CELEBRATING 28 YEARS OF MUSIC, CULTURE & COMMUNITY!

The Natchitoches Jazz & R&B Festival has been bringing the soul of Louisiana to the riverbank for nearly three decades. Set against the scenic backdrop of downtown Natchitoches, the fest blends national headliners with homegrown talent in a celebration of music, food, and family.

From country legends to zydeco, jazz, blues, and funk — it's a weekend where everyone belongs and the good times roll all day and into the night.

THE MAIN ACTS :

GRETCHEN WILSON

THE BAR-KAYS

LOVER - A TAYLOR SWIFT TRIBUTE

BAD MEDICINE - A BON JOVI TRIBUTE

Schedule of the Event:

May 9, 2025

Main Stage – Tribute to Legends Night

7:00 PM – 8:15 PM – Bad Medicine – Iconic Bon Jovi Tribute Band

9:00 PM – 10:15 PM – Lover – A Taylor Swift Eras Tour Experience

May 10, 2025

Main Stage

1:00 PM – 2:15 PM – Gerard Delafose & the Zydeco Gators

2:35 PM – 3:50 PM – Sonny Gullage & the Blues Groovers

4:20 PM – 4:45 PM – Trini Triggs (Festival Emcee)

5:15 PM – 6:30 PM – Johnny Earthquake & The Moondogs – “Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!”

7:00 PM – 8:30 PM – The Bar-Kays

9:00 PM – 10:15 PM – Gretchen Wilson

Fleur De Lis Stage

12:00 PM – Dead Reckoning String Band (Bluegrass/Roots)

1:10 PM – The Amazing! Rhythm Disciples (Gospel/Country)

2:20 PM – Jenny & Kelli (Rock, Covers & Originals)

3:30 PM – 50 Man Machine (Celtic/Americana)

4:45 PM – Becky Birdwell & The Shuffle Kings (Rock/R&B/Country)

6:00 PM – Seth Wimberly Trio (Blues/Rock/Funk)

Roque House Stage

2:10 PM – The Luke Brouillette Trio (Jazz Standards)

3:20 PM – Cypress Brake (Rock/Country)

4:35 PM – Zack George Band (90’s/2000’s Covers)

5:50 PM – Deep Water Rehab (Southern Rock/Country/Originals)

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Date: May 9-10, 2025
 
Time:
May 9, 2025 from 5:30pm to 10:00pm
May 10, 2025 from 11:00am to 10:30pm

Location: Downtown Riverbank, 102 Rue Beauport, Natchitoches, LA 71457

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