Cool Thursdays Concerts Series
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.
Please help us keep this calendar up to date! If this activity is sold out, canceled, or otherwise needs alteration, email mindy@kidsoutandabout.com so we can update it immediately. If you have a question about the activity itself, please contact the organization administrator listed below.
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
Location:
Dallas Arboretum And Botanical Garden, 8525 Garland Road, Dallas, TX 75218, United States
See map: Google Maps
*Times, dates, and prices of any activity posted to our calendars are subject to change. Please be sure to click through directly to the organization’s website to verify.
Dates:
Time:
Gates open at 6pm, with spring and summer concerts starting at 7:30pm and fall concerts starting at 7pm
Price:
Individual Concert Tickets
Perfect for a single night out in the garden.
Member: $40
Guest: $45
Child (ages 2–12): $30
*Premium Concerts
Select concerts are designated as Premium Concerts.
Guest: $50
Ages
All AgesWeb Service