Entertainment & Events in Shreveport, Louisiana

Special Events

Barksdale Air Show 318-456-6955
Barksdale Air Force Base
An annual air show at the Barksdale Air Force Base. Held in May. more
Christmas in Roseland 318-938-5402
8877 Jefferson-Paige Road
Shreveport, LA 71119
Gardens of the American Rose Center
Walk the illuminated paths and see the larger-than-life greeting cards. Visit Santa's gift shop and take a ride on the Roseland Express - a replica steam engine. Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays only from 5:30 to 10 p.m.; last car admitted at 9:30 p.m. Begins in November. more
Cork...A Red River Wine Event 318-424-4000
101 Crockett Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
CORK offers three distinct wine events featuring an afternoon Wine Tasting Festival with delectable food and live entertainment, a Wine Seminar and a Premier Wine Tasting Evening. Held in April. more
Classic Arms Gun & Knife Show 985-624-8577
600 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71109
Riverview Hall
Buy, sell and trade at this show. Bring your gun and trade for the gun you always wanted. See hundreds of displays of new and old guns, ammo, gun parts, knives, coins, camoflage, and related items at discount prices. Held in May. more

Cinema

Tinseltown 17 318-798-6400
8400 Millicent Way
Shreveport, LA 71115
This large and comfortable movie theater features stadium style seating, digital surround sound, and huge screens showing a variety of first run movies. more
Robinson Film Center 318-459-4122
617 Texas Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
Located Downtown
Robinson Film Center is a 501 (c)(3) not-for-profit arts organization based in Shreveport, LA. Their mission is to provide a venue for independent, international, and classic cinema while serving as a resource for film production and media education. In addition to their daily film programming, they offer film and media production classes for all ages and provide a variety of resources and facilities to the region's burgeoning film industry. more

Night Life

Funny Bone, The 318-221-4290
450 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
Red River District
"America's #1 comedy night club", this entertaining club features the best in live stand-up comedy by well established and well known comedians. Shows are available Wednesday through Saturday.
Lee's 318-861-2151
639 East Kings Highway
Shreveport, LA 71105
This venue features rhythm & blues, Cajun, zydeco and country music.
Cheer's Sports Bar 318-688-4240
9370 Mansfield Road
Shreveport, LA 71118
Cheer's is a cozy neighborhood bar that feature karaoke on Fridays and drink specials.
Chicago Downtown 318-221-0490
118 Texas Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
This top-rated, multi-venue club features Top 40 and rock music.
Wet Willie's 318-226-5650
450 Clyde Fant Parkway, Suite C
Shreveport, LA 71101
Located in The Red River District
Wet Willie's specializes in great tasting frozen daiquiris with 10-15 selections readily available to mix and drink. more
Phoenix Underground 318-676-0950
600 Market Street
Shreveport, LA 71101
The place where you can be entertained and enjoy the best hits of the 70s, 80s, 90s, and today in a magical environment. more
Crow's Nest Pub 318-747-7688
1738 East Texas
Shreveport, LA 71111
Cozy neighborhood pub with friendly bartenders, music, karaoke, pool tables, and video poker. Good selection of bottled beers and spirits. Bike parking in rear. Open Monday through Saturday from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Concerts & Performances

Shreveport Symphony Orchestra 318-222-7496
600 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71162
Professional symphonic orchestra that performs a wide repertoire of musical performances from February to May. more
Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet 318-459-1457
520 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71104
Founded in 1973, this professional ballet company presents three full-length classical ballet performances during the year including the free "Ballet Under The Stars" in September and a magnificent rendition of "The Nutcracker" in December. more
Shreveport Opera 318-227-9503
212 Texas Street, #101
Shreveport, LA 71101
Enjoy the choreography of ballet, the acting of theater, and the experience of live opera by this professional opera company that performs a wide variety of shows. more
Municipal Memorial Auditorium 318-222-9391
705 Elvis Presley Boulevard
Shreveport, LA 71101
Home of the Stage of Stars Museum, this historic Art Deco auditorium hosts a wide variety of concerts in a range of styles including country, pop, blues, and rock. Features of the building include a 6,300 square foot arena, a 54 foot proscenium arch, and one of the largest stages in the area. more
RiverView Theater 318-673-5100
600 Clyde Fant Parkway
Shreveport, LA 71101
Riverfront/Downtown Entertainment District
A premier performing arts venue that hosts performances by the Shreveport Symphony, the Shreveport Opera, and the Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet. They also host an array of touring children's plays, comedy performances, and concerts.
"Legacy of Stars" Hall of Fame Theatre 318-560-1260
836 Grimmett Drive
Shreveport, LA 71107
Theater and museum of local gospel and country music hall-of-famers.

Plays & Productions

Mahogony Ensemble Theatre 318-870-2787
Quality African-American mainstage and youth theatre. more
Strand Theatre 318-226-1481
619 Louisiana Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic theatre was built in 1925 and presents a wide variety of entertainment including touring Broadway shows, concerts, comedies, and other special events. more
Shreveport Little Theatre 318-424-4439
601 Olive Street
Shreveport, LA 71134
Established in 1922, this theatre is the oldest continuously operating community theatre in the United States that features an entertaining array of high quality live theatrical performances. more
River City Repertory Theatre 318-868-5888
2829 Youree Drive, Suite #4
Shreveport, LA 71104
River City Repertory Theatre is the only professional theatre company of Shreveport/Bossier City. The productions feature nationally known actors and local actors who are members of Actors' Equity, the national union for professional actors. more

Antique Shows & Auctions

Auctions Unlimited 318-469-2472
9526 Linwood Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71106
Shreveport's premier auction house featuring air conditioning, a smoke free environment, and auctions almost every weekend. Items offered include antiques, items from liquidations and estates. more

Festivals & Fairs

Holiday in Dixie 318-865-5555
Held at Various Locations
Celebrate spring with over 50 events during this annual ten-day festival, "one of the oldest running festivals in Louisiana," that includes an art show, parades, a carnival, sports, cultural events, a treasure hunt, and tournaments. Held in April. more
Mudbug Madness 318-222-7403
Festival Plaza
Shreveport, LA 71104
Located in Downtown Shreveport
Mudbug Madness is an annual four-day crawfish festival that offers an array of Cajun and Zydeco music, Cajun and Creole cuisine, the Mudbug 5K, crafts, children's activities, and contests. Held in May. more
Louisiana State Fair 318-635-1361
The Fairgrounds
Shreveport, LA 71104
Located 3 Miles West of Downtown Shreveport
One of the largest fairs in the country and the official State Fair of Louisiana, this 17-day event features the largest midway in Louisiana with over 70 thrilling rides available and one of the finest livestock gatherings. Held in October. more
ArtBreak Festival 318-673-6500
Located at the Shreveport Convention Center
"The largest children's festival in the state," this three-day event provides fun for the whole family and includes a 5K road race, live music, hands-on arts activities, dancing, theatrical performances, and delicious food. Held in April. more
Red River Quilters Annual Quilt Show 318-425-2003
Riverview Hall
Judged quilt show including 200 + quilts and garments. Small Quilt Silent Auction continuing throughout quilt show. Exhibit by Award winning quilter,Gayle Wallace "Alzheimers: Forgetting Piece by Piece", 52 quilt exhibit Something here to be enjoyed by everyone. Donation quilt tickets available: Queen sized quilt featuring log cabin and fan blocks, using Civil War Era reproduction fabrics on a beige background. One of a kind. more

Parades

African American Parade 318-635-2923
705 Elvis Presley Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
A black history parade that begins at the Municipal Auditorium. Held in February.
Krewe of Centaur Mardi Gras Parade 318-741-9264
Corner of Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway
This parade travels through Shreveport featuring several entries of large floats, marching bands, and plenty of throws. The parade will start in downtown Shreveport at Lake Street and Clyde Fant Parkway, will proceed south down the parkway to Shreveport-Barksdale Highway, then west to East Kings Highway, from East Kings Highway to Preston Street where the parade will end. It will begin at 4:30 p.m.

Tours

Holladay Tours 318-861-1445
111 Patton Avenue
Shreveport, LA 71101
Step-on guides, itinerary planning, and tour packages. Fun for the whole family. more

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