There will be a handful of notable events happening in and around Fort Worth this weekend, including a film festival, a national tour of a Broadway musical, the first holiday event of the season, a local production of a Disney musical, the opening of an expansion of a museum with three exhibitions, and a famous rapper in concert. Other choices include an opera, three other concerts, the final days of an art exhibition, and a celebration of Texas Country music.
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, November 5
Lone Star Film Festival
The 2026 Lone Star Film Festival will include 18 feature films and over 70 short films over six days. After starting on Wednesday with opening night film Jimmy, highlights of the rest of the fest include Murderous from writer/director Neil LaBute; The Debut, starring Julianne Moore and Paul Giamatti, and written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg; the documentary As Far Back As I Can Remember... The Story of Goodfellas; and more. The festival takes place through November 11, with most screenings taking place at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Broadway at the Bass presents Jersey Boys
Jersey Boys is the 2006 Tony-winning Best Musical about Rock and Roll Hall of Famers The Four Seasons: Frankie Valli, Bob Gaudio, Tommy DeVito and Nick Massi. It is the true story of how four blue-collar kids became one of the greatest successes in pop music history. They wrote their own songs, invented their own sounds and sold 175 million records worldwide - all before they were 30. The national tour of the musical will have six performances through Sunday at Bass Performance Hall.
Friday, November 6
The Light Park
Featuring millions of LED lights synchronized to holiday music, The Light Park invites families to immerse themselves in a mile-long light show. From giant illuminated tunnels to towering animated trees and dancing reindeer, each night promises a spectacle of sound and color designed to delight all ages. The event will be at Hurricane Harbor in Arlington through January 3.
Atchley Opera presents Die Fledermaus
Atchley Opera has reimagined Johann Strauss II’s operetta Die Fledermaus as a 1999 New Year’s Eve party. As the clock ticks toward midnight, one very mischievous party promises that revenge is a dish best served with a masquerade mask, a little bubbly, and absolutely terrible decision-making. Will the computers crash? Will the secrets come out? Will anyone remember what happened last night? There will be performances on Friday and Saturday at Amphibian Stage.
Casa Mañana presents Disney's Frozen
When Princess Elsa is crowned Queen of Arendelle, the magical powers she’s tried to hide burst forth, cursing the land into a forever winter. As Elsa flees into the mountains, her sister Anna sets off on a journey to find her and bring her home. Along the way, she gains the help of ice harvester Kristoff, his reindeer Sven, and a happy-go-lucky snowman named Olaf. The production runs through November 15 at Casa Mañana.
Giovannie and the Hired Guns in concert
Giovannie and the Hired Guns is a rock band out of Stephenville, led by frontman Giovannie Yanez, that has been impressing fans and critics since 2017 with a hard-hitting sound and emotionally raw storytelling. They have released four albums in their career, including Quitter in 2025. They'll play at Billy Bob's Texas.
Saturday, November 7
National Cowgirl Museum Grand Opening & Parade
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will celebrate the grand opening of its expansion, starting with the Grand Cowgirl Parade, featuring horses, Western groups, floats, and more throughout Fort Worth's Cultural District. Following the parade, the museum's expansion officially opens to the public, inviting guests to explore new galleries, exhibitions, and the Cowgirl Carousel. Opening exhibitions include “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo,” “Gravity Defied: Trick Riders of The Cowgirl," and “The 38.”
John Summit in concert
John Summit is one of the latest DJs to break out of the club scene to become a big name himself. After quitting his job as an accountant in 2020 to try his hand at music full time, he collaborated on hit songs like "Human" with Echoes and "Sun Came Up" with Sofi Tukker. Both of his albums, including the new Ctrl Escape, made the top 10 on Billboard's Top Dance Albums chart. He'll perform at Ariat Arena.
Ye in concert
The ever-controversial Ye - aka Kanye West - will make a rare appearance in Dallas-Fort Worth on his latest tour, which has visited nine different countries, including lesser-traveled spots like Georgia, Albania, and Kazakhstan. The tour, in support of his new album, Bully, features the rapper performing atop a spherical stage with visuals of the Earth and moon projected onto it. Ye will perform at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
Ian Munsick in concert
Rising country star Ian Munsick, who hails from Wyoming, is bringing the "Western" back to country. With influences ranging from bluegrass to the Beatles, Munsick has brought his own unique sound to the genre, releasing four albums, including the new The Mountain Goat. He'll play at Billy Bob's Texas.
Sunday, November 8
Amon Carter Museum of American Art presents "Here Lyeth: Grave Rubbings by Ann Parker and Avon Neal"
Sunday will be the final day to view "Here Lyeth: Grave Rubbings by Ann Parker and Avon Neal" at Amon Carter Museum of American Art, which presents a compelling look at a mid-20th century effort to document early American gravestone art through the practice of grave rubbing. Featuring over 20 original grave rubbings by photographer Ann Parker and multimedia artist Avon Neal, the exhibition highlights a unique artistic tradition that is both historically grounded and visually striking.
Texas Country Music Awards
The 2026 Texas Country Music Awards celebrates the best the state's musicians had to offer in the past year. Performers will include headliner Wynn Williams (up for Male Artist of the Year), as well as Kristen Kelly, Kylie Frey (up for Female Artist of the Year), Phil Hamilton, Tristan Roberson, Hayden Baker (up for Male Artist of the Year), Brandon Rhyder, and Aaron Watson, who will receive the 2026 Trailblazer Award. The event takes place at Billy Bob's Texas.
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame will open “Miranda Lambert: Velvet Rodeo” and other exhibitions on November 7.
