WELCOME TO CELTIC BAYOU FESTIVAL!

Celtic Bayou Festival is the BEST Celtic music festival in the South! Join us March 13-14, 2026 at Chez La Fête & Parc Putnam as we celebrate St. Patrick's Day in downtown Lafayette, LA. CBF's mission is to preserve, protect & promote Irish, Irish American and other Celtic cultures.

Exciting traditional Irish and Celtic music will be hitting the stages right here in Acadiana, with acts coming from Ireland, USA, Scotland, Brittany and beyond! Celtic Bayou Festival is planning a wonderful lineup of music, dance, food and culture once again this year.

Get ready to enjoy some of the greatest performers of Celtic music in the World! Expect a rich and diverse array of instruments, song, dance and entertainment.

JOIN THE COOK-OFF

Show us what you got & sign up for the Guinness Cook-Off! Cook any savory dish with Guinness.

BAILEY’S BAKE-OFF

What better way to cure a sweet tooth than with Bailey’s in the mix? Sign up to bake with Baileys here!

HEY, VOLUNTEERS

Are you ready to have some fun? Grab a shift, get in for free, then enjoy the Celtic magic with us!