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The 26th Downtown at Sundown Concert series kicks off this May. The concerts are free and open to the public. They will take place on Ryan Street in front of the Historic City Hall Arts & Cultural Center and the Parish Courthouse.
On four consecutive Fridays from 6 pm-9 pm, the music takes center stage at the downtown merchant's parking lot on the corner of Ryan and Broad Streets, amid tabletop art galleries, activities for children, and food booths for downtown restaurants. Each concert features a different local or regional artist performing favorite music genres, including Swamp Pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and Classic Rock. This year's band lineup features a mix of established and up-and-coming artists that are sure to get the crowd dancing.
Chairs and blankets are welcome; however, pets, coolers, smoking/vaping, or outside alcohol will not be allowed on site.
Downtown at Sundown is presented by the City of Lake Charles and supported by corporate sponsorships from CITGO Petroleum, Entergy, Erdace Companies, Visit Lake Charles, Lake Charles Toyota, Fuerst, Carrier, and Ogden, First Horizon Bank, Stockwell Sievert Law Firm. All beverage sales will benefit the Literacy Council of SWLA. The proceeds allow the Literacy Council to offer extended summer services for adult education students.
2026 LINE UP
May 22: TBD
May 29: TBD
June 5: TBD
June 12: TBD
Explore Downtown Lake Charles
Downtown Lake Charles has numerous bars and restaurants to enjoy your time at before or after the Concert. Nearby is Luna Bar & Grill, The Villa Harlequin, Pujo Street Cafe, MacFarlane's Celtic Pub, Tia Juanita's, Laguna's Mexican Grill & Cantina, Panorama Music House, and OB's Bar & Grill. During the concert, there are also multiple food trucks on site. Also in Downtown is The Escape Room of Louisiana, offering multiple rooms for an exciting, fun challenge with friends and family. 1911 Historic City Hall is free to visit and open until 6 p.m., featuring three stories of galleries, including the Black Heritage Gallery, and rotating exhibits to experience.
Lake Charles Lakefront Promenade is a short walk from the concert and a fantastic place to catch the sunset or cast a fishing line. The recently reopened Bord du Lac Marina has docks available to visit Downtown if you're traveling by boat or jet ski. Kick off your weekend with the Downtown Concert Series and plan to visit more family-friendly events happening around the Lake Area each weekend. #GetDowntownLC
On four consecutive Fridays from 6 pm-9 pm, the music takes center stage at the downtown merchant's parking lot on the corner of Ryan and Broad Streets, amid tabletop art galleries, activities for children, and food booths for downtown restaurants. Each concert features a different local or regional artist performing favorite music genres, including Swamp Pop, Cajun, Zydeco, and Classic Rock. This year's band lineup features a mix of established and up-and-coming artists that are sure to get the crowd dancing.
Chairs and blankets are welcome; however, pets, coolers, smoking/vaping, or outside alcohol will not be allowed on site.
Downtown at Sundown is presented by the City of Lake Charles and supported by corporate sponsorships from CITGO Petroleum, Entergy, Erdace Companies, Visit Lake Charles, Lake Charles Toyota, Fuerst, Carrier, and Ogden, First Horizon Bank, Stockwell Sievert Law Firm. All beverage sales will benefit the Literacy Council of SWLA. The proceeds allow the Literacy Council to offer extended summer services for adult education students.
2026 LINE UP
May 22: TBD
May 29: TBD
June 5: TBD
June 12: TBD
Explore Downtown Lake Charles
Downtown Lake Charles has numerous bars and restaurants to enjoy your time at before or after the Concert. Nearby is Luna Bar & Grill, The Villa Harlequin, Pujo Street Cafe, MacFarlane's Celtic Pub, Tia Juanita's, Laguna's Mexican Grill & Cantina, Panorama Music House, and OB's Bar & Grill. During the concert, there are also multiple food trucks on site. Also in Downtown is The Escape Room of Louisiana, offering multiple rooms for an exciting, fun challenge with friends and family. 1911 Historic City Hall is free to visit and open until 6 p.m., featuring three stories of galleries, including the Black Heritage Gallery, and rotating exhibits to experience.
Lake Charles Lakefront Promenade is a short walk from the concert and a fantastic place to catch the sunset or cast a fishing line. The recently reopened Bord du Lac Marina has docks available to visit Downtown if you're traveling by boat or jet ski. Kick off your weekend with the Downtown Concert Series and plan to visit more family-friendly events happening around the Lake Area each weekend. #GetDowntownLC
Date & Time
May 1, 2026
Additional Dates
This event also occurs on:
05/08/2026, 05/15/2026, 05/22/2026, 05/29/2026 and 2 other dates
Location
Downtown Lake Charles
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