Lake Charles Events 2026-2027
Your guide to live events and things to do in Lake Charles, LA, and nearby areas.
- Updated: November 13, 2026
Events take place across Lake Charles throughout 2026, including major concerts, sports, and live performances happening every week. Browse by date, venue, or category to find what’s happening near you.
- 41 Upcoming Events
- 4 Events This Weekend
- 7 Event Venues
- 8 Event Categories
Browse Events By Category
- All Events 41
- sports 2
- concerts 11
- broadway 8
- Live Shows 24
- comedy 5
- family 12
- This Weekend 4
Best Events This Week & This Month
Explore featured Lake Charles events including top shows, concerts, sports, and major live experiences across the city.
Lake Charles Events: Today, This Month & Dates
Upcoming Events in Lake Charles
Browse events in 2026 by date and venue, including concerts, shows, sports, and more across the city and nearby areas.Upcoming Confirmed Events 42
- Nov 13, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY, High Demand, Pay Later Available: Matt Mathews at Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget - Lake Charles • 2118 seats,
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $208, Avg. price ~ $934, Tickets Available: 35. Select Seats - Nov 13, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — Concert: Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown at Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611, US. From $58, Avg. price ~ $104, Tickets Available: 390. Select Seats
- Nov 13, 2026, 9:30 PM Fri — COMEDY, Pay Later Available: Matt Mathews at Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget - Lake Charles • 2118 seats, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $193, Avg. price ~ $856, Tickets Available: 35. Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Clint Black at L'auberge Du Lac Casino And Resort, 777 Avenue L'auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $29, Avg. price ~ $936, 21 tickets remaining! Select Seats
- Nov 14, 2026, 8:00 PM Sat — COUNTRY / FOLK, Weekend Event: Clay Walker at Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget - Lake Charles • 2118 seats, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $61, Avg. price ~ $179, Tickets Available: 134. Select Seats
- Nov 19, 2026, 6:00 PM Thu — BALLET: Lake Area Ballet: The Nutcracker - Sensory-Inclusive Performance at Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $69, Tickets Available: 672. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — BALLET: Lake Area Ballet: The Nutcracker at Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611, US. From $42, Avg. price ~ $79, Tickets Available: 1130. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — CIRCUS: Paranormal Cirque Inferno at Prien Lake Mall, 496 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 488. Select Seats
- Nov 20, 2026, 8:30 PM Fri — COUNTRY / FOLK: Gary Allan at Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget - Lake Charles • 2118 seats, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $78, Avg. price ~ $244, Tickets Available: 149. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 1:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Lake Area Ballet: The Nutcracker at Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $83, Tickets Available: 975. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 6:00 PM Sat — College (Div I-A and Div I-AA) FOOTBALL, Best Value, Weekend Event: McNeese State Cowboys vs. Lamar Cardinals at Navarre Stadium, 700 East McNeese St., Lake Charles, LA 70607, US. From $23, Avg. price ~ $51, Tickets Available: 144. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 6:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Paranormal Cirque Inferno at Prien Lake Mall, 496 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $76, Tickets Available: 432. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 7:00 PM Sat — BALLET, Weekend Event: Lake Area Ballet: The Nutcracker at Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611, US. From $43, Avg. price ~ $83, Tickets Available: 826. Select Seats
- Nov 21, 2026, 9:30 PM Sat — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Paranormal Cirque Inferno at Prien Lake Mall, 496 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 458. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 5:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Paranormal Cirque Inferno at Prien Lake Mall, 496 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 458. Select Seats
- Nov 22, 2026, 8:30 PM Sun — CIRCUS, Weekend Event: Paranormal Cirque Inferno at Prien Lake Mall, 496 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $77, Tickets Available: 458. Select Seats
- Nov 23, 2026, 7:30 PM Mon — CIRCUS: Paranormal Cirque Inferno at Prien Lake Mall, 496 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $35, Avg. price ~ $76, Tickets Available: 464. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Fri — COMEDY: Ali Siddiq at Rosa Hart Theatre at Lake Charles Civic Center, 900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611, US. From $63, Avg. price ~ $172, Tickets Available: 723. Select Seats
- Nov 27, 2026, 8:30 PM Fri — JAZZ / BLUES: Leslie Odom Jr. at Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget - Lake Charles • 2118 seats, 2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $72, Avg. price ~ $130, Tickets Available: 526. Select Seats
- Dec 04, 2026, 7:30 PM Fri — MUSICAL / PLAY: The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon at Artists Civic Theatre and Studio, 1 Reid St., Lake Charles, LA 70601, US. From $38, Avg. price ~ $44, 26 tickets remaining! Select Seats
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Lake Charles Events by Month
Monthly pages help you find upcoming events by season, weekend, and date.
Events by Show & Venue
Browse Lake Charles events by show and venue. Explore performance schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates across the city.
Matt Mathews
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 68
Nov 13, 2026 7:00 PM
Beatles vs. Stones - A Musical Showdown
900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611
Upcoming Events: 7
Nov 13, 2026 7:30 PM
Clay Walker
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 21
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
Clint Black
777 Avenue L'auberge, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 14, 2026 8:00 PM
The Nutcracker
900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611
Upcoming Events: 2174
Nov 19, 2026 6:00 PM
Paranormal Cirque Inferno
496 W Prien Lake Rd., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 18
Nov 20, 2026 7:30 PM
Gary Allan
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 15
Nov 20, 2026 8:30 PM
McNeese State Cowboys Football
700 East McNeese St., Lake Charles, LA 70607
Upcoming Events: 2
Nov 21, 2026 6:00 PM
Ali Siddiq
900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611
Upcoming Events: 36
Nov 27, 2026 7:00 PM
Leslie Odom Jr.
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 30
Nov 27, 2026 8:30 PM
The Holiday Channel Christmas Movie Wonderthon
1 Reid St., Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 12
Dec 04, 2026 7:30 PM
Jodeci
900 Lakeshore Dr, Lake Charles, LA 70611
Upcoming Events: 29
Dec 05, 2026 8:00 PM
A Taste of Ireland
900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611
Upcoming Events: 62
Dec 11, 2026 7:00 PM
Daniel In The Lions' Den
900 Lakeshore Dr., Lake Charles, LA 70611
Upcoming Events: 24
Dec 13, 2026 3:00 PM
Rodney Carrington
2550 Golden Nugget Blvd, Lake Charles, LA 70601
Upcoming Events: 22
Dec 19, 2026 8:00 PM
From long-running shows to packed venues, this list breaks down what’s playing across Lake Charles. Check schedules, event counts, and upcoming dates by show and location.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about tickets, prices, and game day details.
What events are happening in Lake Charles right now?
A little bit of everything — concerts, shows, sports, comedy. Lake Charles rarely sits still. Check the schedule above to see what’s happening today, this week, or whenever you finally make plans.
How often is the event schedule updated?
Pretty often — like, more than your group chat actually commits to plans. New events get added as soon as dates and venues are confirmed.
Can I browse events by date or venue?
Yep. Filter by date, venue, or category and skip the endless scrolling. Your future self will appreciate it.
Are events held year-round in Lake Charles?
Yeah — Lake Charles doesn’t really take a season off. There’s always something going on, even when the weather’s doing its thing.
Where do events take place in Lake Charles?
Everywhere — arenas, theaters, stadiums, clubs, and venues across Lake Charles, LA. Big stages, small stages, and everything in between.
Do new events get added regularly?
All the time. If a tour drops or a game gets scheduled, it usually shows up here faster than you hear about it from friends.
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