Cool Thursdays Concert Series
The Dallas Arboretum’s nightlife reignites with our annual concert series featuring the area’s greatest performers.
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2025 Cool Thursdays Concerts
Make your 2025 unforgettable at Dallas’s most scenic concert series, celebrating 28 years of music, fun, and unforgettable sunsets over White Rock Lake! The season kicks off April 3 through June 26 (except May 15) and resumes September 4 through November 6. Get ready to groove to returning favorites like Emerald City, Dancing Dream, and Sounds of Summer, alongside exciting new acts paying tribute to Whitney Houston, Zac Brown, Pitbull, and The Queen Bey!
Bring your friends, pack a picnic, and make Cool Thursdays your go-to night for live music! Plus, with an expanded selection of pre-order food options and Gil’s Elegant Catering offering beer and wine for purchase at each show, your experience will be elevated in every way. You’re welcome to bring your own alcohol for a nominal corkage fee*.
Please Note: Parents are reminded that children must always stay with them. Those not following this policy may be asked to leave.
2025 Concert Subscriptions
Members of the Arboretum enjoy early access to secure season tickets! Season tickets are currently available to members and will open to the public on November 17. Stay tuned for another unforgettable year of live music in the garden!
| Spring Season | Fall Season | Full Season | |
| Member | $350 | $225 | $425 |
| Guest (13-64) | $350 | $225 | $425 |
| Child (2-12) | $350 | $225 | $425 |
2025 Concert Tickets
Individual concert tickets will go on sale in January 2025.
| Individual – Standard |
Individual – Premium | |
| Member | $40 | $45 |
| Guest (13-64) | $45 | $50 |
| Child (2-12) | $30 | $35 |
Spring Lineup
Spring gates open at 6pm & concerts begin at 7:30pm
- April 3: Emerald City*, Dallas’ Favorite Party Band
- April 10: Hotter Than July, Stevie Wonder Tribute
- April 17: Nearly Diamond, Neal Diamond Tribute
- April 24: Purple Madness, Prince Tribute
- May 1: Definitely Maybe Oasis, Oasis Tribute
- May 8: Fleatwood MAC, Fleetwood Mac Tribute
- May 22: Mr. Worldwide, The Ultimate Pitbull Tribute
- May 29: Karen as Dolly!, Dolly Parton Tribute
- June 5: Sounds of Summer
- June 12: The British Are Coming, British Rock Tribute
- June 19: WHITNEY Tribute
- June 26: Infinite Journey
Fall Lineup
Fall gates open at 6pm & concerts begin at 7pm
- September 4: Beyoncé Tribute
- September 11: Garth LIVE Tribute
- September 18: Absolute Queen
- September 25: Homegrown, The Zac Brown Band Experience
- October 2: Red*, A Taylor Swift Tribute
- October 9: Boy Band Review
- October 16: Greggie and the Jets*, Elton John Tribute Band
- October 23: Seger System, Ultimate Bob Seger Tribute
- October 30: Dancing Dream*, ABBA Tribute
- November 6: Emerald City *, Dallas’ Favorite Party Band
* Premium Concert
*Corkage Fee
Guests are welcome to bring their own alcohol, and for a small corkage fee of $5 per reservation per concert, you can enjoy your own beverages while taking in the beautiful lakefront views. This fee helps the Arboretum maintain the venue, enhancing the overall guest experience and ensuring that each evening is enjoyable for everyone. Your contribution allows us to provide a clean, comfortable environment and invest in the quality of our events. Cheers to good times, great music, and your favorite drinks!
Concert Policies
Please review our policies in advance to ensure the best possible concert experience:
Times
- Gates open at 6:00pm
- Spring/Summer concerts 7:30 – 9:30pm
- Fall concerts 7:00 – 9:00pm
- Garden closes at 10:00pm
Food and Beverages
Concert Goers are requested to bring a limit of one bag per person and one cooler per four people, due to space restrictions on the concert lawn. Pre-order food options are available for each concert. A beer and wine bar is available for purchase. Guests wishing to bring their own alcohol are subject to a $5 corkage fee per concert per reservation. Pre-paying the corkage fee will result in a shorter wait at entry.
Seating
All tickets are general admission to the Martin Rutchik Concert Lawn. Seating is on the lawn and first come, first served. We encourage blankets and low to the ground, low back chairs that sit no higher than 4 inches off the ground due to space and viewing limitations. Our concert lawn is separated into two zones: beach style chairs that do not exceed 4 inches in height from the ground in the front half, and chairs with seats higher than 4 inches in the back. Blankets are welcome anywhere and restrictions will be enforced on the amount and size of items that can accompany you and your party to the concert. This allows us to safely seat the maximum number of guests on the Lawn. Failure to comply with the chair policy may result in a request to move and/or being escorted from the event. Review our Lawn Chair Etiquette here.
Rain Policy
A determination as to weather-altered plans will be made by 3pm on the day of the concert to ensure the safety of the band and guests. Check our homepage or social media pages for updates on the day of the concert.
No Smoking
Smoking and vaping of any kind is not permitted in the Arboretum, including in the parking lots, per City of Dallas ordinance. We abide by City of Dallas ordinances.
Trams
Trams are not available on concert evenings.
Please note
Children must always remain with parents. Those not following this policy may be asked to leave.
Drop off/Pickups/Ride Share
To benefit our concert attendees, we will allow all drop off/pickups and rideshare vehicles to enter at Gate #3. This will allow guests with disabilities and guests with large items to gain closer access and have a much shorter walk to the concert lawn. Guests are allowed to be dropped off ONLY, parking is NOT ALLOWED in this area. All concert attendees are still required to park at Gate #1 or Gate #4. Guests will no longer be allowed to be dropped off or picked up at Gate #2. Handicap parking is still available at Gate #1 and Gate #4. For questions, please contact 214-515-6615.
Garden Policies
Please review our garden policies in advance to ensure the best possible experience at the Dallas Arboretum:
- Candles and open flames are not permitted on property.
- We ask that insect repellent be applied at your vehicle and not on the concert lawn.
- Frisbees, kites, or balls of any type along with baseball bats, skates, tennis shoes with rollers in the sole, and skateboards are not permitted.
- Kids must always remain with adults and are not permitted on stage.
- No pets are allowed, except for service animals.
- There is a designated bike stand located in the main parking lot for bikes. Bikes are not permitted inside the garden.
- Please remember the Arboretum is a family friendly venue. Obscene language, clothing and behavior will not be tolerated. Dallas Police will be on hand to ask anyone who becomes disruptive to leave.
- Dallas Police Department will be on hand for any injury, fall or medical emergency. Please alert an Arboretum staff member or visit them at the side of the concert stage, if you need assistance.
Questions
Should you need assistance with your reservation please contact us at reservations@dallasarboretum.org or at 214.515.6615.
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