Frequently asked questions
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The 3rd annual BBB will take place on Sunday, March 29, 2026 from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. along the scenic New Orleans Lakefront.
BBB 2026 will be held generally in the same location as last year but slightly further East on Lakeshore Drive to provide our guests with closer proximity to parking (5000 Lakeshore Drive New Orleans, LA 70122).
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.
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
All those who purchased tickets through Universe will receive their scannable QR codes TWO DAYS before the festival. QR codes can be scanned directly from your phone at the front gate.
For picnic table purchasers, you will receive one QR code two days before the festival that can be scanned six total times for the six tickets included in your table. That code can be forwarded to different members of your party if you plan to arrive separately (just note: it will fail to scan after the sixth check-in at the gate).
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!
BBB is now an ALL-AGES event with children and families welcome to join the fun. Guests under 21 will be permitted on-site in all general admission areas and reserved picnic tables section, while VIP lounges will remain reserved for those 21+.