Big Stars are Coming out for Universal's Mardi Gras Concerts

Universal has outdone itself with this year’s Mardi Gras Concert Series line-up. The list of headliners includes a Grammy winner and a pop superstar as well as a treat for the Millennials in the crowd.

Mardi Gras at Universal

universal mardi gras parade performer — Credit: KtP

It’s nearly Mardi Gras season in Universal, which means there will be plenty of festivities for theme park visitors to enjoy. This year’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval lasts from February 1-March 30, 2025.

The celebration includes plenty of food booths for tasting your way through the party. Guests will also enjoy a special parade, and you could even have a chance to be part of the parade and ride on one of the floats. See how HERE.

There will be plenty of beads to catch. And, of course, there will be special merch. But one of the most popular offerings is the concert series!

Mardi Gras Concert Series

Mardi Gras stage Universal — Credit: Kate

One of the most popular parts of Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnival is the concert series. Who doesn’t love a chance to enjoy a show with your theme park admission, especially from big-name artists?

The concert series takes place on select nights only. It will typically follow the Mardi Gras parade. You might want to position yourself strategically to have a good spot for both the parade AND the show.

To catch a show, head over to the Music Plaza Stage inside Universal Studios Florida. This is the one right near RIP Ride Rockit (until RRR is torn down, of course).

The Line-Up

universal mardi gras parade bourbon street float — Credit: KtP

The Line-Up features quite a few highlights. Here is a rundown:

February 1: T-Pain
February 8: Joe Jonas
February 15: Kool & The Gang
February 16: Juanes
February 22: Scotty McCreery
March 1: Foster the People
March 8: Illenium
March 15: All Time Low
March 16: Lawrence
March 21: Coco Jones
March 22: DJ Pauly D
March 29: TLC

See stars like T-Pain, Joe Jonas, and TLC at this year’s Mardi Gras concert series.

There are some solid performers in the mix for sure. It should be quite the party for guests visiting on those nights.

Are you going to attend the Mardi Gras concert series? Who would you want to see? Let us know, and be sure to share all the happy news with the Universal fans in your life so they don’t miss out.