Baton Rouge is preparing for an exhilarating season of artistic brilliance, hosted by the Raising Cane’s River Center. As 2024 draws to a close and we usher in 2025, the city will be abuzz with a diverse array of performances, each promising to captivate audiences with their unique charms. From the electrifying vibes of the 'Welcome to the Sweat Hotel' concert to the enchanting ballet of 'The Nutcracker, A Tale From The Bayou', this series of events is set to be a cultural tour de force. Whether you're a fan of musicals, ballet, or live concerts, this season has something extraordinary for everyone.

Baton Rouge Shines with a Spectacular Line-Up of Artistic Triumphs

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you?ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago?s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail?s most notorious murderesses?vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart?become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. Broadway?s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for 27 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we?re just getting started. Come on, babe! Head to CHICAGO! We?re hotter than ever.

Chicago the Musical

River Center Performing Arts Theater

The Nutcraker, A Tale From The Bayou

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Welcome to the Sweat Hotel

Raising Cane's River Center Arena

Any child who has celebrated their first birthday must have a paid ticket. Prices are subject to demand and can change at any time. Become a VIP Very Important Pup! The VIP package includes a premium seat and exclusive access to a photo opportunity with PAW Patrol characters after the show. Each adult & child (age 1 & up) in a group must have a VIP ticket. Pick up your VIP Packet at the VIP check in prior to the show. Note: VIP characters are subject to change.

PAW Patrol Live! "A Mighty Adventure"

An uplifting comeback story like no other, TINA?The Tina Turner Musical is the inspiring journey of a woman who broke barriers and became the Queen of Rock n? Roll. Set to the pulse-pounding soundtrack of her most beloved hits, this electrifying sensation will send you soaring to the rafters. One of the world?s best-selling artists of all time, Tina Turner won 12 Grammy Awards and her live shows were seen by millions, with more concert tickets sold than any other solo performer in music history. Featuring her much loved songs, TINA?The Tina Turner Musical is written by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Katori Hall.

TINA - The Tina Turner Musical

That Mexican OT comes to Baton Rouge, LA on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at the Raising Cane's River Center. That Mexican OT is a largerthan-life character with a stylish flair, but his music is down-to-earth and real as it gets, an effortless fusion of the many diverse sounds you hear blasting out of Cadillac speakers down South. With Lonestar Luchador, That Mexican OT stakes his claim at the forefront of a new generation of rap. That Mexican OT is charting new territory, like a rough and rambling cowboy in an old Western story, always looking for the next unexplored frontier.

That Mexican OT

Whiskey Myers w/ JJ Grey & MOFRO

With three GRAMMY wins and a chart-topping debut album already under her belt, 24-year-old Samara Joy makes her case to join the likes of Sarah, Ella, and Billie as the next mononymous jazz singing sensation recorded by the venerable Verve Records. Her voice, rich and velvety yet precociously refined, has already earned her fans like Anita Baker and Regina King and appearances on the TODAY Show, The Tonight Show w/Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show w/Stephen Colbert, CBS Mornings, Kelly Clarkson, Jennifer Hudson, and more, in addition to millions of likes on TikTok, securing her status as perhaps the first Gen Z jazz vocal star. The New York Times praised the silky-voiced rising star for helping jazz take a youthful turn while NPR All Things Considered named her a classic jazz singer from a new generation.

Samara Joy

Jessie Murph - In The Sticks Part II

Brantley Gilbert Live at Raising Cane's River Center Arena! Join us for an electrifying night as country music sensation Brantley Gilbert takes the stage on October 10. Known for his raw lyrics and electrifying performances, Gilbert has skyrocketed to fame with hits like 'Bottoms Up,' 'One Hell of an Amen,' and 'Country Must Be Country Wide.' With multiple chart-topping albums and a passionate fan base, Gilbert continues to redefine modern country music. Don't miss out on this epic concert experience!

Brantley Gilbert: Off the Rails Tour

Raising Canes River Center Arena

LSU NPHC Homecoming Step Show

The Bayou Blues Festival, held annually in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is a vibrant celebration of blues music that attracts music enthusiasts from around the country. This festival showcases the rich cultural heritage of the blues genre, deeply rooted in the history and soul of the American South. Featuring a lineup of renowned blues artists alongside emerging talents, the event creates a dynamic and soulful atmosphere.

The Bayou Blues Festival

Raising Cane’s River Center

?Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek?? And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who ?nds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Yes, your favorite ogre is back in the hilarious stage spectacle, SHREK THE MUSICAL. This Tony Award®-winning musical brings all the beloved characters from the Oscar®-winning DreamWorks animated ?lm to life.

Shrek The Musical

The SERA Black Rodeo is a vibrant and culturally rich event celebrating African American cowboy heritage and rodeo traditions. Featuring thrilling competitions like bull riding, barrel racing, and steer wrestling, the rodeo showcases the skills of top Black rodeo athletes from around the country. Along with the excitement of the arena, the event offers a festive atmosphere with music, food, and community pride, making it a unique and family-friendly celebration of Black cowboy culture. AGES 3 AND UP MUST HAVE A TICKET.

Baton Rouge SERA Black Rodeo

Alice In Wonderland

Saddle up, y'all! Riley Green's 'Ain't My Last Rodeo Tour' is coming to town on March 22 at the Raising Cane's River Center, and it's gonna be one wild ride!

Riley Green

Bringing songs and stories from the “Man in Black” to the stage in a way that audiences haven’t seen or heard before. With video of Johnny from episodes of The Johnny Cash TV Show projected on a screen above the stage, a live band and singers will accompany him in perfect sync. This concert experience will showcase iconic performances from the TV show and highlight the spirit of the legend by revisiting some of his memorable words and anecdotes. Cash will perform some of his biggest hits, including “Folsom Prison Blues,” “Ring of Fire, “And “I Walk the Line,” and share stories of people he met along the way whose causes he championed–the working man from all walks of life. Plus, onstage male and female singers will split vocal duties performing their own takes on Cash hits. The music never stops in this concert event!

Johnny Cash - The Official Concert Experience

On 9/11, the world stopped. On 9/12, their stories moved us all. This stirring and inspiring musical takes you into the heart of the remarkable true story of the small town in Newfoundland that opened their homes to 7,000 stranded travelers on 9/11. During that fateful week, cultures clashed, and nerves ran high—but uneasiness turned into trust, music soared into the night and gratitude grew into enduring friendships. Celebrate the best of humankind and the best in all of us at COME FROM AWAY.


Come From Away

The clown Mauro envisions that his own burial will take place amid a carnival atmosphere and be attended by tender angels. The show contrasts the grand with the intimate, the silly with the tragic, and the beauty of perfection with the appeal of imperfection. It also emphasizes the strength and vulnerability of the clown as well as his knowledge and generosity to represent the aspect of humanity that exists in each of us. Corteo is guided through a timeless ceremony in which fantasy teases reality with music, which is both poetic and mischievous.


Cirque Du Soleil Corteo

Everyone’s favorite holiday classic comes to life in a spectacular new touring production of A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage.

‍Adapted from Charles M. Schulz’s timeless story, and featuring the music of Vince Guaraldi, A Charlie Brown Christmas: Live on Stage is a present that the whole family can enjoy.

A Charlie Brown Christmas

The New York Times calls it “the best musical of this century.” The Washington Post says, “It is the kind of evening that restores your faith in musicals.” And Entertainment Weekly says, “Grade A: the funniest musical of all time.” Jimmy Fallon of The Tonight Show calls it "Genius. Brilliant. Phenomenal." It’s THE BOOK OF MORMON, the nine-time Tony Award®-winning Best Musical. Contains explicit language. For more information, visit TheBookOfMormonTour.com.


The Book of Mormon

Direct from Broadway, MEAN GIRLS is the hilarious hit musical from book writer TINA FEY (“30 Rock), composer JEFF RICHMOND (“Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt”), lyricist NELL BENJAMIN (Legally Blonde) and director CASEY NICHOLAW (The Book of Mormon). The story of a naïve newbie who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies, MEAN GIRLS “delivers with immense energy, a wicked sense of humor and joyful inside-jokery.” USA Today says, “We’ll let you in on a little secret, because we’re such good friends: GET YOUR TICKETS NOW!”


Mean Girls

The three-time Pollstar nominated Disney Junior tour is back with Disney Junior Live On Tour: Costume Palooza! This show brings beloved Disney Junior characters and favorite Marvel Super Heroes live on stage for a jam-packed, concert-style show with singing, dancing, acrobatics, and more. It will feature favorite songs from hit Disney Junior series, as well as new original music. Mickey, Minnie, and their pals are getting ready to throw a huge costume party, but mysterious green rain, wind, and smoke keeps interrupting the fun.

Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza

Imagine if you will… You're traveling through another dimension… Sashay into The Twilight Zone this Halloween with the queens of RuPaul’s Drag Race for the 12th Annual Night of the Living Drag Tour!  Witness the mysterious fates of Angeria, Denali, Icesis Couture, Jaida Essence Hall, Jorgeous, Plastique, Rosé, Tayce, and your host… Yvie Oddly as the infamous Rod Serling! Presented by Voss Events in collaboration with World of Wonder.

RuPaul’s Drag Race - Night of the Living Drag

Get ready! The Rock Resurrection Tour featuring Theory of a Deadman and Skillet is coming to Baton Rouge at the Raising Cane's River Center on October 20.

Rock Resurrection Tour starring Theory of a Deadman and Skillet

Originating from Flint, Michigan in 1969, this top selling American rock group of the 70’s is “COMIN’ TO YOUR TOWN TO HELP YOU PARTY IT DOWN”. Grand Funk Railroad is extremely excited to be touring in 2023 marking a 54-year milestone. After playing to millions of fans on the band’s tours from 1996 to 2022, Grand Funk’s 2023 AMERICAN BAND TOUR will continue to reach both new and long-time fans.

Grand Funk Railroad

HARDY will be visiting the Raising Cane's River Center Arena with special guests Lainey Wilson and Dylan Marlowe! Get tickets now for the mockingbird & THE CROW Fall Tour on October 13! .


Hardy

For over two decades, Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter and composer Chris Botti has amassed a spectacular variety of honors, including multiple Gold and Platinum albums, to become the largest selling instrumental artist in The United States. There’s nothing like a Chris Botti concert. He’s the complete package: a dazzling trumpeter at home in everything from jazz to pop to rock, a brilliant bandleader who lets his players shine, and a born showman whose joy at being onstage is infectious.

Chris Botti

Gov't Mule

An all-new national tour is coming to Baton Rouge’s The River Center Theatre on September 17, 2023 which will bring fans a whole new way to experience their favorite box office hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The Academy Award-winning film from Sony Pictures Animation will be accompanied by a live orchestra, band and turntables with a scratch DJ playing music from the score and soundtrack. Joining the tour is The Broadway Sinfonietta, an all-women and majority women-of-color orchestra. Emily Marshall will serve as the tour’s conductor. Today’s announcement comes on the heels of the show’s sold-out world premiere at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn this past March. Preview the event here

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse Live in Concertd

Diamond Level premium tickets include a reserved seat in the first 2 rows, center stage and a professional photo with a Ballerina. Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life in a mesmerizing ballet by Classical Arts Entertainment. Witness the captivating performance by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine as they tell the story of Princess Aurora, cursed to a century-long slumber by the evil fairy Carabosse. With lavish sets, hand-painted scenery, exquisite costumes designed by the most talented artists of Ukraine, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score, this production promises an unforgettable experience. Led by a cast of world-class dancers, the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine's artistry and flawless execution will transport you into a world of wonder and magic. Watch a preview of The Sleeping Beauty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eN4fFE0WXTs Website: https://classicalarts.net/event/sleeping-beauty-in-baton-rouge/

The Sleeping Beauty

A Divine Culture Lost Through breathtaking dance and music, Shen Yuns artists tell of a time when divine beings walked upon the earth, leaving behind a culture that inspired generations. Ancient Chinese wisdom, infused with Buddhist and Taoist spirituality and values, gave birth to everything from medical innovations to opera, dance, architecture, and even martial arts. But after decades of communist rule, much of this divinely inspired culture has been destroyed or forgotten.

Shen Yun

What?s it like to have an epic dance party with thousands of new friends? Experience it live at TobyMac?s Hits Deep 2025! With a stellar lineup that includes TobyMac, Crowder, CAIN, Ryan Stevenson, and Terrian, this show promises to be an unforgettable night like no other. You?ll be on your feet, singing your heart out, feeling the pure energy in the room. Get your tickets now, and we?ll see you at TobyMac?s Hits Deep 2025!

Raising Cane’s River Center

Jan 8, 2025

The Sleeping Beauty

11 - 12 Jan, 2025

Shen Yun

Mar 6, 2025

TOBYMAC Hits Deep Tour

Dec 18, 2024

Chicago the Musical

Dec 14, 2024

The Nutcraker, A Tale From The Bayou

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