Cool Thursdays Concerts Series
The Dallas Arboretum’s nightlife reignites with our annual concert series featuring top national tribute acts and the area’s greatest performers.
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Good Music, Great Views
Live music, sunset views, and garden vibes return in 2026 as Cool Thursdays celebrates 29 years as one of Dallas’s favorite concert series. Set against the backdrop of White Rock Lake, each evening invites guests to explore the garden, relax with friends, and enjoy live performances on the concert lawn.
Spring concert tickets go on sale to members at 10am on February 13 and to the general public on February 20.
Concert Lineup
Gates open at 6pm, with spring and summer concerts starting at 7:30pm and fall concerts starting at 7pm
April 23: Desperado–Eagles Tribute
April 30: Purple Madness The Prince Tribute Band
May 7: Maximum Queen
May 14: Hard Days Night (Beatles)
May 21: Always Adele Tribute Show – New!
May 28: Fleetwood MAC–A Fleetwood MAC Tribute*
June 4: Blonde Ambition the Madonna Tribute – New!
June 11: Emerald City*
September 17: Turnstiles–Billy Joel
September 24: Dancing Dream ABBA Tribute*
October 1: Infinite Journey
October 8: Life In Technicolor (Coldplay) – New!
October 15: Greggie and the Jets (Elton John Tribute)*
October 22: RED–A Taylor Swift Tribute*
October 29: Bee Gees Gold The Tribute – New!
November 5: Emerald City*
* Premium Concert Experience
Cool Thursdays Tickets
Choose the option that works best for your season. Save with a subscription or purchase tickets to individual concerts.
Spring Subscription
Enjoy the spring season at a discounted rate.
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Member: $169
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Guest: $269
Individual Concert Tickets
Perfect for a single night out in the garden.
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Member: $40
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Guest: $45
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Child (ages 2–12): $30
*Premium Concerts
Select concerts are designated as Premium Concerts.
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Guest: $50
Tickets are limited and may sell out.
Corkage Fee
Guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol for a small corkage fee of $5 per reservation per concert.
This fee helps the Arboretum maintain the venue, enhancing the overall guest experience and ensuring that each evening is enjoyable for everyone. Your contribution allows us to provide a clean, comfortable environment and invest in the quality of our events. Cheers to good times, great music, and your favorite drinks!
Concert Policies
Please review Dallas Arboretum policies in advance to ensure the best possible concert experience:
Times
- Gates open at 6:00pm
- Spring/Summer concerts 7:30 – 9:30pm
- Fall concerts 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Garden closes at 10:00pm
Food and Beverages
Concert Goers are requested to bring a limit of one bag per person and one cooler per four people, due to space restrictions on the concert lawn. Pre-order food options are available for each concert. A beer and wine bar is available for purchase. Guests wishing to bring their own alcohol are subject to a $5 corkage fee per concert per reservation. Pre-paying the corkage fee will result in a shorter wait at entry.
Seating
All tickets are general admission to the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn. Seating on the lawn is first come, first served. The Arboretum encourages blankets and low to the ground, low back chairs that sit no higher than 4 inches off the ground due to space and viewing limitations. The concert lawn is separated into two zones: beach style chairs that do not exceed 4 inches in height from the ground in the front half, and chairs with seats higher than 4 inches in the back. Blankets are welcome anywhere and restrictions will be enforced on the amount and size of items that can accompany you and your party to the concert. This allows for safely seating the maximum number of guests on the Lawn. Failure to comply with the chair policy may result in a request to move and/or being escorted from the event. Review our Lawn Chair Etiquette here.
Rain Policy
A determination as to weather-altered plans will be made by 3pm on the day of the concert to ensure the safety of the band and guests. Check the website homepage or social media pages for updates on the day of the concert.
No Smoking
Smoking and vaping of any kind is not permitted in the Arboretum, including in the parking lots, per City of Dallas ordinance. The Arboretum must abide by City of Dallas ordinances.
Trams
Trams are not available on concert evenings.
Please note
Children must always remain with parents. Those not following this policy may be asked to leave.
Drop off/Pickups/Ride Share
To benefit concert attendees, guests can use Entry 3 for all drop-offs, pickups, and rideshare vehicles. This provides closer access for guests with disabilities and those carrying large items, making for a much shorter walk to the Concert Lawn. For questions, please contact 214-515-6615.
Dallas Arboretum Cool Thursdays Concerts tickets are only available at dallasarboretum.org.
Garden Policies
Please review the garden’s policies in advance to ensure the best possible experience at the Dallas Arboretum:
- Candles and open flames are not permitted on property.
- Please apply insect repellent at your vehicle and not on the concert lawn.
- Frisbees, kites, or balls of any type along with baseball bats, skates, tennis shoes with rollers in the sole, and skateboards are not permitted.
- Kids must always remain with adults and are not permitted on stage.
- No pets are allowed, except for service animals.
- There is a designated bike stand located in the main parking lot for bikes. Bikes are not permitted inside the garden.
- Please remember the Arboretum is a family friendly venue. Obscene language, clothing and behavior will not be tolerated. Dallas Police will be on hand to ask anyone who becomes disruptive to leave.
- Dallas Police Department will be on hand for any injury, fall or medical emergency. Please alert an Arboretum staff member or visit them at the side of the concert stage, if you need assistance.
Questions
Should you need assistance with your reservation please contact us at reservations@dallasarboretum.org or at 214.515.6615.
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