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.

Southern Screen returns this week, and along with plenty of independent films and panels, their famous afterparties never disappoint. Catch Boma Bango at Johnson's Boucanière on Friday following the festival, where they'll bring their brand of Congolese pop. Blues legend Swamp Dogg will be joined by an incredible lineup of local musicians, including Roddie Romero, Lee Allen Zeno, and Tiff Lamson, on Saturday at the Blue Moon Saloon. The wrap party will be held at Wild Child Wines, featuring singer/songwriter K.C. Jones with Daniel Coolik of the Revelers.

You have a couple of chances to hear Horace Trahan in the Hub City this week. He and his group will play at Rock n' Bowl Thursday and then at Hideaway Hall on Saturday with Zach Edwards and the Medicine.

Want more zydeco? Terry and the Bad Boys play the final Downtown Alive! this Friday at Parc Sans Souci. Chris Ardoin's Turn Up will take over Cowboy's that same night. On Saturday, Keith Frank will open the doors to Grant Street Dancehall for his Pre-Thanksgiving Dance. Brandon Ledet and Creole Touch are the featured band at Vermilionville's Bal du Dimanche on Sunday, and Geno Delafose performs at Rock n' Bowl that evening starting at 5:00.

Hear the artists performing this week in Lafayette, including at this year's Southern Screen Film Festival. You'll hear live cuts from zydeco superstars Keith Frank and Chris Ardoin, bluesy numbers by Swamp Dogg, Roddie Romero, Zach Edwards, plus the latest single by K.C. Jones. Also included are tracks by Boma Bango, Cameron Fontenot, Horace Trahan, and more!