Lafayette Parish Mardi Gras Week Events
LAFAYETTE, La – We're exactly one week away from Mardi Gras Day. Now is the time to celebrate if you haven't been. And if you have been, now is the time to finish strong for Fat Tuesday on Feb. 17…
Music
Acadiana Grammy Win: Clifton Chenier Tribute Album Benefitting UL Lafayette Scholarship
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Clifton Chenier tribute album "A Tribute to the King of Zydeco" won Best Regional Roots Music Album at the 68th Grammy Awards on Feb. 1. Joel Savoy, founder of the Louisiana-based label Valcour Records,…
February 2026 Lake Charles Mardi Gras Events
LAKE CHARLES, La – From parades and mask-making to all that’s in between, February is full of Lake Charles Mardi Gras events. As we quickly approach the final two weeks leading up to Mardi Gras, we want to make sure…
JPA Brings Musical Comedy to Lafon Performing Arts Center
LULING, La (press release) – Jefferson Performing Arts (JPA) presents “I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change,” one of the longest-running Off-Broadway musicals in history, at the Lafon Performing Arts Center. As part of Lafon’s Community Series, JPA will present…
Upcoming Events at the Acadiana Center for the Arts
ACADIANA, La – The Acadiana Center for the Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering art and culture throughout Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary and Vermilion Parishes. The Acadiana Center for the Arts, located…
Friday Night Live Music in Lafayette Parish
LAFAYETTE PARISH, La – With the holiday season behind us, many may be looking for a little fun to liven up their weekend. Friday night live music in Lafayette Parish is the perfect addition to any itinerary, and Lafayette Travel…
Acadiana New Year's Eve Events
ACADIANA, La – Christmas Day planning, decorating, cooking and gift-wrapping is now over. After all of the hard work, it's time to celebrate 2025 and ring in a new year with Acadiana New Year's Eve Events near you. See the…
All Acadiana Christmas Events to End December
ACADIANA, La – Christmas Eve is here. It's time for food and family gatherings. But, if you're still looking to celebrate the season with Acadiana Christmas events you may have missed earlier, see the full list around the region below.…
"What the Constitution Means to Me" Comes to Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – "What the Constitution Means to Me," a play that explores how the U.S. Constitution affects our lives, will be on stage at the Theater at Baranco in Lafayette for one show only. Organizers share that…
Grammy Winner David Phelps Will Tour in Lake Charles
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) — Grammy Winner David Phelps will bring his festive "One Wintry Night Tour" to the South Lake Theater on Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. The one-night only tour in Lake Charles features Christmas classics…
40th Anniversary Book Celebrates Festival International
From its inception to now, Festival International de Louisiane has grown from a $150,000 budget event with 100,000 attendees to a $2.3 million event with 300,000 attendees. 2026 marks the 40th anniversary of the Festival International de Louisiane. To honor…
The Makers and the Music
In workshops across South Louisiana, local craftsmen are shaping cypress and spruce into musical instruments that ensure the distinctive sound of Cajun music lives on. These instruments aren’t merely tools for making sound—they’re vessels of culture, each one representing hundreds…
"The Creole Nutcracker" Returns to Acadiana
Lafayette, La (press release) – This year, "The Creole Nutcracker" returns Saturday, Dec. 20, at 7 p.m. at the Heymann Performing Arts Center. "The Creole Nutcracker," presented by Heritage Parc, blends Louisiana culture with the classic story of "The Nutcracker"…
Lafayette Ballet Theatre's 25th Anniversary of "The Nutcracker"
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) — The Lafayette Ballet Theatre will celebrate the 25th anniversary of "The Nutcracker" with its performances on Saturday, Dec. 13, and Sunday, Dec. 14. Founded in 1982, the Lafayette Ballet Theatre is Acadiana’s only professional classical…
U.S. Tour of "Menopause The Musical 2" Comes to Luling
LULING, La (press release) – "Menopause The Musical 2" comes to Luling at the Lafon Performing Arts Center for one performance only on Nov. 20. "Menopause The Musical 2" is the sequel to the international show "Menopause The Musical," a…
Candlelight Brings Christmas Carols to Lafayette
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Candlelight, a series of live concerts presented by Fever, brings Christmas carols to Lafayette with its "Christmas Carols on Strings" performance, featuring thousands of candles in the Petroleum Club of Lafayette and holiday melodies performed…
Candlelight Returns to Lafayette with a Special Halloween musical Experience
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – The Candlelight concert series, known for bringing classical music to all kinds of audiences under the gentle glow of thousands of candles, returns to Lafayette in October with a new lineup. The concerts will take…
Tuesday with Friends: A Summer Series of Music, Stories & Community
LAKE CHARLES, La (press release) – The City of Lake Charles presents “Tuesdays with Friends” a weekly event designed to bring the community together through live music, storytelling, and conversation. It is an intimate, laid back series where music, storytelling,…
Celebrating Cajun and Creole Music History in Eunice
The prairie town of Eunice bursts with Cajun and Creole music history and a good day to visit is Saturday when several museums dedicated to music are open and it’s almost a given live music will be playing somewhere. They…
Ben Folds & A Piano at Heymann This September
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Singer-songwriter Ben Folds is heading to Lafayette’s Heymann Center at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 24 with his Ben Folds & a Piano tour, announced Performing Arts Serving Acadiana (PASA). Tickets go on sale at 10…
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…
Dixie Center For The Arts Announces A Christmas Blues Spectacular
RUSTON, La (press release) – The Dixie Center for the Arts in Ruston, Louisiana announced A Christmas Blues Spectacular at the Dixie featuring multiple award-winning local Ruston Bluesman D. K. Harrell and the D.K. Harrell Band. It’s sure to be…
A Look at Art, Music and Performance Spaces Around Acadiana
Acadians are bursting with creativity, whether it’s coming from our indigenous culture or from visiting visual and performing artists. Literally every corner of our region offers special cultural experiences. Whatever your passion desires when it comes to the arts, Acadiana…
KRVS Acadiana Music Spotlight on World Cafe Debuts Wednesday, Sept. 18
LAFAYETTE, La (press release) – Acadiana Musicians will be featured on national radio show WXPN’s World Cafe Wednesday, Sept. 18, at 9 a.m. Central Where: 88.7 FM & stream via krvs.org, KRVS mobile app & World Cafe At the beginning…