FestivalOngoing
State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas celebrates all things Texan with food, midway rides, live music, shows and exhibits in a family-friendly setting at Fair Park in Dallas. Open September 25 through October 18.
Events in Tyler & East Texas
Concerts, comedy, festivals, theater and family events in Tyler, Longview, Palestine, Kilgore and nearby towns, plus select events in Dallas (about 90 minutes away), with dates, venues and ticket links. Events drop off automatically once they end.
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ConcertOngoing
Music in the Gardens
Thursday evening concerts at the Longview Arboretum: Shelia & the Caddo Kats (Oct 1), Drifted Harmony (Oct 8), Harvest Thieves (Oct 15), Covie the Band (Oct 22) and Rok Dox (Oct 29).
FamilyOngoing
Autumn at the Arboretum: Harvest Hues
More than 100,000 pumpkins, gourds and squash fill the Dallas Arboretum. This year's Pumpkin Village theme, Harvest Hues, reimagines the work of Basquiat, Rothko, Bourgeois, Mondrian, Escher and Pollock & Krasner.
ExhibitionOngoing
Dwelling: No Place Like Home
A thematic look at the home as architecture and as an idea, with art and objects by 15 early to contemporary artists. Organized by the Tyler Museum of Art.
ExhibitionOngoing
Conversations Through Collage
Collage work by artist Brenda Bogart, exploring how images, materials, color and texture come together as visual conversations. An artist brunch with Bogart is planned for Saturday, October 17.
ExhibitionOngoing
Cosmic Comix: Lee Baxter Davis
Intricate ink drawings and surreal storytelling by Texas artist Lee Baxter Davis, one of East Texas most influential artists.
ExhibitionOngoing
ENCASED: Callie Luhrman
Highly textured and patterned ceramics by San Antonio-based ceramicist Callie Luhrman, on view in the TMA Lobby Display Case.
ExhibitionOngoing
A Centennial Celebration: Tyler Junior College's Legacy
A visual history of Tyler Junior College's programs and growth since its founding in 1926, presented with the TJC Archive and Special Collections.
ExhibitionOngoing
Waltz Across Texas: Gail Wendorf
Oil paintings by Gail Wendorf of the historic dance halls of Texas, celebrating the places where generations have gathered to dance.
October 2026
FestivalFeatured
Rose City Airfest
A weekend airshow at the Historic Aviation Memorial Museum at Tyler Pounds Regional Airport: Friday night Hangar Party, then static aircraft, food and merchant vendors and an airshow Saturday and Sunday. A fundraiser for CampV, supporting military veterans.
Comedy
Michael Yo
Stand-up comedy from Michael Yo at the Addison Improv. Shows: Fri 7:30 and 9:45 PM, Sat 7 and 9:30 PM, Sun 7 PM.
Concert
Kacey Musgraves
Two nights of Kacey Musgraves at American Airlines Center, Saturday and Sunday evenings.
FestivalFeatured
93rd Texas Rose Festival
Tyler's signature festival, themed "Celebration Through the Seasons." Includes the Queen's Coronation, Queen's Tea, and the Rose Parade on Saturday, October 17, running from Front Street and Glenwood Boulevard to Rose Stadium, with free viewing along the route.
Comedy
Adam Hunter
Live stand-up comedy at Rose City Comedy Club in Tyler. Shows: Fri 7 PM, Sat 7 PM and 9 PM.
Comedy
Carlos Mencia
Stand-up comedy from Carlos Mencia at the Addison Improv. Shows: Fri 7:30 and 9:45 PM, Sat 7 and 9:30 PM, Sun 7:30 PM.
Concert
Red Not Chili Peppers (Red Hot Chili Peppers Tribute)
A tribute to the funk rock quartet Red Hot Chili Peppers, presented by Stanley's and Colt Classic. All ages; doors at 8:00 PM.
Concert
Weezer
Weezer present The Gathering, with The Shins and Silversun Pickups, at American Airlines Center. Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Concert
Randall King
Randall King performs at Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, an outdoor concert venue and steakhouse in Whitehouse.
Concert
Traveller: A Chris Stapleton Tribute
Traveller performs the songs of Chris Stapleton, from "Tennessee Whiskey" to "Parachute", at Serenade Range, 7 to 9 PM. Advance tickets $20. Gates open an hour before; bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
Concert
Garden Sessions II
An afternoon of live music, art and nature in the Arboretum gardens with Lee JD, Batmanda, Locklear, Namaa, Gemini and Oscar Solis. Bring a blanket or chair.
Family
Spooktacular Fun Fest
A family-friendly Halloween night with face painting, spooky storytelling, a candy walk, glow-in-the-dark games, and a costume contest.
Concert
Jake Worthington with Brennan Clements
Texas country singer Jake Worthington performs with Brennan Clements (full band). Doors at 8:00 PM.
Concert
The Bellamy Brothers
The Bellamy Brothers performs at Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, an outdoor concert venue and steakhouse in Whitehouse.
ConcertFeatured
An Evening with Kristin Chenoweth
Tony and Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth performs at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
Concert
EZ Band
EZ Band performs at Stanley's, presented with Colt Classic. A special guest is to be announced. All ages; doors at 8:00 PM, show at 8:30 PM.
Concert
Fleetwood X: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute
Fleetwood X brings the harmonies and hits of Fleetwood Mac to Serenade Range, 7 to 9 PM. Advance tickets $20. Gates open an hour before; bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
Theater
Martha Graham Dance Company
The Martha Graham Dance Company, the oldest dance company in the United States, performs masterpieces by Graham alongside newly commissioned works by contemporary artists.
Market
First Monday Trade Days
The world's largest flea market: 450 acres and more than 5,000 vendors, with festival food and live entertainment. Open Thursday through Sunday.
Concert
The Tiarras
Sisters Tori, Sophia and Tiffany Baltierra blend rock, Latin, pop, soul, reggae and blues. Presented by Stanley's and Colt Classic. All ages; doors at 8:00 PM.
Festival
47th Annual Hot Pepper Festival
Friday night events at the Palestine Visitor Center, then Saturday downtown on Main Street with vendors, live music, a parade and the Pepper Eating Contest.
November 2026
Concert
Doja Cat
Doja Cat brings her Tour Ma Vie World Tour, with very special guest Latto, to American Airlines Center. Doors open at 6 PM.
Concert
Zach Williams Revival Nights with Cochran & Co. and Christian Hohn
An evening of music, worship and community with Zach Williams, Cochran & Co. and Christian Hohn.
Comedy
Shelly Belly
Live stand-up comedy at Rose City Comedy Club in Tyler. Shows: Fri 7 PM, Sat 7 PM and 9 PM.
Concert
Dylan Wheeler
Dylan Wheeler performs at Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, an outdoor concert venue and steakhouse in Whitehouse.
ConcertFeatured
ETSO: Every Breath You Take — The Music of Sting & The Police
The East Texas Symphony Orchestra performs the music of Sting and The Police.
Sports
Pilar McLemore Butterfly Run
The 4th annual 5K run/walk at the Longview Arboretum benefiting the Texas Oncology Foundation, with a free Little Bug Run for children 12 and under and breakfast after the race.
Concert
Jonas Brothers
The Jonas Brothers bring The Burning Up Tour All Over Again, with Franklin Jonas and Deleasa, to American Airlines Center. Doors open at 6 PM.
Holiday
Holiday at the Arboretum
The Dallas Arboretum's holiday season, including the final year of its Twelve Days of Christmas gazebos. Daytime and nighttime tickets available.
Festival
Reel East Texas Film Festival
The Reel East Texas Film Festival turns 10 with films, community and creativity in historic downtown Kilgore.
Theater
Beetlejuice
The Broadway musical based on Tim Burton's film follows Lydia Deetz, a strange and unusual teenager, after she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes.
Concert
Willie Nelson Tribute Concert
A tribute concert to Willie Nelson at Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, an outdoor concert venue and steakhouse in Whitehouse.
Comedy
Justin Stagner
Live stand-up comedy at Rose City Comedy Club in Tyler. Shows: Fri 7 PM, Sat 7 PM and 9 PM.
Theater
An Evening of Alton Brown
The host of Good Eats and Iron Chef America takes the stage with new demonstrations, music and what he calls slightly scaled-down mayhem.
FamilyFeatured
THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride
A roughly hour-long family train ride from the Palestine depot to the North Pole with hot chocolate, a reading of the classic story, Santa and carols. Guests are encouraged to wear pajamas.
Concert
The Surfrajettes with Daughters of Evil
Toronto instrumental combo The Surfrajettes mix psychedelic rock and reverb-drenched surf music, with Daughters of Evil. Ages 18 and up; doors at 8:00 PM.
Family
Tyler Weinerfest
A day of dachshund races, a costume contest, local vendors, food and games. Race and costume registration is online; the event site is still being built out.
Concert
Forever Dolly: A Dolly Parton Tribute
Starring Rhonda Medina, Forever Dolly celebrates the songs and spirit of Dolly Parton at Serenade Range, 7 to 9 PM. Tickets $20. Gates open an hour before; bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
Family
Curious George: The Golden Meatball
George and Chef Pisgetti compete in a Golden Meatball contest in Rome after their restaurant loses customers to a faster machine, and George learns cooking's secret ingredient along the way.
Family
Nutcracker! Magical Christmas Ballet
A family-friendly holiday ballet set to Tchaikovsky's score.
Concert
The Oak Ridge Boys
Country music legends known for four-part harmonies and hits like "Elvira" and "Bobbie Sue" bring more than 50 years of tradition to the stage.
ComedyFeatured
Jim Gaffigan: Everything is Wonderful!
Eight-time Grammy-nominated comedian Jim Gaffigan brings his Everything is Wonderful stand-up tour to the Belcher Center in Longview. Security screening is required for entry.
Comedy
Chris D'Elia
A special event: live stand-up comedy at Rose City Comedy Club in Tyler. Shows: Fri 7 PM and 9 PM, Sat 7 PM and 9 PM.
Concert
Unwed Sailor & French Film
Unwed Sailor and French Film play Stanley's, presented with Green Room Tyler. Doors at 8:00 PM, show at 8:30 PM.
Family
Tilt! by Cirque Mechanics
A circus thrill ride set in the neon-soaked world of a 1980s amusement park, blending circus arts, storytelling and man-powered engineering.
Concert
Roger Creager
Roger Creager performs at Blackhawk Creek Grill & Venue, an outdoor concert venue and steakhouse in Whitehouse.
Concert
Rockin' Down The Fast Lane: Eagles and Doobie Brothers Tribute
Rockin' Down The Fast Lane returns to Serenade Range with the hits of the Eagles and The Doobie Brothers, 7 to 9 PM. Tickets $20. Gates open an hour before; bring lawn chairs or a blanket.
Theater
Dolly Parton's Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol
The national tour of a holiday musical with music and lyrics by Dolly Parton, reimagining Scrooge in the 1930s Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee.
December 2026
Market
First Monday Trade Days
The world's largest flea market: 450 acres and more than 5,000 vendors, with festival food and live entertainment. Open Thursday through Sunday.
Holiday
Rose City Christmas Parade
Tyler's Christmas parade, presented by the four Tyler Rotary clubs and free to watch, follows a new route down Front Street into the Tyler Rose Complex. It is followed by the Rose City Drone Show, the 41st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony and the first Rose City Christmas Fireworks Show.
Comedy
Uncle Lazer
Live stand-up comedy at Rose City Comedy Club in Tyler. Shows: Fri 7 PM, Sat 7 PM and 9 PM.
Concert
Wade Forster
Wade Forster plays Stanley's, presented with Colt Classic. Doors at 8:00 PM, show at 8:30 PM.
Concert
Longview Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays
A family holiday concert with the orchestra, the Greater Longview Children's Choir, carols and a visit from Santa, at the Belcher Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the Opening Notes talk at 6:15.
Concert
Mariachi Herencia de Mexico: A Mariachi Christmas
The two-time Latin Grammy-nominated ensemble presents a holiday concert blending beloved Christmas classics with mariachi traditions, part of their La Nueva Generación world tour.
Concert
Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol
Rickshaw Billie's Burger Patrol plays Stanley's, presented with Colt Classic. Doors at 8:00 PM, show at 8:30 PM.
Family
Holiday Open House
Explore the museum, get a picture with Santa, face painting, and holiday snacks. Canned food donations benefit the East Texas Food Bank.
Theater
A Christmas Story, The Musical
The stage musical of the holiday classic, a perennial favorite for the whole family.
Concert
Twen
Twen plays Stanley's, presented with Colt Classic. Doors at 8:00 PM, show at 8:30 PM.
Holiday
A Pineywoods Christmas
A free evening Trail of Lights through the decorated camping loops at Tyler State Park, 5 to 9 pm both nights, with ranger story time, holiday crafts, star gazing (weather permitting), hot cocoa and cookies, and 20% off merchandise at the park store. Guests are encouraged to bring food donations for the East Texas Food Bank.
Market
Rose City Farmers Market — Winter Market
The first winter market of the season, 9am–1pm, in the parking lot of ETX Brewing Co., with free parking in the adjacent Fair Plaza garage. Additional winter markets run on select Saturdays through March.
Concert
Paul Cauthen: Big Velvet's Black-Tie Affair
East Texas native Paul Cauthen and his singer-songwriter friends in a night of classic country, gospel power and a rock-n-roll edge. Music may include mature language and themes.
ConcertFeatured
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas
The long-running holiday concert tour comes to the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
Concert
Ronnie and The Redwoods
Ronnie and The Redwoods play Stanley's. Doors at 8:00 PM, show at 8:30 PM.
January 2027
Theater
Waitress
The Broadway musical follows Jenna, a waitress and pie-maker who dreams of escaping her small town and troubled marriage, with original music and lyrics by Grammy winner Sara Bareilles.
Concert
Danny Gokey
Three-time Grammy-nominated Christian music artist Danny Gokey, known for his run on American Idol, performs at the Cowan Center.
Theater
Shucked
A Broadway musical comedy: Maizy and Beau are about to marry when the corn that protects their small community starts to die, and someone must leave Cob County to find answers. Runs 2 hours 15 minutes; recommended for ages 10 and up.
Concert
ETSO: Bravo! A Night at the Theatre
The East Texas Symphony Orchestra performs music from the stage.
February 2027
Concert
The King's Singers
Six-member a cappella ensemble that has set the gold standard in a cappella singing on the world's greatest stages for more than fifty years, with Grammy Awards and an Emmy.
Concert
U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors
The official touring band of the U.S. Army, formed in 1969, performs jazz in styles from big band swing and bebop to Latin and patriotic selections.
Concert
Delfeayo Marsalis and the Uptown Jazz Orchestra
NEA Jazz Master Delfeayo Marsalis leads a Mardi Gras celebration blending New Orleans jazz, R&B, funk and street rhythms.
Concert
ETSO: The Flute in Flight
An East Texas Symphony Orchestra concert at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
March 2027
Concert
Clint Black
Country star Clint Black, whose debut album Killin' Time produced five consecutive No. 1 singles, performs at the Cowan Center.
Concert
ETSO Season Finale: Requiem for Patriots
The East Texas Symphony Orchestra closes its 2026-27 season at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
Theater
American Ballet Theatre Studio Company
ABT Studio Company, the junior company of American Ballet Theatre, features rising ballet stars ages 16 to 21 in classical, neoclassical and contemporary works.
Theater
Hadestown
The Tony Award-winning musical on tour at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
April 2027
Lecture
A Conversation with Dr. Francis Collins
A Distinguished Lecture event at the UT Tyler Cowan Center.
Family
Clifford the Big Red Dog: The Musical
Clifford bounds onto the stage in a new musical comedy adventure about friendship and imagination, as Emily Elizabeth's tiny puppy grows house-sized and the family moves to Birdwell Island.
Family
Bluey's Big Play
A theatrical adaptation of the Emmy Award-winning children's series, brought to life with puppets and live performance.
Concert
An Evening with Bernadette Peters
Three-time Tony Award recipient Bernadette Peters performs with the East Texas Symphony Orchestra, with songs by Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim and Jerry Herman.
Concert
Time For Three
The Grammy- and Emmy-winning trio of Ranaan Meyer, Nicolas Kendall and Charles Yang merges classical, Americana and singer-songwriter traditions.
Concert
Longview Symphony Orchestra: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
The orchestra performs music by John Williams from the Harry Potter films, with costumed characters, at the Belcher Center. Doors open at 6:00 pm, with the Opening Notes talk at 6:15.
May 2027
Theater
A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical
The Broadway musical memoir of Neil Diamond's rise from a Brooklyn kid to a rock icon, set to hits like Sweet Caroline, America and Forever in Blue Jeans. About 2 hours 15 minutes with intermission.
Family
ERTH's Dinosaur Zoo Live
A family show that begins in prehistoric Australia, with life-like dinosaurs and other creatures brought to life by skilled puppeteers. A VIP meet-and-greet is available.
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