New Orleans North In Less Than 2 Weeks: Schedule, Ticket Info Here

JOLIET, IL — Joliet's incredibly popular New Orleans North Music Festival is less than two weeks away. The Friday, June 2 event takes place from 5 to 11 p.m. in downtown Joliet. Joliet Chamber of Commerce officials reached out to Joliet Patch last week in hopes of generating more publicity and buzz about selling tickets in advance.

“New Orleans North is the perfect opportunity to revisit fond memories of travel, or create new ones without leaving the comforting confines of the City of Joliet,” said Joliet Region Chamber of Commerce & Industry President Jen Howard. “This night of fun features local artists, a wide variety of food options, cold beer and hurricanes and an unparalleled lineup of live musical entertainment that only the Joliet Chamber can deliver."

According to the Joliet Chamber, unlike any other event in the region, New Orleans North features four separate areas of distinctly different musical entertainment.

This year, the D’Arcy Buick GMC Main Stage will be headlined by one of the hottest live bands in the Midwest — Maggie Speaks. In particular, the event will showcase their “Talk of The Town Big Band” with multiple singers and a total of 15 live horn and string pieces.

The New Orleans North Drag Show presented by the Joliet Pride Network will also grace the stage again. The non-profit organization dedicated to promoting inclusion, dignity, and acceptance through advocacy for members of the LGBTQ+ community will usher 2021 Miss Joliet Pridefest Ebony Delite, the vivacious Fonda LaFemme and one other queen to the stage this year.

Main stage entertainment will kick off with two traditional New Orleans-inspired brass zydeco bands: the 3rd City Brass Band and Big Lagniappe. The 3rd City Brass Band will parade NOLA-infused funky jams as they accompany the first attendees inside with a second line style parade to the stage. Big Lagniappe will follow with their four-piece horn section, thumping rhythm, and stunning guitar solos.

Here's the full schedule and ticket information:

Friday, June 2: The New Orleans North Music Festival return in downtown Joliet features four areas of live entertainment.

• Six hours of enthralling live music, roaming entertainment, local art and more.
• D’Arcy Buick GMC Main Stage - headlined by Midwest’s own Maggie Speaks, Preluded by a Drag Show presented by the Joliet Pride Network, and musical performances by the 3rd City Brass Band and Big Lagniappe.
• Thompson’s Tap - Righteous Hillbillies and Kelsey Montanez.
• Abri Credit Union Hookah Alley - The Jib Brothers Band.
• RISE Van Buren Street Music Club - A menu of acoustic solo artists and duos.
• More than music, fun for all over 21 - street entertainment, live art, fire twirlers, local art vendors, food trucks, cold beer, hurricanes.

New in 2023

• Music you love and know by heart by headlining Maggie Speaks
• Fire performances by Intrinsic Arts
• Thompson’s Tap moves to a new, more intimate location across from the Joliet Public Library
• South Alley transforms into the Van Buren Music Club

Tickets are on-sale NOW

• Advance tickets are only $10.
• Ticket price increases to 24 hours before to $20
• FREE parking options including the Ottawa Street Garage conveniently attached to an entrance gate.
• Must be 21 or older to attend
• Only 45 minutes from downtown Chicago

Additional information

• Make a weekend out of your downtown Joliet experience: come back Saturday for Star Wars Day.
• Three entrance gates located adjacent to the Ottawa Street Parking Garage, at Chicago & Jefferson Streets and Chicago & Cass Streets
• Pets are not allowed at the festival

For more information or to purchase tickets, visit neworleansnorthjoliet.com or call 815-727-5371