Entertainment & Events in Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Special Events

Baton Rouge Epicurean Society Dinner 225-773-4889
4728 Constitution Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge
You are invited to join the Baton Rouge area's best chefs at the Crowne Plaza Baton Rouge hotel for a weekend filled with amazing food, live entertainment, and culinary classes given by world renowned chefs. Baton Rouge Epicurean Society presents: Thursday, August 22, 2013 Baton Rouge Epicurean Society Dinner - Grace 'Mama' Marino Lifetime Achievement Award Dinner Honoring Vince Ferachi 6 pm Gathering - 7 pm Dinner Live entertainment and fine wines paired with a seven-course dinner prepared by amazing chefs from the Baton Rouge area. more
Baton Rouge River Center 225-389-3030
275 South River Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Located in Downtown Baton Rouge
Situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, the Baton Rouge River Center is a multi-purpose facility which hosts premier events and entertainment, which includes concerts, conventions, sporting events, trade shows and theater productions. Its four main facilities are the Arena, Exhibition Hall, Ballroom, and the Theater for Performing Arts. more

Cinema

Cinemark Perkins Rowe and XD
10000 Perkins Rowe
Baton Rouge, LA 70810
Located at Perkins Rowe Shopping Center
See the latest Hollywood productions here. Office phone: 225-295-3339 more
UA Citiplace 11 225-216-0056
2610 Citiplace Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Over 10 movies are shown at this Fandango movie theater. more
UA Siegen Village 10 225-292-6195
7166 Siegen Lane
Baton Rouge, LA 70809
Features new comedy, drama, and romance movies. more
AMC Mall of Louisiana 15 225-769-5176
9168 Mall Of Louisiana Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70836
Located at Mall of Louisiana
This movie theater features high-back recliners, four feet of legroom, digital surround sound, 18 inch risers, and the latest Hollywood movies. more

Night Life

Clicks Billiards 225-925-0806
5124 Corporate Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Clicks Billiards is designed to bring the customer the very best in entertainment, whether it be pool, air hockey, darts, foosball, video games or live music. Live bands play often, including both local and national acts. more
Triple A/Funny Bone Comedy Club 225-927-3222
4715 Bennington Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Located in the Heart of Baton Rouge
Triple A Bar is one of Baton Rouge's longest operating dance clubs. Established in 1993, it has become a well known icon in the city for its great music, friendly atmosphere, and great drinks. Triple A boasts an explosive sound system, state-of-the-art intelligent lighting system and the only kyrogenifex forced Nitrogen cooling system in the city. The area's slickest DJs mix up a blend of top-40, hip-hop, retro and dance party music to create an atmosphere unmatched in the capital city. Also inside Triple A Bar is the Funny Bone Comedy Club. Check out the nations top touring club comedians at one of the South's top comedy clubs - the Baton Rouge Funny Bone. more
Texas Club, The 225-928-4655
456 North Donmoor Avenue
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
The Texas Club is a great live music venue. With a capacity of over 1000 guests, artists like Garth Brooks, Bill Currington, Sevendust and most recently Buckcherry have all jammed on this stage. Designed to accommodate large crowds and major concert events while maintaining an intimate atmosphere, The Texas Club has a unique combination that allows them to book the hottest acts around and keeping customers coming back for more. more
Phil Brady's 225-927-3786
4848 Government Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
A premier blues bar that serves lunch & drinks and offers pool and live entertainment. Enjoy barbecue and soul food Monday through Friday. They feature a variety of local and visiting bands in a variety of genres and styles. more
Churchill's at the Atrium 225-389-2800
100 France Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Visit Churchill's in the Atrium Restaurant & Cigar Bar open 7 days a week. It has a complete selection of liquors, martinis, wines, and imported and domestic beer are also available. Cocktails and cigars are available on the second floor overlooking the Atrium.
Fred's Bar & Grill 225-766-3909
1184 Bob Petitt Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
A Tigerland tradition since 1982. Open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 a.m. more
Spanish Moon 225-383-MOON
1109 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
A live music venue. more
M Bar, The 225-381-7784
344 Third Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Located in Downtown
Offers at least 20 different types of martinis in an upscale environment. The M Bar also features live entertainment and hosts parties.
Southdowns Lounge 225-387-9924
4205 Perkins Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Home of the one and only Frozen Purple Haze. A wide variety of customers are attracted to Southdowns. Everyone from the avid pool player to those who just want to dance and have a good time. Their DJ plays all types of music. more
Boudreaux & Thibodeaux 225-636-2442
214 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Live music and events are enjoyed at Boudreaux & Thibodeaux. more

Concerts & Performances

Roux House, The 225-344-2583
143 3rd Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Located in Downtown Baton Rouge
Open from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Thursday through Saturday. more
Baton Rouge Symphony 225-383-0500
PO Box 14209
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
The Baton Rouge Symphony is Louisiana's oldest, continuously performing orchestra. They offer several orchestral and chamber concerts per year via special events and series. more
Varsity, The 225-383-7018
3353 Highland Road
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The Varsity is the place to dance and listen to live music in Baton Rouge. In addition to offering world class live entertainment, this venue is host to many spectacular private parties and luncheons. They have also become a popular meeting place, before and after many a walk to and from Tiger Stadium, Alex Box or the Pete Maravich Assembly Center to see the Tigers. more
Opéra Louisiane 225-377-2029
529 Convention Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
Opéra Louisiane "presents high-quality, professional operatic performances, showcasing internationally acclaimed talent." more

Plays & Productions

Manship Theatre 225-344-0334
100 Lafayette Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70801
Shaw Center for the Arts
The Manship Theatre offers a unique experience for its theatre audience: 325 front row seats. The theatre, modeled after the style of classic European opera houses, is one of the most beautifully intimate theatres in the United States. Their presentations encompass all forms of performance: theatre, musical theatre, dance, family programs, music, film, and literature including visual, folk, digital and emerging art forms. more
LSU Union Great Performances 225-578-5128
LSU Union Theater
Award winning performances of classic plays. Call for what plays await to entertain you.
Playmakers 225-578-6996
Tower Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Reilly Theatre
Those young and young at heart will enjoy classic performances of such plays as The Best Christmas Pageant Ever and The Taming of The Shrew. more
Baton Rouge Ballet Theatre 225-766-8379
PO Box 82288
Baton Rouge, LA 70884
Offers professional dance productions such as Dance Theater of Harlem and The Nutcracker. Children's group travels to places around the city. Arts in education program. more
Baton Rouge Little Theater 225-924-6496
7155 Florida Boulevard
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
The Baton Rouge Little Theater brings well known productions to the area each season. more
Swine Palace 225-578-3527
Tower Drive - LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Located at the Reilly Theatre
In association with the LSU Department of Theatre, Swine Palace produces several professional productions per year in which Louisiana born, resident, and/or trained talent is featured. more

Art Exhibits

Hot Art, Cool Nights at the Mid City Art Hop 225-924-6437
Mid City Baton Rouge
This annual event is always held the Friday of Mother's Day Weekend. Take a leisurely stroll around the area spanning Claycut to Jefferson, or use provided shuttle transportation, for a little late-night browsing. Don't let the heat stop you from seeing BR's own Picassos and Pollacks before they hit the big time. more

Festivals & Fairs

Greater Baton Rouge State Fair 225-755-FAIR
Located at the Fairgrounds
This 11-day fair has been providing thrills, chills, and family entertainment for over 35 years. The whole family can enjoy a huge midway with many rides for both children and adults, as well as music, animal shows, and 4-H exhibits. Held in October. more
USS KIDD: Star-Spangled Celebration 225-342-1942
USS KIDD Veterans Memorial & Museum
The day starts off with food and drink booths opening at noon, followed by live music, a mock air attack on the KIDD, and much more. Then wrap up the night with a spectacular fireworks display over the Mississippi River. Held in July. more
Rural Life Harvest Days 225-765-2437
Burden Research Plantation
Baton Rouge, LA 70898
Located at the LSU Rural Life Museum
Artisans will demonstrate skills that were used on Louisiana plantations and farms during harvest time in the 1800's. These include harvesting, hunting, corn grinding, soap making, and open hearth cooking. The annual Rural Life Harvest Days will take place September 24 & 25, 2011. more
Louisiana Book Festival 225-219-9503
701 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
The annual fall Louisiana Book Festival brings out thousands of children and adults for book discussions, demonstrations, performances and book-related programs featuring 125 authors, book professionals, storytellers, and musicians. Held in October. more
Red Stick International Animation Festival 225-389-7182
Old State Capital and Manship Theater
The Red Stick Festival is designed to converge the worlds of technology, art, entertainment, and exploration by highlighting animation. The festival has its roots firmly planted in the creative side of the animation business and acts to provide animators, directors, students, artists, designers, writers and educators with a forum in which they can share their knowledge and skills and promote the art of animation. Held in June. more
Oldies But Goodies Fest
Court Street Just 1/4 Mile Off Highway 415
Port Allen, LA 01234
West Baton Rouge Multi Purpose Facility
Enjoy great 50s, 60s & 70s music, hula hoop, jitterbug and twist contests. Elvis and Marilyn Monroe look a-like contests, costume contest and an antique car show round out this two day event. Enjoy live music all day, both days. Enjoy great food, great fun and great music. The fun starts at noon and ends at 6 p.m. each day. Held in September. more

Marathons & 10K Runs

Amedisys Mardi Gras Mambo 10K 225-382-3571
Belle of Baton Rouge Atrium
The Amedisys Mardi Gras Mambo 10k and 1 Mile Fun Run gives every participant an interesting and exciting tour of downtown Baton Rouge and the scenic campus of Louisiana State University. Held in February.

Sporting Events

LSU Alex Box Stadium 225-578-0628
Skip Bertman Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70803
Located on the LSU Campus
Alex Box Stadium, the home of the LSU Fighting Tigers, has a storied history which spans several decades. Always known as an excellent facility, recent efforts to upgrade the stadium have made it comparable to that of many professional minor-league clubs. more
LSU Tiger Stadium 225-578-0628
Better known as "Death Valley", Tiger Stadium and The Tigers have drawn more than 15 million fans since 1957. The original seating capacity was 12,000 in 1926 and the total capacity now is 91,644 making tiger stadium the 4th largest on-campus stadium in the country. more

Parades

Downtown Christmas Parade 225-766-2282
Downtown Baton Rouge
This downtown parade typically features 80+ entries. They include floats, cars, marching bands, horse and walking groups. It is fun for the whole family! The route begins on St. Philip Street and circles in front of the state capitol. Held in December. more
Krewe of Artemis Mardi Gras Parade 225-293-1266
Belle of Baton Rouge
This is Baton Rouge's first all-female Mardi Gras parading Krewe. The Krewe features a full-length New Orleans style night parade in downtown Baton Rouge. The annual parade will be held two Fridays before Mardi Gras Day. Held in February. more
Mystic Krewe of Mutts Mardi Gras Parade 225-270-5192
North Boulevard & Third Street
The dog parade is a fun filled way to spend an unforgettable day with your dogs Mardi Gras style while parading them in what has become one of Baton Rouge's most beloved events. The parade is the largest fund-raiser for CAAWS and raises much needed funds for The CAAWS Community Outreach Spay/Neuter Program. The parade is a walking parade where dogs and their owners stroll along North Blvd. in their finest Mardi Gras attire. Held in February. more
Krewe Mystique de la Capitale Mardi Gras Parade
Downtown Baton Rouge
The city's oldest parading Mardi Gras Krewe and they have provided years of carnival fun for the citizens of Baton Rouge. Their parade is family oriented and fun for all ages. Held in February. more

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