Swamp in the City: A Cajun & Creole Music Festival

Dust off your dancing shoes for the 7th Annual happening May 16-19, 2024, in Red Hook, Brooklyn.

NYC's exclusive celebration of Southwest Louisiana's (Acadiana) vibrant musical, cultural, and culinary heritage will feature world-class Cajun & Zydeco bands, dance lessons, jam sessions, music workshops, Cajun/Creole food, a Thursday kick-off party, a Sunday family dance, and a jam-packed weekend of music, dancing and fun all along the beautiful Red Hook waterfront.

This year's All-Star lineup includes Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, Roddie Romero, Wayne Singleton, The OG Pine Leaf Boys, Jesse Lege, The Daiquiri Queens, Joel Savoy, Kelli Jones, Blake Miller, Rose & the Bros, 99 Playboys, Chris Stafford, Desiree Champagne, Jo Vidrine, Trey Boudreaux + more artists to be announced!

The festival takes place at the following locations in Red Hook, Brooklyn:

Thursday, May 16 (7-11p): Kickoff Party at Jalopy Theatre & School of Music (315 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY)

Friday, May 17 (7-11p): Waterfront Museum & Barge (290 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY) and Sunny's Bar (253 Conover St, Brooklyn, NY)

Saturday, May 18 (11a-midnight):

11a-2p: Louisiana Brunch at Hoek: two shows, a wooden dance floor and food/drink available for purchase - limited capacity! (117 Ferris St. (between Coffey and Van Dyke), Brooklyn, NY)

12p-7p: CAJUN INVASION PUB CRAWL! We're taking over Red Hook on Saturday, May 18th in a big way - expect to hear Cajun and Creole music at various venues near and including Strong Rope Brewery (185 Van Dyke Street, Brooklyn, NY). Details of all pub crawl performances will be shared with ticket-holders the day of the event.

7p-12a: Evening performances at Strong Rope Brewery (185 Van Dyke Street, Brooklyn, NY)

Sunday, May 19 (11a-6pm): Family Dance and Pay-What-You-Wish Day at Strong Rope Brewery (185 Van Dyke Street, Brooklyn, NY)

A complete schedule of events will be announced soon.

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2024 TICKET PRICES:

4 Day Full Festival Supporter: $200 Early Bird (ends 3/1)/ $225 Advanced / $250 Door

3 Day Festival Supporter (Fri-Sun) $165 Early Bird (ends 3/1)/ $180 Advanced / $200 Door

Single day tickets for Thurs-Sun will be released on 3/2.

Swamp in the City, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, aims to preserve and promote the rich traditions of Southwest Louisiana. For more information and inquiries, email swampinthercity(at)gmail(dot)com.

See y'all on the dance floor!

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Strong Rope Brewery, 185 Van Dyke St, New York, United States