Festival International de Louisiane is getting ready to celebrate its 40th year in downtown Lafayette, and music lovers can now see where, and when, their favorite acts will be playing across Festival's seven stages.
This year's festival will feature local favorites like Zachary Richard, Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, Dustin Dale Gaspard and Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic. A wide range of international acts will also make their way to Louisiana in celebration of Festival International's importance as the country's largest international music festival. Groups like Nomfusi, Las Cafeteras, Cimafunk and Country Gongbang are scheduled to play their signature high energy shows next month, representing the sounds of South Africa, Mexico, Cuba and South Korea — among other nations booked for the 2026 event.
Check out the full schedule for Festival International 2026, taking place in downtown Lafayette from April 22 to 26:
Wednesday, April 22
SCÈNE OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL FAIS DO DO
6:30 - 7:45 p.m.: Rusty Metoyer & the Zydeco Krush (Louisiana)
8:15 - 9:30 p.m.: Chris Ardoin & Zydeco Nu-Step (Louisiana)
Thursday, April 23
SCÈNE OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL FAIS DO DO
6 - 7 p.m.: Jourdan Thibodeaux et les Rôdailleurs
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.: NOVALIMA (Peru)
9:15 - 10:30 p.m.: Doctor Nativo (Guatemala)
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
6:15 - 7:15 p.m.: Sinkane (Sudan)
7:30 - 7:45 p.m.: Opening Ceremonies
8:00 - 9:15 p.m.: Zachary Richard (Louisiana)
9:45 - 10:45 p.m.: Subatomic Sound System + Screechy Dan + Norwood Fisher (Jamaica/U.S.)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
5:45 - 6:15 p.m.: Brewmasters' Talk: Parish Brewing Co. (Broussard, LA)
6:30 - 7:30 p.m.: $ideQue$t ft. Gino V. and Zach Edwards (Louisiana)
8:00 - 9:00 p.m.: The Revelers (Louisiana)
9:30 - 10:45 p.m.: Bas Clas (Louisiana)
Friday, April 24
SCÈNE OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL FAIS DO DO
5:15 - 6:15 p.m.: Beauséjour (New Brunswick)
6:45 - 8:00 p.m.: Sinkane (Sudan)
8:30 - 9:45 p.m.: Nomfusi (South Africa)
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
5:45 - 6:45 p.m.: NOVALIMA (Peru)
7:15 - 8:15 p.m.: Natu Camara (Guinea)
8:45 - 10:00 p.m.: Rhiannon Giddens (U.S.)
SCÈNE WELLCARE LAFAYETTE
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.: Thomé Young (New Brunswick)
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.: Sally Baby's Silver Dollars (Louisiana)
9:00 - 10:15 p.m.: Las Cafeteras (U.S./Mexico)
SCÈNE FRANCOSPHÈRE CODOFIL
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.: Amis du Teche (Louisiana)
7:15 - 8:00 p.m.: Sola Violins International Fiddle Summit
8:30 - 9:30 p.m.: Vishten (Prince Edward Island)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
6:00 - 6:30 p.m.: Brewmasters' Talk: Urban South Brewery (New Orleans, LA)
6:45 - 8:00 p.m.: Micheal Juan Nunez (Louisiana)
8:15 - 8:45 p.m.: Dance to Festival Playlist
9:00 - 10:00 p.m.: Dwight James & the Royals (Louisiana)
Saturday, April 25
SCÈNE OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL FAIS DO DO
8:45 - 9:30 a.m.: Breabach (Scotland)
12:15 - 1:45 p.m.: Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie (Louisiana)
2:15 - 3:30 p.m.: Breabach (Scotland)
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.: Vieux Farka Touré (Mali)
5:45 - 7:00 p.m.: Subatomic Sound System + Screechy Dan + Norwood Fisher (Jamaica/U.S.)
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.: Natu Camara (Guinea)
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.: Vishten (Prince Edward Island)
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.: Country Gongbang (South Korea)
4:15 - 5:30 p.m.: Nomfusi (South Africa)
6:00 - 7:15 p.m.: Las Cafeteras (U.S./Mexico)
7:45 - 9:00 p.m.: Cimafunk (Cuba)
SCÈNE WELLCARE LAFAYETTE
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.: Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra (Louisiana)
1:15 - 2:15 p.m.: Slap Dragon (Tennessee)
2:45 - 4:00 p.m.: Blue Monday Allstars Celebrate Lee Allen Zeno (Louisiana)
4:30 - 5:45 p.m.: Sally Baby's Silver Dollars (Louisiana)
6:15 - 7:30 p.m.: Delgres (France/Guadeloupe)
8:00 - 9:15 p.m.: GIVERS: "In Light" Live! (Louisiana)
SCÈNE FRANCOSPHÈRE CODOFIL
12:00 - 12:30 p.m.: French Immersion Children's Performance (Louisiana)
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Dustin Dale Gaspard (Louisiana)
2:30 - 3:45 p.m.: Thomé Young (New Brunswick)
4:15 - 5:15 p.m.: Jacques Surette (Nova Scotia)
5:45 - 7:00 p.m.: Bonsoir, Catin (Louisiana)
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.: Mike Dopsie & Zydeco Entourage (Louisiana)
PAVILLON DE CUISINE
1:00 - 2:00 p.m.: Mathieu Lippé (Québec)
2:45 - 4:00 p.m.: Boma Bango (DR Congo/Colombia/Louisiana)
4:45 - 6:00 p.m.: Karma & the Killjoys (Louisiana)
6:45 - 8:00 p.m.: KC Jones (Louisiana)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
2:00 - 2:30 p.m.: Brewmasters' Talk: Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. (Hammond, LA)
2:45 - 4:00 p.m.: Primera Linea (Cuba)
4:15 - 4:45 p.m.: Dance to Festival Playlist
5:00 - 6:15 p.m.: Mike Dean Band (Louisiana)
6:30 - 7:00 p.m.: Dance to Festival Playlist
7:30 - 8:45 p.m.: Cashier (Louisiana)
SONIC SCÈNE DES JEUNES
12:00 - 12:45 p.m.: Nomfusi (South Africa)
1:15 - 2:00 p.m.: F.I.R.E. Expressions Performing Arts Conservatory
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.: Burke Riley Trio (Louisiana)
Sunday, April 26
SCÈNE OCHSNER LAFAYETTE GENERAL FAIS DO DO
12:00 - 1:15 p.m.: Slap Dragon (Tennessee)
1:45 - 3:00 p.m.: Nathan & the Zydeco Cha Chas (Louisiana)
3:30 - 4:45 p.m.: Country Gongbang (South Korea)
5:15 - 6:30 p.m.: Vieux Farka Touré (Mali)
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
12:30 - 1:45 p.m.: Voices of Progressive Gospel Choir (Louisiana)
2:15 - 3:30 p.m.: Sonny Landreth (Louisiana)
4:00 - 5:15 p.m.: Delgres (France/Guadeloupe)
5:45 - 7:00 p.m.: Stephen Marley (Jamaica)
SCÈNE WELLCARE LAFAYETTE
12:15 - 1:30 p.m.: Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys (Louisiana)
2:00 - 3:15 p.m.: Breabach (Scotland)
3:45 - 5:00 p.m.: Silver Birds Steel Orchestra (Jamaica)
5:30 - 6:45 p.m.: Doctor Nativo (Guatemala)
SCÈNE FRANCOSPHÈRE CODOFIL
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.: The Babineaux Sisters (Louisiana)
1:30 - 2:45 p.m.: Beau Cheval (Louisiana)
3:15 - 4:30 p.m.: Prends Courage (Louisiana)
5:00 - 6:00 p.m.: Corey Ledet Zydeco & Black Magic (Louisiana)
PAVILLON DE CUISINE
12:30 - 1:30 p.m.: Jacques Surette (Nova Scotia)
2:30 - 3:30 p.m.: Yvette Landry Trio (Louisiana)
4:30 - 5:30 p.m.: Beauséjour (New Brunswick)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
12:45 - 2:00 p.m.: Battle of the Bands: 2nd place (DINGER) & 1st place (5AM) (Louisiana)
2:15 - 2:45 p.m.: Brewmasters' Talk: Rally Cap (Baton Rouge, LA)
3:00 - 4:30 p.m.: School of Rock Lafayette (Louisiana)
5:00 - 6:15 p.m.: The Amazing Nuns (Louisiana)
SONIC SCÈNE DES JEUNES
12:30 - 1:15 p.m.: Country Gongbang (South Korea)
1:45 - 2:30 p.m.: Lafayette Lion Dance (Louisiana)
3:00 - 3:45 p.m.: Mathieu Lippé (Québec)