Monroe Louisiana Entertainment & Events

Special Events

Biedenharn Museum & Gardens, The
2006 Riverside Drive • Monroe, LA 71201
318-387-5281
The Biedenharn Museum & Gardens hosts several interesting and educational events, including exhibitions and children's activities, per month. Be sure to check out the Museum store, open Monday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and on Saturdays 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. more...
Krewe of Janus Grand Ball
The Atrium Hotel and Conference Center
318-338-3172
Enjoy a formal evening with live music, dancing, an open bar and full meal. Witness the presentation of officers and royalty. Must be 21 to attend. Held in January. more...

Cinemark Cinema 10
4700 Millhaven Road • Monroe, LA 71203
318-325-4697
A 10-screen movie complex located in Pecanland Mall. more...

Twin City Ballet Company
2905 DeSoto Street • Monroe, LA 71202
318-388-3011
Professional ballet company that presents new, innovative works and features internationally acclaimed touring companies in the fall. Their annual Christmas productions and the Ballet Under the Stars at Kiroli Park in the Spring are popular events. more...
Monroe Civic Center Theatre & Arena
410 Lea Joyner Expressway • Monroe, LA 71202
318-329-2225
Home to the Twin City Ballet Company and the Monroe Symphony Orchestra, this premier multipurpose events complex hosts a variety of events and performances and features a large arena, conference hall, theatre, and livestock pavilion.
Monroe Symphony Orchestra
410 Lea Joyner Expressway • Monroe, LA 71211
PO Box 4353
318-812-6761
The mission of the Monroe Symphony Orchestra is to provide live, symphonic music of high artistic quality for the education and enjoyment of the people of Northeast Louisiana and the region. more...
Impresario's Choice
401 Lea Joyner Expressway • Monroe, LA 71201
318-574-0440
Impresario's Choice, a non-profit arts organization, presents The Broadway Series at the Monroe Civic Center. Its mission is to bring high-quality Broadway musicals on national tour to Northeast Louisiana and to expand the theatregoing audience, both in number and diversity. more...

Strauss Theatre Center Mainstage & Young Stage
1300 Lamy Lane • Monroe, LA 71201
318-323-0474
The Young Troupe of the Strauss Theatre provides a unique venue for learning and enrichment in the lives of its actors and the community of northeast Louisiana and south Arkansas. more...

DeltaFest
8475 Millhaven Road • Monroe, LA 71203
Chennault Park
318-329-4947
The third annual Monroe, LA DeltaFest celebration at Chennault Park has an amazing schedule of events & activities for all ages. This year will feature an X-Box 360 Tournament, performances of High School Musicial, a golf tournament, 5k race, Motorcycle Poker Run and much more. The entertainment line-up includes acts like Maze featuring Frankie Beverly, Cowboy Mouth, Knuclestone and more. There will be shopping, shopping, and more shopping available in Market Row. This year we are especially excited to bring back the first Airshow in 13 years to the Monroe, LA area! Come celebrate the food, music and more. Held in October. more...

Twin City Dragway
3695 Prairie Road • Monroe, LA 71202
318-372-2511
Sanctioned by the National Hot Rod Association, this quarter mile drag strip offers all racing classes of cars from Street to Super Pro on Saturday nights from March to October. Gates open at noon and the races begin at 7 p.m. more...

Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade
West Monroe to Monroe
Witness the culture of Louisiana as the Krewe of Janus Mardi Gras Parade moves from North 7th Street to the corner of Breard and Louisville throwing beads and baubles the whole way. The parade begins at 6 p.m. Held in January. more...