Special Alert
Special Alert
Film
In Lake Charles, our focus is on your production. From Gulf beaches to alligator filled marshlands, to colorful personalities, we're got you covered. With delicious Cajun cuisine and fresh Louisiana seafood, you won't want to leave! You haven't truly shot Louisiana until you've been to Lake Charles.
Check out our film scouting gallery
Call the Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Film Commission for assistance:
- Film-friendly Hotels and Bed & Breakfasts
- Restaurants and Craft Services suggestions
- Equipment rentals
- Spas and Casino Resorts
- Permits
- *2,000 sq. ft. of office space for a major film production based in Calcasieu Parish
- Attractive statewide incentives
- Location photos
- Crew and Talent
For more information about filming in Southwest Louisiana, contact Will Precht, wprecht@visitlakecharles.org or call 800-456-7952.
*Pending approval by the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury and based on availability at the time of the request.
Film Gallery
Events
Catch a Concert, Civic Center Mezzanine, Every Monday in June The Lake Charles Community Band will close out its 30th season with the
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*** Due to Tropical Storm Cindy the schedule of this event may change. For updates, follow the a
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Crowd favorite, Aaron Lewis, will perform at the Grand Event Center at Golden Nugget Lake Charles on Friday, June 23 at 8:30 PM. Lewis' career path has been diverse. He was the lead singer for
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Chubby Checker has sold over 250 million records worldwide to date. "The Twist" was the number one song of the 60's and Chubby Checker is the only artist to have a song go to number one twice.
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This year’s event will showcase other jazz musicians, artists, events, and a wide variety of shrimp and other good foods. A crowd of 500 – 1000, ranging in age from infancy to the older
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3 Doors Down was formed in the small Mississippi town in the mid-1990s. 3 Doors Down has had six #1 singles - "Kryptonite," "Duck & Run," "Loser," "Be Like That," "When I'm Gone" and "Here
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A world of brass bands, rock and roll, pop radio, country, hip-hop and reggae all rolled into one big, beautiful band of color. In the great tradition of stunning acts, Bag of Donuts has to be
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The Firecracker Derby will be held at Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino Hotel, June 30, 2017. For more information
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Diana Ross is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and record producer. Born and raised in Detroit, she rose to fame as the lead singer of the vocal group The Supremes, which, during the
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The Firecracker Futurity will be held at Delta Downs Racetrack and Casino Hotel, July 1, 2017. For more information
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Join us at FreedomFest 2017 on July 1st. Grammy award-winning Country Music Sensation Maren Morris will headline the event with Special Guest Brooke Eden. FreedomFest will also
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Sheryl Crow is an American singer-songwriter and actress. Her music incorporates elements of pop, rock, folk, country and blues. She has released eight studio albums, two compilations, and a
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The City of Lake Charles is making plans for the annual Red White Blue & You Celebration. As part of the celebration, participants and spectators
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