The Universal Orlando Resort has confirmed the lineup for their 2025 Mardi Gras celebration, featuring acts from across the spectrum of popular music, including Joe Jonas, T-Pain, Foster the People, Kool & The Gang, Foster the People, All Time Low, TLC, and DJ Pauly D.
The concerts, which are part of the resort’s 30th Mardi Gras celebration — which is included with park admission — will take place “on select nights at the Music Plaza Stage inside Universal Studios Florida, following the Mardi Gras parade.”
The complete schedule of 2025 Mardi Gras concerts is as follows:
- T-Pain – February 1st
- Joe Jonas – February 8th
- Kool & The Gang – February 15th
- Juanes – February 16th
- Scotty McCreery – February 22nd
- Foster the People – March 1st
- Illenium – March 8th
- All Time Low – March 15th
- Lawrence – March 16th
- Coco Jones – March 21st
- DJ Pauly D – March 22nd
- TLC – March 29th
The concert series is part of Universal’s larger Mardi Gras celebration which includes “six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in New Orleans” in the parade, and “new mouth-watering menu items inspired by international Carnaval cuisine from New Orleans to Puerto Rico and beyond.”
Guests who want to take full advantage of the Mardi Gras experience can purchase the Mardi Gras Float Ride and Dine Experience, which “provides them with an exclusive opportunity to be a part of the festivities by reserving a spot to toss colorful, sparkling beads from a Mardi Gras float during the event’s parade. In addition to a reserved spot on one of the dazzling floats, guests will also enjoy a three-course meal at one of eight participating restaurants across the destination.”
Universal’s hotels will be part of the celebration as well, with offerings including “including Bourbon Street Beignets at The Kitchen in Hard Rock Hotel, Bayou Shrimp and Grits at Bar 17 in Universal Aventura Hotel, and New Orleans Chicken or Shrimp Po’ Boy at Beach Break Cafe in Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites.”
Universal has announced the full concert lineup of their 2025 Mardi Gras celebration. Stay tuned to DFB for further Universal Mardi Gras coverage.
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