CAJUNDOME

What CAJUNDOME does

CAJUNDOME and Convention Center is a government-owned multi-purpose arena and convention facility located at 444 Cajundome Blvd in Lafayette, Louisiana. The arena opened in November 1985 as a 10,000+ capacity venue and was expanded in 2002 with an attached Convention Center; a $22 million renovation was completed in 2016. The facility is owned by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, was built by the State of Louisiana with partial funding from the City of Lafayette, and is governed by a five-member CAJUNDOME Commission. CAJUNDOME serves the Acadiana and South Louisiana region (primary market ADI of approximately 1.5 million people) and hosts concerts, family shows, sporting events (including UL Ragin' Cajuns basketball, WWE, and LHSAA tournaments), graduations, trade shows, conventions, Mardi Gras balls, weddings, and community events. Annual attendance ranges from 500,000 to 750,000 at the arena and approximately 500,000 at the Convention Center, yielding over 1 million annual guests.

The facility generates revenue across five primary streams: ticket sales (via Ticketmaster and box office), premium experiences (luxury suites, Service Chevrolet Cadillac VIP Club, LFT Fiber Lounge, annual parking), food and beverage (Artisan Creative Catering, exclusive on-site caterer, plus concessions), convention and meeting space rental, and advertising/sponsorship (naming rights, signage, partnerships). Pricing is primarily unit-based with tiered structures including a freemium Insiders membership (presale access) and a paid Insiders Plus annual subscription (VIP amenities, parking passes, suite discounts). Ticketmaster serves as the core ticketing and marketing database platform, with Live Nation and AEG Presents as principal concert promoters and Paciolan as the dedicated athletics ticketing partner (announced December 2023). A cashless payment system was implemented across Box Office and Concessions effective January 1, 2025, and mobile ordering is offered through OrderNext. The venue is led by Director Pam DeVille and Director of Marketing & Corporate Partnerships Casey White, with 11-50 employees disclosed.

Name

CAJUNDOME

Legal name

CAJUNDOME and Convention Center

Website

https://cajundome.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CAJUNDOME is a government-owned multi-purpose arena and convention center in Lafayette, Louisiana, hosting concerts, sporting events, conventions, and community gatherings for Acadiana and South Louisiana, drawing over one million guests annually across ticketing, premium hospitality, food and beverage, and sponsorship revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Arena and Convention Center Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Venue-Owned/Operated Event Organizers (In-House Promoters) (MPAKADAI), Conference & Convention Center Catering (THAHAKAB), Concession & Stadium / Arena Catering (THAFAIAG)

Keywords

• Live entertainment venue
• Convention center services
• Arena event hosting
• Premium suite rentals
• Event catering services

Headquarters

HQ city

Lafayette

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from ticket sales for concerts, family shows, sporting events, and graduations through Ticketmaster and the box office. Ticket prices vary with advance discounts and day-of-show increases.
2. Premium Experiences: Revenue from annual and per-event suite rentals, Service Chevrolet Cadillac VIP Club experiences, and annual parking passes offering luxury accommodations and exclusive access.
3. Food and Beverage: Revenue from Artisan Creative Catering services for events, concessions during events, and on-premise dining experiences including the Table Room and LFT Fiber Lounge.
4. Convention and Meeting Space Rental: Revenue from hosting conventions, trade shows, seminars, corporate meetings, and expos in the Convention Center facility.
5. Advertising and Sponsorship: Revenue from partnership and advertising opportunities allowing brands to reach over 1,000,000 annual guests through naming rights, signage, promotional opportunities, and marketing exposure at events.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CAJUNDOME is a multi-purpose arena and convention center that hosts concerts, family shows, sporting events, conventions, trade shows, graduations, and private events. It provides supporting services including ticketing via Ticketmaster, full-service catering through Artisan Creative Catering, premium suite and VIP club experiences, and loyalty membership programs.

Product overview

CAJUNDOME is a multi-purpose entertainment venue and convention center in Lafayette, Louisiana, operated by the University of Louisiana at Lafayette. The facility consists of the CAJUNDOME arena (opened 1985, renovated in 2016 for $22 million) and an attached Convention Center (opened 2002). The core offering is venue rental for concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, and community events. Supporting services include Artisan Creative Catering (exclusive on-site food and beverage provider), ticketing through Ticketmaster, and premium experiences including luxury suite rentals and the Service Chevrolet Cadillac VIP Club. Membership programs include the free CAJUNDOME Insiders (offering pre-sale access and discounts) and the ENCORE Loyalty Program (earn points for swag and concessions). Additional amenities include The Table Room lounge, LFT Fiber Lounge, and mobile ordering through OrderNext for concessions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Artisan Creative Catering: Exclusive food and beverage catering service for CAJUNDOME and Convention Center events
• Insiders Membership Program
• Service Chevrolet Cadillac VIP Club
• Table Room

Products and services

• CAJUNDOME Venue Multi-purpose arena and convention center facility in Lafayette, Louisiana, hosting concerts, sporting events, family shows, conventions, trade shows, graduations, and community events. Underwent a $22 million renovation in 2016.
• Artisan Creative Catering

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PaciolancoreTechnology or Integration · 6 December 2023Louisiana Athletics partnership with Paciolan for new ticketing structure and ticketing technology platform for Ragin' Cajuns athletic events.
• TicketmastercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary ticketing platform for all CAJUNDOME events. Provides online ticket sales, marketing tools, email database access, and mobile ticketing (SafeTix).
• Live NationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor concert promoter bringing national touring acts to the venue including Brooks & Dunn Neon Moon Tour 2026.
• AEG PresentscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConcert promoter presenting events such as Zach Top Cold Beer & Country Music Tour 2026 at the CAJUNDOME.
• Lafayette Utilities System (LUS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal utility company as advertising partner on the CAJUNDOME website footer.
• LFT FiberminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal fiber internet provider sponsoring the LFT Fiber Lounge @ The Table Room premium experience and advertising partner.
• Hancock Whitney BankminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional banking institution as advertising partner.
• Louisiana LotteryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerState lottery organization as advertising partner.
• WOW TechnologiesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology company as advertising partner.
• Service GM (Service Chevrolet Cadillac)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerAuto dealership sponsoring the Service Chevrolet Cadillac VIP Club experience. Provides naming rights and exclusive entertainment opportunities for clients.
• Lafayette Travel (LCVC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal tourism/civic organization as advertising partner.
• Tony Chachere'sminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal Cajun food brand as advertising partner.
• Coca Cola UnitedcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPresenting sponsor of the CAJUNDOME ENCORE loyalty club program with exclusive promotional offers and brand association.
• University of Louisiana at LafayettecoreOthersOwner of the CAJUNDOME facility. Home venue for Ragin' Cajuns athletics including basketball games. Collaborates on commencement ceremonies and various university events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Oak View Group: Major venue development and management firm operating and developing arenas and convention centers globally — represents a competitive threat and a potential management/services peer for facility operations.
• BOK Center: Tulsa, Oklahoma arena operated by ASM Global — larger-scale multi-purpose arena (19,000+ capacity) comparable in operating model and touring content strategy, though serving a bigger market.
• ASM Global: Global venue management operator (merged AEG Facilities and SMG) running many of CAJUNDOME's direct peers (Raising Cane's River Center, Pensacola Bay Center) — the dominant incumbent in third-party arena/convention management.

Direct peers

• Smoothie King Center: New Orleans-based multi-purpose arena (NBA Pelicans home) of similar scale to CAJUNDOME, hosting concerts, family shows, and conventions in Louisiana — the most direct in-state peer and primary competitive threat for touring content.
• Raising Cane's River Center: Baton Rouge arena and convention center operated by SMG/ASM Global, hosting concerts, conventions, and sporting events in Louisiana — directly comparable mid-sized multi-purpose venue competing for the same touring circuits.
• Brookshire Grocery Arena: Shreveport multi-purpose arena (formerly CenturyLink Center) hosting concerts, sporting events, and conventions in northwest Louisiana — similar mid-market arena comparable in scale, programming mix, and regional entertainment role.
• Pensacola Bay Center: Pensacola, Florida multi-purpose arena and convention complex operated by ASM Global — closely comparable Gulf South venue competing for the same touring content and convention business.
• Von Braun Center: Huntsville, Alabama multi-purpose arena and convention center — directly comparable Southern regional venue competing for similar concert, family show, and convention programming.

Regional players

• Mobile Convention Center: Mobile, Alabama convention and event facility — comparable in scale and Gulf Coast regional positioning, primarily competing for convention and trade show bookings in the broader Southern market.
• Mississippi Coast Coliseum: Biloxi, Mississippi multi-purpose arena and convention center in the same Gulf South competitive set — comparable regional venue for concerts, sporting events, and conventions.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cajundome
• Facebookfacebook.com/cajundome
• Instagraminstagram.com/cajundome

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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