It's a weekend full of big events in and around Fort Worth, including a spring festival, CultureMap's annual Tastemaker Awards, a national Broadway tour, and NASCAR races. Other choices include an esports championship, screenings of an acclaimed British film, two comedians, a local theater production, two concerts, and a youth theater festival.
Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events.
Thursday, April 30
Trinity Collaborative presents Mayfest
Mayfest is an annual four-day family festival that features live music, festival food, carnival rides, performing arts, pet adoptions, more than 100 art and gift market vendors, free children’s activities, special attractions, and more. The festival takes place through Sunday at Trinity Park. For a complete guide to parking, discounts, and more, head to this story.
2026 CultureMap Fort Worth Tastemaker Awards
The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards return to celebrate Fort Worth's top restaurant and bar talent for 2026. The mission is to shine a spotlight on the people and places that make Fort Worth a world-class culinary destination. CultureMap's signature tasting event and awards ceremony (hosted by local TV news personality Marc Istook) will celebrate all of the nominees and unveil this year’s winners. Guests will enjoy an evening full of chef-prepared bites and specialty drinks. The event takes place at The Social Space.
Broadway at the Bass presents Monty Python's Spamalot
Monty Python's Spamalot is a musical comedy that is lovingly ripped off from the film classic, Monty Python and the Holy Grail. It has everything that makes a great knight at the theatre, from flying cows to killer rabbits, British royalty to French taunters, dancing girls, rubbery shrubbery, and, of course, the Lady of the Lake. Spamalot features songs like “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life,” “The Song That Goes Like This,” “Find Your Grail,” and more. There will be six performances through Sunday at Bass Performance Hall.
Friday, May 1
BLAST Premier Rivals
Global competitive entertainment company BLAST will host eight elite Counter-Strike teams to compete at BLAST Premier Rivals Fort Worth, featuring some of the biggest names in esports. Teams will battle for a share of $1 million in prize pool and participation fees at one of the most anticipated Counter-Strike events of the year. The event takes place through Sunday at Dickies Arena.
Magnolia at the Modern: I Swear
I Swear is a dark comedy based on the life of Scottish activist and campaigner John Davidson MBE, who was diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome at a young age. Set in 1980s Britain, the story follows John (Robert Aramayo) throughout his troubled teens and early adulthood, exploring his attempts to live a “normal” life with the little-known and entirely misunderstood condition. The winner of Best Picture and Best Actor at the BAFTA Awards, the film will screen five times through Sunday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Will Rogers Auditorium presents John Crist
Comedian John Crist is widely known for viral videos like "Honest Football Coach," "Every Parent at Disney," "Brands that Need to Be Cancelled," and more. He has been seen on ESPN, Sports Illustrated, CBS Sports, Barstool Sports, and Buzzfeed. He has released three specials on YouTube, most recently Emotional Support in 2024. He'll perform on Friday and Saturday at Will Rogers Auditorium.
Würth 400 Race Weekend
NASCAR returns to Texas Motor Speedway for a weekend full of racing. The SpeedyCash.com 250, part of the the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, takes place on Friday. It will be followed by the Andy's Frozen Custard 300, part of the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday. The weekend culminates with the Würth 400, part of the NASCAR Cup Series, on Sunday. Fans can show up early each day to visit the FanZone, check out qualifying races, and more.
Theatre Arlington presents Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express
Just after midnight, a snowdrift stops the Orient Express in its tracks. An American tycoon lies dead in his compartment, stabbed eight times, his door locked from the inside. Isolated and with a killer in their midst, the passengers rely on detective Hercule Poirot to identify the murderer — in case he or she decides to strike again. The production runs through May 17 at Theatre Arlington.
Amphibian Stage presents Jay Jurden
Jay Jurden is a New York-based comedian, writer, and actor. Originally from Mississippi, he regularly performs comedy all over the country. He was recently a staff writer for Apple TV+'s The Problem With Jon Stewart, has performed on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, and has also been seen on The Late Late Show with James Corden, Comedy Central Featuring, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and HBO’s High Maintenance. He was named one of Variety's 10 Comics to Watch in 2022. He'll perform on Friday and Saturday at Amphibian Stage.
Lee Brice in concert
Before Lee Brice started putting out No. 1 albums like 2014's I Don't Dance, he made his name writing hit songs for other stars like Jason Aldean, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, and Blake Shelton. He's doing just fine writing for himself now, scoring with hits like "Hard to Love," "Drinking Class," "Rumor," and "One of Them Girls." He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas in support of his new album, Sunriser.
Saturday, May 2
Stage West presents Festival of the Kid
Stage West will present the 19th Annual Festival of the Kid, featuring 30 never-produced pieces, written and performed by local students. The 30-minute Youth Show features works written by and starring elementary students. The 90-minute Teen Show includes all pieces written by and starring high school students. The plays, scenes, and monologues are all winning selections from Stage West's 2025 Neighborhood Play Contest. The festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday.
Mark Chesnutt in concert
Mark Chesnutt was among the wave of male country vocalists who rose to fame in the early 1990s, scoring eight No. 1 hits in as many years, including "Brother Jukebox," "I'll Think of Something," and "It's a Little Too Late." He's no longer at the top of the charts, but he's still prolific, releasing four albums since 2016, most recently 2018's Gone But Not Forgotten... A Tribute Album by Mark Chesnutt. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas.
