Shreveport Louisiana Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Barksdale Air Show
Barksdale Air Force Base
318-456-6955
An annual air show at the Barksdale Air Force Base. Held in May. more...Christmas in Roseland
8877 Jefferson-Paige Road • Shreveport, LA 71119
Gardens of the American Rose Center
318-938-5402
Walk the illuminated paths and see the larger-than-life greeting cards. Visit Santa's gift shop and take a ride on the Roseland Express - a replica steam engine. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from 5:30 to 10 p.m.; last car admitted at 9:30 p.m. Begins in November. more...Cork...A Red River Wine Event
101 Crockett Street • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-424-4000
CORK offers three distinct wine events featuring an afternoon Wine Tasting Festival with delectable food and live entertainment, a Wine Seminar and a Premier Wine Tasting Evening. Held in April. more...Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show
600 Clyde Fant Parkway • Shreveport, LA 71109
Riverview Hall
985-624-8577
Buy, sell and trade at this show. Bring your gun and trade for the gun you always wanted. See hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, knives, coins, camoflage, and related items at discount prices. Held in May. more...Collector's Choice Wine Tasting and Auction
315 Clyde Fant Parkway • Shreveport, LA 71060
Located at Sam's Town Casino & Hotel
318-635-6471
The Auction benefits LAB programs and services to provide more possibilities for the visually impaired community. The Collectors Choice Wine Tasting & Auction will be held at 7 p.m. They will have heavy hors' doeuvres, a selection of fine wines for tasting, and a silent auction of vintage wines and other wonderful items donated by friends of LAB. Held in August. more...
Cinema
Tinseltown 17
8400 Millicent Way • Shreveport, LA 71115
318-798-6400
This large and comfortable movie theater features stadium style seating, digital surround sound, and huge screens showing a variety of first run movies. more...Robinson Film Center
617 Texas Street • Shreveport, LA 71101
Located Downtown
318-459-4122
Robinson Film Center is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization based in Shreveport, LA. Their mission is to provide a venue for independent, international, and classic cinema while serving as a resource for film production and media education. In addition to their daily film programming, they offer film and media production classes for all ages and provide a variety of resources and facilities to the region's burgeoning film industry. more...
Night Life
Funny Bone, The
450 Clyde Fant Parkway • Shreveport, LA 71101
Red River District
318-221-4290
"America's #1 comedy night club", this entertaining club features the best in live stand-up comedy by well established and well known comedians. Shows are available Wednesday through Saturday.Lee's
639 East Kings Highway • Shreveport, LA 71105
318-861-2151
This venue features rhythm & blues, Cajun, zydeco and country music.Cheer's Sports Bar
9370 Mansfield Road • Shreveport, LA 71118
318-688-4240
Cheer's is a cozy neighborhood bar that feature karaoke on Fridays and drink specials.Chicago Downtown
118 Texas Street • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-221-0490
This top-rated, multi-venue club features Top 40 and rock music.Wet Willie's
450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Suite C • Shreveport, LA 71101
Located in The Red River District
318-226-5650
Wet Willie's specializes in great tasting frozen daiquiris with 10-15 selections readily available to mix and drink. more...Phoenix Underground
600 Market Street • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-676-0950
The place where you can be entertained and enjoy the best hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today in a magical environment. more...Crow's Nest Pub
1738 East Texas • Shreveport, LA 71111
318-747-7688
Cozy neighborhood pub with friendly bartenders, music, karaoke, pool tables, and video poker. Good selection of bottled beers and spirits. Bike parking in rear. Open Monday through Saturday from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.
Concerts & Performances
Shreveport Symphony Orchestra
600 Clyde Fant Parkway • Shreveport, LA 71162
318-222-7496
Professional symphonic orchestra that performs a wide repertoire of musical performances from February to May. more...Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet
520 Olive Street • Shreveport, LA 71104
318-459-1457
Founded in 1973, this professional ballet company presents three full-length classical ballet performances during the year including the free "Ballet Under The Stars" in September and a magnificent rendition of "The Nutcracker" in December. more...Shreveport Opera
212 Texas Street, #101 • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-227-9503
Enjoy the choreography of ballet, the acting of theater, and the experience of live opera by this professional opera company that performs a wide variety of shows. more...Municipal Memorial Auditorium
705 Elvis Presley Boulevard • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-222-9391
Home of the Stage of Stars Museum, this historic Art Deco auditorium hosts a wide variety of concerts in a range of styles including country, pop, blues, and rock. Features of the building include a 6,300 square foot arena, a 54 foot proscenium arch, and one of the largest stages in the area. more...RiverView Theater
600 Clyde Fant Parkway • Shreveport, LA 71101
Riverfront/Downtown Entertainment District
318-673-5100
A premier performing arts venue that hosts performances by the Shreveport Symphony, the Shreveport Opera, and the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. They also host an array of touring children's plays, comedy performances, and concerts."Legacy of Stars" Hall of Fame Theatre
836 Grimmett Drive • Shreveport, LA 71107
318-560-1260
Theater and museum of local gospel and country music hall-of-famers.
Plays & Productions
Mahogony Ensemble Theatre
318-870-2787
Quality African-American mainstage and youth theatre. more...Strand Theatre
619 Louisiana Avenue • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-226-1481
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic theatre was built in 1925 and presents a wide variety of entertainment including touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedies, and other special events. more...Shreveport Little Theatre
601 Olive Street • Shreveport, LA 71134
318-424-4439
Established in 1922, this theatre is the oldest continuously operating community theatre in the United States that features an entertaining array of high quality live theatrical performances. more...River City Repertory Theatre
2829 Youree Drive, Suite #4 • Shreveport, LA 71104
318-868-5888
River City Repertory Theatre is the only professional theatre company of Shreveport/Bossier City. The productions feature nationally known actors and local actors who are members of Actors' Equity, the national union for professional actors. more...
Art Exhibits
Deck the Halls III-Holiday Art Sale & Exhibition
710 Texas Street • Shreveport, LA 71109
artspace at the West Edge
318-673-6500
The concept for the "Deck the Halls" Juried Holiday Art Sale & Exhibition is to provide regional artists a venue to sell original artworks to a motivated public. The event takes place Thursday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. more...
Antique Shows & Auctions
Auctions Unlimited
9526 Linwood Avenue • Shreveport, LA 71106
318-469-2472
Shreveport's premier auction house featuring air conditioning, a smoke free environment, and auctions almost every weekend. Items offered include antiques, items from liquidations and estates. more...
Festivals & Fairs
Holiday in Dixie
Held at Various Locations
318-865-5555
Celebrate spring with over 50 events during this annual ten-day festival, "one of the oldest running festivals in Louisiana," that includes an art show, parades, a carnival, sports, cultural events, a treasure hunt, and tournaments. Held in April. more...Mudbug Madness
Festival Plaza • Shreveport, LA 71104
Located in Downtown Shreveport
318-222-7403
Mudbug Madness is an annual four-day crawfish festival that offers an array of Cajun and Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole cuisine, the Mudbug 5K, crafts, children's activities, and contests. Held in May. more...Louisiana State Fair
The Fairgrounds • Shreveport, LA 71104
Located 3 Miles West of Downtown Shreveport
318-635-1361
One of the largest fairs in the country and the official State Fair of Louisiana, this 17-day event features the largest midway in Louisiana with over 70 thrilling rides available and one of the finest livestock gatherings. Held in October. more...ArtBreak Festival
Located at the Shreveport Convention Center
318-673-6500
"The largest children's festival in the state," this three-day event provides fun for the whole family and includes a 5K road race, live music, hands-on arts activities, dancing, theatrical performances, and delicious food. Held in April. more...Red River Quilters Annual Quilt Show
Riverview Hall
318-425-2003
Judged quilt show including 200 + quilts and garments. Small Quilt Silent Auction continuing throughout quilt show. Exhibit by Award winning quilter,Gayle Wallace "Alzheimers: Forgetting Piece by Piece", 52 quilt exhibit Something here to be enjoyed by everyone. Donation quilt tickets available: Queen sized quilt featuring log cabin and fan blocks, using Civil War Era reproduction fabrics on a beige background. One of a kind. more...Let the Good Times Roll
220 Carroll, Suite C-2 • Shreveport, LA 71136
Located at Festival Plaza
318-636-3310
Enjoy food, art, and music while celebrating African American culture at this annual festival. Held in June. more...State Fair of Louisiana
State Fairgrounds
318-635-1361
Large carnival atmosphere with livestock shows, entertainment, cooking shows and Louisiana exhibits. Held in October. more...Red River Revel Arts Festival [Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013]
Riverfront Area
318-424-4000
An eight day outdoor national arts festival that features more than 130 visual artists from across the country, five live music performance stages, and a large area dedicated specifically to providing arts education for children. more...
Sporting Events
PetroSun Independence Bowl
700 Clyde Fant Parkway • Shreveport, LA 71104
This post-season college football bowl game, held in December, features exciting college football action between teams from the Big 12 and Southeastern Conferences. more...Great Adventure Race, The
Lake Bistineau State Park
318-798-1241
An adventure and action packed race that includes mountain biking, canoeing, trail running, and a "mystery event", all taking place in the beautiful Lake Bistineau State Park. Held in March.
Parades
African American Parade
705 Elvis Presley Avenue • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-635-2923
A black history parade that begins at the Municipal Auditorium. Held in February.Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade
Corner of Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway
318-741-9264
This parade travels through Shreveport featuring several entries of large floats, marching bands, and plenty of throws. The parade will start in downtown Shreveport at Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway, will proceed south down the parkway to Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, then west to East Kings Highway, from East Kings Highway to Preston Street where the parade will end. It will begin at 4:30 p.m.Krewe of Sobek Mardi Gras Parade
Louisiana Fairgrounds
318-518-6263
The parade will begin at Louisiana Fairgrounds, down Mertis Avenue to Lakeshore Drive, down Lakeshore Drive to Missouri Avenue and back to Louisiana Frairgrounds. The parade begins at 1 p.m.MLK/Krewe of Harambee Mardi Gras Parade
Municipal Auditorium on Elvis Presley Avenue
318-572-6337
The parade will begin at the Municipal Auditorium on Elvis Presley Avenue, east on Milam Street, left on Edwards and left on Texas through downtown Shreveport and will end on Elvis Presley Avenue. The parade is held in January.Krewe of Barkus & Meoux Parade
Shreveport Riverview Park
318-752-2287
The Krewe of Barkus & Meoux's Mardi Paw parade is a chance for festive pets to celebrate Mardi Gras. Animal royalty are chosen in the royalty raffle. The activities start at 1:30 p.m. and the parade begins at 3 p.m. The parade starts along the park walkways. Prizes go to animals in best costume, best representation of theme, most unique, pet owner look-alike, animal star, and most talented pet. more...Krewe of Highland Mardi Gras Parade
Columbia Park
318-741-9264
The parade begins and ends at Columbia Park where Carnival de Columbia takes place. The parade will feature Blanc et Noir Marching Society, Shreveport's newest krewe. The Group will march in costume with a brass band and banner. The parade begins at 2 p.m.
Tours
Holladay Tours
111 Patton Avenue • Shreveport, LA 71101
318-861-1445
Step-on guides, itinerary planning, and tour packages. Fun for the whole family. more...Le Tour Des Jardins
318-698-0010
Five lovely, privately-owned gardens in Shreveport will be showcased when the Northwest Louisiana Master Gardeners Association presents "Le Tour Des Jardins." The tour will feature formal and informal gardens with spring blooming shrubs and plants such as Lady Banksia, irises, bulbs, hummingbirds, and passalong plants. Vendors and plant demonstrations are to be held at Louisiana State Exhibit Museum. The events will take place on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. more...
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