It seems like almost every October many North Texans look back at the summer with a sigh of relief, and this year is no exception. After all, we survived some of the highest summer temperatures in the state’s history this year. Now with seasonal temperatures moving toward a cooler path, it’s time to get out of the house and sip on a cold drink while enjoying the cool breeze, in the shade of a nice patio. That's right Fort Worth, the weather is now perfect for outdoor activities.
Oct. 1 – 6
‘Company’
A Broadway revival of the Stephen Sondheim musical about commitment and singlehood comes to Bass Hall. The revival, which took home five Tonys in 2022, updates the story with a few modern twists, including a gender swap of the original cast.
Bass Performance Hall
Oct. 11 – Nov. 3
‘The Amazing, Fabulous, and Spectacular Untruths of Juan Garcia’
A witty comedy that revolves around a man named Juan, who returns to his hometown of Oaxaca, Mexico, only to lie about his journey to the big city. Let’s just say his lies catch up with him.
Amphibian Stage
Oct. 11
Experience Hendrix
A veritable who's who of the electric guitar — Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson — will pay homage to the legendary six-string slinger Jimi Hendrix for a rollicking showcase of his work.
Will Rogers Auditorium
Oct. 12
The Great Western Festival
A festival curated by every “Yellowstone” fan’s favorite artist, Ryan Bingham, celebrates all that’s great about the West: bull riding, bull fighting, mutton busting, and country music. The lineup includes Bingham, Tanya Tucker, Shane Smith and the Saints, and a whole lot more.
Dickies Arena
Oct. 17
Sierra Hull
A prodigy, of sorts, Sierra Hull made her Grand Ole Opry debut at age 10, her first Carnegie Hall appearance at age 12, and signed her first record contract at 13. Now 28, the Tennessee-bred mandolinist is touring in support of her fifth studio album, 25 Trips.
Tulips
Oct. 19
ArtsGoggle
For the 21st time, the Near Southside’s premier art festival will take over the mile-long Magnolia Avenue, where hundreds of art, food, and knickknack vendors — along with a few stages for local musicians — will set up shop.
Magnolia Avenue
Oct. 20
Gold Over America Tour
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team, which includes North Texan Simone Biles, will show off all the splits, somersaults, handsprings, and handstands that led to the team capturing the overall gold as well as nine individual medals at the Paris Olympics.
Dickies Arena
Oct. 22
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
Photo courtesy Performing Arts Fort Worth
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band
Every year for the better part of the last two decades, Lyle Lovett has performed at Bass Hall. And, like clockwork, the four-time Grammy winner and writer of “If I Had a Boat” will make his annual return to the city’s marquee theater.
Bass Performance Hall
Oct. 27
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin
Kirk Franklin
The Fort Worth-based, Grammy-winning gospel singer stops by his hometown arena for the second year in a row. He’ll be joined by other big-name gospel artists Yolanda Adams, Marvin Sapp, Clark Sisters, and Fred Hammond.
Dickies Arena
Oct. 29 – Nov. 3
‘Beetlejuice’
The iconic 1988 Tim Burton film of the same name gets the Broadway treatment in this family-friendly rendition of a teenage girl who meets a recently deceased couple and a demon who has a thing for stripes.
Bass Performance Hall
