Entertainment
From a secluded VIP experience to a hanging-from-the-rafters party, Shreveport has plenty of choices for relaxing after a long day in the studio. Whether you love to bet at the racetrack or casino, or you want to hear some live music, you’ll find excitement here 24/7.
Want to stand on the stage where legends like Elvis, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams got their start? Need to make a pilgrimage to Leadbelly’s grave? Shreveport’s rich musical landscape is dotted with landmarks:
- The Municipal Auditorium, former home to “The Louisiana Hayride”
- Huddie “Leadbelly” Ledbetter’s grave and the infamous Fannin Street
- Live performance venues for any genre of music:
- Media Star Entertainment Hall (independent rock, local music)
- Lee’s Lounge (Rhythm & Blues, Cajun, Zydeco and Country)
- JOSH Lounge (Jazz and Old School Heritage)
- The Phoenix Underground (Dance, Live DJ’s)
Film Industry
Nicknamed “Hollywood South,” Shreveport is a major filmmaking destination and has doubled for locations around the world including New York, Portland, Senegal and even the biblical city of Sodom.
Some of the films and TV shows shot in the area include:
- True Blood
- The Guardian
- Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay
- W.
- I Hope They Serve Beer in Hell
- Battle: Los Angeles
- Year One
- Super
- The Fantastic Flying Books of Morris Lessmore
Nature and Outdoors
Louisiana is a sportsman’s paradise, and Shreveport is a hub of exciting outdoor adventures. Our convenient location straddling the Red River means water sports are plentiful and you can find just about any outdoor activity nearby. Some highlights in the region include:
- Stoner Avenue/Clyde Fant Parkway jogging and biking trails (for beginners)
- Bodcau Mountain Biking Trail (the secret training grounds for our local MTB racers)
- Year-round fishing and boating at Lake Bistineau, the Red River and Cypress Lake
- Family-friendly hiking and education at Walter B. Jacobs Memorial Nature Park
Museums, Galleries and Theaters
Our region’s love for culture and art are reflected in our museums and galleries, housing folk art, contemporary works and national treasures. Our theaters exhibit the best in independent cinema and touring Broadway performances.
Our favorites include:
- Robinson Film Center, exhibiting independent, classic and foreign film
- The Strand Theatre, the Official State Theatre of Louisiana
- Sci-port, a family-friendly science center with an IMAX Dome Theatre
- The Meadows Museum of Art, exhibiting contemporary works and the Indochina Collection of Jean Despujols
- Karpeles Manuscript Library, the largest private collection of original manuscripts and documents in the world
Hotels
While you’re in town working with us, check out our hotel accommodations. Shreveport has everything from a quiet bed and breakfast to a full resort with 24/7 entertainment.
Try these for your home away from home:
