Lady A, Gin Blossoms Headline Family Gras 2026
METAIRIE, La. (KMDL-FM) - Organizers of Family Gras, a free event held in Metairie on February 6-7, 2026, have announced the entertainment lineup. The outdoor concerts will feature a slew of national artists as well as Louisiana favorites.
Family Gras 2026 Concert Lineup
This year's lineup looks like this:
Friday, February 6
- Heartbreakers Jukebox
- Karen Waldrup
- Herman's Hermits with Peter Noone
Saturday, February 7
- Imagination Movers
- The Rocketmen
- Uncle Kracker
- Gin Blossoms
- Lady A
Where Family Gras Takes Place
Family Gras is held on Mardi Gras Plaza, 3300 block of Veterans Memorial Boulevard, across from Lakeside Shopping Center in Metairie.
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It's a free event that features Mardi Gras parades, cuisine, local art, a kids' court, and the aforementioned outdoor concerts.
Food, Art, and Kids’ Activities at Family Gras
Shop the Art Market for items such as Mardi Gras accessories, hair bows and hats, hand-crafted jewelry, and more. The Kids' Court has various activities for kids 12 and younger, like face painting and games. Delicious fare will be available from festival food vendors, including jambalaya, gumbo, seafood, BBQ, traditional fair food, and more.
How to Watch Mardi Gras Parades at Family Gras
After the concerts end, you're invited to stay and enjoy an up-close look at the Mardi Gras parades as they roll right in front of the Family Gras festival site.
BMW VIP Royal Passes for Family Gras are on sale now and can be purchased through the Family Gras website.
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Gallery Credit: Jude Walker