Liberty Theatre

The Liberty is currently closed for renovations. Check out their progress here.

The Liberty Theatre is one of Louisiana’s most iconic concert halls. Since 1987, the world has flocked to the Liberty Theatre for the Saturday night “Rendez-vous des Cajuns,” a live radio and TV show featuring Cajun and zydeco music bands. The first show took place the evening of July 11 and featured Julius Angelle “Papa Cairo” Lamperez, Chuck Guillory and His Rhythm Boys, and the Church Point Playboys. More recently, Grammy-nominated bands graced the stage such as Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers or The Magnolia Sisters. You could dance with Louisiana music legends every Saturday night at 6pm. Listen to past concerts on KRVS.

The Liberty Amusement Co. formed in 1920 and hosted comedic acts such as “Happy Gowland.” In 1924, the owners A. F. McGee, Sr. and Claude Keller took their acts to a new location, the corner of Park Avenue and Second Street where The Liberty still stands today. The restored vaudeville theatre would host other musical events throughout the year including Creole Accordion Kings, Cajun Fiddle Masters, and a Tribute to Hank Williams, Sr. The Liberty Theatre was also available year-round to groups. Groups could book the space for dance lessons or even a private party.

Ici on parle français. French is spoken here.