Red River Revel announces full musical lineup and VIP passes for the annual arts fest

Meredith G. White, Shreveport Times
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The Red River Revel has announced the full festival lineup for all four stages at the annual arts festival Sept. 30 through Oct. 8 in downtown Shreveport.

The full festival slate features four stages, each with their own unique blend of performances, themes and experiences.

  • The Chase Bank Main Stage will feature more than 60 national, regional and local music groups and a variety of musical styles.

  • The Depot Pavilion Stage will feature performances from local dance groups, in addition to receiving a major upgrade with the all-new sports bar, where patrons can watch football games and film screenings.

  • The all-new Discovery Maker Zone will be located in the parking lot next to Sci-Port Discovery Center and the J. Bennett Johnston Waterway Regional Visitor Center. It will include the Blue Cross Blue Shield DMZ Stage. Performances include a talent show from local youngsters, interactive music experiences, a "Swfities" fan takeover, The Joanitones, Spinner Entertainment and more.

  • The Art Alley Stage will return after its debut in 2022 with evening performances by local singer-songwriters.

The Red River Revel has announced the 47th annual music and arts festival will take place September 30 - October 8, 2023 at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.
The Red River Revel has announced the 47th annual music and arts festival will take place September 30 - October 8, 2023 at Festival Plaza in downtown Shreveport.

Visit the Red River Revel website to look at the full lineup and schedule of events.

The all-new Revel Sports Bar introduces a massive, tented space in the back of the Depot Pavilion with eight widescreen televisions and seating area. A large video wall over the stage will show the LSU Tigers, New Orleans Saints and Dallas Cowboys games happening during the festival hours.

The video wall also will showcase Film Prize and Film Prize Jr. screenings Oct. 4 for Prize Fest Takeover as well as a special film screening Oct. 5 for the Robinson Film Center Takeover.

Introduced in 2022, The Balconies VIP Experience returns with reduced-price tickets for groups. They are on sale now with the option to purchase single tickets on Sept. 13.

Photos Saturday afternoon, October 1, 2022, from theÊ46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival in Festival Plaza.
Photos Saturday afternoon, October 1, 2022, from theÊ46th Annual Red River Revel Arts Festival in Festival Plaza.

Groups may purchase an exclusive balcony for 20 people starting at $2,000 that includes access credentials, complimentary soft drinks and alcoholic beverages and assorted Revel swag. Groups can also choose to upgrade their package to include a fully catered buffet and can arrange to have decorations and signage we well as their own additional food and liquor delivered to their suite.

Single tickets are $100 each and are based on availability nightly and include access credentials, soft drinks and beer and assorted Revel swag.

For more information and to purchase VIP tickets, visit the Red River Revel website.

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Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com.

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