Performing Arts & Theater

Lafayette, LA, is an area rich in history and heritage which makes it perfect for artistic expression through the performing arts and theater. Whether your interests are in traditional or modern dance, musicals, opera, symphony, or traditional music, Lafayette has an experience waiting for you. See below for a list of performing art venues and theaters and their performance schedules below.

Mardi Gras Royalty

Our Mardi Gras season, which stretches from the Twelfth Night of Christmas or Jan. 6 to Mardi Gras day, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the advent of Lent, is filled with…

Living It Up Before Giving It Up - Cajun & Creole Carnival

South Louisiana is home to the greatest free party on earth, a colorful celebration known as Mardi Gras. But what most people see on television the weekend before Lent starts much…

Lafayette Weekly

Chubby Carrier and his group will provide the sounds for Downtown Lafayette’s Lighting of the Christmas Tree. The annual event in which locals gather to celebrate the start…

GRAMMYs in Acadiana: Music Goldmine

GRAMMY award-winning and nominated musicians from Acadiana Music has been the soul of Acadiana since the area's humble beginnings, with a melting pot of Cajuns, Creoles…