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Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas to Feature Three Days of Music
Annual festival in Beaumont promises vibrant mix of music, culture, and cuisine
Published on Feb. 4, 2026
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The Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas festival is set to take place from February 13-15, featuring three days of outdoor concerts on two stages. The lineup includes a variety of musical acts ranging from Zydeco to Taylor Swift tributes, as well as a dedicated Carnival Latino Day on Sunday. Admission costs $15 for Friday night, with a special early bird ticket price of $10 for Saturday entry between noon and 4 p.m.
Why it matters
The Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas festival is a long-standing annual event that celebrates the region's music, culture, and cuisine. It provides an opportunity for the local community to come together and enjoy live performances, food, and festivities during the Mardi Gras season.
The details
The festival kicks off on Friday, February 13 at 5 p.m. with performances on the main stage by Chip Darby and the Vintage Soul, Fred Bell and the Platinum Players, and a Texas Eagles tribute. The gold stage will feature local acts Aces Rock and Rhythm and Steven Williams Zydeco. On Saturday, the main stage will present a Taylor Swift tribute band Reputation, followed by Brian Keith and the Zydeco Legacy, Kaitlyn Kohler, and American Idol runner-up John Foster. The gold stage will host the Bayou Renegades and the Alley Cats. Sunday will be designated as Carnival Latino Day, with Latino music on the main stage throughout the day and the gold stage featuring Silky Reed R&B and Rozy from Austin.
- The Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas festival will take place from February 13-15, 2026.
- The festival gates will open at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13.
- Saturday's lineup begins at noon with an early bird ticket special.
- Sunday will be designated as Carnival Latino Day.
The players
Tammy Welch
A volunteer for the Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas festival.
John Foster
An American Idol runner-up who is scheduled to perform on the main stage on Saturday.
What they’re saying
“The parades, just seeing the people out there, I see people that I haven't seen since last Mardi Gras or, you know, it's kind of like a family reunion.”
— Tammy Welch, Volunteer (12newsnow.com)
“I'm told he's wonderful. I haven't seen him myself, but I can't wait.”
— Tammy Welch, Volunteer (12newsnow.com)
What’s next
The Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas festival will take place from February 13-15, 2026, with the gates opening at 5 p.m. on Friday, February 13.
The takeaway
The Mardi Gras of Southeast Texas festival is a long-standing annual event that celebrates the region's music, culture, and cuisine, providing an opportunity for the local community to come together and enjoy live performances, food, and festivities during the Mardi Gras season.
