Daze Between New Orleans has announced the eclectic, collaboration-focused artist lineup for its fourth annual event, set to take place once again on the Tuesday and Wednesday between Jazz Fest weekends (April 29th and 30th, 2025) at a new venue, the historic Mahalia Jackson Theater in the heart of the Big Easy [ticketing information].

The event—presented by Live For Live Music, GMP Live, Purple Hat Productions, and Dayglo Presents—was named for the “Daze Between” the two weekends of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival when the Fair Grounds go quiet but the city remains alive with festive energy. It will once again give fans in New Orleans an all-day destination during Jazz Fest’s mid-week pause, with music set to begin in the early afternoon and run through roughly 10:30 p.m. each day.

The Daze Between New Orleans 2025 festivities will begin on Tuesday, April 29th with a heavy-hitting rock lineup led by veteran prog-jam sextet Umphrey’s McGee, who will perform two sets including one Led Zeppelin tribute set featuring drummer Jason Bonham and one original set featuring saxophonist Jeff Coffin (Dave Matthews Band) and trumpeter/vocalist Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band). The Tuesday lineup also includes a set by fellow jam scene staple moe. featuring The Dumpstaphunk Horns (Alex Wasily, Ashlin Parker, and Brad Walker) and a performance by prog-tronic power trio lespecial, who will welcome saxophone madman Skerik (Les Claypool) as a special guest.

On Wednesday, April 30th, Daze Between New Orleans 2025 will come to a close at the Mahalia Jackson Theater with The Allman Betts Band New Orleans Family Revival, a special Big Easy edition of The Allman Betts Band‘s annual “Family Revival” showcase featuring guest appearances by notable New Orleans locals George Porter Jr. (bass, The Meters), Ivan Neville (keys and vocals, Dumpstaphunk), Sierra Green (vocals), and The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Horns in addition to Fest by Nite all-star Eric Krasno (guitar). The Wednesday, April 30th Daze Between New Orleans lineup also features a rare celebration of The Meters by GEOLEO, which features original band members George Porter Jr. (bass) and Leo Nocentelli (guitar) alongside Ivan Neville (keys and vocals, Dumpstaphunk) and Stanton Moore (drums, Galactic), and the recently NOLA-fied lineup of legendary jazz-fusion outfit The Headhunters featuring special guests Eric Krasno (guitar) and Weedie Braimah (percussion).

“We’re excited for this new iteration of Daze Between Festival this year,” said Live For Live Music’s Kunj Shah. “The lineup is on point and every set will be completely unique to the event with special guests and collaborations that will make NOLA proud.”

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After three years at the now-closed Faubourg Brewery in New Orleans East, the fourth edition of Daze Between New Orleans is set to take place at the historic Mahalia Jackson Theater, conveniently located in Louis Armstrong Park steps away from the French Quarter in the historic Tremé neighborhood. Billed performances will take place in the venue’s spacious indoor theater, while an outdoor area surrounding the venue’s lavish fountains will invite attendees to take in the venue’s lavish picturesque surroundings alongside food trucks, craft vendors, and live brass bands due to perform before doors open and during set breaks.

“We are thrilled to bring our event to the Mahalia Jackson Theater in the heart of New Orleans where it will be easily accessible for all,” said GMP Live’s Gideon Plotnicki. “We are very excited about our lineup, which features celebrations of some of the best music ever created in Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers Band, and, of course, The Meters. We cannot wait to enjoy it all with our friends in New Orleans this spring.”

As always, Daze Between New Orleans 2025 will give back to the local community via a connected charitable initiative. This year, the event has partnered with Gibson Gives, the 501©(3) nonprofit arm of Gibson Guitars, which is committed to introducing, inspiring, and amplifying the power of music through guitars across all generations, genres, and genders. Gibson Gives and Daze Between New Orleans will raise money through various initiatives to benefit charities relating to music education and the continuation of New Orleans’ musical culture. Stay tuned for more details.

“We created Daze Between New Orleans determined to make a contribution to the greatest musical city in the world, in between weekends of the most important music festival in the world,” said Purple Hat Productions’ Paul Levine. “The ‘Daze Between’ have long been a special time for locals and out-of-towners lucky enough to spend these two weeks in the Crescent City. We are excited to start a new chapter of Daze Between at the historic Mahalia Jackson Theater, the site of many legendary concerts over many decades, and we look forward to creating something very special for music fans in New Orleans for many years to come.”

Pre-sale tickets for Daze Between New Orleans 2025 will go on sale beginning on Thursday, February 13th at 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET (code: DAZE2025). Remaining tickets will go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, February 14th at 12:00 p.m. CT / 1:00 p.m. ET.

Various single-day ticket types will be available for both days of Daze Between New Orleans 2025 including Super VIP (Orchestra), Super VIP (Mezzanine), VIP (Orchestra), Orchestra 1, Orchestra 2, Mezzanine, Balcony 1 (GA), and Balcony 2 (GA). VIP tickets include 30-minute early entry to the venue, first access to event and band merchandise, venue access via a dedicated VIP lane, reserved seats in rows 3–10 of the Orchestra, access to a VIP lounge and dedicated VIP bar, and a commemorative VIP event laminate. Super VIP tickets include all the perks of VIP in addition to a commemorative event poster, access to Super VIP Lounge with snacks and non-alcoholic beverages provided, access to a Super VIP cash bar, and reserved seats in either the front two rows of the Orchestra, front row of Mezzanine, or a Super VIP box for up to 6 people located in the lower Orchestra. Head here for more information.

Get excited for Daze Between New Orleans 2025 by revisiting Live For Live Music’s on-the-ground coverage of last year’s event: Day 1 | Day 2.

Daze Between New Orleans is part of Live For Live Music and GMP Live’s Fest by Nite series in New Orleans during Jazz Fest. Confirmed 2025 events include:

***SHOW INFO***
Show: Daze Between New Orleans
Presented by: Live For Live Music, GMP Live, Purple Hat Productions, Dayglo Presents
Dates: Tuesday, April 29th and Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
Venue: Mahalia Jackson Theater | 1419 Basin St, New Orleans, LA
Time: Early afternoon through ~10:30 p.m. nightly (exact times TBA)
Tickets: Pre-sale Thursday, 2/13 at 10:00 a.m. CT using code DAZE2025. General on-sale Friday, 2/14 at 10:00 a.m. CT
Single-Day Ticket Types/Prices: Super VIP – Orchestra – $250; Super VIP – Mezzanine – $215; VIP – Orchestra – $189; Orchestra 1 – $135; Orchestra 2 – $110; Mezzanine – $85; Balcony 1 (GA) – $72.50; Balcony 2 (GA) $62.50

Artist Lineup – Tuesday, April 29th, 2025 (Day One)
–Umphrey’s McGee (x2; one Led Zeppelin set ft. Jason Bonham, one original set ft. Jennifer Hartswick, Jeff Coffin)
–moe. ft. The Dumpstaphunk Horns (Alex Wasily, Ashlin Parker, Brad Walker)
–lespecial ft. Skerik

Artist Lineup – Wednesday, April 30th, 2025 (Day Two)
–The Allman Betts Band New Orleans Family Revival ft. George Porter Jr., Ivan Neville, Eric Krasno, Sierra Green, The Dirty Dozen Brass Band Horns
–GEOLEO (George Porter Jr. & Leo Nocentelli perform the music of The Meters) ft. Ivan Neville, Stanton Moore
–The Headhunters ft. Eric Krasno, Weedie Braimah