If you're looking to spend some time in the Hub City and want to know what events are happening in July, you're in the right place. We'll give you a monthly rundown of live music and other events taking place each month in the Happiest City in America.
Concert Series
Back to Top of ListJill Butler has emerged on the music scene as a world class innovative jazz composer, pianist and vocalist. Her Southern Louisiana and Mississippi roots combined with her sophisticated, sultry, and soulful style is genre busting blending jazz with a touch of gospel, bayou soul…
Zach Edwards and The Medicine bring their high energy, psychedelic southern rock sound to the AcA stage with the stunning and immersive visuals of a Live Liquid Light Show! Made famous in the 60’s and 70’s using just liquids and dyes, Liquid Light Shows project dynamic images…
Comedy Series
Back to Top of ListLafayette Comedy presents Jokes & Tokes, a Free Comedy Show powered by The Apothecary Shoppe.
Lafayette Comedy presents comedian Bobcat Goldthwait (as seen on Shakes the Clown, Scrooged, Police Academy) at Club 337 on Saturday, July 26th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are on sale for $30 VIP (Reserved seating in the first 3 rows) or $25 general admission. Doors open at 6:30 p.m…
Annual Festivals
Back to Top of List- Youngsville Sports Complex
- Recurring every July 3rd
Celebrate Independence Day at the Youngsville Sports Complex. Make plans to join us on July 3 rd from 5pm-9pm for live music, family-friendly fun, and an amazing firework show!
- Recurring every July 4th
Get Ready to Light Up the Night in Broussard! Join the City of Broussard and the Broussard Chamber of Commerce for an unforgettable 4th of July celebration at the 19th Annual Fireworks Show over St. Julien Park! Gates open at 5:00 PM—come early for an evening packed with fun!…
- Recurring on the 1st Saturday of July
It’s all zydeco music, all day long at the Lebeau Zydeco Festival. From the place that gave us zydeco hits like, “Don’t Mess With My Toot Toot” comes an annual celebration of the genre and its roots in the Creole community. Located on the grounds of Immaculate Conception Catholic…
Prepare to hoist the mainsail and set course for adventure at the First Inaugural Acadiana Pirate Festival, dropping anchor at the legendary Sidecar in Lafayette, Louisiana, on July 26th, 2025! Whether you're a seasoned pirate or a fresh-faced swab, we've got a treasure trove of…
Special Events
Back to Top of List- CAJUNDOME
- Recurring daily
Get ready for the ultimate family day out when Jurassic Quest , North America’s most realistic dinosaur experience, joins forces with Brick Fest Live , an interactive family LEGO-inspired event, for an affordable day of interactive fun and STEAM learning at the Cajundome from…
Sports
Back to Top of ListArt Exhibitions
Back to Top of List- Hilliard Art Museum
- Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Tides, Time, and Terrain: Floyd Sonnier and the Evolving Cultural Landscape marks the first time in over a decade that the Hilliard presents a show dedicated to its permanent collection. This milestone exhibition pairs Sonnier’s timeless imagery with works by regional artists…
Recurring Events
Back to Top of List- City of Scott
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Thursday
Rosary will be held at 10am every first Thursday of the month.
- NUNU Arts and Culture Collective
- Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
Connecting tribes one table at a time. Together we share and learn about indigenous heritage. Hosted by Clovis "Joe" Billiot, Debra Cooper Billiot, and Biloxi-Chitimacha (Tribal Member).
- City of Broussard
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Friday
Practice your French at the historic home of Valsin Broussard, founder of the City of Broussard. Whether you speak French fluently or you hardly know a word, there is a seat for you at our French table, guided by Marie Ducote with Cajun Food Tours. Sign up today at…
- Downtown Development Authority/Downtown Lafayette Unlimited
- Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday
ArtWalk Lafayette occurs every second Saturday in Downtown Lafayette. The monthly event features exhibits, live music, theatrical performances, and immersive art experiences in the shops, galleries, museums, and streets of Downtown Lafayette. To keep up with the different events…
- Vermilionville Living History Museum & Folklife Park
- Recurring monthly on the last Monday
Join us for our free cultural film series, Les Vues, held the last Monday of the month. Les Vues is curated by filmmakers and enthusiasts, statewide. Films range from features to documentaries focusing on various aspects of culture. Following the screenings, a curator conducts an…
- Recurring monthly on the last Saturday
Our goal of the Makers Market is to provide a place for St. Landry makers to display and sell their creations. We want to showcase a well-curated collection of makers with locally handcrafted goods, the best homegrown entertainment, chefs & bakers offering mouthwatering…