Lafayette Louisiana Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Gulf Brew
Parc International in Downtown Lafayette
337-233-7060
In the style of Germany's Oktoberfest, the Acadiana Arts Council is inviting festival-goers to sample the best brews the Gulf South has to offer. They have invited microbreweries and brewmeisters from southern states to offer Acadiana a taste of their specialty brews at this one-of-a-kind beer festival. There will be great food booths, live music, and craft art. Held in July. more...
Cinema
Grand 16, The
3141 Johnston Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
337-210-1620
Southern Theatres, owned and operated by George Solomon was created in May of 2002. George Solomon has been in the theatre business with his family for over 50 years. The company develops and operates state-of-the art multiplex stadium seating movie theatres. more...Grand 14 - Ambassador
2315 Kaliste Saloom Road • Lafayette, LA 70501
337-984-5040
Southern Theatres, owned and operated by George Solomon was created in May of 2002. George Solomon has been in the theatre business with his family for over 50 years. The company develops and operates state-of-the art multiplex stadium seating movie theatres. more...
Night Life
Grant Street Dancehall
1113 West Grant Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
337-237-8513
Grant Street is Lafayette's premier night club for R&B, roots music, rock and roll and the most popular Zydeco and Cajun bands. more...Pilot's Pub
3822 West Congress Street • Lafayette, LA 70506
337-991-9500
Pilot's Pub was created with the idea of serving great drinks in a cool atmosphere. A friendly, flirty staff and great rock music makes for an amazing time whenever you pass through the doors of the pub. Bring your canines too, this is a dog-friendly establishment. more...
Concerts & Performances
Downtown Alive!
Located at Parc Sans Souci & Parc International
337-291-5566
Downtown Alive! is the largest weekly outdoor concert series in Louisiana. The "Spring" and "Fall" series include Cajun, zydeco, reggae, blues, Latin, alternative rock, rock & roll, rhythm and blues, and country music. more...Heyman Center
1373 South College Road • Lafayette, LA 70503
337-291-5540
The Heymann Center offers great acoustics, an intimate seating arrangement, and quality equipment. In addition, the Frem Boustany Convention Center, with a banquet capacity of 1,800 and an exhibit area of 20,000 square feet, completes the facility. more...Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory
412 Travis Street • Lafayette, LA 70503
337-232-4277
A vibrant and dynamic organization that presents live music from Master Works to Pops, from small ensembles, to chamber groups, and from educational concerts to Opera. more...Chorale Acadienne
412 Travis Street • Lafayette, LA 70503
337-269-8874
Chorale Acadienne was founded to bring the masterworks of choral music to the people of Acadiana.The group is a local, volunteer, nonprofit choral group. They have performed in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, the Kennedy Center for Performing Arts in Washington, D.C., New York City and in the Czech Republic. more...
Festivals & Fairs
Latin Music Festival
200 Garfield Street • Lafayette, LA 70501
Parc International
337-944-0011
Expet family fun, great food and live music at the Latin Music Festival. The event takes place from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Held in October. more...Le Cajun French Music Festival and Awards Show
Heymann Performing Arts Center & Blackham Coliseum
337-291-5555
The Annual Le Cajun Music Awards will be held at the Heymann Performing Arts Center and the Le Cajun Music Festival will be held at Blackham Coliseum. The Le Cajun Award and Festival is a unique three day event that features an awards ceremony honoring the best in Cajun music and Cajun musicians and includes a two-day dance festival with award winning Cajun bands providing the music. Held in August. more...Annual Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival
Zydeco Festival Grounds
337-232-7672
Offers 15 non-stop hours of live spicy music, culture food and craft demonstrations. Held in September. more...Louisiana Crossroads
Acadiana Center and Central School Theater
A concert series, record label and economic development project of the Acadiana Arts Council and Lafayette Economic Development Authority. more...Zydeco Music Festival
1400 Nw Evangeline Trwy • Lafayette, LA 70501
800-346-1958
The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Music Festival celebrates the spicy culture of the Creoles of Louisiana by highlighting, documenting, preserving and enhancing their rich heritage. Not only does the annual Festival spotlight the talent of both seasoned and new Zydeco artists, but it also has grown to new heights to encompass and share all avenues of the region's rich culture. It is an annual cultural production of Southern Development Foundation in its commitment to promote the cultural awareness of Zydeco music & its heritage. Held in September. more...Roberts Cove Germanfest
1400 Nw Evangeline Trwy • Lafayette, LA 70501
800-346-1958
In southern Louisiana, people celebrate the many diverse cultures that makes this area so unique. While predominantly Cajun, Southern Louisiana, has adopted many of these cultures in its ancestry, culture, cuisine and the warm southern hospitality it extends to those who visit the area. Nestled in beautiful Cajun country is the small community of Roberts Cove, Louisiana'a community rich in German heritage. Since 1995, the people of Roberts Cove as well as guests from throughout the country join together on the first weekend of October, and celebrate the German heritage of the area at the annual Germanfest. Danke! Held in October. more...Le Cajun Music Awards Festival
Blackum Coliseum
337-367-1526
The Le Cajun Award and Festival is a unique three day event that features an awards ceremony honoring the best in Cajun music and Cajun musicians and includes a two-day dance festival with award winning Cajun bands providing the music. more...Noel Acadien au Village
Acadian Village
337-981-2364
With over half a million lights and animated displays, Noel Acadien is one of the largest lighting displays in the South. Featuring nightly entertainment. more...Acadiana Symphony Orchestra
Heyman Performing Arts Center
more...Performing Arts Society of Acadiana
Heyman Performing Arts Center
337-237-2787
more...Le Festival de Mardi Gras
Downtown Lafayette, Louisiana
800-346-1958
Cajun Country is known for the fabulous spice it adds to the Mardi Gras celebration. Enjoy a weekend filled with rides, games, food, live music, parades and other special events. more...Festivals Acadiens et Creoles
Downtown & Girard Park
337-232-3737
The Festival Acadiens is a celebration of regional music, food, and crafts that attracts over 100,000 visitors on the second weekend of October. The event is actually a combination of festivals that begins in the middle of the week and culminates with food, crafts and plenty of Cajun and Zydeco music in Girard Park. more...Acadian Village Courir du Mardi Gras
337-981-2364
Held the Saturday before Mardi Gras since 1982, Acadian Village Courir du Mardi Gras is a celebration where one can wander through the theme park, see demonstrations, hear a full day of music, and eat some regional food. Held in March. more...Festival International de Louisiane
Held in Downtown Lafayette
318-232-8086
Billed as the biggest Francophone festival in America, the Festival International is a cultural baptism into the food, music, film, and crafts of French-speaking nations and communities from around the world. There are hundreds of performances, dozens of art and craft exhibitions, and activities for kids at this annual visual and performing arts festival. Held in April. more...Delcambre Shrimp Festival
Located 20 Miles Southwest of Lafayette
337-685-2653
For an entire weekend, the whole town of Delcambre celebrates their shrimping heritage with a shrimp cook-off, food booths, carnival rides, music, pageants, and the blessing of the shrimp boat fleet. The festival grounds are located on the south side of LA Highway 14. Held in August. more...
Sporting Events
Evangeline Downs Racetrack & Casino
2235 Cresswell Lane Extension • Opelousas, LA 70501
Located 2 Miles North of Lafayette
337-896-7223
"And they're off!" is the cry that marks the raising of the gate at Evangeline Downs. Horse racing and wagering are two time-honored traditions in Cajun South Louisiana. The casino offers 1,627 of the latest slot machines, The Cajun Buffet, Mojo's sports bar, Blackberry's fine dining, and Zydeco's casino lounge. more...
Parades
Lafayette Mardi Gras
Jefferson Street • Lafayette, LA 70503
Located Downtown
318-232-3808
Lafayette lays claim to the second-largest celebration of Mardi Gras in the nation. Enjoy the famous well-decorated floats in the parade, amusements, rides, music and food booths. Event occurs in late winter, dates vary. Held in February. more...
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