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.

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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November Events Spotlight

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

Corey Ledet

For Corey Ledet, becoming a musician started with a discovery close to home. He found his grandfather’s drum set and began hearing stories about the musician who had played…

Soup In Lafayette

Outside of gumbo, soup isn't a category most people associate with Lafayette. But on a cold, wet winter day, you'll find a handful of spots serving up bowls worth sitting…

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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