A Guide to All the Super Bowl Parties and Celebrity Events in New Orleans

Mar. 15, 2025

Diplo at the Flipper’s Roller Boogie Palace Big Game After Party 2024.Photo:Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

The countdown toSuper Bowl LIXis on!

The parties and events leading up to the big game on Feb. 9 are just as star-studded as the football game itself — and this year, the host city of New Orleans is poised to bring the celebratory scene.

The top AFC and NFC Championship teams will go head-to-head at Caesars Superdome, marking the eighth time the venue will host a Super Bowl and the eleventh time the city will host overall. Worth noting: Caesars Superdome holds the record for the stadium to put on the most Super Bowls!

More than 125,000 people areestimatedto head to NOLA for the game, but the party-going crowd is nothing new for the famed Louisiana city, which also welcomes nearly 1.5 million visitors annually to take part in itsMardi Grasfestivities.

TheNew Orleans Super Bowl Host Committeein partnership with the NFL will lead the efforts in planning and executing a memorable football weekend filled with fan experiences and events beginning with Super Bowl Opening Night and culminating with a Parade in the French Quarter.

In addition to the new and returning parties — like Shaq’s Funhouse,Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgateand Fred Minnick Live — the week ahead of the Super Bowl will host the 2025 NFL Honors, the annual primetime awards that celebrates those who shape the game both on and off the field.

Now, read on for all the parties and events taking place at Super Bowl 2025 in New Orleans!

The 6th Annual Sports Power Brunch

Swin Cash; Taylor Rooks; Ali Krieger; Dawn Aponte.Marleen Moise/Getty; Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty; AP Photo

Marleen Moise/Getty; Gilbert Flores/GG2025/Penske Media via Getty; Ilya S. Savenok/Getty; AP Photo

Who’s expected at the 6th Annual Sports Power Brunch?

Acclaimed sports broadcaster Taylor Rooks will return to host the 6th Annual Sports Power Brunch. Former WNBA star Swin Cash, USWNT champ Ali Krieger, Chief Football Administrative Officer of the NFL Dawn Aponte and more will be honored at the ceremony.

When is the 6th Annual Sports Power Brunch?

The 6th Annual Sports Power Brunch will take place on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. It will be held in New Orleans.

Exclusive SiriusXM and Pandora Concert

Chris Stapleton.Kevin Winter/Getty

Kevin Winter/Getty

Grammy-winnerChris Stapletonis headlining an exclusive concert to kick off the sports — and music-filled — weekend on Feb. 6. The show, which is open to SiriusXM subscribers and Pandora listeners, will include songs all across Stapleton’s acclaimed catalogue, including his latest albumHigher.

Who’s performing at the SiriusXM and Pandora Concert 2025?

Chris Stapletonwill headline the SiriusXM and Pandora Concert during Big Game weekend.

When is the SiriusXM and Pandora Concert 2025?

The SiriusXM and Pandora Concert will take place on Thursday, Feb. 6 at 7:30 p.m CT and it will be held at the iconic venue,The Fillmore, in New Orleans.

Can’t make it to the show in person? The country musician’s entire set will air in full onSiriusXM’s Chris Stapleton Radio(ch. 63).

GQ Bowl

Travis Scott and Will Welch at GQ Sport’s Super Bowl Party 2024 in Las Vegas.Phillip Faraone/Getty

Phillip Faraone/Getty

Who’s attending GQ Bowl?

When is GQ Bowl?

GQ Bowl will take place on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 and be held at Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans. The event will also be livestreamed onGQ’s YouTube channel.

Blink-182, Megan Thee Stallion, Anderson .Paak.Tommaso Boddi/WireImage; Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

Tommaso Boddi/WireImage; Dia Dipasupil/Getty; Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic

The exclusive event’s blue carpet will also unite notable names from across sports and entertainment just two days before the Super Bowl.

In 2024, Calvin Harris and Kid Cudi headlined the event ahead of Super Bowl LIV at Fontainebleau Las Vegas.

Travis Scott performs at E11EVEN on October 30, 2022 in Miami, Florida.Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Alexander Tamargo/Getty

Shaq’s Fun House

DJ Irie, Flavor Flav. and Shaquille at Shaq’s Fun House 2024.Christopher Polk/Billboard via Getty

If there’s one person whoknows how to throw a party, it’sShaquille O’Neal. The NBA legend who doubles as a beat-bumping DJ is making his grand return to the Super Bowl scene with his seventh annual Shaq’s Fun House on Feb. 7.

The anticipated event — that’s uniquely part-music festival, part-circus and part-carnival — is all-inclusive and open to the public to attend, along with different packages and VIP experiences offered.

Who’s performing at Shaq’s Fun House 2025?

Ludacris,John Summitand DJ Diesel (a.k.a., Shaq himself) top the lineup for Shaq’s Fun House this year, along with the Shaq-A-Licious Brass Band. Like in years past, the event will draw attendees that span the biggest names in sports and entertainment.

When is Shaq’s Fun House 2025?

Shaq’s Fun House will take place on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. It will be held at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans.

Fred Minnick Live

Dierks Bentley.Jason Kempin/Getty

Jason Kempin/Getty

Who’s performing at Fred Minnick Live 2025?

Award-winning country starDierks Bentleyand singer-songwriterDani Rosewill headline this year’s Fred Minnick Live. The event is sure to draw a roundup of celebrity attendees who want in on the fun.

When is Fred Minnick Live 2025?

Fred Minnick Live will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 at 3:00 p.m. CT. It will be held at the New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District Hotel.

Madden Bowl

Chris Stapleton, Shaboozey, Jelly Roll.Cindy Ord/Getty; Lila Seeley/FilmMagic; Maya Dehlin Spach/WireImage

Cindy Ord/Getty; Lila Seeley/FilmMagic; Maya Dehlin Spach/WireImage

EA Sports' Madden Bowl is making its way to New Orleans, bringing the biggest names in sports and entertainment together for a night filled with music, sports and Madden at one of the premier events across Super Bowl week on Feb. 7.

Who’s performing at Madden Bowl 2025?

Ten-time Grammy winner Chris Stapleton, country music starJelly Roll, chart-toppingShaboozey, singer-songwriter Tucker Wetmore and New Orleans' very own Trombone Shorty make up the acts for Madden Bowl 2025.

When is Madden Bowl 2025?

Madden Bowl will take place on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025. It will be held at the Orpheum Theater in New Orleans.

Bud Light Backyard

Post Malone.Don Arnold/WireImage

Don Arnold/WireImage

Bud Light, the Official Beer Sponsor of the NFL, and diamond-certified Grammy-nominated artistPost Maloneare teaming up for a one-night only concert to kick of Super Bowl LIX weekend.

The Bud Light Backyard Presents Post Malone show will build on the iconic beer brand’s long-standing history of bringing fans closer to music and artists they love. Past activations include A Night in Nashville with Post Malone, The Bud Light Backyard Tour and Bud Light Dive Bar Tour.

Who’s performing at Bud Light Backyard 2025?

For one night only, Post Malone will headline Bud Light Backyard for an intimate concert in New Orleans. The record-breaking superstar and brand partner will bring his country croons recognizable moves to the stage for fans 21+ during sport’s biggest weekend.

When is Bud Light Backyard 2025?

Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest

Action Bronson.Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty

Randy Holmes/ABC via Getty

Who’s performing at Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest 2025?

Mannie Fresh and local jazz and brass legends of New Orleans will perform at Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest. Action Bronson will be a guest and prominent restaurateur Larry Morrow will also be in attendance, in addition to surprise guests.

When is Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest 2025?

Pepsi NOLA Eats Fest will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 and Saturday, Feb. 8 from 12 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. It will be held at Woldenberg Park in New Orleans.

UnKommon Events Pre-Game Party

Diplo.ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty

Tickets for unKommon Events’ Big Game Party are now available, with limited VIP and exclusive packages offering access to premium sections, bottle service and other luxury perks. For more information and to purchase tickets, visitthe official website.

Who’s performing at UnKommon Events Pre-Game Party?

Diplo and DJ unKommon headline UnKommon Events Pre-Game Party for a night filled with beats and epic energy to celebrate the Big Game weekend.

When is UnKommon Events Pre-Game Party?

UnKommon Events Pre-Game Party will take place on Friday, Feb. 7 from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. CT at Generations Hall in New Orleans.

Reggie Bush.Phillip Faraone/Getty

NFL legend Reggie Bush is hosting “Big Game Kickoff Weekend,” a networking cocktail reception ahead of the biggest day in sports. Little details have been made public, but it’s promised to attract the weekend’s most influential guests.

Who’s expected at Big Game Kickoff Weekend?

Reggie Bush will host the exclusive, sports-centric soirée that’s invited notable names to attend. The guest list is being kept under wraps.

When is Big Game Kickoff Weekend?

Kaskade’s Intimate Super Bowl Show

DJ Kaskade.Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

Tim Mosenfelder/Getty Images

Ohm Lounge will host an exclusive, intimate evening featuring headlining DJ Kaskade to kick off Super Bowl Weekend.Tickets are selling fast!

Who’s performing at Ohm Lounge Super Bowl Weekend?

Global superstar Kaskade will headline at Ohm Lounge to start Super Bowl Weekend off right. The hitmaker DJ will treat fans to an electrifying show of recognizable beats and mixes throughout the night.

When is Kaskade performing at Ohm Lounge Super Bowl Weekend?

Kaskade will take the stage at Ohm Lounge on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025 in New Orleans. Doors at 9:00 p.m. CT.

Fanatics Super Bowl Party 2025

Michael Rubin’s Annual Fanatics Super Bowl Party.Matt Young/Shutterstock

Matt Young/Shutterstock

No one throws a party like Michel Rubin, CEO and founder of Fanatics! That’s why he’s returning to the Super Bowl scene to throw another highly-exclusive party in New Orleans that’s guaranteed to attract the biggest stars across music, sports, business and entertainment.

Rubin’s Fanatics Super Bowl Party is a private, invite-only event.

Who’s performing at Fanatics Super Bowl Party 2025?

Co-headliners Travis Scott and Post Malone will take the Fanatics Super Bowl Party stage, alongside Rubin, Don Toliver and more of the most popular names in entertainment. Past attendees have included Justin and Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Tom Brady, Khloe Kardashian, Jelly Roll, Glen Powell, Shaun White, Nina Dobrev and Gracie Hunt — to name a few.

When is Fanatics Super Bowl Party 2025?

Fanatics Super Bowl Party will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8 at The Sugar Mill in New Orleans.

Beacher’s Madhouse

Cardi B.MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty

MICHAEL TRAN/AFP via Getty

Who’s performing at Beacher’s Madhouse?

Grammy winning superstar Cardi B will take the stage at Beacher’s Madhouse. The pop-up phenomenon’s undisclosed guest list is sure to be starry, anticipated to attract Hollywood’s biggest names, global business leaders and tastemakers to the one-night only event.

When is Beacher’s Madhouse?

Beacher’s Madhouse will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8 starting at 9:00 p.m. CT in New Orleans.

Sports IllustratedThe Party

Dom Dolla, Diplo.Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage; Jesse Grant/Getty

Alberto E. Rodriguez/WireImage; Jesse Grant/Getty

Sports Illustratedis ready to throw down in New Orleans, making its highly-anticipated return to the Super Bowl scene on Feb. 8 for another epic night filled with superstar performances and A-list attendees. Since its inception in 2019,SIThe Party has solidified its status as one of the most sought-after tickets outside of the game itself.

Who’s performing atSports IllustratedThe Party 2025?

The music scene’s hottest DJs are taking to the stage atSports IllustratedThe Party this year, includingDom DollaandDiplo, along with the starriest guests across sports and entertainment. Patrick Mahomes, Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, Justin and Hailey Bieber are among past notable attendees.

When isSIThe Party 2025?

Sports IllustratedThe Party will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. It will be held at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans.

The Taste of the NFL

Carla Hall speaks to guests during the Taste of the NFL in Las Vegas 2024.Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GENYOUth

Phillip Faraone/Getty Images for GENYOUth

This is sure to be a hot ticket for foodies who double as football football fans!

Tickets to Taste of the NFL can be purchased on the Taste of the NFLofficial websiteorTicketmaster. All event proceeds are dedicated to supportGENYOUth’scommitment to end student hunger in Louisiana and across the country.

Who’s expected at The Taste of the NFL 2025?

Over 30 NFL legends including Doug Flutie, Kyle Rudolph, Stephen Tulloch, Mark “Mighty Mouse” McMillian (who will also be at Taste of the NFL as a chef from Grillin’ McMillian) Demario Davis, among other professional football greats are expected at The Taste of the NFL this year.

James “JB” Brown, host ofThe NFL Todayon CBS, will also make his way to the sizzling scene.

When is The Taste of the NFL 2025?

The Taste of the NFL will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. CT. It will be held at the World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Playboy’sPlaymate of the Year Party

Lori Harvey.Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty

Playboyannounced its return to newsstands in February 2025, featuring Lori Harvey on the cover and an in-depth interview with acclaimed comedian Nikki Glaser within its iconic pages. To celebrate its revival, the brand is going big with an unveiling of Playmate of the Year during an exclusive event held during Big Game weekend in New Orleans.

Who’s expected at Playboy’s Playmate of the Year Party?

Expected guests to attend atPlayboy’s Playmate of the Year Party will be announced at a later date.

When is Playboy’s Playmate of the Year Party?

Playboy’s Playmate of the Year party will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. It will be held at an undisclosed location in New Orleans.

Captain Morgan’s Rum Street

T-Pain.Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Charles Sykes/Bravo/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty

Captain Morganis transforming Bourbon Street into Rum Street for Big Game weekend. Better known as Rum Street HQ, the strip will feature football-filled fun for fans complete with merch, prizes and an A-list performance to top off the night.

Who’s performing at Captain Morgan’s Rum Street?

Grammy Award winner T-Pain will headline Captain Morgan’s Rum Street party for an unforgettable evening filled with hits.

When is Captain Morgan’s Rum Street?

Captain Morgan’s Rum Street party will take place at 8:00 p.m. CT on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. It will be held on Rum Street (aka, Bourbon Street).

Maxim Saints & Sinners

Loud Luxury.Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty

Jeff Vinnick/NHLI via Getty

The even is limited to 2500 guests and tickets,sold on HERE, are anticipated to sell out fast.

Who’s performing at Maxim Saints & Sinners?

When is Maxim Saints and Sinner?

Maxim Saints & Sinners will take place on Saturday, Feb. 8 from 9:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. CT at Generations Hall in New Orleans.

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate

Guy Fieri Flavortown Tailgate.Courtesy Medium Rare

When you think Super Bowl, many think food. And when you think food, most thinkGuy Fieri. Good news for sports fans who double as foodies because the Food Network star is reviving his annual Flavortown Tailgate — which holds the record for the world’s largest tailgate — where he’ll welcome 10,000 fans (2,000 of them veterans, military and first responders) to the party.

The best part? The family-friendly event on Feb. 9 gives locals and out of town football lovers the ultimate tailgate experience with free general admission tickets available through registration on theofficial website. VIP tickets and other experience packages are available for purchase.

Who’s performing at Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate 2025?

Diplo,Flavor Flavand Cowboy Mouth will bring the tunes and surely the fun to Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate on game day.

When is Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate 2025?

Guy Fieri’s Flavortown Tailgate will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. CT. It will be held at Mardi Gras World in New Orleans.

On Location’s Super Bowl LIX Pre-Game Party

The Revivalists, Ludacris.Slaven Vlasic/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty

Slaven Vlasic/Getty; Cindy Ord/Getty

On Location’s Super Bowl LIX Pre-Game Party on Feb. 9 takes place just steps away from Caesars Superdome before the highly-anticipated kickoff in New Orleans.

The global leader in premium experiences, hospitality and travel is offeringpackagesfor fans to enjoy world-class service inside and outside the stadium complete with exclusive entertainment from chart-topping artists and more.

Who’s performing at On Location’s Pre-Game Party 2025?

RapperLudacrisand New Orleans rock band The Revivalists will headline On Location’s Super Bowl LIX Pre-Game Party.

When is On Location’s Pre-Game Party 2025?

On Location’s Super Bowl LIX Pre-Game Party will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025. It will be held at Club 67 and Touchdown Club Super Bowl LIX in close proximity to the Caesars Superdome.

Players Tailgate

Celebrating Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street.

Who’s expected at Players Tailgate 2025?

Top chefs (and additional surprises to be announced in the coming weeks) are expected at Players Tailgate 2025.

When is Players Tailgate 2025?

Players Tailgate will take place on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025 with doors opening at 1:00 p.m. CT. It will be held at 1540 Canal Street in New Orleans (just five blocks from the Caesars Superdome)!

source: people.com