Gretna Festin’ brings four Saturday nights of live music to the Gretna riverfront this October. General admission is free, so bring your crew, find your spot, and enjoy the show. Here’s everything you need to plan your night.
The Lineup
Four Saturdays. Eight acts. Gates open at 4 p.m. and music starts at 5 p.m. every week, with openers followed by the headliner.
| Date | Opener | Headliner |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, October 3 | Peabody | Third Eye Blind |
| Saturday, October 10 | Irma Thomas | The Spinners |
| Saturday, October 17 | Them Ol’ Ghosts | Shane Smith & The Saints |
| Saturday, October 24 | Amanda Shaw | Gretchen Wilson |
Where: The Riverfront Amphitheater in downtown Gretna
Rain or shine: Gretna Festin’ goes on rain or shine, so check the forecast and dress for the weather.
Where’s the three-day festival?
The Gretna Marketplace is being renovated, so the traditional three-day festival is taking a year off. Gretna Festin’ keeps the music going on the riverfront in 2026, and Gretna Fest returns in 2027.
Admission & Seating
General Admission: Free
No ticket needed. Gates open at 4 p.m., so come early to claim your spot before the music starts at 5.
Reveler Seating: $25 per concert
Want a guaranteed seat? Reveler Seating gets you a reserved seat for one concert night. Reveler Seats are sold in person at the Gretna Welcome Center, 1035 Huey P. Long Avenue. Call the Welcome Center at (504) 363-1552 with questions.
All Reveler Seating sales are final. Seats are non-refundable, non-transferable, and non-exchangeable.
VIP Suites: $2,000 per week
Watch the show from your own private suite on the amphitheater steps. Each suite is approximately 10′ x 10′ with elevated seating for 12 guests and includes:
- 12 VIP passes
- Beer, wine, seltzers, and soft drinks included
- Access to the VIP tent with a full cash bar
- Private restrooms
Only 20 suites are available each week.
Individual VIP Seats: $300 each
Get the VIP experience for one. Individual VIP seats include the same VIP perks: beer, wine, seltzers, and soft drinks, access to the VIP tent’s full cash bar, and private restrooms. Only 24 are available.
To reserve a VIP Suite or VIP seat, contact Courtney at (504) 214-9830.
Food & Drink
Come hungry. Local food vendors will be serving every week, and a few will be pouring featured specialty cocktails.
The public bar serves beer, wine, seltzers, soft drinks, and water.
The bar is cashless, so bring a card.
Getting There
Parking: Park in the general government complex parking garage.
Still have questions?
Call the Gretna Welcome Center at (504) 363-1552. For VIP Suites and VIP seats, call Courtney at (504) 214-9830.