2026 Entertainment Lineup

• Full Printable 2026 Schedule: CLICK HERE

• 50 Years of Shrimp Fest playlist on Spotify: CLICK HERE
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Four days of music on two stages will fill the air of the Shrimp Festival grounds. Our schedule features a variety of local talent and national touring acts ready to play new hits and old favorites.

Whether you like country, rock, blues, jazz, r&b, we'll have something for ya at the Fest! The best part? Admission into our event is FREE. No ticket prices or cover charge here!

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THIS YEAR'S EVENING HEADLINER ACTS:
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Thursday • October 8th

The Pepsi East Stage: Funky Lampshades • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• In their Shrimp Fest headliner debut, Coastal Alabama’s own Funky Lampshades will be bringing their style of funk, soul, and fusion to our east stage!

The West Stage: The Troy Laz Band • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• ​​Troy Laz is ready to return to Shrimp Festival with his band, featuring a catalog ranging from James Brown to Bruno Mars to Wilson Pickett to Prince.

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Friday • October 9th

The Pepsi East Stage: Bag of Donuts • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• Returning to Shrimp Fest for the first time since 2018, Bag of Donuts is New Orleans' legendary party band, blending outrageous costumes, comedy, and crowd participation with hit songs spanning every generation. Inducted into the Louisiana Music Hall of Fame in 2019, their shows make it feel like Mardi Gras all year long!

The West Stage: The Molly Ringwalds • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• THEY’RE BACK! ​The Molly Ringwalds dazzle and engage their audiences with energy and passion, while taking them on a musical journey filled with all the hits that transcended the 80s and defined a generation.

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Saturday • October 10th

The Pepsi East Stage: Doctor Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

• For over 20 years Dr. Zarr's Amazing Funk Monster has filled Shrimp Festival evenings with dance moves, smiles, and a fun-filled performance of 70's and 80's hits.

The West Stage: The Velcro Pygmies • 8:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.​​​

• For years Shrimp Fest faithful have loved The Velcro Pygmies. Grab your washed denim and hairspray for an 80's party you won't wanna miss. Welcome to the show!

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Sunday • October 11th

The Pepsi East Stage: Veronica Jean Trio • 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

• Veronica uses her many influences to transform her simplistic yet unique sound with touches of folk, americana, classic rock, and country. Her vibrant tone and raw skills will leave you with a nice little somethin' somethin' for your ears.

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The West Stage: The Groovinators • 3:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.​

• ​In what has been a Shrimp Festival tradition for many years, come groove with us and close out another great festival with a dance party!