On Friday, February 7th, Shaquille O’Neal is kicking off Super Bowl festivities by bringing Shaq’s Fun House to Mardi Gras World. Shaq’s Fun House will include larger-than-life Mardi Gras floats, sculptures and bold decorations to embrace the venue’s rich history. The basketball star hits the stage as DJ Diesel for this over-the-top festival featuring headliner Ludacris, as well as an oversized carnival full of rides and games.
“As an LSU alum, Louisiana is like a second home to me, so it’s only fitting that my next homecoming is a part of the citywide celebration for Big Game Weekend,” said Shaquille O’Neal. “I know New Orleans is going through a lot at the moment, but it’s one of most vibrant cities in the world, so I’m looking forward to bringing people together and putting smiles on their faces. For the seventh annual Fun House, we’re bringing the best music, the wildest carnival rides, and a party fans won’t forget – it’s going to be legendary!”
Music Lineup
Shaq’s Fun House features multi-platinum Grammy-winning legend Ludacris as its headliner for 2025. Other performers include:
- John Summit
- Myles O’Neal
- Dj Diesel
- DJ IRIE
Brand Partners
The spirit of the Big Easy is infused in every aspect of the festival, from New Orleans-inspired food and drinks to the brand new Shaq-A-Licious Brass Band escorting fans into the festival in second-line fashion. The brass band will distribute Shaq-A-Licious XL Gummies, giving guests a way to partake in the “Big Kid” fun at the fest. Shaq’s Fun House also features:
- Anheuser-Busch
- Verizon
- Carnival Cruise Lines
- Pepsi
- Papa John’s
- BeatBox
- Carvana
- Häagen-Dazs
- Thomasville
- Vince Camuto
- Gran Coramino Tequila
- Bang Energy
Medium Rare co-founders Adam Richman and Joe Silberzweig said, “There’s no other event during Big Game Weekend that combines the high-energy fun of carnival rides, games, circus performances, and world-class music in such a unique, all-inclusive experience. New Orleans brings the kind of energy and excitement that makes it the perfect place for Shaq’s Fun House, and we’re beyond excited to bring it to life in this incredible city.”
Tickets
General admission tickets start at $199.99 and pricing increases as the event date nears. All-inclusive open bar tickets start at $299, with options for VIP and WYNN Nightlife Hosted VIP tables also available. Ticket holders must be 21+ to attend. Tickets are available at www.ShaqsFunHouse.com.