Live After Five lineup

The series opens Friday, April 10, 2026 with the Michael Foster Project scheduled from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. (yahoo.com)) Friday-by-Friday headliners include Garry Burnside & Doussan, Garrett & Benoit, and Chris Leblanc on April 17; Nathan & The Zydeco Cha Chas on April 24; The Rumble + N’Tune on May 8; Big Sam’s Funky Nation with Ambush Reggae Band on May 15; and Rouge Krewe on May 22. (yahoo.com)) Most performances are slated for 5–8 p.m., with the April 17 program listed to run 5–8:30 p.m. on the schedule. (yahoo.com)) Shows will be staged in downtown Baton Rouge at the City Hall/Galvez Plaza area (Rhorer Plaza/North Boulevard Town Square behind City Hall at 200 St. Louis Street). (visitbatonrouge.com)) Local backers MAPP Construction and b1Bank each committed $15,000 in February 2025 to restore the full six-show spring and fall schedules, a move confirmed by the mayor’s office and local reporting. (brla.gov)) The Downtown Business Association’s Live After Five organization coordinates the series and promotes it as the largest recurring free concert program in downtown Baton Rouge, traditionally running spring and fall seasons. (downtownbr.org))