GRAMMY-winning artist Trombone Shorty (aka Troy Andrews) will be hitting the road with support from Tank & the Bangas to bring the electrifying spirit of New Orleans to the East Coast and Midwest with the second annual Shorty Gras Tour in March 2025. Fresh off a busy year of performances and a planned cultural exchange trip to Cuba, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue will deliver their signature high-energy performances over a three-week run of shows. Tickets go on sale this Friday at 10 AM local time, with an artist pre-sale running from Wednesday to Thursday. For full tour dates and details, visit Trombone Shorty’s website.
The Shorty Gras Tour was first introduced last year and quickly became a fan favorite, offering a taste of New Orleans' Mardi Gras tradition to audiences far beyond Louisiana. Inspired by Trombone Shorty’s role leading the Krewe de Freret Parade and hosting the Shorty Gras Ball at Mardi Gras World for the past several years at home in New Orleans (previous Shorty Gras Ball performers include Juvenile, Mannie Fresh, Flo Rida, Nelly, Big Freedia, Tank and the Bangas, Rebirth Brass Band and others), this tour transports that joyous, celebratory energy to concert halls across the U.S.
The announcement of the Shorty Gras Tour comes amid an action-packed year for Trombone Shorty. In January 2025, he will lead the fourth Getting Funky in Havana cultural exchange trip to Cuba, alongside his band Orleans Avenue, young musicians from the Trombone Shorty Foundation, and renowned Afro-Cuban star Cimafunk. The cultural exchange will feature performances and collaborations between artists from New Orleans and Cuba, highlighting the deep-rooted musical connections between the two regions.
This year, Trombone Shorty continued to bring his distinctive New Orleans sound to audiences across the country, headlining tours with Big Boi and performing at iconic venues like the Hollywood Bowl. He also appeared at the White House’s Juneteenth Celebration, played a headline set with Lil Wayne at the Roots Picnic, and once again closed out the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, a tradition he has led for over a decade.
2025 Shorty Gras Tour Dates
Thursday, March 6 - Burlington, VT - The Flynn
Friday, March 7 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre
Saturday, March 8 - Port Chester, NY - The Capitol Theatre
Tuesday, March 11 - Van Wert, OH - Niswonger Performing Arts Center
Wednesday, March 12 - Columbus, OH - Newport Music Hall
Friday, March 14 - Nashville, IN - Brown County Music Center
Saturday, March 15 - Nashville, TN - Ryman Auditorium
Sunday, March 16 - Memphis, TN - Minglewood Hall
Tuesday, March 18 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
Thursday, March 20 - Austin, TX - Austin City Limits Live at The Moody Theater
Friday, March 21 - Dallas, TX - Majestic Theatre
Saturday, March 22 - Houston, TX - House of Blues
