Chuck Fest Set For This Weekend in Downtown Lake Charles – Full Entertainment Lineup

Lake Charles, Louisiana (KNGT-FM) - It's that time again! Chuck Fest is back and better than ever THIS WEEKEND in Lake Charles. Heading Downtown to check out all of the fun? We've got what you need to know about performers, bands, stages, and more.

This weekend is packed with activities in Lake Charles, featuring McNeese Homecoming events and Chuck Fest in Downtown.

READ MORE: October 2025 Concert Schedule 

What began in 2014 as a celebration for Luna Bar and Grill's 10th anniversary has grown into one of Lake Charles' most anticipated annual events. The festival not only highlights local talent but also supports the community, with proceeds benefiting the Arts & Humanities Council and the United Way of Southwest Louisiana's Success by 6 program.

The festival will run from noon to 11:00 PM and brings the city’s streets together for a full day of fun.

Over 20 bands will take the stage across five downtown venues, offering festival-goers a diverse mix of music styles, from jazz and blues to rock and country. There’s something for every music fan, whether you’re there to dance, sing along, or just soak in the sounds.

Food lovers won’t be disappointed either. Vendors will serve up everything from classic local favorites to international dishes, and an art market will showcase the work of local artists. Families will love the Kids Zone, where kids can play games and enjoy activities designed just for them.

The fun actually kicks off the night before, on Friday, October 17, with the ChuckFAST Gleaux Run. This glowing 5K and 1-mile fun run lights up downtown Lake Charles, and participants are encouraged to wear neon or glow-in-the-dark gear for a nighttime spectacle.

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2025 Chuck Fest Festival Music Lineup

12:00 - Streetside Jazz (Ryan St. Stage)
12:00 - Analog (Panorama Music House)
12:00 - Zack O'Quinn (Stellar Beans)
1:00 - Cadillac Possum (Broad Street Stage)
1:00 - Lost Riders (Luna Bar & Grill)
2:00 - Calcashoo (Ryan St. Stage)
2:00 - Abi & KJ (Stellar Beans)
2:00 - Keez & Friends (Panorama Music House)
3:00 - Rome Murray Jr. (Broad Street Stage)
3:00 - Vection (Luna Bar & Grill)
4:00 - Kinky Vanilla (Ryan St. Stage)
4:00 Austin & Allie (Stellar Beans)
4:00 - Fools & Sages (Panorama Music House)
5:00 - Dead Matadors (Broad Street Stage)
5:00 - Louisiana Surf Department (Luna Bar & Grill)
6:00 - Dani LaCour (Ryan St. Stage)
6:00 - Shawn Saucier (Stellar Beans)
6:00 - Paper Plains (Panorama Music House)
7:00 - Cats & Aliens (Luna Bar & Grill)
7:00 - Justin Martindale & the Backstabbers (Broad Street Stage)
8:00 - Boom Boom (Ryan St. Stage)
8:00 - John Guidroz Band (Panorama Music House)
9:00 - Syndley Whiplash (Luna Bar & Grill)
9:00 - The Quadroholics (Broad Street Stage)
10:00 - The Iceman Special (Ryan St. Stage)