About
Lake Charles Event Center is a world-class indoor arena in Lake Charles, LA. Host to concerts, sports, and live entertainment — plan your visit with tickets, directions, and nearby dining & hotels.
4M+
Events Hosted
460M+
Guests Welcomed
66+
Years of History
Countless
Unforgettable Moments
- Venue Type
- Indoor Arena
- Capacity
- 16,160
- Built
- 1960
- Renovated
- 1980
- Owner
- Venue Group
Upcoming Events
NOV
10
Go DJs Global Lounge 2727 present "That's My Jam" featuring Pleasure P
7:00 PM CST • R&B
NOV
20
Mistletoe & Moss: Premier Shopping
10:00 AM CST • Holiday
NOV
20
Mistletoe & Moss 2026
12:00 PM CST • Holiday
NOV
20
Mistletoe & Moss: Sip & Shop
6:00 PM CST • Holiday
NOV
21
Mistletoe & Moss 2026
9:00 AM CST • Holiday
Location & Map
900 Lakeshore Dr
Lake Charles, LAGet DirectionsGetting Here
Multiple lines nearby
Frequent service
Airports
Restaurants Nearby
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Hotels Nearby
The Plaza Hotel
From $650/night
Pod Times Square
From $189/night
1 Hotel Brooklyn Bridge
From $425/night
Things to Do Nearby
Statue of Liberty & Ellis Island Tour
Cultural Tours • 2.1 mi
Broadway Show Experience
Art & Museums • 1.8 mi
Central Park Bike Tour
Outdoor Adventures • 1.4 mi
Parking Nearby
Lake Charles Event Center Official Lot
0.1 mi • $35
Pennsylvania Plaza Garage
0.2 mi • $25
Nearby Street Parking
0.4 mi • $15