Artists Announced for Universal Mardi Gras 2025

Mardi Gras is rapidly approaching for the Universal Orlando Resort for 2025 and this year marks the 30th anniversary! This year’s Universal Mardi Gras: International Flavors of Carnaval events will take place from February 1 through March 30, 2025

The event will feature an all-new menu of international cuisine, a spectacular parade with colorful floats and – on select nights – live concerts by the biggest names in music. Best of all, these concerts are INCLUDED with park admission!

And let me tell you…these are some big named artists! Here’s who’s performing at Universal Mardi Gras 2025!

Here is an overview of what’s in store at this year’s celebration:

Universal Mardi Gras Concert Series Line-Up

This year’s concert series will feature 12 performances by some of the most popular musical artists from across the globe. You know….artists like T-Pain, Joe Jonas and Juanes. Live performances will take place on select nights at the Music Plaza Stage inside Universal Studios Florida, following the Mardi Gras parade.

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO’S MARDI GRAS 2025 CONCERT LINEUP
Date	Headliner
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

About Universal Mardi Gras 2025

This year’s Mardi Gras will celebrate 30 years of beads, parades, music and food at Universal Studios Florida. There will be six all-new floats inspired by some of the most famous Krewes in New Orleans. The new collection of floats will join Universal’s traditional lineup of New Orleans-inspired signature floats!

In addition, Mardi Gras Guests can enjoy all-new mouth-watering menu items inspired by international Carnaval cuisine from New Orleans to Puerto Rico and beyond. While venturing through Universal Studios Florida, there will be kiosks full of sweet, savory and spicy dishes from around the globe. This year’s options will include things like Hot Maple Lacquered Salmon from Canada, Spicy Szechuan Chicken Bites from China, a Colombian Burger and so much more.

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