LAFAYETTE, La. (KMDL-FM) - The organizers of Downtown Alive! have announced the entertainment for Spring 2026, so you can get to locking up these dates on your calendar.

The lineup brings the soul of Acadiana center stage. From first-ever musical mashups to family-friendly fun, the spring series will have a little something for everyone.

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Here is the Downtown Alive! 2026 Spring schedule:

  • Friday, February 13 - Dustin Dale Gaspard with an opening set by Certified Blues
  • Friday, March 6 - Sydney and The Sams with an opening set by Mike Larson and The Ones That Got Away
  • Friday, April 10 - Les Amis de DTA! featuring Roddie Romero, Andre Michot, Rodrigo Munhoz, Drake Leblanc, Jean Torres, David Crochet, and Sami Parbhoo. Opening set by Amelia Cecil.

All of the above shows will be held at Parc Sans Souci in Downtown Lafayette and will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

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And as always, DTA! is free to the public, however, attendees are encouraged to support the event by purchasing refreshments from on-site food and beverage tents.

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Downtown Alive! has been bringing free, live music to Downtown Lafayette for over four decades. It began as a small Friday night street party and has evolved into a beloved community concert series attended by thousands of concert-goers.

For more on Downtown Alive!, visit DowntownLafayette.org or follow on Facebook.

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