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Published on 2026-04-23
The 13th Annual Nolafunk Series During Jazz Fest continues its tradition of presenting shows that are anything but “just another stop on a tour.” Each night in the series is built around a unique concept, collaboration, or lineup that either has never happened before, and may never happen again.
The Rumble kicks off the series Thursday April 23 with a special P-Funk tribute set, featuring an all-star group of special guests including Christone “Kingfish” Ingram, Jennifer Hartswick, Anjelica “Jelly” Joseph, and Robert “Sput” Searight of Snarky Puppy.
BoomBassador brings together two of the scene’s most recognizable electronic live acts — BoomBox and The Polish Ambassador — for a late-night Jazz Fest weekend set built for dancing and discovery. Known for blending electronic production with live instrumentation, improvisation, and festival-ready energy, both artists have cultivated devoted national followings that rarely get the chance to see them share a bill in an intimate club setting.
After years of performing multi-night runs, Voodoo Dead returns for a one-night-only performance. For the first time ever, Ivan Neville will join the band for the entire second set, with Robert Walter handling keyboards in the first. Mainstays Steve Kimock, George Porter Jr., Jackie Greene, and John Kimock return, along with special guest Papa Mali.
Sunday first weekend will feature the Nolafunk series debut of Mountain Grass Unit, the fast-rising bluegrass quartet bringing their high-energy picking to Republic NOLA. In true New Orleans fashion, the night opens with TBC Brass Band, creating a rare and distinctly local pairing of brass band tradition and modern bluegrass momentum. It’s the kind of cross-genre moment that captures the spirit of Jazz Fest after dark - something that could only happen in New Orleans.
The 4th Annual Daniel Donato’s Cosmic NOLA will feature previously mentioned Grahame Lesh, Al Schnier of moe., George Porter Jr., Kanika Moore, and Branden Lewis of Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Fan favorite Dead Feat is back with its signature fusion of Grateful Dead and Little Feat, and for the first time ever, Little Feat’s Bill Payne will join on keys, alongside bandmates Fred Tackett and Kenny Gradney. Anders Osborne, his longtime drummer Chad Cromwell, and Jackie Greene round out the lineup.
Earth Wind & Power features The Nth Power plus special guests Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers), Skerik (Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade), Peter Levin (Blind Boys of Alabama), Alex Wasily (Dumpstaphunk), Courtney Smith (formerly of The Nth Power), Kanika Moore (TAUK Moore) Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool), and more.
Members of The Nth Power — Nikki Glaspie, Nate Edgar, and Nick Cassarino — for their all-star Steely Dan tribute, STEELY DANth, finalized their musician lineup including Cory Henry (formerly of Snarky Puppy), Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers), Brandon “Taz” Niederauer (Jon Batiste), Peter Levin (Blind Boys of Alabama), Paul Robertson (Soul Rebels), Tim Palmieri (Lotus), Kanika Moore (TAUK Moore), and Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool), and more.
Anders Osborne’s NOLA Birthday Bash returns as one of the emotional centerpieces of the series, bringing together friends, collaborators, and surprise guests for a night that has become a Jazz Fest weekend tradition. This year’s lineup includes Dave Malone, Jackie Greene, Lindsay Lou, Stanton Moore, Eddie 9V, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, a very special surprise guest, and more, with Rebirth Brass Band adding a celebratory New Orleans second-line energy to the evening. Equal parts hometown celebration and once-a-year musical summit, the show continues to stand as one of the most anticipated nights of the Nolafunk run.
13th Annual Nolafunk Series During Jazz Fest Complete and Final Lineup
The Rumble Plays P-Funk
Plus Special Guests Chistone Kingfish Ingram, Jennifer Hartswick, Anjelica “Jelly” Joseph, and Robert “Sput” Searight
Republic NOLA
Thursday April 23, 2026
9pm Doors 10pm Show
$35 Tickets
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BoomBassador
BoomBox + The Polish Ambassador
Republic NOLA
Friday April 24, 2026
10pm Doors, 11pm Show
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One Night Only!
Voodoo Dead Featuring Steve Kimock, George Porter Jr., Jackie Greene, Ivan Neville, Robert Walter, John Kimock Plus Special Guest Papa Mali
Saturday April 25, 2026
Republic NOLA
9pm Doors 10pm Show
$52.50 Tickets
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Mountain Grass Unit
Plus Special Guests TBC Brass Band
Republic NOLA
Sunday, April 26, 2026
8pm Doors 9pm Show
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4th Annual Daniel Donato’s Cosmic NOLA
Grahame Lesh, Al Schnier of moe., George Porter Jr., Kanika Moore, and Branden Lewis of Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Civic Theatre
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9pm Doors, 10pm Show
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Dead Feat
Feat. Anders Osborne, Bill Payne and Fred Tackett and Kenny Gradney of Little Feat, Jackie Greene, and Chad Cromwell.
Republic NOLA
Thursday, April 30, 2026
9pm Doors, 10pm Show
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Earth Wind & Power Presented By The Nth Power
Featuring Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers), Skerik (Les Claypool’s Fearless Flying Frog Brigade), Peter Levin (Blind Boys of Alabama), Alex Wasily (Dumpstaphunk), Courtney Smith (formerly of The Nth Power), Kanika Moore (TAUK Moore) Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool), and more
Republic NOLA
Friday, May 1, 2026
9pm Doors, 10pm Show
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STEELY DANth Presented By The Nth Power
Featuring Cory Henry (formerly of Snarky Puppy), Mark Lettieri (Snarky Puppy, Fearless Flyers), Peter Levin (Blind Boys of Alabama), Paul Robertson (Soul Rebels), Tim Palmieri (Lotus), Kanika Moore (TAUK Moore), and Shira Elias (Cool Cool Cool), and more
Republic NOLA
Saturday May 2, 2026
9pm Doors, 10pm Show
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Anders Osborne’s NOLA Birthday Bash
With Special Guests Dave Malone, Jackie Greene, Lindsay Lou, Stanton Moore, Eddie 9V, Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Special Surprise Guest, and more
Plus Rebirth Brass Band|
Civic Theatre
Saturday May 2, 2026
8pm Doors, 9pm Show
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