If you're looking for a five-day Festival International itinerary that's jam-packed with local tidbits of things to do and see, you've come to the right place. Below, you will…
2026 Performance Schedule
Festival International Field Guide
Each spring, Downtown Lafayette comes alive with the sights, sounds, and flavors of Festival International de Louisiane, the largest free Francophone festival in the U.S. This…
30 Years of Festival International: A Retrospective by Philip Gould
Since the very first Festival International de Louisiane in 1986 photographer Philip Gould has captured moments that show how the unique festival has grown to become one of the…
Celebrating 40 Years of Festival International
This April, one of Louisiana’s crown jewels in its 400-plus repertoire of fairs and festivals—Lafayette’s Festival International de Louisiane…
Friend Group Getaways in Lafayette
There’s nothing like a vacation with a group of friends, whether gathering for school reunions, girlfriend getaways, or a sportsman’s holiday in Lafayette’s…
