When the gates close at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival each night, the real marathon begins. Enter Fest By Nite 2026—the city’s after-hours pulse during Jazz Fest season. Produced by Live For Live Music and GMP Live, in partnership with Dayglo Presents and SPIN, the annual series transforms venues across New Orleans into late-night playgrounds for some of the most exciting names in funk, jam, and electronic music. Running from April 23 through May 3, Fest By Nite brings together a stacked lineup of collaborations, special sets, and one-off performances you won’t find anywhere else.
A Lineup Built for Late Nights
This year’s schedule spans iconic venues like Toulouse Theatre, The Joy Theater, Tipitina’s, The Howlin’ Wolf, and The Broadside. Each hosts a rotating cast of heavy hitters and collaborative projects. Highlights include multiple nights from Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9), special appearances from Grahame Lesh & Friends, and high-energy sets from artists like GoldFish, Break Science, and Sylvan Esso (DJ set).
Fans of funk and New Orleans staples can also catch performances tied to The Meters, including highly anticipated (and already sold-out) shows, as well as collaborative tributes and all-star jam sessions featuring musicians from across the scene.
Unlike traditional tour stops, Fest By Nite thrives on spontaneity. From late-night disco sets to tribute performances and improvisational collaborations, the series captures a different side of New Orleans. One that only reveals itself after dark.
The Platinum Pass Experience
For those looking to go all in, Fest By Nite offers a Platinum Pass that unlocks the full experience. The pass includes access to all shows across the series, including sold-out performances. Pass holders also receive VIP entry to select venues, reserved seating for The Meters’ Saenger Theatre performance, and exclusive perks like limited-edition merchandise and a one-year subscription to SPIN Magazine. It’s essentially a golden ticket to one of the most immersive live music runs of the year.
If you’re heading to New Orleans for Jazz Fest, Fest By Nite is where the deeper cuts happen. These shows offer a more intimate, experimental, and often unforgettable extension of the festival experience.
🎟️ Browse the full lineup and grab tickets: https://liveforlivemusic.com/events/
When the gates close at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival each night, the real marathon begins. Enter Fest By Nite 2026—the city’s after-hours pulse during Jazz Fest season. Produced by Live For Live Music and GMP Live, in partnership with Dayglo Presents and SPIN, the annual series transforms venues across New Orleans into late-night playgrounds for some of the most exciting names in funk, jam, and electronic music. Running from April 23 through May 3, Fest By Nite brings together a stacked lineup of collaborations, special sets, and one-off performances you won’t find anywhere else.
A Lineup Built for Late Nights
This year’s schedule spans iconic venues like Toulouse Theatre, The Joy Theater, Tipitina’s, The Howlin’ Wolf, and The Broadside. Each hosts a rotating cast of heavy hitters and collaborative projects. Highlights include multiple nights from Sound Tribe Sector 9 (STS9), special appearances from Grahame Lesh & Friends, and high-energy sets from artists like GoldFish, Break Science, and Sylvan Esso (DJ set).
Fans of funk and New Orleans staples can also catch performances tied to The Meters, including highly anticipated (and already sold-out) shows, as well as collaborative tributes and all-star jam sessions featuring musicians from across the scene.
Unlike traditional tour stops, Fest By Nite thrives on spontaneity. From late-night disco sets to tribute performances and improvisational collaborations, the series captures a different side of New Orleans. One that only reveals itself after dark.
The Platinum Pass Experience
For those looking to go all in, Fest By Nite offers a Platinum Pass that unlocks the full experience. The pass includes access to all shows across the series, including sold-out performances. Pass holders also receive VIP entry to select venues, reserved seating for The Meters’ Saenger Theatre performance, and exclusive perks like limited-edition merchandise and a one-year subscription to SPIN Magazine. It’s essentially a golden ticket to one of the most immersive live music runs of the year.
If you’re heading to New Orleans for Jazz Fest, Fest By Nite is where the deeper cuts happen. These shows offer a more intimate, experimental, and often unforgettable extension of the festival experience.
🎟️ Browse the full lineup and grab tickets: https://liveforlivemusic.com/events/
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