Entertainment & Events in Opelousas, Louisiana

Night Life

Slim's Y-Ki-Ki 337-942-6242
8471 Highway 182
Opelousas, LA 70570
Slim's is one of the most popular Zydeco dance halls in the state, attracting the top bands and visitors around the world.
Offshore Lounge 337-351-2404
322 Perry Drive
Opelousas, LA 70570
Located in Lawtell, 5 Miles West of Opelousas
Popular Zydeco accordionist and bandleader Roy Carrier runs this dance hall and also lives nearby. There is a Zydeco jam every Thursday and dances on weekends. more
Frank's Bar 337-407-2288
603 East Landry Street
Opelousas, LA 70577
This local hangout has been around for over 50 years. Catch the karaoke on Wednesday nights and live music on Saturday nights.

Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Musical Festival 337-942-2392
Zydeco Park
Plaisance, LA 70570
Located 7 Miles North of Opelousas
Leading up to the annual Zydeco Festival, you can enjoy a ball, fun run and 5k race, a jam session, and a kick-off dance. The best bands from across Acadian perform on stages set in the middle of the Cajun Prairie. Creole food, kid's games, and arts & crafts booths will also be on hand. Held in September. more
Zydeco Extravaganza 318-234-9695
Evangeline Downs Race Track and Casino
Held the last weekend in May, this is the biggest event on the Zydeco calendar. Twelve hours of continuous Zydeco music featuring South Louisiana's best bands can be heard. more
Opelousas Spice and Music Festival 337-948-5227
828 East Landry Street
Opelousas, LA 70570
Located at Opelousas' South City Park
Celebrating the distinction of being the “Zydeco Capital of the World” and the “Spice Capital of Louisiana,” this annual festival features spices, food, arts, crafts, cooking demonstrations, cook-offs, pepper eating contests, a parade, and carnival rides. Held in June. more