Music

In addition to being known as Cajun & Creole Country, Lafayette, LA is also known as the Heartbeat of Acadiana and with good reason. Our distinctive mix of Cajun, Creole and Zydeco have people coming down from all over for a two-stepping good time. On any night of the week you can listen to live music while sampling some authentic Cajun & Creole cuisine or kickback with a Sweet Crude Rouler that will have your taste buds dancing as much as your feet.

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Acadiana Musical Families Jul 01

Acadiana Musical Families

Few families embody Cajun music and culture like the Savoys. From Marc Savoy’s first handmade accordion to…

Music
Sounds of a Culture Jun 01

Sounds of a Culture

In a region renowned for its rich cultural soundtrack, the ways musicians acquire their instruments is rarely, if ever…

Inspiration Journal

Lafayette's blog showcasing the food, music, culture and history at the heart of Cajun & Creole Country.

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Lafayette's Summertime Guide

Summer in Lafayette is more than a season. It’s long days, cold drinks, live music drifting through the air, and time spent outdoors or somewhere cool when the heat kicks…

May Events Spotlight

If you want to spend time in the Hub City and know what events are happening, you're in the right place. We'll give you a rundown of live music and other monthly events…

Getting to Lafayette

The city of Lafayette, LA is located in the center of Lafayette Parish at the intersection of I-10 and I-49 between New Orleans and Houston and only 35 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico.

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