Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 4 hours ago
Festival International de Louisiane turns downtown Lafayette into a global
celebration—and this year marks 40 years of magic. Darley Newman goes behind the scenes with Festival International’s Carly Viator Courville and meets locals like the Cajun Hatter to uncover what makes this volunteer-powered, community-driven, free event so special: five stages, international sounds, unforgettable bites, surprise street performances, and the culture that keeps French and Cajun roots alive.
It’s like traveling the world without leaving downtown Lafayette. Listen to the
podcast to get the lowdown on diverse food, pop-up street performers, and local tips for planning your days, getting around, where to stay and pairing the festival with Lafayette, Louisiana's arts and Acadian culture.
Festival International de Louisiane turns downtown Lafayette into a global
celebration—and this year marks 40 years of magic. Darley Newman goes behind the scenes with Festival International’s Carly Viator Courville and meets locals like the Cajun Hatter to uncover what makes this volunteer-powered, community-driven, free event so special: five stages, international sounds, unforgettable bites, surprise street performances, and the culture that keeps French and Cajun roots alive.
It’s like traveling the world without leaving downtown Lafayette. Listen to the
podcast to get the lowdown on diverse food, pop-up street performers, and local tips for planning your days, getting around, where to stay and pairing the festival with Lafayette, Louisiana's arts and Acadian culture.
