Spring is right around the corner here in Baton Rouge, and that means a new crop of festivals is on its way. What's in store for the next few weeks? Keep reading to get a sneak peek at some of the upcoming spring festivals that our real estate agents can't wait to attend.  

5 Sensational Spring Festivals Coming to Baton Rouge 

Live After 5: Spring Concerts 

Address: 200 St. Louis St., Baton Rouge, LA 70802 

Looking for fun on a budget this spring? Baton Rouge's Live After 5 spring festival has you covered. Organized by the city's Downtown Business Association, this biannual event offers a free concert every Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at Rhorer Plaza. Drop by starting March 13th for: 

• Live music and dancing 
• Food and drink from local vendors 
• A crafts market 
• Art from portrait artists, caricaturists, and face painters 

Some local restaurants also offer special deals on takeout food or patio dining during the show.  

After the March 13th kickoff, concerts will continue for two more weeks before resuming in April for another three-week block. We don't know which performers will be featured yet, but past years' set lists have included local rap and blues artists, a Beatles tribute band, and even the internationally renowned group The Mixed Nuts. 

Taste of Mid-City 

Address: 250 S. Foster Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 

The Taste of Mid-City Food Festival is back for another year of food, fun, and fundraising for a great cause. From 1 to 5 p.m. on March 22nd, attendees will gather on the lawn in front of The Executive Center Baton Rouge to enjoy: 

• Samples from some of the area's most popular restaurants, including Barracuda, 4 on the Geaux, and Reginelli's Pizzeria 
• Prize draws for products donated by local businesses 
• A Kids' Zone with games and activities to keep youngsters busy 
• Live entertainment from Kids' Orchestra, the non-profit that will receive 100% of the event's net proceeds  

Kids' Orchestra provides after-school meals and music lessons for nearly 2,000 kids in need in Southern Louisiana. Some of their budding superstars will take the stage during the festival to show off what they've learned. 

You can purchase pre-sale adult tickets for this event for just $30 until February 28th. After that, the price will rise to $35 each. Kids' tickets cost just $6 each. 

Krewe of SU Crawfish Boil 

Address: 3140 N. Sherwood Forest Drive, Baton Rouge, LA 70814 

Can't get enough fresh Louisiana crawfish? Neither can we. Luckily, the Krewe of SU Crawfish Boil gives us all the perfect excuse to indulge. On April 12th from noon to 5 p.m., head over to North Sherwood Forest Community Park for a feast of: 

• Hot boiled crawfish sourced straight from local fisheries 
• Boiled Louisiana Cajun sausage 
• Plenty of seasoned boiled corn and potatoes 

Each person who attends will get 3 to 5 pounds of food—more than enough to satisfy your crawfish cravings.

Tickets cost $25 per adult or $15 per child under 13. Adults can purchase alcoholic drinks separately or upgrade to $50 VIP tickets to get access to an open bar. All money raised will fund Southern University's student activities over the next year. 

Baton Rouge Fiber Arts & Makers Festival 

Address: 7126 Antioch Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70817 

Calling all crafters: the Baton Rouge Fibre Arts & Makers Festival is back for a fifth year at the Artists Loft Market, a bustling commercial arts space near our Baton Rouge homes for sale. Visit from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on April 18th to stock up on quality supplies for your fiber arts projects, including: 

• Hand-spun wool 
• Beads and accent charms 
• Embroidery floss 

If you're not a maker yourself, look out for the many tables and booths selling handmade products. You can buy everything from hand-sewn scrunchies and tote bags to knit blankets and crochet stuffed toys, all made with love by real people in the Baton Rouge community. 

Baton Rouge Blues Festival 

Address: 222 North Blvd., Baton Rouge, LA 70801 

The Baton Rouge Blues Festival has been keeping Louisiana's inimitable swamp blues sound alive for nearly half a century. They'll be back in town for their 45th show weekend on April 17th and 18th, offering two full days of free concerts on four stages scattered around the city's downtown core. 

Each day's show schedule starts around noon and continues until around 6:30 p.m. New artists take the stage every hour or so to keep things fresh. This year's set list hasn't been announced yet, but we can expect it to feature a new crop of local talent alongside festival veterans like Hanna PK, Smokehouse Porter, and Jonathon Boogie Long.  

While the Blues Festival is free to attend, organizers encourage guests to buy food and drinks from the on-site vendors to help support the event. 

There's Always Something to Celebrate in Baton Rouge  

This exciting lineup of festivals is just one small slice of what's coming to Baton Rouge in 2026. Want to watch it all go down? It's time to start looking for a local home. Contact us today for details on our upcoming Baton Rouge open houses and get ready to party.