NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo celebrates 20 years in 2026 – rooted in Bayou St. John and built around New Orleans music, food, art, and neighborhood community. The anniversary edition runs May 15–17 with a special two-venue format in partnership with the Historic Pitot House and The Broadside.
What’s new for 2026
*Special two-venue format in partnership with the Historic Pitot House and The Broadside
- Canopy Club VIP experience hosted at the Historic Pitot House (Sat–Sun daytime)
- The Broadside programming features two stages: The Pavilion and the Outdoor Stage, plus pop-up appearances on “The Porch”
- Saturday, May 16 (evening): “piano in a truck” pop-up at The Broadside once it arrives from its jaunt over from Pitot House
Hours & locations (programming)
- Friday, May 15 — The Broadside, 6 – 11 p.m.
- Saturday, May 16 — Historic Pitot House (Canopy Club VIP), 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; The Broadside, 3:30 – 11 p.m.
- Sunday, May 17 — Historic Pitot House (Canopy Club VIP), 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; The Broadside, 3:30 – 9:30 p.m.
In 2021, a mini Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo “in exile” was held at The Broadside with five bands over three days and an arts market. The 2020 festival was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The 2026 Bayou Boogaloo music lineup includes: River Eckert Band, Big Chief Brian and Nouveau Bounce featuring James Andrews, Last, Dance – A Donna Summer Tribute featuring Anais St. John, Al “Little Fats” Jackson, Where Y’acht, Hollyrock, Neonautica, Colin Davis & Night People, piano on a truck w/ Davis Rogan, Tom Worrell, Jared Daws, & Sinead Angele Band.
The Pitot House: The Desert Nudes, Johnny Vidacovich Trio featuring James Singleton & Brian Haas, Dusky Waters, Kristin Diable, Robert Eustis with Andre Bohren, plus Shawn Williams & surprise performances.
