ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT NOON!
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Brown Bag Concert Series — October 2026
ALL CONCERTS BEGIN AT NOON!
Take a midweek break with live music in the heart of Downtown Monroe. The Northeast Louisiana Arts Council’s Brown Bag Concert Series returns every Wednesday in October from 12:00–1:00 PM at Palace Park, 220 DeSiard Street.
Brown Bag is designed to make live music easy to access and free to enjoy. Bring a lawn chair or picnic blanket, pack your lunch, and spend an hour outside with some of Northeast Louisiana’s talented musicians. The series is free and open to everyone. Guests can also purchase a $6 box lunch from Newk’s Eatery, and Mulhearn’s will provide free cookies at each performance.
This October’s lineup moves through country, gospel, rock, blues, Americana, and more, with a different regional artist taking the stage each week
Free and Open to the Public
Brown Bag Concerts are free and open to everyone thanks to the support of our community sponsors: City of Monroe, ECHO Development, Mulhearn’s, Newk’s Eatery, North Delta Title Company, Mark C. Napoli, M.D. A.P.M.C. and Paramount Healthcare Consultants. This project is supported by a grant from the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival and Foundation’s Community Partnership Grant program.
Wednesdays in October | Noon–1:00 PM
Palace Park | 220 DeSiard Street, Downtown Monroe
Bring a chair or blanket and join us.
For more information or weather updates, call the Northeast Louisiana Arts Council at 318-397-6717.
And the October 2026 performers are...
October 7 — Clay LaBeff
Singer-songwriter and recording artist Clay LaBeff opens the October series with his baritone vocals, country guitar, and original songs rooted in everyday life, heartache, and Southern storytelling. LaBeff was named 2025 NELA Male Performer and Entertainer of the Year and brings an energetic live show to his first Brown Bag appearance.
October 14 — Southern Grace
Southern Grace, featuring Rhonda Black, Donna McLaughlin, and Cathy Hutto, brings its signature harmonies and gospel sound to Palace Park. The trio performs regularly throughout the region and was recognized as NELA Music’s 2024 Worship Group of the Year.
October 21 — Josh Madden
Award-winning musician, producer, and teacher Josh Madden returns with an eclectic set shaped by influences ranging from Jerry Lee Lewis and Ray Charles to Eric Clapton and Dave Matthews. Expect piano, guitar, a laid-back style, and Madden’s distinctive vocals for the third concert of the series.
October 28 — Tammy Martin
West Monroe native Tammy Martin closes out the October series with a blend of blues, pop, rock, country, and oldies. A familiar performer at venues throughout the region, Martin is known for her bluesy style, gritty vocals, and rock-and-roll edge.
