Louisiana Tiki Festival 2026: A Three‑Day Celebration of Rum, Rhythm, and Tropical Escape
March 27–29, 2026 • Baton Rouge & Arnaudville, Louisiana
The 4th Annual Louisiana Tiki Festival returns in 2026 with its biggest, boldest celebration yet—three full days of rum‑soaked revelry, Polynesian‑inspired parties, tropical flavors, and the unmistakable warmth of the Louisiana tiki community. And this year brings an extra treat: Tiki Brian will be broadcasting LIVE on Mixlr all weekend long, spinning the best exotica, surf, lounge, and island rhythms to soundtrack the entire festival experience—whether you’re attending in person or tuning in from afar.
🌺 A Weekend Built for Rum Lovers, Tiki Fans & Tropical Adventurers
If you love RUM, TIKI, TROPICAL, and EXOTICA, this is your weekend. The festival spans two cities—Baton Rouge and Arnaudville—and each day offers a unique, individually ticketed event.
🍹 Friday, March 27 — VIP Tiki Party at TikiJeff’s Tiki Bar
8:00 PM – 11:00 PM • Baton Rouge The weekend kicks off with an intimate VIP gathering at the legendary TikiJeff’s Tiki Bar. Guests enjoy handcrafted cocktails and rum samples from four Louisiana distilleries:
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Sugarfield Spirits
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Noel Spirits
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Oxbow Rum
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+ One Distiller TBA
Expect exclusive pours, custom tiki drinks, and a lively, immersive atmosphere that sets the tone for the entire festival.
🛍️ Saturday, March 28 — Sip, Shop & Seminars at Blend
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM • Downtown Baton Rouge One ticket grants access to a full day of rum education, tastings, and tropical shopping. International rum brands—including Barbancourt and additional distillers to be announced—will be on-site sharing samples and insights into their latest releases.
Attendees can browse vendors, meet makers, and dive into seminars covering tiki culture, rum production, mixology, and more.
🍸 Saturday Evening — Private Loft Party at Blend
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM • Limited Tickets After a day of sipping and shopping, the celebration moves upstairs to the Blend Loft for a private gathering featuring:
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Signature tiki cocktails
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Hors d’oeuvres
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A relaxed, intimate atmosphere perfect for connecting with fellow tiki enthusiasts
This event sells out quickly each year due to limited capacity.
🚗 Sunday, March 29 — Road Trip to Bayou Teche
12:00 PM – 4:00 PM • Arnaudville, LA The festival wraps with a scenic Sunday adventure to Bayou Teche for:
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Tiki cocktail flights
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Local food
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A laid‑back afternoon of music, mingling, and Louisiana hospitality
It’s the perfect finale to a weekend of tropical escapism.
🎙️ Tiki Brian LIVE on Mixlr All Weekend
Throughout the entire festival, Tiki Brian—host of ETI RADIO and the creative force behind Exotic Tiki Island—will broadcast live on Mixlr, bringing listeners:
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Classic exotica
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Surf & lounge gems
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Island rhythms
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Festival updates and atmosphere
You can tune in online for FREE.
Whether you’re strolling through Blend, sipping rum at TikiJeff’s, or joining from home, the soundtrack of the Louisiana Tiki Festival will be right in your pocket.
🎟️ Tickets, Photos & More
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Tickets & event details: LouisianaTikiFest.com
🌴 A Festival Fueled by Community
The Louisiana Tiki Festival continues to grow each year thanks to the passion of local distillers, artists, musicians, and the vibrant tiki ohana that gathers from across the region. With its blend of rum culture, tropical escapism, and Louisiana charm, 2026 is shaping up to be the most unforgettable year yet.











