Free Festival at The O2
Celebrating New Orleans Music and Culture on
24 & 25 October 2008
This is a FREE EVENT and no tickets are needed! Just check out our schedule and turn up on the day!
» About Festival New Orleans at The O2
» Festival New Orleans Schedule
» Map of Events at The O2
» Travel packages
» VIP packages
» Meal deal
About Festival New Orleans at The O2
The unmistakable sounds, sights, tastes and styles of New Orleans are set to descend on London later this year when, for two days in October, The O2 will become home to Festival New Orleans. Coinciding with the New Orleans Saints' official NFL game against the San Diego Chargers at Wembley, London is preparing for one of the largest ever celebrations of New Orleans music and culture outside of Louisiana and the USA.
As well as performances from over 20 bands and musicians direct from New Orleans free undercover two day event will feature Louisiana food demonstrations, the Mardis Gras Indians and a host of authentic New Orleans attractions, including a recreation of the French Quarter's famous Bourbon Street.
The O2 will present music, performance arts, dancing, traditional New Orleans style cuisine and more besides across three stages and one performance area.
Artist line up: Dr John, Allen Toussaint, Buckwheat Zydeco, BeauSoliel avec Michael Doucet, Rebirth Brass Band, Kermit Ruffins and The Barbecue Swingers, Marcia Ball, John Mooney and Bluesiana, The Anointed Jackson Sisters, New Birth Brass Band, Big Chief Monk Bordreaux, Apache Hunters and Hardhead Hunters Mardis Gras Indian Tribes, Young Men Olympia Untouchables Social Aid and Pleasure Club, New Orleans Mardis Gras Indian Rhythm Section.
Festival New Orleans Schedule
Remember all the events are free, so just download your schedule and turn up on the day!
Download PDF schedule for Friday 24 October [501kb PDF
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Download PDF schedule for Saturday 25 October [696kb PDF opens in new window]
Friday 24 October
|
1600 - 1645
1705 - 1755
1825 - 1935
2000 - 2100 | New Birth Brass Band
Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
Beausoliel avec Michael Doucet
Marcia Ball |
1700 - 1745
1800 - 1845
1905 - 2005
2030 - 2135
2200 - 2300 | John Mooney & Bluesiana
Anointed Jackson Sisters
Rebirth Brass Band w/ Monk Boudreaux
Allen Toussaint
Buckwheat Zydeco |
1600 - 1650
1650 - 1750
1750 - 1840
1840 - 1930
1930 - 2020
2020 - 2110
2110 - 2200 | Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians
Rebirth Brass Band
Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians
New Birth Brass Band (w/ Untouchables SAPC)
Hardhead Hunters
New Birth Brass Band (w/ Untouchables SAPC)
Hardhead Hunters |
|
1730 - 1815
1915 - 2000
2045 - 2130 | Tabasco Food Demonstration
Tabasco Food Demonstration
Tabasco Food Demonstration |
Saturday 25 October
1500 - 1545
1610 - 1700
1725 - 1835
1905 - 2020
2050 - 2200 | Hardhead Hunters
Anointed Jackson Sisters
Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
Marcia Ball
Rebirth Brass Band (/w Monk Boudreaux) |
1500 - 1615
1635 - 1745
1815 - 1915
1945 - 2100 | Beausoliel avec Michael Doucet
John Mooney & Bluesiana
New Birth Brass Band
Beausoliel avec Michael Doucet |
1500 - 1545
1600 - 1645
1705 - 1810
1835 - 1940
2005 - 2115
2145 - 2300 | Kermit Ruffins & The Barbecue Swingers
Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians
Rebirth Brass Band
Buckwheat Zydeco
Allen Toussaint
Dr. John |
1500 - 1550
1615 - 1700
1700 - 1700
1745 - 1835
1855 - 1940
2005 - 2055
2110 - 2200 | New Birth Brass Band (w/ Untouchables SAPC)
Hardhead Hunters
New Birth Brass Band (w/ Untouchables SAPC)
Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians
Reirth Brass Band (w/ Untouchables SAPC)
Hardhead hunters
Apache Hunters Mardi Gras Indians |
|
1630 - 1715
1815 - 1900
1945 - 2030 | Tabasco Food Demonstration
Tabasco Food Demonstration
Tabasco Food Demonstration |
1545
1700
1835 | Southern Comfort Cocktail Demonstrations
Southern Comfort Cocktail Demonstrations
Southern Comfort Cocktail Demonstrations |
Map of events at The O2
Download the schedule and event map [PDF 890kb]
Travelling to The O2 from abroad?
There a number of different packages to suit your needs.
» Hotel packages for two people - Package 1 @ £310.00 for two people
After a long day at festival New Orleans book into the local Holiday Inn Express hotel and link your Mardis Gras or Carnival package to a hotel room for the night including transport to the venue.
• A return trip on a Thames Clipper
• Free flow access throughout the event to the Private VIP Lounge
• Own VIP entrance
• Souvenir Laminate pass and Goody bag
• Private cash bar and food facilities
• Cloakroom
• Event management and hospitality hosts
» Hotel packages for two people - Package 2 @ £399.00 for two people
After a long day at festival New Orleans book into the local Holiday Inn Express hotel and link your Mardis Gras or Carnival package to a hotel room for the night including transport to the venue.
•A return trip on a Thames Clipper
• Free flow access throughout the event to the Private VIP Lounge
• Own VIP entrance
• Souvenir Laminate pass and Goody bag
• Food and drink vouchers to the value of £40.00
• Cloakroom
• Event management and hospitality hosts
Book packages for 24 October
Book packages for 25 October
VIP packages
There a number of different VIP packages to suit your needs.
» 'Mardis Gras' Package @ £60.00 per person
• A return trip on a Thames Clipper
• Free flow access throughout the event to the Private VIP Lounge
• Own VIP entrance
• Souvenir Laminate pass and Goody bag
• Private cash bar and food facilities
• Cloakroom
• Event management and hospitality hosts
» 'Carnivale' Package @ £105.00 per person
•A return trip on a Thames Clipper
• Free flow access throughout the event to the Private VIP Lounge
• Own VIP entrance
• Souvenir Laminate pass and Goody bag
• Food and drink vouchers to the value of £40.00
• Cloakroom
• Event management and hospitality hosts
Book packages for 24 October
Book packages for 25 October
Meal deal
Kilimanjaro and The O2 are pleased to offer following pre booked meal packages, allowing visitors to the Festival New Orleans make the most of the event and the venue.
Each restaurant is offering a special priced 2 course menu for Festival New Orleans visitors. If you would like to make a booking simply contact the restaurants below directly.
Meal deals vary, please see below for a quick reference:
• Spur - Family restaurant specialising in ribs, burgers and steak: £15 offer - per person Fully booked!
• S&M - Our traditional British cafe serving hearty portions of your favourite comfort food: £15 offer - per person. Tel: 020 8305 1940
• Inc Brasserie - Cool, slick, good looking brasserie: £15 offer - per person Fully booked!
• RAAN - Our bright and elegant bar and restaurant serve sumptuous cocktails and a contemporary British menu: £15 offer - per person Fully booked!
• American Bar and Grill - Cocktail bar, American Barbecue and traditional British restaurant: £15 offer - per person Fully booked!
• Jimmy Monaco's - Love Burgers done to absolute perfection!: £15 offer - per person Fully booked!
• Gaucho - Gaucho provides an exclusive sanctuary in which to unwind and relax within the bustle of The O2: 2 course meal for £25 - per person. Tel: 020 8858 7711
