With the Covid-19 vaccine available, more and more events and concerts are starting to return to the Ark-La-Tex in 2021. Recently, many venues posted new acts coming to our area. Here is a list of what we found so far. Keep in mind that the Coronavirus is still around and we may experience waves of infections that could postpone or cancel events. We will try to keep this list as updated as possible. If city and/or state laws change, make sure to be aware and follow them. Click on the name of the event to be taken to the event website.
NOVEMBER
Lil Baby & Friends – CANCELLED – Hip hop takes the stage. Hear the newest sounds out of Atlanta with a star-studded lineup. Location – Brookshire Grocery Arena: 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr., Bossier City
REO Speedwagon – Nov. 7 @ 8:00pm – Selling over 40 million records makes REO Speedwagon one of the best rock bands in the last few decades. Location – Riverdome at Horseshoe Bossier City: 711 Horseshoe Blvd., Bossier City
Ron White – Nov 11 @ 8:00pm – The comedy giant and classic storyteller comes back to El Dorado, Ark. for another night of fun. Location – First Financial Music Hall, 101 E. Locust St., El Dorado, Ark
In Real Life Comedy Tour – Nov. 12 @ 7:00pm – Actor and Comedian Mike Epps brings some friends for some non-stop laughs. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
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Bach @ Bloch – Nov. 13 @ 7:30pm – The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra brings Bach superstar Simone Dinnerstein to play some of the composer’s best works. Location – First Baptist Shreveport, 543 Ockley Dr., Shreveport
Lynyrd Skynyrd – Big Wheels Keep on Turnin’ Tour – Nov. 19 @ 7:00pm – When their farewell tour was rudely interrupted by the pandemic, they had to wait and now they are back on the Southern Rock road. Location – Brookshire Grocery Arena: 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr., Bossier City
Thanksgiving at the Hall with Linda Davis and Lang Scott – Nov. 20 @ 6:00pm – Enjoy a dinner and show with Grammy award winner and East Texas native Linda Davis. Location – Texas Country Music Hall of Fame: 310 W. Panola St., Carthage
The Prophecy Show: The Music of Trans-Siberian Orchestra – Nov. 20 @ 7:00pm – Paying tribute to the popular Trans-Siberian Orchestra, this band plans to rock out. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
The Bellamy Brothers – Nov. 26 @ 8:00pm – This family duo will play some of their favorites from their 40 years of performing. Location – Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City
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The Lindsey Stirling Christmas Program – November 27 @ 8:00pm – Violinist Lindsey Stirling from America’s Got Talent and Dancing with the Stars comes to Shreveport for a fun Christmas concert. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
DECEMBER
Postmodern Jukebox – Dec. 2 @ 8:00pm – Take current music hits and rework them for vintage genres like 1920s jazz and you’ll hear unique performances. Location – The Strand Theatre: 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport
John Crist Fresh Cuts Comedy Tour – Dec. 3 @7:00pm – He’s one of the most popular comedians online (1 Billion video views). Get ready to be cracked up. Location – The Strand Theatre: 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport
ZZ Top – Dec. 4 @ 8:00pm – The little band from Texas returns to the Ark-La-Tex for a celebration. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
Lightwire Theater – Dec. 11 @ 7:30pm – One of the most exciting acts from America’s Got Talent comes to the area. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
The Nutcracker – Dec. 11-12 – The Shreveport Metropolitan Ballet presents this holiday classic. Location – TBA
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical – Dec. 15 @ 7:00pm – The beloved Christmas TV show comes to the stage with its time honored themes of love and kindness. Location – The Strand Theatre: 619 Louisiana Ave., Shreveport
Midland – The Last Resort Tour – Dec. 16 @ 8:00pm – The chart topping Country Album band from Texas comes to town for a night of great music. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
Holiday Pops with Erich Bergen – Dec. 18 @ 7:30pm – The Shreveport Symphony Orchestra along with Jersey Boys star Erich Bergman presents this Christmas concert that will get you in a festive mood. Location – Riverview Theatre, 600 Clyde Fant Pkwy., Shreveport
Enjoy these 2021 Ark-La-Tex concerts safely!
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Related Topic: See the full 2021-2022 Strand Theatre schedule here.
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OCTOBER
Ron White – Oct. 2 @ 8:00pm – The comedy giant and classic storyteller comes back to Bossier City. Location – Paradise Theater at Margaritaville Resort Casino: 777 Margaritaville Way, Bossier City
Gabriel Iglesias Beyond the Fluffy World Tour – Oct. 10 @ 7:00pm – Go big or go home is the tagline to this comedic great. Location – Brookshire Grocery Arena: 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr., Bossier City
Joe Bonamassa – Oct. 13 @ 8:00pm – It’s the guitar event of the year as legendary bluest guitarist Joe Bonamassa comes to town. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
Casting Crows – Oct. 15 @ 7:00pm – The contemporary Christian rock band’s concert will be uplifting and a great time. Location – Brookshire Grocery Arena: 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr., Bossier City
Theresa Caputo The Experience Live! – Oct. 15 @ 7:30pm – From the hit TV show Long Island Medium, Caputo will share personal stories and how her gift works. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
The Dude Perfect Tour – Oct. 17 @ 5:00pm – These guys have been making amazing sports videos for a while and now you can see them in person. Location – Brookshire Grocery Arena: 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr., Bossier City
Parker McCollum – Oct. 21 @7:00pm – The Country music star comes to Shreveport bringing his Texas roots with him. Location – Shreveport Municipal Auditorium: 705 Grand Ave., Shreveport
Tapestry: the Carole King Songbook – Oct. 23 @ 7:30pm – This concert had be postponed due to Covid-19. Experience a Carol King concert from the 1970s. Location – The Whatley Center for Performing Arts, 2886 FM 1735, Mt. Pleasant, Tex
Paw Patrol Live – CANCELLED – Kids everywhere can’t enough of Paw Patrol and they will be here for 4 performances. Location – Brookshire Grocery Arena: 2000 Brookshire Arena Dr., Bossier City