August 2026: Lake Charles & Southwest Louisiana Concert Guide

Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - The end os Summer is near, and here is your last chance before school and football begin to check out a concert or festival. We have a list of concerts coming to Lake Charles and the Southwest Louisiana area in August 2026.

Coming in August, Lake Charles will have concerts featuring several genres. From Cajun and Zydeco to country and rock, discover the biggest concerts coming to Lake Charles and SWLA this August. Here is a list of events going on in the area in August 2026.

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Golden Nugget Casino and Resort, Lake Charles, La.

Golden Nugget Lake Charles August 2026 Concerts

Friday, August 7th -- Gipsy Kings featuring Tonino Baliardo-Historia Tour

Saturday, August 15th -- Quiet Riot & Vixen (80s hair band metal)

Saturday, August 29th -- Pat Green (Country)

Tickets for any of these shows can be found here

Florida Wildlife

2026 Gueydan Duck Festival  -- August 27th through August 30th

Friday Night, Country singer Tracy Byrd taking the stage. The Beaumont, Texas native will perform his hits Keeper Of The Stars, Watermelon Crawl, Don't Take Her She's All I Got, and I’m From the Country

Saturday Night, it's Grammy Award Winner and Louisiana legend Wayne Toups with hits like Take My Hand, Please Explain, Two Step Mamou, Standing In The Rain, That's What I Love About My Baby, and many more.

Read More: Full 2026 Gueydan Duck Festival Lineup

Mike Soileau

Coushatta Casino Resort Kinder, LA August 2026 Concerts

Saturday, August 22nd -- Sara Evans & country legend Crystal Gayle

Tickets for Sara Evans can be found here

Chaston Tavares

Jellystone RV Park and Resort August 2026 Entertainment Lineup

August 8th -- Chubby Carrier

August 15 -- Mike Broussard

August 22 -- Four Horses