Let the Good Times Roll at Gator By The Bay Festival

Get ready for Gator By The Bay, San Diego’s ultimate Louisiana experience, returning to Spanish Landing Park!

This four-day festival brings the vibrant sounds, flavors, and spirit of Louisiana to the waterfront with 100+ live performances across seven stages, mouthwatering Southern cuisine, and a lively Mardi Gras atmosphere.

San Diego’s ultimate Louisiana experience

An Incredible 2025 Lineup

This year’s festival features an unbeatable mix of Cajun, zydeco, blues, rockabilly, and New Orleans jazz with performances from:

  • Nathan Williams & The Zydeco Cha Chas – Louisiana Music Hall of Famers
  • Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys – Grammy-winning zydeco legends
  • Sugaray Rayford – B.B. King Entertainer of the Year nominee
  • D.K. Harrell – One of blues’ brightest rising stars
  • Chris Cain, Wayne Singleton & Same Ol’ 2 Step, Selwyn Birchwood, The Revelers, Ruben Moreno & Zydeco Re-Evolution, and more!

Plus, 40 of San Diego’s favorite local artists — including many San Diego Music Awards winners — will perform everything from salsa and Americana to rock ‘n’ roll. San Diego performers include:

  • Gregory Page – Best Pop Album
  • The Sleepwalkers – Best Country or Americana Album
  • Johnny Vernazza – Best Blues Artist
  • Robin Henkel – Best Blues Album
  • Euphoria Brass Band – Best Jazz Album
San Diego’s ultimate Louisiana experience

New for 2025: Bigger & Better Festival Experience

This year, Gator By The Bay introduces exciting venue enhancements, including:

  • An expanded parade route for more Mardi Gras magic
  • Optimized stage placements for better viewing
  • A relocated VIP Patron Area with stunning bayfront views

Feast on Authentic Louisiana Cuisine

  • 10,000 pounds of fresh Louisiana crawfish
  • Southern-style cocktails & local craft beer
  • Celebrity chef demos at the Taste of Louisiana Cooking Pavilion
  • A full Bourbon Street food court serving jambalaya, gumbo, and étouffée
Gator By The Bay Festival

See you there!

📅 May 8 to 11, 2025
📍 Spanish Landing Park, 3900 North Harbor Drive, San Diego
🎟️ Get your Early Bird tickets here
ℹ️ More info here

Don’t miss out on San Diego’s ultimate Louisiana experience!

See you there, San Diego!

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Event Details
  • Start Date
    May 8, 2025 6:00 pm
  • End Date
    May 11, 2025 7:00 pm
  • Status
    All done
  • Location
  • Venue
    • Spanish Landing Park
  • Address
    3900 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA
  • Tickets
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