Gretna Fest Becomes Free Riverfront Concert Series | New Orleans News

Gretna Fest is reinventing itself in 2026 as a free, month-long concert series called Gretna Festin, rolling along the riverfront through October—thanks to construction at the usual venue. Mayor Belinda Constant sees it as a win for local businesses, offering a boost to downtown shops and eateries despite the change. The lineup’s stacked: Third Eye Blind kicks things off Oct 3, and country star Gretchen Wilson closes it out Oct 24. Mark your calendars for nonstop music, local eats, and vibes by the water. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3b0355249fb57abb