Festival International releases full schedule for 2023
LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) – Festival International de Louisiane has officially released the full schedule for 2023. The 5-day festival is planned for April 26-30, with artists from all over the world set to perform.
Wednesday, April 26
SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
6:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Chubby Carrier & the Bayou Swamp Band (Louisiana)
8:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Chris Ardoin & Nustep Zydeco (Louisiana)
Thursday, April 27
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
6:15 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. 6 Hearts (Vishtèn+EastPointers) (Canada)
7:45 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba (Mali)
9:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Opening Ceremonies
9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. An Evening with Lauren Daigle Presented by Lafayette Parish Bicentennial & LCVC (Louisiana)
SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Soul Express Brass Band (Louisiana)
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. La Tribu de Abrante (Puerto Rico)
9:15 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. ADG7 (South Korea)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
5:45 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Brewmasters' Talk: NOLA Brewing Company (New Orleans)
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The Canes (Louisiana)
8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Dyer County (Louisiana)
9:30 p.m. - 10:45 p.m. The Good Dudes (Louisiana)
Friday, April 28
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
5:45 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. RAM (Haiti)
7:15 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. ADG7 (South Korea)
8:45 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Angélique Kidjo (Benin)
SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
5:15 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. 6 Hearts (Vishtèn+EastPointers) (Canada)
6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Louis Michot (Louisiana)
8:30 p.m. - 9:45 p.m. Lisa LeBlanc (New Brunswick)
SCÈNE TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA LAFAYETTE
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. San Salvador (France)
7:15 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ÌFÉ (Puerto Rico/Louisiana)
9:00 p.m. - 10:15 p.m. Tuba Skinny (Louisiana)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Brewmasters' Talk: Rally Cap Brewing Co. (Baton Rouge)
6:45 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Burris (Louisiana)
8:15 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Brewmasters' Talk: Urban South Brewery (New Orleans)
9:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Bad Bongo (Louisiana)
LA GALERIE KATC / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Joe Hall & the Louisiana CaneCutters (Louisiana)
7:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. Louisiana Dance Roots - Brandon Broussard (Louisiana)
8:15 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Feufollet (Louisiana)
Saturday, April 29
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. San Salvador (France)
2:30 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. George Porter Jr. & the Runnin' Pardners (Louisiana)
4:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Sona Jobarteh (Gambia)
6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Lisa LeBlanc (New Brunswick)
7:45 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Tank & the Bangas (Louisiana)
SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m. Amis du Teche (Louisiana)
10:45 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra ft. The Magnolia Sisters (Louisiana)
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Blue Monday Allstars (Louisiana)
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. RAM (Haiti)
3:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Lafayette1823.org Presents: A Celebration of Zydeco ft. Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and special guests (Louisiana)
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba (Mali)
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. JP Bimeni & the Black Belts (Burundi/UK/Louisiana)
SCÈNE TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA LAFAYETTE
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. Tuvergen Band (Mongolia/Tuva/U.S.)
1:15 p.m. - 2:15 p.m. Malentina (PuertoRico/Louisiana)
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 79rs Gang (Louisiana)
4:30 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Les Hay Babies (New Brunswick)
6:15 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Rocky Dawuni (Ghana)
8:00 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. Las Cafeteras
LA GALERIE KATC / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Lafayette Rhythm Devils(Louisiana)
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Zydeco Dance Lessons w/Moriah Hargrave (Louisiana)
3:00 p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Corey Ledet & His Zydeco Band (Louisiana)
4:45 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Traiteurs & Native Healers w/Becca Begnaud & Jackie Junca (Louisiana)
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Bonsoir, Catin (Louisiana)
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Louisiana)
LOUISIANA HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS SCÈNEDES JEUNES
12:00 p.m. - 12:45 p.m. Family Songs w/ Forest Sun (California)
1:15 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 6 Hearts (Vishtèn+EastPointers) (Canada)
2:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Sona Jobarteh (Gambia)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
2:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Brewmasters' Talk: Second Line Brewing (New Orleans)
2:45 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Northside Eric & the Southside Playboys (Louisiana)
4:15 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Brewmasters' Talk: Gnarly Barley Brewing Co. (Hammond)
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. The Debtors (Louisiana)
6:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Brewmasters' Talk: Tin Roof Brewing Co. (Baton Rouge)
7:30 p.m. - 8:45 p.m. LVVRS (Louisiana)
JD BANK PAVILLON DE CUISINE
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sweet Cecilia (Louisiana)
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Singer/Songwriters in the Round ft. Dustin Gaspard w/DavidHecht, Forest Sun and Julie Aubé (New Brunswick/Louisiana/U.S.)
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Tuvergen Band(Mongolia/Tuva/U.S.)
7:00 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. Julie Williams & Friends(Louisiana)
Sunday, April 30
SCÈNE LUS INTERNATIONALE
12:30 p.m. - 1:45 p.m. Voices of Progressive Gospel Choir (Louisiana)
2:15 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. JP Bimeni & the Black Belts (Burundi/UK/Louisiana)
4:00 p.m. - 5:15 p.m. Las Cafeteras (East L.A./Mexico)
5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. DUB INC (France)
SCÈNE LABORDE EARLES FAIS DO DO
12:00 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Tuvergen Band (Mongolia/Tuva/U.S.)
1:45 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Cedric Watson & Bijou Créole(Louisiana)
3:30 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Les Hay Babies (NewBrunswick)
5:15 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Rumba Buena (Louisiana)
SCÈNE TITO'S HANDMADE VODKA LAFAYETTE
12:15 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Karma and the Killjoys (Louisiana)
2:00 p.m. - 3:15 p.m. Sona Jobarteh (Gambia)
3:45 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. RAM (Haiti)
5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. Rocky Dawuni (Ghana)
LA GALERIE KATC / NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. Pow Wow Dancers (Louisiana))
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Sola Violins presents: International Fiddle (Louisiana/Various)
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Gayle Weber (Louisiana)
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. The Revelers (Louisiana)
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Jeffery Broussard & the CréoleCowboys (Louisiana)
LOUISIANA HEALTHCARE CONNECTIONS SCÈNEDES JEUNES
12:30 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. Island Groove Junkanoo Band & Mocko Jumbies (Bahamas)
1:45 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. Brazos Huval Student Showcase(Louisiana)
3:00 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. The Major Handy & Paul Wiltz Living Legend Duo (Louisiana)
LUS LA CRAFT BIERGARTEN
12:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Leah Graeff (Louisiana)
2:15 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. Brewmastes' Talk: Parish Brewing Co. (Broussard)
3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. School of Rock Lafayette House Band (Louisiana)
5:00 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. Rad Wagon (Louisiana)
JD BANK PAVILLON DE CUISINE
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Rainy Eyes (Louisiana)
2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Oasis Belly Dancers (Louisiana)
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Emily Neustrom (Louisiana)