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Dust off your dancing shoes for the 7th Annual Swamp in the City: A Cajun & Creole Music Festival, May 16-19, 2024, in Red Hook, Brooklyn! See the full schedule here.
NYC's 4-day celebration of South Louisiana's vibrant heritage will feature world-class Cajun & Zydeco bands, dance lessons, jam sessions, workshops, delicious Cajun/Creole food, a Thursday kick-off party, a Saturday afternoon pub crawl, a Sunday family dance, and a jam-packed weekend of music, dancing and community along the beautiful Red Hook waterfront.
This year's All-Star lineup includes Cedric Watson & Bijou Creole, Roddie Romero, Wayne Singleton, The Orignal Pine Leaf Boys, Jesse Lége, The Daiquiri Queens, Joel Savoy, Kelli Jones, Blake Miller, Rose & the Bros, Red Aces, 99 Playboys, The Slide Stops, Chris Stafford, Desiree Champagne, Jo Vidrine, Trey Boudreaux, Eric Minix + more!
Ticket prices vary by event, with options for single-day passes, full festival passes, and special packages. Children 12 and under are FREE on both Saturday and Sunday with an accompanying adult. Volunteers can also score free admission by signing up for a three-hour shift (good for same-day admission). Email us at swampinthecity@gmail.com if you'd like to volunteer.
Thursday, May 16, Jalopy Theatre & Tavern, 7 pm-midnight
- Kick-off party featuring a dance lesson and live performances
Friday, May 17, Waterfront Museum & Barge, 7 pm-midnight
Saturday, May 18
- Private brunch show from 11 am-2 pm at Hoek Pizza Bar (no tickets sold at the door.)
- Pub Crawl starting at Strong Rope Red Hook from noon to 7 pm.
- Live performances at Strong Rope Red Hook from 6:30 pm to midnight (tickets $50 at the door)
Sunday, May 19, Strong Rope Red Hook
- Cajun Jam/Family Dance at 11 am
- Dance lessons at noon
- Live performances from 12:30 pm
