ORLANDO, Fla. — Universal Orlando has revealed the concert lineup for its 2024 Mardi Gras celebration, which will include performances from The All-American Rejects, Queen Latifah, DJ Khaled and more.


What You Need To Know

  • Universal's Mardi Gras concert lineup has been unveiled

  • The lineup includes Queen Latifah, DJ Khaled, All-American Rejects and more

  • The event also features a Mardi Gras parade and themed food and drinks

The concerts will kick off at Universal Studios Florida on Feb. 3, the first day of the event. Country singer Walker Hayes is the opening night artist.

All performances, which are included with admission, will be held at the park’s Music Plaza Stage after the Mardi Gras parade.

The full Mardi Gras lineup is below:

  • Feb. 3: Walker Hayes
  • Feb. 10: The All-American Rejects
  • Feb. 17: Nessa Barrett
  • Feb. 18: KC and the Sunshine Band
  • Feb. 24: Barenaked Ladies
  • March 2: DJ Khaled
  • March 9: Ava Max
  • March 10: Queen Latifah  
  • March 16: Luis Fonsi  
  • March 17: Zedd

This year’s parade theme will be centered around the elements, with floats inspired by Earth, wind, fire, water, the sun and the moon, Universal said in a news release. The six new floats will join the lineup of traditional New Orleans-inspired floats, and, of course, there will be beads.

The celebration will also feature a menu of more than food and beverage items served at kiosks around the park. The dishes will be inspired by flavors from around the world and include classic items such as beignets and fried green tomato po’boys.

Universal’s Mardi Gras runs through April 7.