Keith Lee Brings Massive 'Familee Day' Food Festival to New Orleans

The popular food critic's inaugural festival will showcase the city's renowned culinary scene and local musicians.

Jan. 30, 2026 at 9:55am

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Keith Lee, the former MMA fighter turned TikTok food critic sensation, is launching his first-ever 'Familee Day' festival in New Orleans on May 16th. The jam-packed event will feature food from the city's top restaurants, live music, carnival rides, and more, all in celebration of the Crescent City's recent designation as the Food Capital of the World.

Why it matters

Keith Lee has amassed a massive social media following for his honest, no-nonsense food reviews that have helped drive huge amounts of traffic to underrepresented restaurants. His inaugural Familee Day festival is an opportunity to showcase New Orleans' thriving culinary scene on a national stage and support local businesses.

The details

Partnering with Live Nation Urban and Morow Hospitality, Familee Day will be a true Louisiana celebration, featuring food from the city's famous restaurants alongside performances from local musicians that will appeal to all generations. In addition to the food and music, the festival will also include carnival rides and an obstacle course.

  • Familee Day will take place on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
  • Keith Lee announced the festival in a recent Instagram video.

The players

Keith Lee

A former MMA fighter turned TikTok food critic sensation with over 15 million followers. He's known for his honest, no-nonsense reviews that have helped drive massive traffic to underrepresented restaurants.

Live Nation Urban

A live entertainment company that is partnering with Keith Lee to produce the Familee Day festival.

Morow Hospitality

A hospitality company that is also partnering with Keith Lee on the Familee Day festival.

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What they’re saying

“This is something we've been working on for the last year. I think it's going to be the best festival on planet Earth.”

— Keith Lee

What’s next

Tickets for Familee Day will go on sale in the coming weeks. Fans can stay up to date on the latest information by visiting the festival's website.

The takeaway

Keith Lee's Familee Day festival is an exciting opportunity for food lovers to experience the best of New Orleans' renowned culinary scene, while also supporting the local businesses and musicians that make the city so vibrant.