New Orleans is getting a brand new festival, and the inaugural FamiLee Day is built around something the city already does better than anywhere else: food, music, and community. Set for May 16 at UNO Lakefront, the single-day event is a joint venture from Live Nation Urban, influencer and food critic Keith Lee, and Morrow Hospitality, and the lineup they’ve assembled for the first edition is no small statement.
Kirk Franklin headlines, with Andra Day, Mannie Fresh, Tobe Nwigwe, and La Reezy also on the bill alongside Subtweet Shawn, DJ RBD, Rude Jude, Ha Sizzle, DJ Keith Scott, Neace Robinson, DJ Arie Spins, Shamar, and more. NAACP Image Award-winning comedian Kevin “KevOnStage” Fredericks hosts the event, keeping the energy moving between sets.
The festival’s roots are personal. Keith Lee has made no secret of his love for New Orleans, its culture, its resilience, and especially its food scene. FamiLee Day translates that admiration into something tangible, centering independently owned restaurants in a curated food village that includes Thistle & Rye, Velvet Grain, Salt + Sage, Iron Kettle, Copper Root, and more. Beyond the music and food, the event features carnival rides and a family obstacle course, making it a genuine all-ages experience.
FamiLee Day is built to give back to a city that gives a lot. Tickets are on sale now.