Can’t-Miss Events in SWLA This Weekend Feb. 20-22

Lake Charles, LA [KNGT-FM] - Mardi Gras has come to an end, but if you are still in the party mood or are looking to get out of the house this weekend and do something fun, good news, you have some options.

There are concerts, live music, sporting events, and other things going on across Southwest Louisiana and in Lake Charles to choose from. Whether you want to see a big-time concert, dance to some great traditional Cajun music, or catch a basketball game, we have you covered with a list of things going on.

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Country music star Josh Turner will be performing live at the Golden Nugget's Grand Event Center this Saturday, February 21, 2026, for a big show. It has been a while since Josh came to the area, and here is your chance to see him live. He will hit the stage that night at 8:00 pm.

The Cajun French Music Association's Lake Charles Chapter will be having a French dance featuring Cajun music legend Jesse Lege and a hall of fame cast of musicians backing him up and performing live on Friday night, Feb. 20th, from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

Read More: Details about the CFMA Dance with Jesse Lege

The McNeese Men's and Women's basketball teams will be in action Saturday afternoon at the Townsley Law Arena in Lake Charles and host Texas A&M-Corpus Christi. The women's game will tip off at 1:00 pm, and the men's team will take the court at 7:00 pm.