THE NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY RAISING CANE’S at UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds – New Orleans, LA

Get your tickets to see THE NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY RAISING CANE’S in New Orleans, LA. Happening on Friday, October 2, 2026 at UNO Lakefront Arena Festival Grounds. Doors open at 3:00 PM.

Ten years. Three days. One legendary city. This is the National Fried Chicken Festival.
Celebrate a decade of the National Fried Chicken Festival (FCF) presented by Raising Cane’s this fall along the scenic backdrop of the New Orleans Lakefront. Founded in 2016, FCF was built on a simple idea: bringing people together through a shared love of food. Now, for its 10th anniversary, the festival is going bigger than ever before with a three-day celebration and upgraded music lineup, featuring top-tier national recording artists throughout the weekend.
Come experience three full days of food, music, and culture, with delicious dishes from over 40 restaurants, three stages of live entertainment, five unique VIP experiences, and so much more. From award-winning fried chicken favorites to vegetarian, vegan, and everything in between, FCF showcases flavors for every palate.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or experiencing the festival for the first time, don’t miss the biggest celebration yet.
TICKET PRICING
Friday tickets are offered at past years’ price points, while Saturday and Sunday pricing reflects the expanded entertainment and featured performances on those days. Explore discounted weekend pass options and be sure to purchase early to lock in the lowest available price, as all tickets will continue to increase incrementally closer to the event:

**AS ALWAYS, KIDS 12 & UNDER GET IN FREE**

FOR GA: All kids must be with a ticketed adult. No more than two kids per ticketed adult.

FOR VIP: Anyone under the age of 21 will require an Accompanying Minor VIP ticket to enter the All-Ages VIP Lounges with a VIP-ticketed adult.

PARKING ADD-ON: New this year, you can now skip the hassle of paying on-site and pre-purchase parking as an add-on to any ticket. 

Purchase THE NATIONAL FRIED CHICKEN FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY RAISING CANE’S Tickets Below: