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Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival

Get ready for a summer festival full of good tunes and good times!

Located just off the beaten path of Jefferson Parish, the town of Jean Lafitte's Seafood Festival is worth the adventure. Just bring yourself and be prepared to have a good time—they will handle the rest.

When & Where
Event Details
Admission
Music Lineup

When & Where

Dates

May 29-31, 2026

Where

Jean Lafitte Auditorium and Grounds | 4953 City Park Drive, Jean Lafitte, LA

The event space is adjacent to the town’s Wetland Trace, a boardwalk trail through a 41-acre cypress swamp nature preserve next to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve.

Event Details

This year's festival will be full of fun things for the whole family to enjoy! In addition to an all-star live music line-up made up of local and internationally known artists, Jean Lafitte Seafood Festival attendees can expect all of these exciting activities:

  • Authentic Louisiana cuisine
  • Kayak rentals
  • Swamp tours
  • Carnival rides and games
  • An art walk featuring local artists

Admission

Tickets are available for purchase at the festival gates.

Prices range from $10-$20, with full weekend passes available for $45.

Kids 12 and under get in free.

2026 Music Lineup

Friday, May 29

6-7:30pm: Nashville South
8-9:30pm: Aaron Foret Band
10-11:30pm: Wayne Toups

Saturday, May 30

11:30-1:30pm: JP Bourgeois
2:00-3:30pm: Junior Lacrosse
4:00-5:30pm: Louisiana Landfall
6:00-7:30pm: Shorts in December
8:00pm: Craig Morgan

Sunday, May 31

12-1:30pm: Ryan Foret & Foret Tradition
2-3:30pm: Damon Troy & Louisiana Beat
4-5:30pm: Them 'Ol Ghosts
5:30-6:30pm: Elite Fishing Series
6:30-8pm: Todd O'Neill

More Information

Learn more about this fun summer festival and get the latest up-to-date information on the official event website.

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