Lafayette Weekly

Lafayette is a destination worth visiting any time of year, with the weeks being jam-packed with festivals and events. Every week there are multiple Cajun jam sessions, French tables, farmer's markets, art exhibits, and other cultural events to immerse yourself in Lafayette, LA’s one-of-a-kind heritage. Check out the events below if you're looking for things to do this week in Lafayette, LA.

A weekly curated playlist by local musician Philippe Billeaudeaux featuring music by Lafayette, LA musicians with a weekly rundown of live music happening in and around the area. Tune in each week here or follow us on Spotify for your weekly dose of the sounds of Lafayette.

There are plenty of chances to hear the absolute best in zydeco this Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. Leon Chavis makes his debut at Cowboy’s this Friday evening, while Chris Ardoin and NuStep take over the Simcoe Strip for a night at Miami Moon. The weekend wraps up with Horace Trahan at Vermilionville for their Bal du Dimanche series, running from 1-4 p.m., followed by Geno Delafose at Rock n’ Bowl starting at 5:00 p.m. Additionally, Keith Frank and the Solieau Zydeco Band will perform in Lafayette for a big MLK dance at Grant Street Dancehall, starting at 7:00 p.m.

On top of all that, be sure to check out the following shows happening this week in Lafayette: Roots of Fire Live, a two-night event at the Acadiana Center for the Arts, on Thursday and Friday night. The concert features local musicians from the French music scene, who are also spotlighted in the award-winning documentary of the same name. Expect collaborations from artists including Jourdan Thibodeaux, Kelli Jones, Cedric Watson, Joel Savoy, Kristi Guillory, and more!

This Lafayette Weekly Playlist is packed with the biggest names in nouveau zydeco and the new wave of Cajun music from right here in Acadiana. You’ll hear Jourdan Thibodeaux’s “Jeté le verre,” “Goin’ C Chris (Live)” by Chris Ardoin, and “And the Beat Goes,” the latest single by Keith Frank. Plus, enjoy a couple of fiddle tunes by Joel Savoy, with his brother Wilson, and Kelli Jones, as well as music by the Temptations, Kristi Guillory, Anya Burgess, Leon Chavis, and a tribute to Martin Luther King Jr. by rock n’ roll icon Dion.