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Rock the Block

  • May 16, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

  • Acadiana Center for the Arts - 100 Block of Vermilion Street

    101 West Vermilion Street
    Lafayette, Louisiana 70501
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Description

Join the Louisiana Music Museum for the inaugural "Rock the Block" - a vibrant downtown street party dedicated to the past, present, and future of our state’s incredible sound. We’re taking over the 100 block of Vermilion St. for an evening of live local legends, downtown flavors, and a chance to leave your mark on the museum before the first stone is even laid.

Whether you're a lifelong zydeco fan, a jazz aficionado, or just looking for the best Saturday night vibe in Lafayette, there’s a spot on the block for you.

 

What’s on the Setlist:

  • The Main Stage: Catch high-energy sets from two local Louisiana bands (stay tuned for the lineup reveal!).

  • The Taste of Downtown: We’ve invited our favorite neighborhood restaurants to serve up local eats and refreshments.

  • The Legacy: Be part of the first to join our Paver Campaign. Purchase a personalized commemorative paver that will be permanently installed at the museum’s grand entrance. Choose from two sizes and ensure your name is part of our continued legacy.

  • The Merch Tent: Grab exclusive, limited-edition Louisiana Music Museum swag - only available at this event.

  • The Memories: Enjoy multiple photo-op installations designed to capture your favorite moments and memories.

     

The Details:

  • Admission: Free and Open to the Public!

  • RSVP: Let us know you’re coming so that we can adequately prepare food and beverage quantities!

Date & Time

Sat, May 16, 2026 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Venue Details

Acadiana Center for the Arts - 100 Block of Vermilion Street

101 West Vermilion Street
Lafayette, Louisiana 70501 Acadiana Center for the Arts - 100 Block of Vermilion Street
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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