August brings the heat — and we’re not just talking temperatures. Fort Worth’s calendar is sizzling with major talent and can’t-miss performances across the city. Broadway hits like “The Book of Mormon” and “The Lightning Thief” take center stage, while intimate musicals like “The Last Five Years” make their local debut. Country favorites Randy Rogers, Pat Green, and Gretchen Wilson bring heartfelt storytelling to the stage at Billy Bob’s, while Shinedown and BUSH amp things up at Dickies Arena. Art lovers can step into the immersive world of David-Jeremiah at The Modern, and sports fans won’t want to miss the return of USA Weightlifting’s North American Open Series. Whether you're craving music, theater, art, or adrenaline, there's something this month to keep you inspired and entertained.
August 1 – 3
‘The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical’
Based on Rick Riordan’s bestselling teen novel, this performance features an original score that follows the story of a young demigod as he learns to navigate unforeseen challenges and attempts to prevent war with the gods before it's too late.
Casa Mañana
August 8 – 10
‘The Book of Mormon’
Winner of nine Tonys and proclaimed “the best musical of the century” by The New York Times, “The Book of Mormon” follows the journey of two Latter-day Saints missionaries as they spread the “Good Word” far from any comforts of home.
Bass Performance Hall
Aug.14 – Sept. 6
‘The Last Five Years’
With Nick Jonas playing the lead earlier this year, this 20-year-old musical about the end of a relationship finally received its Broadway debut. More importantly, the heartbreaking musical will get its Cowtown debut in August with the players at Circle Theatre.
Circle Theatre
August 15
Randy Rogers and Pat Green
Six weeks after the devastating Texas floods, Lone Star State country legends Randy Rogers and Pat Green — who lost four family members in the disaster — play the World’s Largest Honky Tonk for a special, one-time only acoustic performance.
Billy Bob's Texas
August 16
Gretchen Wilson
Though best known for her Grammy Award-winning “Redneck Woman,” released over 20 years ago, Gretchen Wilson has stayed busy with six releases and numerous collaborations over the ensuing two decades.
Billy Bob's Texas
Aug. 16 – Sept. 2
David-Jeremiah: The Fire This Time
Spotlighting the Dallas-based conceptual artist, David-Jeremiah, this carefully curated installation features 28 works crafted on wood that tower over 10 feet and encircle the viewer.
The Modern
August 23
Stars of the Symphony
Showcasing the awe-inspiring talent of the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra, “Stars of the Symphony” is a series of repertoire pieces spotlighting individual members of the city’s orchestra.
Bass Performance Hall
Aug. 26 – Sept. 21
A Solitary Man: The Music of Neil Diamond
One of the most prolific and successful singer-songwriters of the ’60s and ’70s, the stars of Reid Cabaret Theater will have the arduous task of fitting all of Neil Diamond’s hits in a brisk 90-minute set.
Reid Cabaret Theater at Casa Mañana
August 28
Shinedown w/ BUSH
Multiplatinum band Shinedown and “Glycerine”-crooning BUSH swing by Dickies Arena the penultimate performance of their 24-date summer tour. Special guest Morgan Wade, who recently notched a hit with “Wilder Days,” will open the proceedings.
Dickies Arena
August 28 – 31
The USA Weightlifting North American Open Series
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Following a successful competition in 2024, USA Weightlifting’s Open Series returns to the Fort Worth Convention Center, where over 1,200 athletes will lift very heavy things for a chance to earn a spot at the North American Open Finals in December.
Fort Worth Convention Center
