THE NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY RAISING CANE’S
Lakefront Arena Grounds, 6801 Franklin Avenue, 70122 New Orleans Directions
Fri 02.10.2026 15:00
Ten years. Three days. One legendary city. This is the National Fried Chicken Festival.
Celebrate 10 years of the National Fried Chicken Festival presented by Raising Cane’s this fall along the iconic New Orleans Lakefront. Founded in 2016, FCF was built on a simple idea: bringing people together through a shared love of food, music, and culture. Now, for its 10th-anniversary milestone, the festival is going bigger than ever.
Come experience three full days of fun, featuring over 40 restaurants, three stages of live entertainment, five unique VIP experiences, and so much more. From award-winning fried chicken favorites to vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free offerings, the festival showcases flavors for every palate.
FCF 2026 is proud to debut its biggest music lineup to date, with national recording artists, beloved local talent, and nonstop entertainment throughout the weekend. Whether you're a longtime fan or experiencing the festival for the first time, don't miss the biggest celebration yet.
TICKET PRICING
Friday tickets are priced to remain the affordable, accessible entry point fans have enjoyed for years. Saturday and Sunday pricing reflects the expanded entertainment offerings and upgraded music programming across those days. Explore discounted weekend pass options and be sure to purchase early to lock in the lowest available price, as all tickets will continue to increase incrementally closer to the event:
Early Bird: June 23 – July 6 *through National Fried Chicken Day or while supplies last*
Advance 1: July 7 – August 12 *or while supplies last*
Advance 2: August 13 – October 1 *or while supplies last*
On-Site / Weekend Of: October 2 – 4 *or while supplies last*
**AS ALWAYS, KIDS 12 & UNDER GET IN FREE**
FOR GA: All kids must be with a ticketed adult. No more than two kids per ticketed adult.
FOR VIP: Kids and minors under the age of 21 will require an Accompanying Minor VIP ticket to enter the All-Ages VIP Lounges with a VIP-ticketed adult.
PARKING ADD-ON: New this year, you can now skip the hassle of paying on-site and pre-purchase parking as an add-on to any ticket.
Performers
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A-Trak
No longer is it a crime to mash a hip-hop acapella into a techno track. In this arena, A-Trak, aka Alain Macklovitch, leads the pack. The 26 year-old Montreal native rides the line between hip-hop and electronic beats in a refreshing hybrid of everyth..
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2 Chainz2 Chainz (also known by Tity Boi), is one half of Playaz Circle, the rap duo formerly of Ludacris' DTP Records. He is from College Park on the soufside of Atlanta, GA. 2 Chainz, who is now signed to Def Jam, is currently working on building his own label imprint, T.R.U, The Real University. His latest release is his album Rap or Go to the League, featuring guests Ariana Grande, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, and more.
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Dillon FrancisDillon Francis (born 5 October 1987) is a DJ and electronic music composer from Los Angeles, California, US that focuses on musical genres ranging from trap, dubtep, and house music.
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Nelly
Cornell Haynes Jr.
www.realnelly.com
https://Stream.lnk.to/NellyPlaylistFB
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Big FreediaBig Freedia, the vibrant ambassador of New Orleans Bounce music, is a force in the hip-hop world, leaving her mark on television, film, and music. From her feature on Beyoncé’s Grammy-winning single, "Break My Soul," to her collaborations on "Formation" and "Nice For What," Freedia brings her distinctive voice and infectious energy to every project. She has also released critically acclaimed EPs like "3rd Ward Bounce," "Louder," and "Big Diva Energy," and showcased her life journey in the reality series "Big Freedia Bounces Back."
Freedia's impact extends beyond music. She is a vocal advocate for racial and gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights, using her platform to promote inclusion. Her work has earned her recognition on Ebony's Power 100 list and appearances on major media outlets like Access Hollywood, Entertainment Tonight, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Freedia's story was also captured in her 2015 memoir, "God Save the Queen Diva," solidifying her status as a cultural icon who embodies the spirit of New Orleans and beyond.
