The Louisiana Renaissance Festival is delighted to welcome new acts to the stages of the Kingdom. Each one has been carefully selected to entertain and amaze.

Acts and performances are subject to change. More to come closer to faire dates!

Shows

With dozens of shows and demonstrations, it is guaranteed that you will be amazed by our cast of highly trained professional performers, each tasked with providing an exciting day of entertainment and adventure.
Click here for the 2024 Show Schedule

Adamo Ignis

Adamo Ignis means ‘to love flame’, exactly what you’ll do when you see the hot stunts in this show! Adamo Ignis continues our oldest tradition of gathering to the flame, but with elements of danger and dance. Join her for fire eating, fire breathing, fire dancing, and more. November 23 - December 1.

Andrew McKee

A storyteller and weaver of dreams in the grand Celtic tradition, this Irish bard brings to life a céilí atmosphere with music and stories for one and all. All 6 weekends

Broon

Broon is a nationally known Ren Faire performer with over 35 years experience bringing laughter and fun to the stage. His show combines variety skills with an improvisational wit that guarantees no two shows will be exactly the same.
November 2-3.
Opening Weekend only.

Buckle & Swash

Join Captain Red Swash Rogers and Mr. Buckle for pirate comedy, sword-fighting, and other... stuff.

Chaste Treasure

Definitely a treasure, but questionably chaste, Chaste Treasure will delight your senses through song, with tight harmonies, and a lot of double entendre (more for mom and dad, not the kids).
All 6 weekends.

Connor O'Carraig

Connor O’Carraig may be the biggest leprechaun you’ve ever seen! His sleight of hand comedy magic will leave you smiling, amazed, and believing in the fae of Ireland. All six weekends.

Constance Panderwell

Mayor's Wife Constance “Connie” Panderwell, the charming better half of the Righte & Honourable Lord Mayor William Panderwell, often found frequenting the boutiques of Albright to stimulate the local economy, is once again looking to fill various Council positions and find the perfect hat. There all 6 weekends.

Count du Monette

Count du Monette is a Frenchman, but we have not figured out what he does or why he is here in our bustling village of Albright. Maybe you can help! If you see Count du Monette on his enjoyable daily stroll, soften him up with a compliment, and then try to learn more about him. You'll have to be sneaky, though -- if Count du Monette suspects you are on a fact-finding mission, he will adeptly dodge your questions. He will, however, be happy to instruct you on the proper pronunciation of your name. Here all six weekends.

Cy the Sword Swallower

A man of skill, a man of danger, and some would say.... a complete lunatic! Cy is a master of the blade. Witness him swallow a whole armory of swords of different shapes and sizes ranging from the smallsword to the curved scimitar. Easily the most heavily armed variety show. November 4 - 5, November 11 - 12.

Falconry Show

Falconer Kitty Carroll shares her message of appreciation for the natural world through birds of prey and the fascination they inspire. In this demonstration, you'll watch free-flying raptors while learning about their hunting methods, food preferences, and more. All 6 weekends.

Foxy Bard and Twig

Foxy and Twig have a song for just about everyone – Irish drinking tunes, songs in languages from around the world, and, for some reason, a song about chickens. Want something different? They can make up a song on the fly just for you. Enjoy a drink with the premiere chaos bards! All 6 weekends.

Haller Glassblowing

Watch master glassblower Mark Haller as he creates off-hand blown glass while entertaining you with details about the technique, as well as his personal journey with this ancient art. Questions are encouraged! There all six weekends.

Harry Roullier

Dating back close to a thousand years, the hurdy-gurdy is not seen much in the United States. Harry plays music from the 12th century up to the present and has learned from teachers in France and England. It has a unique sound you won't want to miss! There all six weekends.

Jacques Ze Whipper

The French can be so romantic and mysterious...add a flaming whip, and ooouh-la-la. Jacques hold the Guinness World Record for most bullwhip cracks in one minute (278!), and recently appeared on America's Got Talent. November 9-10, November 16-17.

Jamison the Juggler

Comedy juggling with audience participation, featuring fire, knives and surprises. November 29-30, December 1, 7-8.

Jim Mackenzie

Jim Mackenzie has been keeping vaudeville alive since 1985 and continues to add new original routines to the act. He learned to juggle at a young age from his dad. He picked up sword swallowing and other skills along the way, taught himself violin and put it all in a comedy show that is a favorite with audiences around the country. Experience in-the-moment comedy and amazing original feats. December 2 - 3, December 9 - 10.

Joust

Only those of noble birth were allowed to compete in the joust, a combat using lances on horseback. Demonstrated twice a day at our Joust Arena. Here all six weekends.

Judas and Magnolia

Judas and Magnolia are a husband and wife team of escape artists and illusionists who have performed around the globe. Through comedy, suspense, and abundant audience participation the pair work to tell fantastical narratives and bring crowds to the edges of their seats with death-defying stunts. Judas and Magnolia hope to inspire their audiences to “live their very best lives” by being living examples of courage and love. All 6 weekends.

Lord Mayor William Panderwell

The newly-elected Righte & Honourable Lord Mayor William “Willie” Panderwell takes his municipal duties less seriously than his social and acquisitional interests, and can be seen in the lanes of Albright, stumping for votes and schmoozing the tourists. Various Council and Alderman positions are available for generous campaign donors. Here all six weekends.

Mad Erik

The closer you get the better the magic. Mad Erik is unbelievably fantastic fun. Dare we say it is magical? There all six weekends.

Ordo Procinctus

The Ordo is a competitive, full contact, medieval fighting club. Our name, "Ordo Procinctus" is Latin - meaning "the Order of the Battle Ready." We study combat arts within a system that is as realistic as possible allowing for reasonable safety. Chivalry sport is a competitive, unchoreographed ring sport where each combatant is trying to earn victory. Battling every day of all six weekends.

Pandorium Belly Dancing

Pandorium is comprised of more than 25 talented dancers and musicians. They perform frequently throughout the Gulf South Region, engaging audiences with their live music, super shimmy skills, and their own special brand of comedy. Dancing every day of all 6 weekends.

Paolo Garbonzo

Paolo Garbanzo has performed for crowds all over the US and Europe. He's been a member of the Flying Karamazov Brothers, and was given a Lifetime Achievement Award by the International Juggling Association. As a winner of the International Jester Competition, he is an official jester of Muncaster Castle, the first American in history to be an official jester of an English castle. Performing First Four weekends of November.

Pinwheel Sideshow

Pippsy the clown brings the amazing world of sideshow to the stage! Watch in awe as she flirts with death swallowing swords and more! This show has it all – comedy, suspense, puns danger and a drinking game!
Fireworks weekend only, December 7-8

Puppies of Penzance

This brisk, energetic dog show takes adventures on a pirate ship manned by pups! Great to watch with the whole family (even the teenagers) performing cute tricks every day of the festival.