Melissa Etheridge Coming to Lake Charles in 2026

Lake Charles, Louisiana (KHLA-FM) - Another legendary rock artist is coming to Southwest Louisiana later this year. That's right, Melissa Etheridge is bringing her hits to Southwest Louisiana later this year, and we've got everything you need to know...

The Lake Charles area is grateful to have great venues in the Southwest Louisiana area, like the Lake Charles Event Center, Southlake Theater, Golden Nugget-Lake Charles, L'Auberge Casino, and Coushatta Casino Resort in Kinder. Plus, all of our wonderful local venues that support so many of our local artists in the area.

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About Melissa Etheridge

Melissa Etheridge rose to fame in the late 1980s after releasing her debut album. She quickly built a strong fan base with hits like “Bring Me Some Water,” “I’m the Only One,” and “Come to My Window.”

Over the years, she has earned several Grammy Awards and even won an Academy Award for her song “I Need to Wake Up.” In recent years, she has continued to make music and perform live. She has released new albums and even launched her own streaming platform to connect with fans.

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Melissa Etheridge Coming To Lake Charles September 2026

Melissa Etheridge will bring her “RISE” tour to the Golden Nugget-Lake Charles on Friday, September 18, 2026. The show will take place inside the Grand Event Center and is set to begin at 8:30 p.m.

Ticket Information

Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, March 27, at 10:00 a.m. Fans can also purchase a special VIP package, which includes a premium seat, an autographed photo, and exclusive merchandise that will be shipped after the show. CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS

This concert will also help support a good cause. Two dollars from every ticket sold will go to the Etheridge Foundation, which works to help fight the opioid crisis through research and new treatments.