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Cool Thursdays Concert Series
With ten new bands and the return of our most popular performers, the 2021 Cool Thursday Concert Series is sure to be the most anticipated 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. The fall series features a number of returning favorites and runs from September 2–October 28.
Season Subscription Pricing
| Complete Series22 concerts | Spring Series13 concerts | Fall Series9 concerts | |
| Member | $264 | $169 | $125 |
| Non-Member | $333 | $210 | $185 |
Subscriptions are on sale to everyone on December 1. All packages purchased by December 3 are delivered in time for the holidays.
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 |
Purchase link coming soon. For spring concerts, single tickets go on sale to members on February 15, 2021 and to the public on March 1, 2021.
Spring 2021 Lineup
April 1 – Emerald City*
Dallas’ favorite party band
*Gold concert
Sponsored by Jackson Walker LLP
April 8 – The Motowners**
A tribute to Motown
**Silver concert
April 15 – Desperado***
Texas’ premiere Eagles tribute
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Baker Triangle
April 22 – Hot August Night***
A tribute to Neil Diamond (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Camelot Strategic Marketing
April 29 – Turnstiles**
The ultimate Billy Joel tribute band
**Silver concert
Sponsored by Wells Fargo Advisors
May 6 – JT***
The incredible tribute to Justin Timberlake (NEW)
***Bronze concert
May 13 – Dancing Dream**
ABBA tribute band
**Silver concert
May 20 – Limelight Band**
An Emerald City ensemble party band
**Silver concert
Sponsored by Gray, Reed & McGraw LLP
May 27 – Absolute Queen*
The Queen tribute experience
*Gold concert
Sponsored by Baker Botts LLP
June 3 – Kids In America***
Totally 80s tribute band (NEW)
***Bronze concert
June 17 – The Troubadour Experience***
A tribute to George Strait (NEW)
***Bronze concert
June 24 – Sounds of Summer**
Beach Boys tribute
**Silver concert
July 1 – Kraig Parker**
World premier Elvis tribute
**Silver concert
Fall 2021 Lineup
September 2 – Hotter Than July***
Stevie Wonder tribute band (NEW)
***Bronze concert
September 9 – Willie and Family***
The tribute to Willie Nelson (NEW)
***Bronze concert
September 16 – The Jersey Tenors***
A Four Seasons tribute (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Capital One
September 23 – Infinite Journey***
The music of Journey (NEW)
***Bronze concert
Sponsored by Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
September 30 – Rocket Man*
The ultimate Elton John tribute show
*Gold concert
Sponsored by UMB Bank
October 7 – The British Are Coming***
World’s greatest British rock tribute group (NEW)
***Bronze concert
October 14 – Garth Tribute Live***
The #1 tribute to Garth Brooks (NEW)
***Bronze concert
October 21 – Petty Theft***
The music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
***Bronze concert
October 28 – Emerald City*
Dallas’ favorite party band
*Gold concert
Sponsored by Kessler Collins
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be moved inside to Rosine Hall. Due to limited space, inside seating is based on a first come, first served basis. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, bring low-to-the-ground chairs and blankets as no seating is provided. A determination of weather-altered plans will be made by 3pm on the day of the concert. Check our homepage 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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