What's Happening Around Town?
From live music and festivals to family fun and local favorites, find your next reason to geaux across Greater Baton Rouge and the parishes around it.
22 events around town
Featured Events
FeaturedRed Stick Blues Night on the Levee
North Boulevard Town Square, Baton Rouge
An open-air evening of blues and roots music along the Mississippi River, featuring regional acts, local food trucks, and a sunset view of the bridge. (Fictional demo event.)
FeaturedCapital City Crawfish Boil-Off
Raising Cane's River Center Plaza, Baton Rouge
Dozens of local boil-masters compete for the title of best crawfish in the capital region. Live zydeco, cold drinks, and all-you-can-taste mudbugs. (Fictional demo event.)
FeaturedLive on the Plaza: Brass & Soul
Texas Club, Baton Rouge
A brass-and-soul revue bringing together the city's best horn players and vocalists for one late-night set. (Fictional demo event.)
FeaturedPrairieville Seafood Festival
Cajun Bayou Park, Prairieville
A three-day celebration of Louisiana seafood with cooking demos, a crawfish eating contest, carnival rides, and nightly headline concerts. (Fictional demo event.)
FeaturedFestival of Lights on the River
Downtown Riverfront, Baton Rouge
A two-week holiday lights display along the Mississippi Riverfront with nightly fireworks, carriage rides, and a holiday market village. (Fictional demo event.)
FeaturedBaton Rouge Blues Week
Various Downtown Venues, Baton Rouge
Seven nights of blues across downtown Baton Rouge venues, culminating in a free riverfront finale with national and regional acts. (Fictional demo event.)
All Events
Mid City Makers Market
Electric Depot, Baton Rouge
A curated weekend market of Louisiana makers — pottery, jewelry, prints, and small-batch goods inside the historic Electric Depot. (Fictional demo event.)
Sunset Yoga on the Levee
Mississippi River Levee, Baton Rouge
An all-levels flow overlooking the river as the sun goes down. Bring your own mat. Donations welcome, benefiting a local food pantry. (Fictional demo event.)
Zydeco Breakfast & Bike Ride
Perkins Road Park, Baton Rouge
Start the morning with boudin, coffee, and a live zydeco band, then join a guided community bike ride down the Mississippi River Levee trail. (Fictional demo event.)
Bocage Farmers Market
Bocage Village, Baton Rouge
Weekly open-air market with Louisiana-grown produce, fresh baked goods, honey, and live acoustic music under the oaks. (Fictional demo event.)
Port Allen Riverfront Concert
Port Allen Riverfront Park, Port Allen
A free riverside concert on the west bank with sunset views of the Baton Rouge skyline, food trucks, and local vendors. (Fictional demo event.)
LSU Tigers Baseball Series
Alex Box Stadium, Baton Rouge
Three-game weekend series under the lights at The Box. Geaux Tigers! Concessions, tailgating, and the best atmosphere in college baseball. (Fictional demo event.)
Louisiana Book Festival
Louisiana State Capitol Grounds, Baton Rouge
A full day celebrating Louisiana authors, storytellers, and publishers with author talks, signings, and a kids' reading tent. (Fictional demo event.)
Family Movie Night on the Levee
North Boulevard Town Square, Baton Rouge
A free outdoor screening of a family favorite under the stars. Bring blankets and lawn chairs. Food trucks on site. (Fictional demo event.)
Kids' Cajun Cooking Class
Magnolia & Main Kitchen, Baton Rouge
A hands-on workshop where young chefs (ages 8–14) learn to make jambalaya and beignets from a Louisiana chef. Aprons and ingredients provided. (Fictional demo event.)
Central Community Night Market
Central Middle School Grounds, Central
An evening market and food-truck roundup with games, a raffle, and live music benefiting Central-area schools. (Fictional demo event.)
Gonzales Jambalaya Festival
Jambalaya Park, Gonzales
The Jambalaya Capital of the World hosts an evening of cooking contests, live music, and a kids' zone in the heart of Ascension Parish. (Fictional demo event.)
Zachary Fall Farmers Market
Zachary Youth Park, Zachary
Northside growers and makers gather for a Saturday morning market with produce, jams, crafts, and live bluegrass. (Fictional demo event.)
Run for the Bayou 5K & Fun Run
Perkins Road Park, Baton Rouge
A chip-timed 5K and family fun run benefiting the Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank. Post-race jambalaya, live music, and awards. (Fictional demo event.)
Denham Springs Antique Festival
Historic Downtown Denham Springs, Denham Springs
Antique vendors, live music, and a classic car show fill the historic downtown district for a full day of family fun. (Fictional demo event.)
St. Francisville Garden Tour
Rosedown Plantation, St. Francisville
A guided walking tour of historic gardens in bloom, with master gardener talks and a native plant sale on the grounds. (Fictional demo event.)
Brusly Bayou Bash
Brusly Town Park, Brusly
A small-town community bash with a gumbo cook-off, kids' games, a car show, and live country music along the bayou. (Fictional demo event.)