The sun sets over the 2016 Buku Music + Art Project. Photo by Brandt Vicknair.

Buku Project Will Return to New Orleans in 2017

The Buku Music + Art Project will bring its sixth incarnation to New Orleans on March 10 and 11, 2017.

Despite selling out for a number of years, Buku will return to its longtime home at Mardi Gras World alogn the Mississippi River. The festival will once again feature a variety of electronic, hip-hop and indie artists, as well as urban art installations, pop-up street performers and more.

A discounted early bird ticket pre-sale will begin at 11am this Saturday, September 10. Fans will be able to purchase General Admission, GA-Plus, VIP and TOO BUKU VIP two-day passes.

Past editions of Buku of have included sets from Bassnectar, Kendrick Lamar, Skrillex, ASAP Rocky, TV on the Radio, Passion Pit, Diplo, Explosions in the Sky, STS9, Avicii, Primus 3D, Tyler the Creator, Calvin Harris, Chance the Rapper, Alt-J, Die Antwoord and many more.

Last year’s festival showcased performances by Kid Cudi, Pretty Lights Live Band, CHURCHES, Fetty Wap, Griz and Nero, among others. You can check out Marissa Altazan and Brandt Vicknair’s photos from Buku 2016 here.