Southern Smoke Festival 2026 Tickets Are On Sale Now

Join us for an unforgettable experience of incredible food, drinks, and community on Saturday, October 3. This year, almost 100 celebrated chefs, beverage professionals, and hospitality visionaries will come together for an afternoon of world-class bites, libations, live music, immersive experiences, and more, all to raise critical funds for emergency relief and mental health support for food and beverage workers nationwide.

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East Downtown Throwdown

Maggie Belle emerged on the music scene in 2013 in New Orleans, gaining inspiration from Rhythm & Blues, Soul, and Pop, creating a unique sound all her own. Maggie has made appearances at New Orleans’ very own Jazz & Heritage Festival and Bayou Boogaloo, Texas’ River Revival Festival, as well as San Jose’s Summer Jazz Festival.

Amidst her performance success, Maggie works as a full time registered nurse in the ICU and Brian as an accomplished Media Arts school teacher.

“Hold Me” Maggie’s newest single off her forthcoming album produced by Eric Heigle (Arcade Fire, Colin Lake, Dumpstaphunk) to be released later this year, wraps soulful lyrics with modern jazz and blues influences, perfect for cooling off in the heat of the summer.