It’s finally here! The concert lineup for Mardi Gras is out and I’m excited! 

Universal Orlando Resort invites guests to “laissez les bons temps rouler” (let the good times roll) from February 3 through April 7 during Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval. This year’s festivities present a vibrant Mardi Gras party like no other, featuring an expansive menu of sweet, savory, and spicy dishes inspired by New Orleans favorites and iconic Carnaval flavors from around the globe, a dazzling Mardi Gras parade featuring all-new, incredibly detailed floats inspired by elements, and live concerts- on select nights.

This year’s spectacular concert series will feature ten live performances by some of the most popular names across all genres of music – including GRAMMY-winning artist DJ Khaled, the artist behind the mega-hit, “Sweet but Psycho” – Ava Max, and five-time Latin GRAMMY-winning artist Luis Fonsi. Performances will take place on select nights following the Mardi Gras parade at the Music Plaza stage, located in front of the thrilling Hollywood Rip Ride Rockit roller coaster. See below for the complete concert line-up.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2024CONCERT LINEUP
Date	Headliner
February 3	Walker Hayes
February 10	The All-American Rejects
February 17	Elle King
February 18	KC and the Sunshine Band
February 24	Barenaked Ladies
March 2	DJ Khaled
March 9	Ava Max
March 10	Queen Latifah
March 16	Luis Fonsi
March 17	Zedd

NEW PARADE FLOATS! This year’s Mardi Gras parade theme will bring the elements to life in six new, beautifully designed parade floats inspired by Earth, wind, fire, water, the sun and the moon. The new collection of element floats will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired floats to create this year’s parade – complete with high-energy music, dozens of performers donning elaborate costumes and tons of beads.

Mardi Gras guests can savor the mouthwatering flavors of global Carnaval celebrations from New Orleans to Spain to China and beyond with an expansive menu featuring more than 60 tasting-sized items. While venturing throughout the parkwide celebration, guests will find kiosks featuring delicious culinary delicacies inspired by various locations from around the globe – including the classic Fried Green Tomato Po’boy and fan-favorite fluffy Beignets from New Orleans, Chicken Schnitzel from Germany, Chilaquiles Verdes from Mexico and so much more.

When I’ve seen Barenaked Ladies at Universal in the past, I have had such a good time. They are fantastic and I’m super excited to see them again! I’m going to try to catch as many concerts as I can this season. How about you?