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Acadiana Center for the Arts Announces It's 2025 Performance Lineup!

Arts and Entertainment

November 20, 2024

From: Acadiana Center for the Arts

AcA's 2025 Performances Lineup is here!

We’re thrilled to unveil our 50th anniversary season lineup—a milestone year packed with extraordinary performances! Prepare to be captivated by a diverse array of world-class artists, each delivering unforgettable experiences in the intimate James Devin Moncus Theater.

This is a season not to be missed! With about 30 performances throughout the year, there’s something for everyone—from legendary artists to fresh, exciting rising talents.

AcA Members now have the opportunity to buy early access series tickets to each of our 2025 series. If you're not a member and you'd like to get first dibs on tickets to these incredible performances, become a member today!

B E C O M E - A - M E M B E R

Louisiana Crossroads

More than just a concert, the Louisiana Crossroads series connects audiences with the artists, music, and stories that make Louisiana music great. Host Herman Fuselier leads thoughtful conversation on stage with the musicians and gives the audience a deeper dive into the life and inspirations of the artist.

For the 2025 Louisiana Crossroads Series, we’ll kick off the season with a two-night celebration of the most exciting young voices in Cajun and Creole music today. Featured in the acclaimed 2024 documentary Roots of Fire, musicians like Wilson Savoy, Cedric Watson, and Jourdan Thibodeaux will share their stories and music that have shaped Acadiana’s vibrant scene.

Roots of Fire LIVE! In Concert
Thursday, January 16, 2025 & Friday, January 17, 2025

Steve Conn: A Life of Words and Music Featuring Sonny Landreth
Thursday, February 13. 2025

Louis Michot: Rêve du troubadour
Thursday, May 15, 2025

One Hundred Years of Clifton Chenier ft. CJ Chenier
Thursday, September 18, 2025

Paul Simon’s “Graceland” with Scott Mulvahill
Thursday, November 20, 2025

George Porter Jr.
Friday, December 12, 2025

AllStars Series

In the AllStars Series, AcA is proud to present a variety of well-known artists, rising-stars, and newcomers from across the country. Enjoy these world-class performances in the intimate and pitch-perfect James Devin Moncus Theater, where every seat is the ‘best seat in the house.’

In our 2025 AllStars Series, we’re thrilled to present Lucinda Williams and her band. A true icon of American songwriting, Lucinda’s GRAMMY-winning work resonates deeply with audiences through her raw and powerful voice. This performance is especially poignant as she shares her journey of recovery following a major stroke, proving that her artistry remains stronger than ever. Don’t miss this opportunity to witness a musical legend in the intimate setting of our James Devin Moncus Theater.

An Evening with Lucinda Williams & Her Band
Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears
Friday, April 4, 2025

Ghost-Note
Thursday, May 1, 2025

Andrew Duhon
Friday, September 5, 2025

Ruthie Foster
Friday, October 3, 2025

Kat Higgins
Thursday, November 6, 2025

Spotlight Theatre and Dance Series

AcA’s Spotlight Theatre and Dance series brings captivating, one-of-a-kind performances that push the boundaries of theater and dance.

In the 2025 Spotlight Theatre and Dance Series, we are excited to produce new work like “Send On the Clowns” by Louisiana-based artist Nicole Curtis. This playful and thought-provoking production blends dance, clowning, and comedy to explore the joys and frustrations of everyday life. With laughter as a healing force, Nicole’s work promises a truly unique and joyful experience that will invite the audience to let their guards down and embrace shared moments of connection.

Portrait of Ludmilla as Nina Simone
Thursday, March 20, 2025
Theatre | Text and direction by David Lescot & songs by Nina Simone
A production of Cie du Kaïros – Comédie de Caen


“Send On the Clowns” by Nicole Curtis
Friday, August 15, & Saturday, August 16, 2025
Dance | A Spotlight Residency by Nicole Curtis


Orpheus and Euridice
Friday, September 11, & Saturday, September 12, 2025
Musical Theatre | Opera | Music and text by Ricky Ian Gordon


Ten Tiny Dances®
Friday, October 24, & Saturday, October 25, 2025
Dance curated by Whitney Willis Hebert

NXT Series

The NXT Series at AcA supports rising local artists with a major performance opportunity while helping them develop their professional portfolio and gain experience as a touring artist.

Our newest program, the NXT Series, continues to grow and support emerging local talent in a wide variety of genres. We invite you to attend something new and support these incredible artists as they make a significant step in their careers.

Dwight James & the Royals
Friday, June 6, 2025

Armed Rhymery
Friday, June 20, 2025

Jill Butler’s Joyride
Friday, July 11, 2025

Zach Edwards and The Medicine’s Liquid Light Show
Friday, July 25, 2025

Hemlock
Friday, August 8, 2025

The Listening Room Chamber Music Series

In The Listening Room Chamber Music Series, AcA presents classical and contemporary chamber music with special guest performers. This series presented in partnership with the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra.

Darko Brlek
Sunday, January 26, 2025

Andrew Armstrong
Sunday, February 23, 2025

Orit Wolf
Sunday, March 9, 2025

Plan your season by downloading the full 2025 Catalog here!

Important Dates:

November 14: Series tickets on sale to members only

(Series ticket sales include 15% discount)

November 26: Individual show tickets go on sale for members—just in time to grab unique holiday gifts!

December 3: Tickets open to the public

For early access to this 2025 lineup, as well as other special perks, become a member today!
New members will automatically receive access to series tickets.