Bubbles & Brass: New Years Eve 2026 with Big Sam's Funky Nation

Funk yourself right into 2026 with BIG SAM'S FUNKY NATION at the Jazz Playhouse, located in the lobby of The Royal Sonesta New Orleans in the heart of the historic French Quarter. Reserve your tickets now for an intimate, all-inclusive, night of live NOLA funk!

When you think of New Orleans, the city’s foremost flambeaux-lit traditions of Mardi Gras, Bourbon Street, voodoo, Po’ boys, beads, gumbo, and second line undoubtedly come to mind. You can also count Big Sam’s Funky Nation amongst those NOLA treasures.

VIP Ticket- $300 (plus service fee, processing fee, and sales tax)

Tickets Include:

-VIP reserved table in the first 2 rows of the venue

-Half bottle of premium champagne

-Live Entertainment by New Orleans own Big Sam's Funky Nation

-Hors D'oeuvres and Premium Buffet

-Premium Open Bar & Inspired Craft Cocktails

-Champagne Toast at Midnight

-Party Favors

General Admission Ticket- $250 (plus service fee, processing fee, and sales tax)

Tickets Include:

-Reserved seating for you and your guests

-Live Entertainment by New Orleans own Big Sam's Funky Nation

-Hors D'oeuvres and Premium Buffet

-Premium Open Bar & Inspired Craft Cocktails

-Champagne Toast at Midnight

-Party Favors

Details:

Dinner to be held from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm in the Fleur de Lis event space across the courtyard from The Jazz Playhouse.

Live show with Big Sam's Funky Nation Live show with Big Sam's Funky Nation in The Jazz Playhouse from 9:30 pm to 12:30 am to immediately follow dinner.

Must be at least 21 years of age to attend.

Cocktail attire suggested.

Please contact Austin Paul by email at [email protected] or [email protected] with any questions or request relating to the event. We can also be reached by phone at 504-553-2299, please leave a voicemail if you don't immediatley reach someone.

**Special Event valet rate - $20/vehicle. Please provide ticket to event staff for validation. Garage entryways located on both the Bienville and Conti sides of the hotel.

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