“French Quarter Festival released a partial preview list of who’s performing at its April 10-13 fest. 

The lineup will include Irma Thomas, George Porter Jr., Anders Osborne, Soul Rebels, John Boutte, Kermit Ruffins, John Mooney, Jon Cleary, Amanda Shaw and many more. A list of all currently scheduled performers is below.

The festival will have 22 stages spread across the French Quarter and riverfront. The DJ stage is back and Rav Smoove is one of its headliners.

There also will be evening concert performances by Chapel Hart, Mia X with the Original Pinettes Brass band, Little Freddie King and Rockin’ Dopsie Jr. & the Zydeco Twisters. 

The festival will have 65 food vending booths and a cooking demonstration stage.

The festival is free, but passes for VIP viewing locations with private bars and other perks are available now.”

Read the full article on the Gambit here.

As we reflect on the past year, we are filled with gratitude for your invaluable support and partnership. Together, we’ve made tremendous strides in celebrating and preserving the culture, music, and traditions that define New Orleans.

We are thrilled to share our 2024 Annual Report, a comprehensive look at the impact we’ve achieved together. Inside, you’ll find highlights of our programs, milestones, and the countless ways we’ve brought joy, connection, and opportunity to our community.

This report is more than just a summary—it’s a testament to the power of collaboration and the shared commitment to uplifting our cultural economy and the people who make it extraordinary.

Thank you for being an essential part of this journey. We invite you to explore the report and celebrate the achievements that are only possible because of your dedication and belief in our mission. Read the full report.

AJ brings over 15 years of expertise in large-scale event production, non-profit management, and operational strategy to this role as Chief Operations Officer at French Quarter Festivals, Inc. (FQFI). Since previously serving as Operations Director at FQFI (2015-2019), he has added professional expertise in process improvement, cost management, sustainability practices, and strategic stakeholder collaboration. These most notably come from global sporting event environment leadership roles with FIFA World Cup 2022 and within the local organizing committee of the World Athletics Championships Oregon22.

Originally from outside Eugene, OR, AJ’s career spans various industries (non-profit, sports, venues and event organizations) and has always had a calling towards producing live events & moments. AJ has a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration & Marketing, with a minor in Sociology from Pacific University. Throughout his career, he has thrived when given the ability to innovate and implement strategic solutions, bring together and lead diverse teams, and deliver transformative outcomes by aligning operations with organizational goals.

Driven by FQFI’s community-focused programming and cultural celebration, he is excited to be put back to work to support the organization’s mission of uplifting the vibrant heritage of New Orleans. When not working, AJ loves spending time with his family outside and unplugged in nature (hiking, camping, fishing), obsessing over basketball and NBA statistics, and cheering on the Philadelphia Eagles. Go Birds!

Learn about the full FQFI team.