Historic dancehalls are fascinating, but we can only enjoy them through our collective memory. Thankfully, some still exist and are in operation. These establishments are a treasure to be enjoyed, so please visit them soon and often! Some are only operating sporadically or for special occasions, so call first to be sure.
If you know of a hall that should be featured here on this site, please send me a note.
Dancehalls Currently Open
Arnaudville
Nunu’s: Live music on special occasions
Baton Rouge
Blues Room: Blues and Soul on occasional Friday and Saturday nights
Boutin’s: Cajun music on occasional Saturday nights
Phil Brady’s: Live music on special occasions
Bermuda
Bubb’s: Live music on special occasions
Breaux Bridge
Café Des Amis: Zydeco on Saturday mornings and music on special occasions
Caffery’s Alexander Ranch: Live music on special occasions
La Poussiere: Cajun or Zydeco every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon and music on special occasions
Broussard
Pop A Top Lounge: Cajun jam on Saturday afternoons and other live music on special occasions
Carencro
Charlotte’s Place: Live music on special occasions
Tilben’s Lounge: Live music on special occasions
Church Point
Cajun Country Bar: Live music on special occasions
Cottonport
Bluejay’s Oasis: Live music on special occasions
Crowley
Rice Theatre: Live music on special occasions
Donaldsonville
True Friends Benevolent Association Hall: Live music on special occasions
Eunice
Barn at Lakeview: Cajun or Zydeco every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and special occasions
Gilton’s: Live music on special occasions
Liberty Theater: Cajun and Zydeco every Saturday night and special occasions
Nick’s on 2nd: Cajun & Zydeco most Saturday nights and Sunday afternoons
Purple Peacock: Live music on special occasions
French Settlement
Moonlight Inn: Live music on special occasions
Gonzales
Grace’s Lounge: Swamp Pop and Rock bands every Thursday through Saturday
Henderson
Angelle’s Whiskey River Landing: Cajun or Zydeco every Sunday afternoon and occasional other times
Atchafalaya Club: Cajun or Zydeco every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and special occasions
McGee’s Landing: Cajun music on Sundays and special occasions
Houma
Jolly Inn: Cajun music on Friday and Saturday nights
Jennings
VFW Hall: Live music on special occasions
Lafayette
Blue Moon Saloon: Cajun, Zydeco, Roots Rock, and Alternative bands every Thursday through Saturday, Cajun jam on Wednesday, and music on special occasions
Cowboys: Cajun or Zydeco every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and special occasions
El Sid O’s: Zydeco and Blues on sporadic weekends and special occasions
Feed and Seed: Cajun, Zydeco, Roots, and Alternative bands every Friday and Saturday
Vermilionville: Cajun jam on Saturday, Zydeco or Cajun every Sunday afternoon
Lake Arthur
Beer 30 Lounge: Cajun band on Sunday afternoon and special occasions
Red Rose: Live music on special occasions
Lake Charles
VFW Hall: Cajun music some Saturdays
Lawtell
Frank Ranch: Live music on special occasions
Miller’s Zydeco Hall of Fame: Live music on special occasions
Offshore Lounge: Live music on special occasions
Loreauville
Clifton Chenier Club: Live music on special occasions, Clifton Chenier festival in June
Mandeville
Dew Drop Jazz and Social Hall: Live Jazz
Mamou
Brass Rail: Cajun music every Saturday afternoon and occasional other times
Fred’s Lounge: Cajun music every Saturday morning and special occasions
Holiday Lounge: Live music on special occasions
Hotel Cazan: Cajun music every Saturday afternoon and occasional other times
Milton
Wa Wees on the River: Live music on some weekends and special occasions
Morgan City
Chester’s Place Cypress Inn: Live music on special occasions
New Iberia
La Louisiane: Live music on special occasions
New Orleans
Maple Leaf: Live music seven nights a week
Rock ‘N’ Bowl: Live music Wednesday thru Sunday
Opelousas
Brass Rail Bar: Live music on special occasions
Lil’ Toby’s: Live music on special occasions
Slim’s Yi-Ki-Ki: Zydeco on weekends and special occasions
Parks
PB Dee’s Classic Club Valentine: Live music on special occasions
Pierre Part
Chilly’s: Live music on special occasions
Rainbow Inn: Live music on special occasions
St. Francisville
Magnolia Café: Roots music every Friday night
St. Martinville
Candle Light Lounge: Live music on special occasions
Tee’s Connection: Live music on special occasions
Washington
Willie’s: Live music twice a week
Westwego
Old Fireman’s Hall: Swamp pop on Saturday nights, Jamaican Dance on Wednesday
Youngsville
Route 92: Cajun or Zydeco every Friday and Saturday, and special occasions