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Cool Thursdays Concert Series
With ten new bands and the return of our most popular performers, the 2021 Cool Thursdays Concert Series is the best event of the year for music lovers.
Dates
April 1–July 1, 2021 &
September 2–October 28, 2021
Pricing | Lineup | Inclement Weather | Refunds | Parking
2021 Cool Thursdays Concerts
With ten new bands and the return of our most popular performers, the Dallas Arboretum’s 2021 Cool Thursdays Concert Series is sure to be the most anticipated event for music lovers.
The spring series kicks off on April 1 with Emerald City and wraps up on July 1. Gates open at 6pm and concerts start at 7:30pm. The fall series features a number of returning favorites and runs from September 2–October 28.
City guidelines now allow us to hold outdoor events at 50% capacity with COVID safety standards in place. There is a social distance plan for the lawn with squares drawn in the grass and a limit to the amount of bags, coolers and tables allowed. Face coverings are required for the duration of your visit.
Season Subscription Pricing
| Complete Series22 concerts | Spring Series13 concerts | Fall Series9 concerts | |
| Member | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
| Non-Member | Sold Out | Sold Out | Sold Out |
Single Ticket Pricing
Gold: Popular returning bands that are sure to sell out! Denoted with (*)
Silver: Returning fan favorites! Denoted with (**)
Bronze: Great new bands joining our concert line up! Denoted with (***)
| Adults Member / Non-Member |
Seniors Ages 65 and up Member / Non-Member |
ChildrenAges 2-12 | |
| Gold concerts | $25 / $35 | $23 / $33 | $10 |
| Silver concerts | $23 / $33 | $21 / $31 | $10 |
| Bronze concerts | $21 / $31 | $19 / $29 | $10 |
Spring 2021 Lineup
April 22 – Nearly Diamond (SOLD OUT)***
A tribute to Neil Diamond (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Food trucks: Chiaves Italian Street Food, Street Bites, Steel City Pops
April 29 – Turnstiles (SOLD OUT)**
The ultimate Billy Joel tribute band
**Silver concert
Food trucks: Ruthie’s, Fletcher’s, Cone Creamery
May 6 – JT (SOLD OUT)***
The incredible tribute to Justin Timberlake (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Boston Consulting Group
Food trucks: The Butcher’s Son, Cuates Kitchen, Denmore Delights
May 13 – Dancing Dream (SOLD OUT)**
ABBA tribute band
**Silver concert
Sponsored by SHM Architects
Food trucks: Chiaves Italian Street Food, Tacos Bites and Beats, Parlor’s Homemade Ice Cream
May 20 – Limelight Band (SOLD OUT)**
An Emerald City ensemble party band
**Silver concert
Food trucks: Ruthie’s, Street Bites, Steel City Pops
May 27 – Absolute Queen (SOLD OUT)*
The Queen tribute experience
*Gold concert
Food trucks: The Butcher’s Son, Yummy Pizza, Snowbaby
June 3 – Kids In America (SOLD OUT)***
Totally 80s tribute band (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Boston Consulting Group
Food trucks: Chiaves Italian Street Food, Cuates Kitchen, Frios Pops
June 17 – The Troubadour Experience (SOLD OUT)***
A tribute to George Strait (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Food trucks: Ruthie’s, Tacos Bites and Beats, Denmore Delights
June 24 – Sounds of Summer**
Beach Boys tribute
**Silver concert
Sponsored by RREAF Holdings
Food trucks: The Butcher’s Son, Street Bites, Steel City Pops
July 1 – Kraig Parker**
World premier Elvis tribute
Fall 2021 Lineup
September 2 – Hotter Than July***
Stevie Wonder tribute band (NEW)
September 9 – Willie and Family***
The tribute to Willie Nelson (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Baker Botts LLP
Food trucks: The Butcher’s Son, Tacos Bites and Beats, Steel City Pops
September 16 – The Jersey Tenors***
A Four Seasons tribute (NEW)
September 23 – Infinite Journey***
The music of Journey (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
Food trucks: Ruthie’s, Yummy Pizza, Denmore Delights
September 30 – Rocket Man*
The ultimate Elton John tribute show
*Gold concert
Sponsored by UMB Bank
Food trucks: The Butcher’s Son, Cuates Kitchen, Cone Creamery
October 7 – The British Are Coming***
World’s greatest British rock tribute group (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Jackson Walker LLP
Food trucks: Tacos Bites and Beats, Steel City Pops
October 14 – Garth Tribute Live***
The #1 tribute to Garth Brooks (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Gaedeke Group
Food trucks: The Butcher’s Son, Street Bites, Snowbaby
October 21 – Petty Theft***
The music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Camelot Strategic Marketing & Media
Food trucks: The Butcher’s Son, Parlor’s Homemade Ice Cream
October 28 – Emerald City*
Dallas’ favorite party band
*Gold concert
Sponsored by Kessler Collins
Food trucks: Ruthie’s, Cuates Kitchen, Snowbaby
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, tickets will be canceled and guests will be notified with additional information. Due to restrictions, we have limited indoor space and cannot move the concert inside.
A determination of weather-altered plans will be made by 3pm on the day of the concert. Check our home page or our Facebook page for updates the day of the concert.
Refunds
There are no refunds or exchanges for concert tickets.
Schedule and pricing subject to change.
Concert Parking
- Due to limited parking at Gate 2 and in the interest of safety, all concert parking is limited to the main lot at Gate 1 or the Parking Garage.
- We also ask guests not to try and drop off anything, neither people nor personal effects such as coolers, at Gate 2.
- Parking in the Camp lot and check in at the Camp ticket booth are reserved for concert sponsors and “Friends” level donors.
- Complimentary wheelchairs available at the Information booths, based on first come, first served basis.
- Tram and Golf Cart service are not available to transport guests on concert evenings.
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