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Summer's in full swing, and Fort Worth is cranking up the volume — and the drama. From world-class pianists and hip-hop legends to Broadway razzle-dazzle and heartfelt tributes, June’s calendar hits every note. Whether you’re in the mood to party, reflect, or just vibe, this month has a front-row seat with your name on it.
June 3–7
The Cliburn (Final Rounds)
The stretch run of this year’s Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, one of the most prestigious piano competitions in the world, is sure to be as tense and thrilling as years past.
Bass Performance Hall
June 10–15
‘Moulin Rouge!’
Based on the 2001 Oscar-winning Baz Luhrmann film, the musical, which weaves popular music with original songs, received 10 Tonys after opening on Broadway in 2019.
Bass Performance Hall
June 10–29
‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’
The troupe at Reid Cabaret Theatre, the dimly lit lounge attached to Casa Mañana, will roll through a chunk of the incredible, and enormous, folk repertoire of Simon and Garfunkel.
Reid Cabaret Theatre at Casa Mañana
June 13
Wu-Tang Clan
Wu-Tang Clan’s stop at Dickies Arena will mark one of the final performances for the influential hip-hop group, which consists of RZA, GZA, and a collection of massively talented rappers.
Dickies Arena
June 13–22
SparkFest
Hosted by nonprofit theater company Amphibian Stage, this 10-day-long annual summer arts festival includes new play development, acting competitions, storytelling, and stand-up comedy.
Amphibian Stage
June 14
Women of DFW Showcase
As the title suggests, this locally curated lineup of women artists puts a spotlight on metroplex musicians, including Ella Reed, Gracen Wynn, Chloe Jobin, Lia Graham, and Corina Grove.
Tulips
June 19
Opal’s Walk for Freedom
Join the event that kicked off Opal Lee’s push to make Juneteenth a national holiday. The 2 1/2-mile walk represents the 2 1/2 years it took for Texas to end slavery following abolition.
Farrington Field
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June 19-22
Freedom Vibes Festival
Billed as the nation’s premiere Juneteenth celebration, this four-day festival features prominent speakers, a block party, and two Bass Hall performances from The O’Jays and Orchestra Noir.
Bass Performance Hall, I.M. Terrell High School
June 26
Blue October
The prolific alternative rock band that hails from Houston has released 13 studio albums and has 21 top 40 singles to its name, including the radio friendly “Hate Me” and “Into the Ocean.”
Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall
June 27
Robert Earl Keen
Bass Performance Hall
One of Texas’ most revered country singer-songwriters takes the stage at The World Largest Honky Tonk — and this is hardly his first. His 1999 show at Billy Bob’s famously tallied nearly 15,000 in beer sales.
Billy Bob’s Texas
