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About Shakers Live

Shakers Live sits at the heart of downtown Lafayette, LA, with a long history of live music and community events. Located at 222 Jefferson Street in the 70501 area, the space has evolved through several iterations, including The Pearl and Bolt Bar & Patio, and is being repurposed as the Jefferson Street Library in 2025. Whether you’re catching a show or exploring the neighborhood, we’ve got you covered with seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options.

Plan ahead to secure your seats for upcoming events, and check nearby lodging for convenient stays. Downtown Lafayette offers a compact, walkable scene with easy access to public transit and a variety of dining options. As the venue’s use evolves, stay tuned for the latest event listings and space updates.

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Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Address: 222 Jefferson Street, Lafayette, LA 70501.
  • Venue history: originally Shakers Live (music venue/nightclub); later renamed The Pearl (opened circa 2018) at the same address; later occupied by Bolt Bar & Patio (moved into the Pearl space, around 2021); Bolt closed in early 2025; Jefferson Street Library announced to occupy the space in 2025.
  • Seating chart: major ticket sites for Shakers Live indicate there were interactive seating charts available for events; exact capacity not publicly listed.
  • Parking: downtown Lafayette parking relies on street parking (ParkMobile) and nearby public garages; see ParkMe listings and local parking guides for options near Jefferson Street.
  • Transit: Lafayette has a public transit system (Lafayette Transit System, Ride LTS) with day and night service; check schedules for downtown access.
  • Nearby hotels: downtown Lafayette hotels are concentrated in the 70501 area (e.g., Evangeline Hotel on Jefferson Street; general hotel listings exist for 70501).
  • Notable events hosted: as The Pearl the venue hosted live music; Bolt hosted LGBTQ+ nightlife and drag shows before closing in 2025; the space is being repurposed as Jefferson Street Library (downtown LGBTQ+ lounge) as of 2025.