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
12:30pm - 1:45pm: Voices of Progressive Gospel Choir (Louisiana)
2:15pm - 3:30pm: Mixanteña de Santa Cecilia (Mexico)
4:00pm - 5:15pm; Red Baraat (India/U.S.)
5:45pm - 7:00pm: Black Uhuru (Jamaica)
Scène Ocshner Lafayette General Fais Do Do
12:00pm - 1:15pm: The Rayo Brothers (Louisiana)
1:45pm - 3:00pm: Lost Bayou Ramblers (Louisiana)
3:30pm - 4:45pm: Mucca Pazza (U.S.)
5:15pm - 6:30pm: Dobet Gnahoré (Ivory Coast)
Scène Wellcare Lafayette
12:15pm - 1:30pm: JigJam (Ireland)
2:00pm - 3:15pm: Baie (New Brunswick)
3:45pm - 5:00pm: Shauit (Canada)
5:30pm - 6:45pm: The Debtors (Louisiana)
Scène Des Jeunes
12:30pm - 1:15pm: FIRE Expressions Performing Arts Conservatory (Louisiana)
1:45pm - 2:30pm: Lafayette Lion Dance (Louisiana)
3:00pm - 3:45pm: JigJam (Ireland)
Lus La Craft Biergarten
12:45pm - 2:00pm: Major Handy & the Louisiana Blues Band (Louisiana)
2:15pm - 2:45pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Rally Cap Brewing Company (Baton Rouge, LA)
3:00pm - 4:30pm: School of Rock Lafayette (Louisiana)
5:00pm - 6:15pm: Leif Meche Band (Louisiana)
Pavillon De Cuisine
12:30pm - 1:30pm: Dr. Daylight's Jazz Company (Louisiana)
2:30pm - 3:30pm: Luke Winslow-King (Spain/Italy)
4:30pm - 5:30pm: LeTrainiump (Louisiana)
La Galerie
12:00pm - 12:30pm: Cajun Dance Lessons w/ Brandon Broussard (Louisiana)
12:45pm1:45pm: Bruce Daigrepont Cajun Band (Louisiana)
2:00pm - 3:00pm: The Holiday Playgirls (Louisiana)
3:30pm - 4:30pm: T'Monde (Louisiana)
5:00pm - 6:00pm: Cedric Watson & Bijou Créole (Louisiana)
