May Events Spotlight

The world-famous Crawfish Festival began in 1960 as a spin-off of the Breaux Bridge Centennial Celebration. The Louisiana Legislature had just named Breaux Bridge the Crawfish Capital of the World in 1959. The festival is now known around the country and even the world. Every…

• Cité des Arts

Oof Comedy and Lafayette Comedy proudly present the 3rd annual Couillon Fest, a three-day stand-up comedy extravaganza showcasing the region's top comedians alongside headliners from across the nation. This year's lineup includes Ariel Elias (Kimmel, Colbert), Neil Rubenstein…

• CAJUNDOME
• Recurring daily

The Cajun Heartland State Fair is a multi-day fair produced by an innovative and insightful team of professionals on the CAJUNDOME staff and Gold Star Amusements, priding themselves on knowing the right mix of entertainment arranged to provide maximum enjoyment for all ages. The…

• Recurring on the last Sunday of May

Lafayette, LA's annual Zydeco Extravaganza, held annually the Sunday before Memorial Day, combines the Zydeco music you love with the flavor of a Lafayette, LA festival. This fun indoor festival has everything your friends and family will need to dance the day away including live…

The Daylily Festival and Garden Show is held annually on the first Saturday in June at Magdalen Square in Downtown Abbeville. This annual horticulture celebration of the daylily flower welcomes over 40 vendors that sell everything from the festival’s namesake to Hibiscus, rare…

• Recurring weekly on Thursday

Comedy at Legends Pub

• Cité des Arts

Oof Comedy and Lafayette Comedy proudly present the 3rd annual Couillon Fest, a three-day stand-up comedy extravaganza showcasing the region's top comedians alongside headliners from across the nation. This year's lineup includes Ariel Elias (Kimmel, Colbert), Neil Rubenstein…

• Hilliard Art Museum
• Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

The Hilliard Art Museum at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette proudly presents Take Space: A Home in Four Movements, a profound exploration of home as both physical architecture and interior landscape of memory. Opening February 22 and running through June 5, 2025, this…

• 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…

• Acadiana Center for the Arts
• Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Lynda Frese: Far Out Exhibition of new works by veteran artist Lynda Frese that explores a visionary world where UFOs become potent symbols for reflection. April 12, 2025 - June 28, 2025 AcA Side Gallery

• Acadiana Center for the Arts
• Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

AcA 50-Year Anniversary Special Exhibitions April 12, 2025 - December 20, 2025 AcA Coca-Cola Studio

• 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…