Name: Atchafalaya Reunion
Start: 2026-05-15T00:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-05-15T02:30:00+00:00
Location: Acadiana Center for the Arts (Moncus Theater)

Description

A legendary Cajun rock band reunites. Atchafalaya is known for blending traditional Cajun sounds with southern rock, country and blues influence. Formed in the late 1970s, the band has been performing together for over 45 years, earning a loyal fan base across Louisiana and beyond.

Atchafalaya gained National and International attention through their high energy performances, heartfelt songwriting, and commitment to preserving Cajun culture while evolving their sound. They toured overseas, performing in countries like Turkey, Morocco, Czechoslovakia and Portugal, where they were praised for their musicianship and cultural outreach.

The band has featured a lineup of talented Louisiana musicians, including lead guitarist/singer Charlie Rees, rhythm guitarist/singer Chris Foreman, guitarist/fiddle player/singer Larry Menard, bass Lance Lafargue, and longtime drummer David Varisco. They have performed at festivals, concert halls, and community events throughout the Gulf south. With their roots deeply planted in Acadiana, Atchafalaya continues to be proud ambassadors of Cajun heritage, delivering music that gets people dancing, and keeps the Louisiana spirits alive.

Date & Time

Thu, May 14, 2026 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Venue Details

Acadiana Center for the Arts (Moncus Theater)

101 West Vermilion Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501

Acadiana Center for the Arts

Our mission is fostering art and culture in Acadiana.

Founded in 1975, Acadiana Center for the Arts (“AcA”) is a community-supported nonprofit organization that fosters art and culture in Acadiana. Since its founding, AcA has developed as a major force, shaping the future of public education and community development in South Louisiana.

AcA supports the creation of new works of art, exhibits, festivals, performances, and public art across an eight-parish region that includes Acadia, Evangeline, Iberia, Lafayette, St. Landry, St. Martin, St. Mary, and Vermilion Parishes.

AcA aims to bring equitable access to the arts and supports fair compensation of artists. On average, AcA serves over 300,000 people annually and provides fair compensation to 2,700 artists.

In 2013, the AcA merged with the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana (“PASA”), whose mission was to educate, inspire, entertain, and culturally enrich the people of south Louisiana by providing local access to a diverse range of the performing arts. This merger supported the vision of both organizations and provided much-needed support to PASA’s programs. Founded in 1989, PASA served as a leading voice in the performing arts in South Louisiana for close to three decades.

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