Gator By The Bay

Gator By The Bay So Cal’s Premier Cajun, Zydeco, Blues & Crawfish Festival 🐊🎶 May 7-10, 2026 Mother’s Day Weekend.

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Gator By The Bay is back for its 21st annual festival at the Spanish Landing Park in San Diego May 9-12, 2024.

Let us know your thoughts On Gator By The Bay 2026! By filling out our post-festival survey, you can win tickets to next...
05/18/2026

Let us know your thoughts On Gator By The Bay 2026! By filling out our post-festival survey, you can win tickets to next year's festival, happening May 6-9, 2027.

Head to the link in our bio, fill out the survey, and you will automatically be entered to win a pair of weekend passes to 2027 Gator By the Bay. 🎭 🎉🐊

05/05/2026

With just a few days away, Jon Cleary & the Absolute Monster Gentlemen will be hitting the Mardi Gras Stage. 🔥 Don’t miss them bringing the soul of New Orleans to Gator By The Bay AND Gator After Dark this Saturday!

Join the krewe at Gator By The Bay and come volunteer with us! 🙌We’re currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to h...
05/04/2026

Join the krewe at Gator By The Bay and come volunteer with us! 🙌

We’re currently looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help us create an unforgettable experience filled with live music, dancing, delicious food, and bayou vibes. No matter your experience level, there’s a place for you on the team. Bring your energy, your smile, and your love for live events—we’ll take care of the rest! ✨

Sign up NOW at the link in our bio.

Gator by the Bay is almost here—and we’ve got everything you need to make the most of your festival weekend. 🐊🎭🎊From the...
05/01/2026

Gator by the Bay is almost here—and we’ve got everything you need to make the most of your festival weekend. 🐊🎭🎊

From the moment you arrive, it’s all about good vibes, great music, and nonstop celebration. Don’t forget to pack your picnic supplies, dancing shoes, and all the fun you’ll bring with your krewe!

Let the good times roll—before you even step foot into festival weekend! 🎺We’ve bottled up the spirit of Gator By The Ba...
04/20/2026

Let the good times roll—before you even step foot into festival weekend! 🎺

We’ve bottled up the spirit of Gator By The Bay and turned it into your new official Spotify festival playlist. From soulful blues and New Orleans funk to zydeco rhythms and high-energy jazz, this is your all-access pass to the sounds that make Gator By The Bay unforgettable.

LINK IN BIO.

04/17/2026

Make this Mother’s Day weekend one to remember and give Mom something she’ll truly remember—three days of music, flavor, and waterfront celebration at Gator By The Bay! 💐🎶

Set along the beautiful San Diego bayfront, Gator By The Bay brings together the best of Louisiana roots music, zydeco rhythms, and soulful jazz—all paired with mouthwatering Southern cooking and nonstop dancing under the sun. Kids 17 and under are FREE. 🌴

Turn up the night at GATOR AFTER DARK—Gator By The Bay’s newest after-hours experience. On Saturday, May 9, keep the par...
04/15/2026

Turn up the night at GATOR AFTER DARK—Gator By The Bay’s newest after-hours experience. On Saturday, May 9, keep the party going with glowing lights, Mardi Gras energy, and nonstop live music.

The Mardi Gras Stage brings the funk with Dumpstaphunk alongside Jon Cleary and the Absolute Monster Gentlemen—delivering the best grooves to keep the party going. Over at the Festival Stage, extended hours lead into a can’t-miss All-Star Jam hosted by Chubby Carrier, uniting Cajun and zydeco favorites for one finale.

San Diego, let’s party Louisiana-style! 🔥🎺

Address

Spanish Landing Park
San Diego, CA
92101

Opening Hours

Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 11am - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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+16192348612

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