Louisiana has always been a home for musicians, artists, actors, and performers of all kinds—so it’s no surprise that we have such beautiful and historic theaters to showcase all this talent! From small town venues to big-city arenas, Louisiana performing arts theaters have tons of options for local and national acts. Check out 10 of the most astounding places to catch a show in our great state.

1) Liberty Center, Eunice, LA
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Home of the Rendez-Vous des Cajuns Radio Show, the Liberty Center was built in 1924 and was home for artists like Fattie Arbuckle and the Bowery Boys.
2) Strand Theater, Shreveport, LA
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The official state theater of Louisiana, this theater was built in 1925 and is on the national list of historic places.
3) Joy Theater, New Orleans, LA
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Opened in the late 1940’s on Canal Street, this iconic theater also received a full restoration and now hosts concerts and other events.
4) Saenger Theater, New Orleans, LA
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Flooded during Katrina, this beautiful theater has served the greater New Orleans area since 1923. Reopened after restorations in 2013, it has been home to a wide variety of acts, from Dave Chapelle to Morrisey.
5) Baton Rouge River Center
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Part of a multi-structure complex, the Baton Rouge River Center truly serves as the center for arts, entertainment, expos, and so much more in Baton Rouge.

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6) Evangeline Theater, New Iberia, LA
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Now known as the Silman Theater for the Performing Arts, this center was fully restored to its 1940’s appearance and offers a variety of cultural events to the greater New Iberia area.
7) Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center, Alexandria, LA
This multi-purpose complex in Alexandria, LA has been serving Central Louisiana residents since 2004.
8) Heymann Performing Arts Center, Lafayette, LA
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Architect A. Hayes Town designed the first municipal auditorium in Lafayette, the Heymann center, in 1957. This auditorium boasts performances from the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra as well as broadway hits.
9) Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA
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A multi-use facility, this center serves as an anchor for Acadian culture throughout an 8-parish area. For 38 years, this building has upheld the mission of fostering art and culture in Acadiana.
10) Teche Theater, Franklin, LA
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Completed in 1940, the Teche theater is now a community based professional theater serving audiences throughout St. Mary Parish.

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