Downtown Alive! Presents its Spring 2025 Lineup
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Downtown Lafayette is thrilled to announce its Downtown Alive! lineup for the 2025 Spring season presented by longstanding downtown supporter, Evangeline Maid.
“For our 42nd year, we wanted to create a Spring season full of diverse, energetic artists that will bring an audience of all ages to Downtown ,” says Jessica Hauerwas, Executive Director of Downtown Lafayette. “Downtown is a go-to destination for music and celebration, and we have curated a lineup that reflects that.”
This season’s lineup includes a diverse selection of bands, including a special performance by the UL Big Band accompanied by local vocalists. This season will feature special opening acts where younger or up-and-coming acts get an opportunity to perform opening sets before our headliners.
2025 DTA! Spring lineup
Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas
Friday, Feb. 28: Mardi Gras Weekend Kickoff
Opening set by Jason Harrington avec Specklers
UL Big Band directed by Bill Hochkeppel
Featuring vocalists Billie Castle, Erica Fox, Christopher Burris Hochkeppel, and Johanna Divine
Friday, April 4
Nick Parr and the Selfless Lovers
Friday, May 2
Opening set by SADNEY
Downtown Alive! is considered Acadiana’s longest-standing free concert series. A tradition that once started as a way to drive foot traffic to the Downtown core has transformed into a celebration of the music and culture the district is known for.
Downtown Alive!, Downtown Lafayette, and Evangeline Maid merchandise is available for purchase online and during all DTA! events. Proceeds from these merchandise go back to Downtown Lafayette to help continue keeping the DTA! tradition alive.
All shows take place in Parc Sans Souci, and the music starts at 6 p.m. and concludes at 8:30 p.m Please leave ice chests at home to help keep DTA! free to the public – grab a drink from the beverage tent and a bite to eat from food vendors and downtown restaurants.
For more information about Downtown Alive! and Downtown Lafayette, visit downtownlafayette.org and follow Downtown Lafayette on Facebook and Instagram.
