Fest After Dark takes place in New Orleans, Louisiana from April 23 - May 3, 2026, featuring headliners Mt. Joy, Gov't Mule, The Meters, and Marcus King alongside 18 total artists. This multi-genre festival spans rock, blues, jazz, hip hop, and indie folk with notable acts including Badbadnotgood, Samantha Fish, Warren Haynes Band, Robert Cray Band, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, and Ari Lennox. The 11-day festival showcases both American and Canadian artists, offering an extensive lineup that blends traditional New Orleans musical heritage with contemporary sounds across multiple genres.
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Badbadnotgood
Toronto, Canada
Better Than Ezra
New Orleans, Louisiana
Joe Russo’s Almost Dead
New York, New York
Tab Benoit
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Karl Denson's Tiny Universe
San Diego, California
Gov't Mule
Atlanta, Georgia
Gramatik
New York, New York
Marcus King
Greenville, South Carolina
Samantha Fish
Kansas City, Missouri
Mt. Joy
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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