Each April, Downtown Lafayette comes alive for a 5-day cultural celebration. Festival International boasts top-notch music from around the world, gourmet food, handcrafted artworks and so much more! People of all ages come from near and far to experience Festival’s magic. No ticket is required for our event. Show your support by purchasing merchandise and on-site beverages.
Where else can you enjoy authentic Asian, Cajun or Greek food, while listening to an acclaimed African band, as beautifully costumed Belgium stilt walkers dance by?! Come experience the world of Festival with us!
Schedule of Events:
Scène Lus Internationale
12:45pm - 2:00pm: RAM (Haiti)
2:30pm - 3:45pm: Shauit (Canada)
4:15pm - 5:30pm: Baie (New Brunswick)
6:00pm - 7:15pm: Grupo Fantasma (Mexico/U.S.)
7:45pm - 9:00pm: Mucca Pazza (U.S.)
Scène Ocshner Lafayette General Fais Do Do
8:45am - 9:30am: Baie (New Brunswick)
12:15pm - 1:45pm: Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie (Louisiana) Presented by: Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
2:15pm - 3:30pm: JigJam (Ireland)
4:00pm - 5:15pm: Belles of the Boot ft. Connie G, Donna Angelle & Sarah Russo (Louisiana)
5:45pm - 7:00pm: Etran de L'Aïr (Niger)
7:30pm - 8:45pm: Lisa Leblanc & Friends ft. Louis Michot, The Holiday Playgirls, Kelli Jones, Jamie Lynn Fontenot & More (New Brunswick/Louisiana)
Scène Wellcare Lafayette
11:45am - 12:45pm: Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra (Louisiana)
1:15pm - 2:15pm: Fermin Ceballos & Merengue4 (Dominican Republic/Cuba/U.S.)
2:45pm - 4:00pm: Dobet Gnahoré (Ivory Coast)
4:30pm - 5:45pm: Red Baraat (India/U.S.)
6:15pm - 7:30pm: Bab L'Bluz (France / Morocco)
8:00pm - 9:15pm: Yа́gody (Ukraine)
Scène Des Jeunes
12:00pm - 12:45pm: Brazos Huval Student Showcase (Louisiana)
1:15pm - 2:00pm: Rockin' Trojans-LJ Alleman Fine Arts Academy House Band (Louisiana)
3:00pm - 3:45pm: RAM (Haiti)
Lus La Craft Biergarten
2:00pm - 2:30pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Gnarly Barley Brewing (Hammond, LA)
2:45pm - 4:00pm: Battle of the Bands: 1st Place - Not Our Sons & 2nd Place - The Slackers (Louisiana)
4:15pm - 4:45pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Seventh Tap (Shreveport, LA)
5:00pm - 6:15pm: Bluerunners (Louisiana)
7:30pm - 8:45pm: Tribute to Dege Legg - The Brethren (Louisiana)
Pavillon De Cuisine
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Double Dare: ft. Tiffany Lamson & Kelli Jones (Louisiana)
2:45pm - 4:45pm: Bingo Avec Johanne ft. Belinda & Kev Kevin (New Brunswick) Presented by: LCIS & CODOFIL
5:15pm - 6:15pm: Kid Charleroi (Louisiana)
6:45pm - 8:00pm: Julian Primeaux (Louisiana)
La Galerie
2:15pm - 1:30pm; LA Folk Roots & Sola Violins International Fiddle Summit (Louisiana/Various)
2:00pm - 2:30pm: The Life & Legacy of Jillian Johnson moderated by Christiaan Mader (Louisiana)
3:00pm - 4:00pm: The Figs Reunion: Remembering Jillian Johnson (Louisiana)
4:30pm - 5:15pm: Tommy McLain + CC Adcock w/ special guests Tiffany Lamson & Kelli Jones (Louisiana)
5:45pm - 7:00pm: CC Adcock & the Lafayette Marquis (Louisiana)
7:30pm - 8:45pm: Leroy Thomas & the Zydeco Roadrunners (Louisiana)
