+ HOW DO I BUY TICKETS?

Head over to our tickets page here to purchase!

+ WHAT ARE THE EVENT’S DATES/TIMES?

Shorty Gras will take place Saturday, February 3rd, 2024. Gates times will come closer to the show.

+ WHO’S PLAYING SHORTY GRAS THIS YEAR?

Our 2024 Shorty Gras lineup will feature Nelly, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Ave, Dumpstaphunk, and The Soul Rebels, with special guests! Who knows who else might show up!

+ IS THERE AN AGE RESTRICTION TO GET INTO SHORTY GRAS?

Shorty Gras is an 18+ event. Attendees must be able to show a valid, government-issued ID upon entry.

+ WHAT’S THE POLICY ON LEAVING AND RE-ENTERING SHORTY GRAS DURING THE DAY?

You will be able to exit and then re-enter the EVENT once a day for whatever reason you see fit.

+ WHERE IS THE FESTIVAL AND WHAT’S THE ADDRESS?

Shorty Gras’ address is 1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130

+ QUESTIONS WITH YOUR TICKET ORDER OR ACCOUNT INFORMATION?

Please call EVENTBRITE at (855) 326-9945 and they will be able to assist you with ticket order or account information.

+ IS THERE A DRESS CODE? WHAT SHOULD WE WEAR?

Come as you’d like / but your funkiest costume would be appreciated.

+ WHAT ADA ACCOMMODATIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT SHORTY GRAS?

Mardi Gras World is ADA friendly and fully accessible.

+ WHAT CAN’T I BRING INTO THE VENUE?

Attendees are NOT permitted to bring any of the items listed below into the venue:

  • Outside Alchohol
  • Any beverages aside from: one (1) 20oz factory sealed bottle of water.

  • Glass bottles 

  • Blankets
  • Zoom lens cameras, selfie sticks, go pros, drones, or any other recording devices

  • Coolers or large bags

  • Illegal Substances
  • Large Umbrellas

  • Animals (except service animals)
  • Musical Instruments
  • Weapons of any kind
  • Fireworks
  • Sharpies, stuffed animals, markets, spray paint, silly string
  • Tents, umbrellas, or shade structures
  • Flags/totem poles
  • Bicycles, skateboards
  • Grills
  • Aerosol cans of any kind
  • Toys, water guns or squirt guns
  • In-line skates, roller skates
  • Balloons, balls, inflatables
  • Sticks, bats, or clubs
  • iPads or tablets
  • Any item deemed to be unsafe by venue management
  • Selling of merchandise or unauthorized/unlicensed vending. Unauthorized solicitations, handbills, stickers, sampling, give-a-ways, etc

  • Laser pointers or glow sticks *PLEASE NOTE: ALL PATRONS AND ALL BAGS WILL BE SEARCHED EACH TIME YOU ENTER THE EVENT. ANY AND ALL CONFISCATED ITEMS OR ANY ITEMS VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED, WILL NOT BE HELD, CHECKED OR RETURNED.

+ WHAT CAN I BRING INTO THE EVENT?

  • Sunglasses, hats, fanny packs
  • Small camera with no detachable zoom lens or flash
  • (1) 20 oz factory sealed bottle of water

  • EMPTY water bottles, Yetis, and Camelbacks up to 1.5-liter or smaller.* Fill ’em up for free at one of the water stations inside the event.

  • Small bags or backpack* (14x11x6)
  • Prescription medicine: All prescription medicines must be in a marked bottle along with photo matching ID

** PLEASE NOTE: ALL PATRONS AND ALL BAGS WILL BE SEARCHED EACH TIME YOU ENTER THE EVENT. ANY AND ALL CONFISCATED ITEMS OR ANY ITEMS VOLUNTARILY SURRENDERED, WILL NOT BE HELD, CHECKED OR RETURNED.

+ CAN I BRING IN MY MEDICAL PRESCRIPTION AND/OR DIABETIC INSULIN INSIDE THE VENUE?

You can, but you must advise the security guard at the gate to avoid confiscation. They will call medics to assist you.

+ WHAT TIME DOES EVERYTHING START/END?

Gates will open at 5pm and the show will end around 1am.

+ WHERE CAN I PARK?

There is limited parking at the venue. First come first serve for a charge. We suggest short walk from downtown or rideshare! Please be aware of Mardi Gras related road closures.

+ WILL THERE BE A BOX OFFICE AND WILL CALL LOCATION AT SHORTY GRAS?

Box Office info will come closer to the event.

+ ARE TICKETS REFUNDABLE?

No, all sales are final.