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Lafayette has broken ground on a new $4.68 million amphitheater in the historic Heymann Park.

The new venue will transform a former baseball field into a cultural hub with a 5,000-person capacity.

Features will include a vendor pavilion, restrooms, and dedicated parking for performers.

In a landmark move for arts and community development, Lafayette Consolidated Government broke ground Sept. 29, 2025, on a $4.68 million amphitheater at Heymann Park — transforming a former baseball field into a cultural hub that will serve not just Lafayette, but residents and visitors from across Louisiana .

The amphitheater will accommodate up to 5,000 people and will feature a vendor pavilion, restrooms, and dedicated parking for performers and vendors.

“Music and culture

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