From its grand opening in 1924 through the better part of a century, the Liberty Theatre in Eunice served as a cultural hub for Southwest Louisiana and beyond.

As the largest and grandest “movie palace” in the region, the Liberty drew steady crowds by hosting an all-star array of performers, movies and celebrities. Beginning in the 1920s with silent films and continuing through the rise of widescreen technicolor cinema, thousands of visitors flocked to the Liberty to see the latest Hollywood films, popular performers, dance contests and even politicians.

In the 1980s, the rise of multiplex cinemas and in-home video rental led to the shuttering of many of the grand old theatres, including the Liberty. Local efforts later that decade led to renovations and the theatre reopened for live performances, including the widely acclaimed broadcast of the Rendezvous des Cajuns radio and television program. This revival placed Eunice at the forefront of Cajun music and culture for many years, attracting audiences from around the globe.

In 2020, HVAC problems and the COVID-19 pandemic led the Liberty to temporarily close its doors once more. During this time, a new group of stakeholders and supporters have assembled a plan to restore the Theatre to its former glory, bringing it back to prominence as a cultural hub and architectural showpiece that will bring activity and visitors back to downtown Eunice.