Photo by Marina Goshko
This December, Fort Worth is offering an exciting lineup of events, from world-class music and holiday traditions to family-friendly festivities. Highlights include the world premiere of Jake Heggie’s “Earth 2.0,” Beethoven’s “Eroica,” Alabama at Dickies Arena, and the return of the Turnpike Troubadours at Billy Bob’s Texas. Don’t miss timeless classics like “The Nutcracker” at Bass Hall, the Armed Forces Bowl, or Noon Year’s Eve at the Museum of Science and History.
Dec. 6 – 8
Spano Conducts Beethoven and Jake Heggie
The performance will open with the world premiere performance of American composer Jake Heggie and Librettist Anita Amirrezvani’s “Earth 2.0” before Robert Spano conducts Beethoven’s famous “Eroica.”
Bass Performance Hall
Dec. 7
Alabama
Despite the passing of founding member Jeff Cook in 2022, the acclaimed country music band continues to pack arenas, much like they will at Dickies, behind the strength of their hit-laden catalogue.
Dickies Arena
Dec. 7 – 8
A Candlelight Christmas in Ryan Place
Celebrating its 40th year, a Candlelight Christmas takes visitors through five distinct, historic homes in the Ryan Place neighborhood, and includes shopping, carriage rides, and a mini train for the kiddos.
Ryan Place
Dec. 12 – 13
Turnpike Troubadours
Since returning from a four-year hiatus in 2022, the red dirt country act has been on a rampage of releasing new music and rocking sold-out venues. They swing by the World’s Largest Honky Tonk for two nights.
Billy Bob’s Texas
Dec. 13 – 29
The Nutcracker
Even if you’ve seen it a hundred times, you’ll see Tchaikovsky’s classic holiday ballet for the 101st time because it’s a tradition, and it’s just that darn mesmerizing. Matinees available on Saturdays and Sundays.
Bass Performance Hall
Dec. 14
Funkytown Git Down
This marks the ninth year of this annual concert that benefits Fort Worth Abroad, a nonprofit that gives study abroad scholarships. The lineup includes Texas Gentlemen, Midnight Thirty, and Songbird Jones.
Tulips
Dec. 19
Cody Jinks
After releasing two albums in 2024, the Fort Worth-based country musician plays one of his hometown’s most legendary venues. Scratch that — plays one of the world’s most legendary venues.
Billy Bob’s Texas
Dec. 27
Armed Forces Bowl
While the College Football Playoff expanded to 12 teams, that doesn’t make the outlying bowl games any less interesting. This year’s match will pit a team from the American Athletic Conference against a Conference USA squad.
Among G. Carter Stadium
Dec. 28
Crystal Wise
Koe Wetzel
Loud music, booze, profanity, and pyrotechnics. In no particular order, this is what one can expect when attending a Koe Wetzel concert. For some, this is one hell of a good time — for others, don’t say we didn’t warn you.
Dickies Arena
Dec. 31
Noon Year’s Eve
The kid-friendly celebration at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History kicks off at 10 a.m. and includes arts and crafts, a little education, and a confetti drop at noon.
Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
