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Festival International de Louisiane
22
Apr
Date
22 Apr (Wednesday)
Time
Wed, Apr 22 – Sun, Apr 26
Venue
Festival International de Louisiane, 315 Lee Ave
Lafayette, LA, United States
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The Festival International de Louisiane is an annual five-day, free celebration of global music, art, and food held in downtown Lafayette, Louisiana. As the largest non-ticketed outdoor Francophone festival in the United States, it celebrates the region's French heritage and its deep connections to the international community.
The 2026 festival marks its 40th anniversary.
The festival features artists from over 15 countries.
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2026 Event Overview
Key 2026 Performance Highlights
Festival Features
•Dates: Wednesday, April 22 – Sunday, April 26, 2026.
•Location: Spans seven stages throughout Downtown Lafayette, with the main office located at 315 Lee Avenue.
•Cost: Free to the public.
•Official Site: FestivalInternational.org.
•Headliners: Stephen Marley (Jamaica), Rhiannon Giddens (U.S.), and Cimafunk (Cuba).
•International Acts: Delgres (France/Guadeloupe), Natu Camara (Guinea), Vieux Farka Touré (Mali), and Country Gongbang (South Korea).
•Louisiana Favorites: Zachary Richard, Sonny Landreth, GIVERS, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, and Chris Ardoin & Zydeco Nu-Step.
•Music: Eclectic performances ranging from zydeco and Cajun to reggae and global folk across multiple stages like Scène LUS Internationale and Scène Ochsner Lafayette General Fais Do Do.
•Cuisine: A global food experience at the Pavillon de Cuisine, featuring vendors like Mimi’s Thai Eats and traditional Creole dishes.
•Family & Culture: Includes the Sonic Scène des Jeunes for children’s activities and a dedicated Marché du Monde for international crafts.
•Special Events:
•Official Closing Party: Hosted by The Revelers at Blue Moon Saloon on Sunday night.
•Blue Moon Saloon
•Creole Soirée: 3rd annual event featuring Vieux Farka Touré at the Downtown Convention Center.
•Downtown Convention Center
Updated at 23 Mar 2026
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