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Events Calendar

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Krewe de Canailles at Festival International
8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Festival International de Louisiane (FIL) will celebrate our 40th anniversary April 22-26, 2026. As part of this milestone, we will present Krewe de Canailles (KDC) to bring street animation, theatrical performance and visual spectacle to downtown Lafayette. The project will echo the energy and scale of the earliest fe , ...
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Alejandro Escovedo & the Electric Saints
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
  With support from Calder Allen Rock | Alternative  No one has really ever been able to define themselves and their music like singer-songwriter Alejandro Escovedo does. His life in music of all kinds sometimes feels like a swirl through the sky, where his songs point out all the majesty and mystery of how he s , ...
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Music Mosaic: A Year of Sound and Place – Indie
All Day
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Children’s Museum of Acadiana will launcha genre-spanning, locally rooted music series that brings Louisiana’s cultural soundtrack to life for the next generation. As the Museum honors three decades of learning through play, “Music Mosaic: A Year of Sound and Place,” reimagin , ...
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Louisiana Project Grants FY27 Info Session
10:00 am - 11:00 am
An online session reviewing the dates and guidelines for the 2026-2027 Louisiana Project Grants. Louisiana Project Grants (LPG) is a statewide program, funded by The Louisiana Division of the Arts (LDOA) and administered for Region 4 by The Acadiana Center for the Arts. Louisiana Project Grants provide funding to commu , ...
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Second Saturday ArtWalk
5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Stop by Acadiana Center for the Arts during Second Saturday ArtWalk! We are open for extended hours so that you can enjoy free admission to our galleries. See What’s in the Galleries E , ...
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Atchafalaya Reunion
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A legendary Cajun rock band reunites. Atchafalaya is known for blending traditional Cajun sounds with southern rock, country and blues influence. Formed in the late 1970s, the band has been performing together for over 45 years, earning a loyal fan base across Louisiana and beyond. Atchafalaya gained National and Inter , ...
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Atchafalaya Reunion
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
A legendary Cajun rock band reunites. Atchafalaya is known for blending traditional Cajun sounds with southern rock, country and blues influence. Formed in the late 1970s, the band has been performing together for over 45 years, earning a loyal fan base across Louisiana and beyond. Atchafalaya gained National and Inter , ...
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Rock the Block: Louisiana Music Museum’s Kick-Off Party!
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Join us for a vibrant downtown street party dedicated to the past, present, and future of our state’s incredible sound. We’re taking over th , ...
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Artist Round Up: Community Zine
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
It’s the last Round Up of the season, and that means ZINE! For this month’s Artist Round Up, join us in a collaborative collaging workshop as we assemble the 6th issue of the Creative Acadiana Community Art Zine. Inspired by our upcoming Summer Exhibition the theme this month will be “A Map to Get Los , ...
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CineBites: A 3 Minute Film Project for Teens
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
CineBites is an innovative program designed to empower young filmmakers and foster creativity by providing accessible media arts education to teens. This initiative equips students with technical filmmaking skills, encourages collaboration, and provides a platform for creative expression, helping to shape the next gene , ...
Vermilion Arts Experiences Summer Camp
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
The Vermilion Arts Experience, presented by Vermilion Reach Group, is a free, two-week, community-based fine arts summer camp designed to provide creative, educational, and enriching opportunities for youth in Abbeville, Louisiana, and surrounding rural areas. This project addresses the critical need for accessible sum , ...
Summer Camp – S1 Beyond the Book: Mixed Media
9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Dive into the magical world of books in this week’s mixed media art camp! Each day, we will read a beloved story and explore the artistic styles behind them. Inspired by the illustrators’ techniques, campers will create their own imaginative artworks. This camp celebrates creativity, storytelling and the joy of bringin , ...
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CineBites: A 3 Minute Film Project for Teens
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
CineBites is an innovative program designed to empower young filmmakers and foster creativity by providing accessible media arts education to teens. This initiative equips students with technical filmmaking skills, encourages collaboration, and provides a platform for creative expression, helping to shape the next gene , ...
Vermilion Arts Experiences Summer Camp
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
The Vermilion Arts Experience, presented by Vermilion Reach Group, is a free, two-week, community-based fine arts summer camp designed to provide creative, educational, and enriching opportunities for youth in Abbeville, Louisiana, and surrounding rural areas. This project addresses the critical need for accessible sum , ...
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CineBites: A 3 Minute Film Project for Teens
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
CineBites is an innovative program designed to empower young filmmakers and foster creativity by providing accessible media arts education to teens. This initiative equips students with technical filmmaking skills, encourages collaboration, and provides a platform for creative expression, helping to shape the next gene , ...
Vermilion Arts Experiences Summer Camp
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
The Vermilion Arts Experience, presented by Vermilion Reach Group, is a free, two-week, community-based fine arts summer camp designed to provide creative, educational, and enriching opportunities for youth in Abbeville, Louisiana, and surrounding rural areas. This project addresses the critical need for accessible sum , ...
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CineBites: A 3 Minute Film Project for Teens
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
CineBites is an innovative program designed to empower young filmmakers and foster creativity by providing accessible media arts education to teens. This initiative equips students with technical filmmaking skills, encourages collaboration, and provides a platform for creative expression, helping to shape the next gene , ...
Vermilion Arts Experiences Summer Camp
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
The Vermilion Arts Experience, presented by Vermilion Reach Group, is a free, two-week, community-based fine arts summer camp designed to provide creative, educational, and enriching opportunities for youth in Abbeville, Louisiana, and surrounding rural areas. This project addresses the critical need for accessible sum , ...
Bill Frisell Trio ft. Luke Bergman and Tim Angulo
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Bill Frisell’s career as a guitarist and composer has spanned more than 40 years and many celebrated recordings, whose catalog has been cited by Downbeat as “the best recorded output of the decade”. His latest recording is Valentine, on Blue Note, a trio album with Thomas Morgan (bass) and Rudy Royston (drums) that ha , ...
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CineBites: A 3 Minute Film Project for Teens
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
CineBites is an innovative program designed to empower young filmmakers and foster creativity by providing accessible media arts education to teens. This initiative equips students with technical filmmaking skills, encourages collaboration, and provides a platform for creative expression, helping to shape the next gene , ...
Vermilion Arts Experiences Summer Camp
Start from: June 1, 2026 - 8:00 am
End at: June 5, 2026 - 6:00 pm
The Vermilion Arts Experience, presented by Vermilion Reach Group, is a free, two-week, community-based fine arts summer camp designed to provide creative, educational, and enriching opportunities for youth in Abbeville, Louisiana, and surrounding rural areas. This project addresses the critical need for accessible sum , ...
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Music Mosaic: A Year of Sound and Place – Hip Hop
In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Children’s Museum of Acadiana will launcha genre-spanning, locally rooted music series that brings Louisiana’s cultural soundtrack to life for the next generation. As the Museum honors three decades of learning through play, “Music Mosaic: A Year of Sound and Place,” reimagin , ...

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VISITOR EXPECTATIONS

The Art of Courtesy 

Visitor Code of Conduct

Acadiana Center for the Arts strives to create a positive and inclusive experience for all. 

We ask all AcA guests to behave in a  respectful manner and to be courteous toward other visitors, staff, and volunteers. Guests who are deemed disruptive or threatening to others may be asked to leave the facility.

For more information on policies visit: acadianacenterforthearts.org/visit-us

 

Expectations

Acadiana Center for the Arts strives to create a positive and inclusive experience for all. We ask all AcA guests to behave in a respectful manner and to be courteous toward other visitors, staff, and volunteers. 

Guests who disregard verbal instructions given by staff or act in a way that is disruptive or threatening may be asked to leave the facility.

The following behaviors are encouraged while visiting the Acadiana Center for the Arts:

  • Avoid any language or behaviors that may negatively impact the experience of fellow guests and/or staff. 
  • Be respectful of AcA spaces and exhibits.
  • Use headphones for any video calls, playing of music, or other electronic audio.
  • Children 14 years of age and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult.

The following behaviors are not allowed within the Acadiana Center for the Arts: 

  • Offensive, abusive, threatening or violent language/behavior.
  • Possession of weapons of any kind.
  • Smoking, vaping, and use of tobacco or cannabis.
  • Eating or drinking in the museum galleries.
  • Using flash photography in museum galleries
  • Bringing pets, with the exception of service animals.
  • Visiting when sick with a contagious illness.

PREFERRED ACCOMMODATION RATES

Visiting from out of town? We’ve partnered with the Hilton Garden Inn – Lafayette/Cajundome location to provide a perferred rate on rooms for your stay!

AcA patrons can secure a 20% discount on rooms, so you can enjoy the music, the art, and the atmosphere. Whether you’re driving in for the day, or want to make a weekend of fun in Lafayette – we’ve got you covered!

Rooms are subject to availability and property capacity.

TICKET SALES POLICIES

  • AcA does not offer refunds, exchanges, or credits if you miss a performance or cannot attend a future performance.
  • Ticket prices, show dates, times, performers, and performances are subject to change at any time. AcA may, at its sole discretion, offer refunds, exchanges, or credits in the event of major changes.
  • All ticket sales are final. Special promotions and ticket offers are valid on new ticket purchases only.
  • Performances are rarely cancelled due to weather. The safety of our guests is our top priority, and if you are concerned about attending a performance due to inclement weather, please call the Box Office at 337-233-7060, which can advise on local conditions and parking.
  • Ticket holders may donate purchased tickets back to AcA. The value of the resold tickets supports AcA’s Silent Seats program, which offers complimentary seats to youth and families who would otherwise not be able to access high-quality performances.

WILL CALL PICK-UP PROCEDURES

  • Photo ID matching the account name is required to pick up tickets from Will Call.

TICKET RESELLERS

AcA does not support the reselling of tickets in excess of the face value through any means. Account holders who violate this policy may be subject to revocation of their account holder status and tickets. AcA, at its sole discretion, shall be entitled to implement a ticket purchase limit per person or account holder, per credit card or otherwise. In the event that an account holder purchases more than the specified limit, AcA, in its sole discretion, reserves the right (with or without notice) to revoke tickets and issue refunds for sales in excess of the designated limit.

CHILDREN

  • Children age five and above are welcome to attend performances at the AcA. The AcA does not censor performances nor make any guarantees of show content. We encourage parents to use their discretion when deciding if a show is appropriate for their child.
  • Children age 2 and under do not need a ticket for entry. Children 2 and under who enter free will need to sit in the laps of the accompanying adult. You can purchase a ticket if you need a seat for your 2 or under child.

LOST/FORGOTTEN TICKETS

If you have lost or have forgotten your tickets, reissued tickets will be available to you on the night of the performance at the ticket window. The ticket holder must present a valid ID for identification. Only tickets purchased directly through the AcA may be reissued.

TICKET FEES

  • All tickets, regardless of purchase location, include a facility fee retained by the AcA for general maintenance and upkeep of its venue.
  • Tickets purchased online are subject to standard credit card fees. Fees vary by performance and ticket price.
  • Season Ticket Packages are subject to per package handling fees if the patron requests that tickets be printed and mailed by the AcA.

ACCESSIBILITY

  • The AcA strives to make every accommodation possible available to guests needing accessible seating. Seating is limited and we encourage guests to make arrangements in advance.
  • The AcA provides an ADA accessible entrance, elevators to its mezzanine sections, listening devices, ADA accessible restrooms, and special seating (including wheelchair, motorized cart, difficulty with stairs and sight impairment)

ITEMS NOT PERMITTED IN OUR VENUES

AcA’s highest priority is our guests’ safety. Please allow extra time for arrival as each guest CAN be subject to security screenings and all bags are subject to being checked. The following items will not be permitted in the venue:

 

  • Alcohol from other locations, drugs, illegal substances or any paraphernalia associated with drug use
  • Audio/Video recorders, professional cameras, tripods
  • Glass containers of any kind, cans, bottles, coolers, food, and snacks from other locations
  • Weapons of any type, including chains, knives, spiked jewelry and firearms (excluding law enforcement officers)
  • Pepper spray/mace/other chemicals
  • Duffel bags, backpacks or other oversized bags (larger than 12″ x 12″ x 6″)
  • Noisemakers such as air horns
  • Laser pens/pointers of any type
  • Flags/signs/poles
  • Fireworks
  • Any other item deemed unacceptable by the event/building management team

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