Concert Series
Lafon Arts Center’s Concert Series
Our Concert Series features the best local and internationally touring concerts to your backyard. These concerts bring musicians to the Shell Theatre stage and let you swing, rock, sway…whatever your heart desires.
Get your tickets to all of the shows in our Concert Series by clicking below, or check out each link for individual tickets.
All shows in our Concert Series are also included in our Season Subscription.
Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra
Saturday, September 16 @ 7:30 PM
The Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra (LPO) is dedicated to maintaining live orchestral music and a full-scale symphonic orchestra as an integral part of the cultural and educational life of the New Orleans area, the entire state of Louisiana, and the Gulf South region. Formed in 1991, the LPO is the oldest full-time musician-governed and collaboratively-operated orchestra in the United States.
Megan Hilty in Concert
Saturday, January 6 @ 7:30 PM
Most recognizable for her portrayal of Ivy Lynn in NBC’s musical drama “Smash,” Tony nominee Megan Hilty is a dynamic performer both on stage and on screen. Hilty most recently played Lily in “Annie Live!” On NBC. Before that, Megan had the great pleasure of filming “Patsy & Loretta,” directed by Callie Khouri for Lifetime. Megan was nominated for a Critics Choice Award for Best Actress in a Limited Series for her performance as Patsy Cline. Hilty received critical acclaim for her role of Brooke Ashton in the revival of “Noises Off.” A native of Seattle, Hilty moved to New York City after graduating from the prestigious Carnegie Mellon University, and quickly made her Broadway debut as Glinda in “Wicked.” She went on to perform the role in both the national tour and in Los Angeles.
Sons of Serendip
Sunday, February 18 @ 7:30 PM
Billboard charting quartet, Sons of Serendip, won the hearts of fans and judges alike as finalists on America’s Got Talent (NBC) with their ethereal and emotionally stirring interpretations of pop music, arranged with a unique blend of vocals, harp, piano, and cello. With four successful albums (Sons of Serendip, Christmas: Beyond the Lights, Life + Love, and Mosaic) and soulful live performances, Sons of Serendip has lifted audiences to a sublime experience both nationally and internationally. Their most notable performances include collaborations with Keith Lockhart and the Boston Pops, the Plymouth Philharmonic Orchestra, the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, and Cynthia Erivo, as well as a performance for the Creative Arts Emmy Awards (FXX). In 2019, Sons of Serendip returned to the America’s Got Talent stage, as they were selected to compete in the first ever America’s Got Talent: The Champions. The quartet competed alongside 50 of the winners and finalists from America’s Got Talent and Got Talent’s worldwide. Most recently, the group performed for Oprah Winfrey’s 2020 Vision Tour’s closing celebration in Denver, CO.
Derina Harvey Band
Friday, March 8 @ 7:30 PM
The Derina Harvey Band has left many an audience out of breath and hollering from their seats! This high-energy Celtic Rock group delivers on entertainment with Derina Harvey’s soaring vocals combined with the band’s impeccable musicianship featuring guitar, bass, fiddle, and drums.The band has been likened to Great Big Sea (if fronted by Adele), and Derina’s vibrant personality is on full display with humour and storytelling-a key part of this unique show, which is as theatrical at times as it is musical. You’ll hear a wide variety of pieces in their show, including rollicking sea shanties, lively instrumentals, and an emotive solo ballad. The musical selections are interspersed with snippets of storytelling, bringing Derina’s charm and unique brand of humor centerstage.
2023 Season
We're back with a new season of shows!