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.

Steve Riley of the Mamou Playboys brings back his International Accordion Kings series to the Acadiana Center for the Arts this week. Joining Riley (who just released a collaboration with international rock and roll superstars The Rolling Stones) will be his son and fellow Mamou Playboy, Burke Riley, Crescent City zydeco staple Sunpie Barnes, Glen Hartman of the New Orleans Klezmer Allstars, and acclaimed Argentinian composer and accordionist Alejandro Brittes. This deep dive into the instrument that helped make South Louisiana famous is a must for music lovers and history buffs alike.

Downtown Lafayette will commemorate the Fourth of July with a free concert at Parc International. Two-time Grammy Award-winning Cajun rockers the Lost Bayou Ramblers will share the stage with local soulful pop outfit The Good Dudes. Lafayette Stars and Stripes starts at 5:00 p.m. with food and drinks available for purchase along with family friendly activities plus a firework show at 9:00pm.

This week’s Lafayette Weekly Playlist features artists performing in the International Accordion Kings showcase, along with music celebrating Independence Day. You’ll hear Argentinian accordion master Alejandro Brittes, piano row licks from Sunpie Barnes, and Steve Riley on his brand-new collaborative tribute to Clifton Chenier with The Rolling Stones. Also featured are patriotic anthems from Jimmy C. Newman, Sharon Jones, Lost Bayou Ramblers, and Ray Charles. All that plus two more tracks from the highly anticipated, star-studded Tribute to the King of Zydeco, released last Friday.