Sammons Center for the Arts

A Midsummer Night's Dream
2026-06-19 20:00 (America/New_York) | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Step into Shakespeare’s enchanted forest, where lovers, fairies, and mischief collide in this whimsical ballet adaptation of A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Playful, poetic, and full of magic, it’s the perfect finale to a season of wonder.

IGNITE
2026-06-14 14:00, 2026-06-13 20:00, 2026-06-12 20:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
IGNITE is a high-voltage fusion of art and movement that bridges contemporary dance and immersive visual art in three groundbreaking works.
Bringing Season 16 to a rousing close, IGNITE features Bruce Wood’s fiery tango, Jessica Lang’s haunting dreamscapes, and a cutting-edge world premiere by Joy Bollinger, featuring multimedia environments by JM Rizzi and Courtney Ware.

The Merry Wives of Windor
2026-06-13 20:30, 2026-06-12 20:30 | Samuell-Grand Amphitheatre, 1500 Tenison Parkway, Dallas, TX, 75223, United States
Falstaff decides to fix his financial woe by seducing the wives of two wealthy merchants. The wives find he sent them identical letters and take revenge by playing tricks on Falstaff when he comes calling. With the help of their husbands and friends, the wives play one last trick in the woods to put Falstaff’s mischief to an end.

African Drum & Dance Class
2026-06-13 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-06-06 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-30 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-23 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-16 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-09 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:30, 2026-04-25 09:30 - 12:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Class is open to all ages and levels. First timers are always welcome to drop in. Classes are always accompanied by live and energetic African drumming. $15 for adults and $5 for children.

PUP Fest 2026
2026-06-06 14:00 - 15:00, 2026-06-06 12:00 | Dallas College – Richland Campus, 12800 Abrams Rd, Dallas, TX, 75243, United States
PUP Fest is back! This year’s Playwright’s Under Progress (PUP) Festival will take place on Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 12 pm AND 2 pm at Dallas College – Richland Campus (12800 Abrams Rd, Dallas, TX 75243), Building F – Fannin Hall – Blackbox Theatre.
PUP Fest 2026 features 6 plays written and performed by teenagers across North Texas and is a partnership between Junior Players, Kitchen Dog Theater, and Dallas ISD.

Artfully, Sammons Jazz Brunch Fundraiser
2026-05-30 11:00 - 14:00 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Get a behind-the-scenes look at The Sammons Center’s historic facility at our 2nd Annual Artfully, Sammons Jazz Brunch, featuring award-winning flutist Daniel Pardo.
We anticipate 130 guests at this mission-centered fundraiser, which will offer guided tours, introductions to some of our Resident Groups, and an afternoon of world-class jazz.
Join us from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in Meadows Hall at the Sammons Center to celebrate art and culture, collaborative partnerships, and the crucial work of the Sammons Center, supported by our generous community of donors and patrons.
Proceeds from this year’s Jazz Brunch will support the Sammons Center’s Annual Fund, focusing on our ongoing Artfully, Forward campaign to raise $1M to support four key areas of the organization, including:

Enable capital improvements
Support the Olimpio-Sammons Scholarship Fund at UNT, which provides a year’s tuition for a student working toward a post-graduate degree in jazz annually
Sustain artist wages for Sammons Center performers now and in the future
Provide general support, which enables the continued growth of the Sammons Center and its vital programs and services

Our staff, board of directors, and volunteers hope you will support our efforts by participating as an event underwriting sponsor, a volunteer, or a guest.
All sponsorship opportunities include optional recognition benefits, such as digital and print marketing, reserved table & buffet brunch for at least two guests VIP gift bags for table and guests, and complimentary valet parking.

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Sammons Cabaret: David Gaschen
2026-05-21 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Sammons Cabaret welcomes internationally renowned vocalist David Gaschen, celebrated for his extraordinary portrayal of the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway. Prepare to be spellbound by this rare chance to experience, up close, world-class vocals from a life spent on stages across the globe.

This concert begins at 7:30 p.m. in Kurth Hall. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. on the fourth floor with pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $50 per person or $45 for Sammons members. Admission includes valet parking, light bites, and beverages. All artists and programs subject to change.
Member ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
For questions call (214) 520-7788.

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We Honor
2026-05-17 15:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Our season concludes with a heartfelt celebration of the musical traditions and cultural legacies that shape our world. Join us for an inspiring finale featuring Maria Grenfell’s jubilant Fanfare for a City, Alexander Glazunov’s lyrical Alto Saxophone Concerto with guest artist Roy Allen, and Antonín Dvořák’s beloved Symphony No. 9 “New World”—a masterwork that honors the rich tapestry of American musical heritage. From Australia to America, from classical tradition to jazz innovation, this concert pays tribute to the diverse voices and timeless beauty that connect us all.

GDYO Jazz Season Finale Concert
2026-05-17 14:30 | UNT Voertmann Concert Hall, 415 Avenue C., Music Bldg, Denton, TX, 76201, United States
Join Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra’s Jazz Combo & Jazz Orchestra for their season finale concert on Sunday, May 17 at Voertmann Concert Hall on the campus of the University of North Texas!
Ticket sales and donations help support programming for nearly 500 student musicians from across North Texas, free community concerts, our school outreach programs with Dallas & Irving ISDs, and much more! To view our whole concert season calendar or find out how you can join our mission for music education, visit GDYO.ORG

May I have this Dance?
2026-05-16 16:00 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Step into an evening of rhythm, artistry and celebration at the Oak Lawn Band’s Spring concert, “May I Have This Dance.” This vibrant performance features beloved dance-inspired selections including Chicago, Sing, Sing, Sing, Arabesque, and more. Beyond music, enjoy a special exhibit showcasing talented local artists. Guests will have the opportunity to bid on the artwork in a silent auction, with proceeds supporting both the artists and the Oak Lawn Band. Join us for a night where music, dance, and visual art come together in one unforgettable experience!

GDYO Season Finale Concert
2026-05-10 19:30 | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra for our Season Finale Concert on Sunday, May 10 at the Meyerson Symphony Center!
Join award-winning composer Dr. Jon Cziner for A Conversation with the Composer, a FREE lecture at 6:30 pm in the lobby before the concert starts. This special series is generously sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Dallas Songwriters Hall of Fame
2026-05-09 19:00 | Love & War in Texas, 601 E. Plano Pkwy, Plano, TX, United States
DSA recognizes those musicians and songwriters from the North Texas area who have contributed to the influence of popular music. Members and under 18 Rising Stars perform songs of the following inductees: Pat Boone, Ronnie Dawson, Ray Wiley Hubbard, Jeanie C Riley, Liz Rose and Sara Hickman

Basically Beethoven Hallam Series Concert
2026-05-09 15:00 | Central Commons, 4711 Westside Dr, Dallas, TX, 75209, United States
The Charles Barr Memorial Concert celebrates the legacy of Dallas bassist Charles Barr and showcases the next generation of DFW musical talent. This year is Elim Wong, violin, with Yurie Iwasaki, collaborative piano.
Elim Wong is a ninth grader at Jasper High School in Plano. She is currently under the tutelage of renowned violinist Shannon Lee. Elim made her first appearance as a soloist at the age of 12 and has performed with the Plano Symphony Orchestra and the Lewisville Lake Symphony.

GDYO YPO, DSE, Sinfonietta & Philharmonic Season Finale Concert
2026-05-09 14:30 | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, 2301 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra’s Young Performers Orchestra, Dallas String Ensemble, Sinfonietta & Philharmonic for their season finale concert on Saturday, May 9 at the Meyerson Symphony Center!
Join Shira Samuels-Shragg – award-winning Assistant Conductor of the Dallas Symphony – for Behind the Baton, a FREE lecture at 1:30 pm in the lobby before the concert starts. This special series is generously sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Sammons Jazz: Artistic Director's Concert
2026-05-06 19:30 | Sammons Center for the Arts, 3630 Harry Hines Blvd., Dallas, TX, 75219, United States
Sammons Jazz Artistic Director, Steinway Artist, composer & pianist Arlington Jones presents his Artistic Director’s Concert with his band Arlington Jones & The Soul Chamber Band. With a unique sound & flavor, the band features James Driscoll on bass, Arlington “Ollie” Jones III on drums, Jorge Ginorio on percussion, Dr. Meg Griffith on flute and Quamon Fowler on soprano sax.

This concert begins at 7:30 p.m.; doors open at 7:00 p.m. Check-in opens at 6:00 p.m. in the lobby with a pre-concert reception on the 2nd floor. Tickets are $55 per person or $50 for Sammons members.
Admission includes light refreshments, beverages, a pre-concert reception, and complimentary valet parking. All artists and programs subject to change.
Member ticket sales are now open; public ticket sales open on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
For questions, call (214) 520-7788.

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GDYO Wind Symphony, Flute & Clarinet Choirs Season Finale Concert
2026-05-03 14:30 | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas, TX, 75201, United States
Join Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra’s Wind Symphony, Flute Choir & Clarinet Choir for their season finale concert on Sunday, May 3 at Moody Performance Hall!
Visit the 2nd floor mezzanine at 1:30 pm for A Parent’s Perspective, a FREE pre-concert lecture hosted by Dr. Jennifer Wheeler – Plano Symphony’s Director of Education & Community Engagement – on supporting your child’s music education. This special series is generously sponsored by the Texas Commission on the Arts.

Asterisk 31
2026-05-02 19:00, 2026-05-01 19:00 | South Dallas Cultural Center, 3400 S Fitzhugh Ave, Dallas, TX, 75216, United States
The event opens with interactive workshops designed for all ages and experience levels, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with movement, creativity, and cultural expression. No prior dance experience is required. These workshops are supported in part by the City of Dallas Office of Arts & Culture.
Following the workshops, enjoy a dynamic performance featuring modern, contemporary, ballet, and West African dance works performed by BDC artists. The program highlights both new choreography and repertory pieces that celebrate storytelling, culture, and community.

West
2026-04-24 19:30 | Sons of Hermann Hall, 3414 Elm St., Dallas, TX, 75226
Play your way through the Wild West with Bombshell Dance Project at Sons of Hermann Hall. Join us for an immersive dance theater experience where every experience is unique.
