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
DOWNTOWN ALIVE!
Every Friday night, Downtown is the scene for free live music you can only find in the heart of Acadiana.
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.
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
Downtown has a new playground
Kiwanis of Acadiana’s “Harmony Park” playground is now a reality. The new Downtown playground was installed at the Children’s Museum of Acadiana.
The value of investing in Downtown
The Downtown Development Authority wants to create a “ripple effect” of improvement in Downtown through a series of targeted, incremental investments. DDA believes that this concept will yield many positive results for the district.
Perficient hiring 70 new employees for Downtown Lafayette office
Software and IT consulting firm Perficient has announced plans to double the staff in their Downtown office by hiring 70 new employees.
