LET DOWNTOWN SURPRISE YOU
As the heart of our community and the center of Acadiana, we invite you to explore what makes Downtown Lafayette an unforgettable place to be.
Who is Downtown Lafayette?
Downtown Lafayette is represented by two organizations: the Downtown Development Authority and Downtown Lafayette Unlimited. They work together to help Downtown thrive.
Restaurants & Bars
Live Performances
Parcs & Museums
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![lofts-at-the-municipal-lafayette-la-primary-photo Downtown Lafayette night life](https://downtownlafayette.org/wp-content/uploads/lofts-at-the-municipal-lafayette-la-primary-photo.jpeg)
Downtown Lafayette is rising
Lafayette Consolidated Government’s drainage construction will begin downtown. This is just one of several projects that will be taking place downtown to mitigate flooding, upgrade the drainage system, and protect residences and businesses. We are grateful for our local government’s commitment to infrastructure improvements in the downtown area.
Over the last year, Downtown has grown by leaps and bounds. Check out our annual report to learn more about our 2022 year and the plans and goals we have for 2023.
![Downtown Lafayette live music](https://downtownlafayette.org/wp-content/uploads/FIL-2-scaled.jpg)
Downtown is where Lafayette happens
Downtown is where the residents of Lafayette and Acadiana come to work and play. Something exciting is always happening at the numerous businesses, organizations, galleries, restaurants, music venues, and festivals located Downtown. Stay up-to-date on Downtown news and stories when you subscribe to our newsletters, or follow us on social media.
Recent News & Stories
DTA! Shop Sessions: Michael Doucet at Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant (Ep. 7)
The 7th episode of the DTA! Shop Sessions series, features Michael Doucet and members of Lâchez Prize, recorded at Spoonbill Watering Hole & Restaurant.
From Mo’s Desk: How you can support DLU during the month of June
Friends of Downtown Lafayette,What a crazy time we find ourselves in. One minute you’re thrilled to have the entire 2020 mapped out for your non-profit organization—filled with bigger and better events and programming to bring people together Downtown—then...
The 2019 Downtown Lafayette Annual Report
Momentum was Downtown Lafayette’s word of the year for 2019. Read our annual report to see how the Downtown community grew and moved forward in 2019.