Sober Fest 2026
The Fifth Annual Sober Fest, presented by the Oscar J. Tolmes Charitable Trust and Bridge House/Grace House, is on Saturday, November 21 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at The Broadside.
Tickets are $10 when purchased in advance, and $20 when purchased at the gate. Children 12 years of age and younger are free with a paid adult. Online ticket sales can be made through Bridge House/Grace House's website and end November 20.
About Bridge House/Grace House
Bridge House/Grace House is an addiction treatment center for those with addiction and substance abuse. Bridge House was first founded in 1957 as an all-male housing facility, followed by Grace House in 1985 as an all-female housing facility. In 2006, the two nonprofits merged to become who they are today. They believe that recovery from addiction cannot be met unless each person's specific needs are met.
From homeless to helpless, Bridge House/Grace House helps anyone who needs a safe place to recover and provides each person with the necessary tools to build a new life. They are the only organization in the Greater New Orleans area who offers long-term residential treatment. Bridge House/Grace House treats over 700 homeless people, uninsured, underinsured, and unemployed men and women each year. Services are offered regardless of pay.
About Sober Fest
The festival is a family-friendly complete with live music and performances, a kids area, kids stage, food trucks, and vendors. Ivan Neville & Friends, Robin Barnes & The FiyaBirds, the Trombone Shorty Foundation, and more will be performing, while the School of Rock House Band will be performing at the kids' stage.
A variety of food options will be available for purchase from food trucks and local vendors. Non-alcoholic beverages will be available, with proceeds benefiting Bridge House/Grace House. Sober Fest as a whole directly benefits Bridge House/Grace House and its operations.
A designated memoriam area will be reserved at Sober Fest, honoring those who have lost their battle with addiction or who have passed away while in recovery. Attendees can submit a loved one's name to be printed on the memorial wall via the Bridge House/Grace House website. Names for printing will be accepted until November 4, however there will be space left on the wall to write a loved one's name down at the festival. A brief memorial ceremony will held in this area as well.
Volunteers are happily needed and accepted to contribute to the event. They will receive free admission, a volunteer t-shirt, free beverages, and a discount on specialty beverages. The shifts are available for sign-up via the Bridge House/Grace House website. The deadline to apply is October 31.
To buy tickets and for more information, visit bridgehouse.org/events/soberfest.
