Community Concerts 

Abita Springs Opry Acoustic Louisiana roots music is highlighted at the Opry, held six Saturday nights a year in the Abita Springs Town Hall. Hear country, bluegrass, southern gospel and Cajun music presented by regional performers. The place is always packed for performances, and lines form early. Luckily, there is entertainment on the front porch before the main show, and gumbo is served at the concession stand. The Opry recently was chosen to host the Smithsonian Institute's exhibit, New Harmonies, Roots Music in America.

Jazz n' the Vines This concert series is held at the Pontchartrain Vineyard winery, in Bush, about 20 minutes outside downtown Covington, hosts an outdoor concert series twice monthly in May, June, September, October, and November. Regional acts perform on the small outdoor stage for concert-goers enjoying picnics on the grass against a backdrop of grapevines.

Bayou Jam This free concert series held alternate Sundays in March and April and again in September and October fills Heritage Park in Slidell with music acts and entertainment for the whole family.

Sunset at the Landing Held monthly March-October, the free Landing concerts are held Fridays down at the Bogue Falaya River in downtown Covington.

Mandeville Live! In Autumn and Spring, the City of Mandeville hosts a free concert series at the Trailhead. Fall concerts are on Saturdays in September-October and spring concerts are on Fridays in March-April.

Chillin' at the River: Every Thursday in April and October, the City of Covington presents the Rockin' the Rails concert series featuring popular acts from across the region. Concerts are held at Bogue Falaya Park, the Covington Trailhead and Rev. Peter Atkins Park, check our calendar for locations and bands.