2025 YLC Wednesday at the Square Music Lineup Announced

NEW ORLEANS – The Young Leadership Council (YLC) announced the 2025 lineup for the annual spring concert series, “Wednesday at the Square” (WATS), presented by Abita Brewing Company. Returning to Lafayette Square on Wednesday, March 19, at 5 p.m. 

Named one of the 10 Best Outdoor Concert Series by USA Today, Wednesday at the Square is free and open to the public every Wednesday from March 19 until May 7. Emceed this year by Brooke Laizer, YLC’s Vice President of Communications, the series highlights emerging artists, local food and art craft vendors, and an array of local nonprofits making an impact in the community. On average, each weekly concert draws out over 4,500 attendees. 

“This year’s lineup was selected to ensure there would be something for everyone to enjoy. There’s a wide variety of artists that showcase the best local music,” said Allison Hotard, Executive Director of YLC.

2025 YLC Wednesday at the Square Lineup
March 19: Johnny Sketch and the Dirty Notes with N.O.B.A.B.E.
March 26: Maggie Koerner with Whisper Party!
April 2: People Museum with Kristin Diable & the City
April 9: The Deslondes with Dusky Waters
April 16: The Soul Rebels with Motel Radio
April 23: George Porter Jr. & Friends with Mia Borders
April 30: Eric Lindell with Sunpie & Friends
May 7: Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs with Bon Bon Vivant

“We are thrilled to contribute again to the city’s festive spring with YLC’s Wednesdays at the Square concert series," said Nick LaCour, co-chair of this year’s concert series. "We extend our gratitude to our wonderful sponsors, community partners, and attendees who help make this concert series one of the best in the nation and support the success and sustainability of YLC.” 

Some of this year’s sponsors of the series include: Abita Brewing Company, New Orleans and Company, The Goldring Family Foundation, Sazerac, Downtown Development District (DDD), Cox Communications, Gulf Coast Bank, The Barnett Hotel New Orleans, The New Orleans Tourism and Culture Fund (NOTCF), The Jazz and Heritage Foundation, Brother Martin, Phelps Dunbar, Kean Miller, AOS Interior Environments, Loyola University of New Orleans, Evamor, Dow, The Rabbit Hole, WWLTV, Sparklight Entertainment, and the Louisiana Campaign for Tobacco-Free Living (TFL). Sponsorship opportunities are still available for the 2025 series.

The musical artists are excited about the 2025 WATS season and the excitement of New Orleans festival season.

“I always look forward to playing Wednesday at the Square. It feels like the kick-off to our festival season in New Orleans and the crowds are always so eager to get out and see some live music,” said Maggie Koerner, one of this year’s headline performers.