT THE UNO LAKEFRONT ARENA. ALL GUESTS MUST ENTER FROM THE SEABROOK SIDE OF LAKESHORE DRIVE.

How do I get there?

You can ONLY enter and exit the festival (whether parking or ride-share) by way of Leon C Simon under the Seabrook Bridge bridge to Lakeshore Drive.

PLEASE NOTE: THERE WILL BE ABSOLUTELY NO ENTRANCE FROM FRANKLIN AVE OR PARKING AT THE UNO LAKEFRONT ARENA. ALL GUESTS MUST ENTER FROM THE SEABROOK SIDE OF LAKESHORE DRIVE.

For those planning to utilize ride-share:

DROP-OFF & PICK-UP: All attendees should be dropped off at Leroy Johnson & Lakeshore Dr.

For those planning to drive and park on-site:
EXTREMELY LIMITED parking will be available first come, first serve on Lakeshore Drive between Shelter #4 and the Seabrook Bridge.

Eastbound traffic on Leon C. Simon will take the Lakeshore Dr. Exit to the right and turn beneath the Seabrook Bridge towards Lake Shore Dr. West
Westbound traffic will continue to Press Drive after the Seabrook Bridge and make a U-turn back towards the Seabrook Bridge at Press. Then take the Lakeshore Dr. Exit to the right and turn beneath the Seabrook Bridge towards Lake Shore Dr. West

HOW DO I GET AROUND INSIDE THE FESTIVAL?

A full festival site map will be released in the weeks leading up to the festival.

What is the cost?

There are three ticket We aim to ensure our festival is as inclusive and accessible as possible for all to come out and enjoy, with general admission tickets starting as low as $20 and several upgraded VIP options available. Stay tuned for more on that when tickets are announced in January 2025.

Who will be performing?

Brews, Boils & Bubbles will feature a variety of musical genres and acts from across the state. The full entertainment lineup will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event, so be sure to follow us on social and subscribe to our mailing list to be the first to know!

Who can attend?

We are excited to announce that BBB will be ALL AGES this year! Guests under 21 will be permitted on-site in all general admission areas, while VIP lounges will remain reserved for those 21+.

Will tickets be available at the gate?

Yes, tickets will be sold on the day of the event at the front gate. However, all ticket options will increase slightly on event day, so we highly recommend getting those in advance to take advantage of reduced pricing.