LAFAYETTE, La. - Start your weekend off right with live music at Downtown Alive! on Friday, November 6, 2026, featuring Grammy Award-winning Cajun band The Pine Leaf Boys.

Who’s Playing Downtown Alive!

Known for high-energy shows and an authentic Louisiana sound, The Pine Leaf Boys blend traditional Cajun music with modern influences. Expect an evening of dancing and celebration in Parc Sans Souci.

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Lafayette’s own Josh Mendoza Experience opens the night with a soulful mix of blues, rock, and R&B.

What to Know: Times, Food, Kids’ Activities, and Rules

The free, family-friendly concert runs from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Kids can join in hands-on activities with CMA on the Go!, and Reggie’s Soul Food food truck will be on site. Beverages will be sold at the event, with proceeds supporting Downtown Alive! and future community programming. You can also dine at one of Downtown’s locally owned restaurants before the show.

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The Official After-Party

When the music ends, the party keeps going. Head to High Notes at Chez La Fête, the official Downtown Alive! after-party, featuring Lost Bayou Ramblers.

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Downtown Alive! is presented by Evangeline Maid, with support from Lafayette Consolidated Government and Spectrum.

Bring your dancing shoes, but leave the ice chests at home, as outside coolers are not permitted. For more information, visit downtownlafayette.org.

 

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