The Otis Redding Foundation presents the 4th Annual King of Soul™ Festival on Sept. 12 and 13, 2025 in Macon, Georgia to benefit the newly-opened Otis Redding Center for the Arts.
In celebration of Otis Redding’s 84th birthday and his historic performances in New Orleans, the legendary Preservation Hall Jazz Band, joined by special guests Yola, Lamont Landers, Dexter Redding and Charles Davis, will headline the gala event “An Evening of Respect” at 7:00 PM on Friday, September 12 at the Macon City Auditorium.
The celebration continues on Saturday, September 13 with the Big 'O' Homecoming Show & Dance featuring New Orleans' own Mannie Fresh, DJ, rapper and platinum-selling producer.
An Evening of Respect | Preservation Hall Jazz Band
Friday, Sept. 12, 2025 @ Macon City Auditorium
Preservation Hall Jazz Band headlines "An Evening of Respect" with special guest artists Yola, Lamont Landers, Dexter Redding and Charles Davis. For over 60 years, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band has embodied the musical spirit of New Orleans—where global cultures and traditions converge and evolve. The band remains a living legacy, blending preservation with innovation and carrying the sounds of the Crescent City into the future.
Balcony seats are available to the public at $55 + fees. Tickets go on sale Friday, July 24 at 10 AM and will be available at the Macon Coliseum Box Office and through Ticketmaster.
*$25 for balcony for college students with ID
Big '0' Homecoming Show & Dance
Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025 @ Capitol Theatre
The 4th Annual King of Soul™ Festival honoring Otis Redding continues on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, with the "Big 'O' Homecoming Show & Dance" at Capitol Theatre in downtown Macon. Proceeds from the gala event benefit the Otis Redding Center for the Arts.
Mannie Fresh, the New Orleans-based DJ, rapper and hit record producer will get everyone on the dance floor. An integral force behind Cash Money records, Mannie has produced artists including Lil Wayne, Juvenile, T-Pain, T.I. and more, plus his own hip-hop duo, Big Tymers.
General Admission tickets are $20 + $6.94 in service fees.
*$10 admission for college students with ID
Sponsorships
King of Soul™ Festival
Honoring Otis Redding
Sept. 12 & 13, 2025
Sept. 12 & 13, 2025 Presented by the Otis Redding Foundation, the 4th Annual King of Soul™ Festival benefits the newly-opened Otis Redding Center for the Arts in downtown Macon. Sponsor packages feature exclusive VIP benefits and branding opportunities for the full King of Soul™ Festival weekend. Sponsorships provide integral mission support for the Otis Redding Center for the Arts and its music- and arts-education programming for youth. Sponsor information is available HERE.
Please email questions about King of Soul Festival sponsorships to KOSFestival@otisreddingfoundation.org.
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 SPONSORS
