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.

Where else can you enjoy authentic Asian, Cajun or Greek food, while listening to an acclaimed African band, as beautifully costumed French stilt walkers dance by?! Come experience the world of Festival with us!

Schedule of Events

April 26, 2023

SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
6:30pm-7:45pm: Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band (Louisiana)
8:15pm-9:30pm: Chris Ardoin & Nustep Zydeco (Louisiana)

April 27, 2023

SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
6:15pm-7:00pm: 6 Hearts (Vishtèn+East Pointers) (Canada) - Sponsored by LUS Fiber
7:45pm-8:45pm: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba (Mali)
9:00pm-9:15pm: Opening Ceremonies
9:30pm-10:45pm: An Evening with Lauren Daigle Presented by Lafayette Parish Bicentennial & LCVC (Louisiana)

SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
6:00pm-7:00pm: Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana)
7:30pm-8:45pm: La Tribu de Abrante (Puerto Rico)
9:15pm-10:30pm: ADG7 (South Korea)

LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
5:45pm-6:15pm: Brewmasters' Talk: NOLA Brewing Company (New Orleans, LA)
6:30pm-7:30pm: Rad Wagon (Louisiana)
8:00pm-9:00pm: Dyer County (Louisiana)
9:30pm-10:45pm: The Good Dudes (Louisiana)

April 28, 2023

SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
5:45pm-6:45pm: RAM (Haiti)
7:15pm-8:15pm: ADG7 (South Korea)
8:45pm-10:00pm: Angélique Kidjo (Benin)

SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
5:15pm-6:15pm: 6 Hearts (Vishtèn+East Pointers) (Canada)
6:45pm-8:00pm: Louis Michot (Louisiana)
8:30pm-9:45pm: Lisa LeBlanc (New Brunswick)

SCÈNE TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA LAFAYETTE
5:30pm-6:45pm: San Salvador (France)
7:15pm-8:30pm: ÌFÉ (Puerto Rico/Louisiana)
9:00pm-10:15pm: Tuba Skinny (Louisiana) - Presented by JD Bank

LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
6:00pm-6:30pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Rally Cap Brewing Co. (Baton Rouge, LA)
6:45pm-8:00pm: Burris (Louisiana)
8:15pm-8:45pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Urban South Brewery (New Orleans, LA)
9:00pm-10:00pm: Bad Bongo (Louisiana)

LA GALERIE KATC / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
6:00pm-7:00pm: Joe Hall & the Louisiana Cane Cutters (Louisiana)
7:15pm-7:45pm: Louisiana Dance Roots - Brandon Broussard (Louisiana)
8:15pm-9:30pm: Feufollet (Louisiana)

April 29, 2023

SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
12:45pm-2:00pm: San Salvador (France)
2:30pm-3:45pm: George Porter Jr. & the Runnin' Pardners (Louisiana)
4:15pm-5:30pm: Sona Jobarteh (Gambia)
6:00pm-7:15pm: Lisa LeBlanc (New Brunswick)
7:45pm-9:00pm: Tank & the Bangas (Louisiana)

SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
9:00am-10:15am: Amis du Teche (Louisiana)
10:45am-11:45am: Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra ft. The Magnolia Sisters (Louisiana)
12:15pm-1:30pm: Blue Monday Allstars (Louisiana) - Presented by Atchafalaya National Heritage
2:00pm-3:15pm: Doctor Nativo (Guatemala)
3:45pm-5:15pm: Lafayette1823.org Presents: A Celebration of Zydeco ft. Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and special guests (Louisiana)
5:45pm-7:00pm: RAM (Haiti)
7:30pm-8:45pm: Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba (Mali)

SCÈNE TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA LAFAYETTE
11:45am-12:45pm: Tuvergen Band (Mongolia/Tuva/U.S.)
1:15pm-2:15pm: Malentina (Puerto Rico/Louisiana)
2:45pm-4:00pm: 79rs Gang (Louisiana)
4:30pm-5:45pm: Les Hay Babies (New Brunswick)
6:15pm-7:30pm: Rocky Dawuni (Ghana)
8:00pm-9:15pm: Las Cafeteras

LOUISIANA HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS SCÈNE DES JEUNES
12:00pm-12:45pm: Family Songs w/ Forest Sun (California)
1:15pm-2:00pm: 6 Hearts (Vishtèn+East Pointers) (Canada)
2:30pm-3:15pm: Sona Jobarteh (Gambia)

LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
2:00pm-2:30pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Second Line Brewing (New Orleans, LA)
2:45pm-4:00pm: Northside Eric & the Southside Playboys (Louisiana)
4:15pm-4:45pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. (Hammond, LA)
5:00pm-6:15pm: The Debtors (Louisiana)
6:30pm-7:00pm: Brewmasters' Talk: Tin Roof Brewing Co. (Baton Rouge, LA)
7:30pm-8:45pm: LVVRS (Louisiana)

JD BANK PAVILLON DE CUISINE
1:00pm-2:00pm: Sweet Cecilia (Louisiana)
3:00pm-4:00pm: Singer/Songwriters in the Round ft. Dustin Gaspard w/ David Hecht, Forest Sun and Julie Aubé (New Brunswick/Louisiana/U.S.)
5:00pm-6:00pm: Tuvergen Band (Mongolia/Tuva/U.S.)
7:00pm-8:15pm: Julie Williams & Friends (Louisiana)

LA GALERIE KATC / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
12:15pm-1:30pm: Lafayette Rhythm Devils (Louisiana)
2:00pm-2:30pm: Zydeco Dance Lessons w/ Moriah Hargrave (Louisiana)
3:00pm-4:15pm: Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band (Louisiana)
4:45pm-5:15pm: Traiteurs & Native Healers w/ Becca Begnaud & Jackie Junca (Louisiana)
5:45pm-7:00pm: Bonsoir, Catin (Louisiana)
7:30pm-8:45pm: Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Louisiana)

April 30, 2023

SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
12:30pm-1:45pm: Voices of Progressive Gospel Choir (Louisiana)
2:15pm-3:30pm: The Wailers
4:00pm-5:15pm: Las Cafeteras (East L.A. /Mexico)
5:45pm-7:00pm: Dub Inc (France)

SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
12:00pm-1:15pm: Tuvergen Band (Mongolia/Tuva/U.S.)
1:45pm-3:00pm: Cedric Watson & Bijou Créole (Louisiana)- Presented Festivals Acadien et Créoles
3:30pm-4:45pm: Les Hay Babies (New Brunswick)
5:15pm-6:30pm: Rumba Buena (Louisiana)

SCÈNE TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA LAFAYETTE
12:15pm-1:30pm: Karma and the Killjoys (Louisiana)
2:00pm-3:15pm: Sona Jobarteh (Gambia)
3:45pm-5:00pm: RAM (Haiti)
5:30pm-6:45pm: Rocky Dawuni (Ghana)

LOUISIANA HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS SCÈNE DES JEUNES
11:30am-12:00pm: Mitch the Magician
12:30pm-1:15pm: Island Groove Junkanoo Band & Mocko Jumbies (Bahamas)
1:45pm-2:30pm: Brazos Huval Student Showcase (Louisiana)
3:00pm-3:45pm: The Major Handy & Paul Wiltz Living Legend Duo (Louisiana)

LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
12:45pm-2:00pm: Leah Graeff (Louisiana)
2:15pm-2:45pm: Brewmastes' Talk: Parish Brewing Co. (Broussard, LA)
3:00pm-4:30pm: School of Rock Lafayette House Band (Louisiana)
5:00pm-6:15pm: The Canes (Louisiana

JD BANK PAVILLON DE CUISINE
12:30pm-1:30pm: Rainy Eyes (Louisiana)
2:30pm-3:30pm: Oasis Belly Dancers (Louisiana)
4:30pm-5:30pm: Emily Neustrom (Louisiana)

LA GALERIE KATC / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
12:00pm-12:30pm: Pow Wow Dancers (Louisiana)
1:00pm-2:00pm: Sola Violins presents: International Fiddle Summit (Louisiana/Various)
2:30pm-3:00pm: Gayle Weber (Louisiana)
3:30pm-4:30pm: The Revelers (Louisiana)
5:00pm-6:00pm: Jeffery Broussard & the Créole Cowboys (Louisiana)

Date: April 26-30, 2023

Cost: Free

Location: Downtown Lafayette, LA 70501.

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