Live music is back in Baton Rouge. From festivals to concert series, the spring season brings plenty of opportunities to catch live performances.
Seeing live music and having in-person audience gatherings may seem like quite the breath of fresh air after almost two years of cancellations, postponements and virtual performances. While the pandemic may have put a hold on these festivals, promoters and musicians have been hard at work to bring music lovers unforgettable live music experiences.
So grab your blankets, lawn chairs and coolers. We have all the information about Baton Rouge’s upcoming outdoor music festivals and concert series.
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#SXSP Fest
Beauvoir Park took a hiatus back in 2021 but is now ready to get back to the music. Starting March 11, you can catch two music-filled weekends at Beauvoir Park with the #SXSP Fest. This festival, also known as the South by St. Paddy’s Fest started as a way for the venue to showcase big national touring acts, the venue’s promoter J. Hover says. The festival is now back for its second year with 13 amazing acts over the course of seven days. “We’re excited to get back out this year and try it again,” Hover says. Check out the full lineup here. Also, be on the lookout for a family-friendly weekly concert series called Soulful Sundays which kicks off this Sunday, March 13.
Rock N Rowe
Beginning March 10, you can head to Perkins Rowe’s Town Square every Thursday for a show. This month’s acts include Rusty Yates Band, United We Jam, Smokehouse Porter, Mamie Porter and the Gutbucket Blues, and The Walrus – A Beatles Tribute Band. This series will rock through April 28. Check out the full lineup here. Bring your blankets and lawn chairs!
Live on Pointe
Starting March 11, you can enjoy an outdoor show every Friday at Pointe Marie, courtesy of musical acts like The Chee Weez, AM/FM Band, Chase Tyler Band and Clay Cormier and The Highway Boys. Concertgoers can enjoy music, food trucks and a cash bar.
Live After Five
Downtown Baton Rouge’s famous Friday concert series returns March 25. No matter what music you like, Live After Five has you covered with performances from every genre like cajun, rock, brass, funk, blues and so much more. This music series will take place on Fridays through May 6. Check out the lineup and find more information here.
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Ebb & Flow Festival
The Arts Council of Greater Baton Rouge is combining all things art, culture and ecology at this year’s Ebb & Flow Festival. This year’s festival returns to downtown April 9 and 10 and embraces Baton Rouge’s location on the Mississippi River. This free festival gives attendees the opportunity to participate in various activities focused on topics like art, culture, literature, water studies and physical health. Along with art markets and interactive art experiences, you can enjoy performances by local arts groups. Find more information about Ebb & Flow here.
Baton Rouge Blues Festival
Head out to downtown April 23 and 24 for two full days of great music from blues legends. This iconic festival has been rocking the Capital City since 1981 and is one of the oldest blues festivals in the country. After two canceled fests in 2020 and 2021, Executive Director Kim Neustrom says she’s excited for people to “sing, dance and celebrate the blues in the most joyous way possible in downtown Baton Rouge.” Though this fest is free, you can support the blues by purchasing merchandise like commemorative pins and posters. Find more information about this festival here.