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.
Restaurants & Bars
Live Performances
Parcs & Museums
COVID-19 Support for Downtown Businesses
Restrictions from the ongoing coronavirus epidemic are hurting local businesses, especially in Downtown with a high concentration of restaurants and nightlife establishments. We are working as fast as we can to compile resources for business operators and their employees and customers so that we can help lessen the economic effect of the virus on our community.
View resources + webinars for businesses affected by COVID-19
Check our list of open restaurants in Downtown
See how you can support local businesses + artists
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.
Downtown is rising
Downtown Lafayette is undergoing a revitalization that is bringing new businesses and residents to the city center. Downtown’s central location, built-in infrastructure, and its role as the cultural and business center of the region has led to significant development activity in recent years, including more than 100 residential units currently under construction.
“Momentum” was the 2019 word of the year in Downtown Lafayette. Read our 2019 Annual Report to learn why.
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.
