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.
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
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
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!
