Levitt fall season kicks off Labor Day weekend

Free concerts resume Labor Day weekend at Levitt Pavilion Arlington, 100 W. Abram St. in Arlington, beginning with a show headlined by legendary Texas outlaw country/Americana artist Ray Wylie Hubbard on Aug. 30. Other headliners set to take the Levitt stage that weekend are the legendary doo-wop act The Drifters on Aug. 31 and the internationally-acclaimed world music act Jenny and the Mexicats on Sept. 1.

The fall series marks the conclusion of the Levitt’s 2024 concert season, sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital Arlington, which began in April. Following the series, the Levitt will serve as the venue for a number of post-season events, including the Momo Festival on Nov. 2 and entertainment for the Arlington Holiday Lights Parade on Dec. 14, before resuming its free concert series next spring.

In addition to the Labor Day weekend shows, highlights of the fall series include:

Arlington Amplified Concert (Sept. 8): Featuring Arlington-based Americana act The Vintage Yell and other local artists in support of Arlington’s designation as a Texas Music Friendly Community.

Josh Weathers (Sept. 27): A popular North Texas singer-songwriter and Levitt favorite, known for his soulful performances, returns to the Levitt stage.

Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Oct. 5): Headlined by Tejano star Jay Perez and featuring a vendor market, mariachi music and more.

National Life Group Presents Do Good Fest Texas (Oct. 12): This $5 admission festival benefits Parkland Health’s Pediatric Behavioral Health Program and is headlined by country star Aaron Watson with opening acts Carson Jeffrey, Catie Offerman and September Moon.

Asian Heritage Celebration (Oct. 19): A colorful festival featuring music and dance performances, cultural cuisine and more.

“Between the crisp fall evenings and the stellar music lineup, the Levitt fall series is sure to delight both returning and new fans,” said Letatia Teykl, executive director of the Levitt non-profit and venue. “We’re starting strong with Ray Wylie Hubbard, who has recently collaborated with the likes of Willie Nelson, Wynonna and James McMurtry, and finishing on a high note with Jay Perez at the Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Aaron Watson at Do Good Fest, and the Asian Heritage Celebration. With a car show alongside the Ruben Ramos concert, classic rock tribute bands, a jazz concert and more, it’s eight weekends of diverse music genres, cool moments and high-quality productions, all free in downtown Arlington.”

Teykl also said the Levitt’s fall season will carry on the Levitt’s Share the Stage initiative featuring Texas artists as opening acts, and the Levitt Living Room Series, which are live-streamed concerts on Facebook and YouTube for fans who are unable to attend live shows in person. In April, Levitt Arlington launched Levitt Spotlight, which showcases DFW-area school-age and college student musicians performing before opening acts on Friday nights.

Levitt concerts typically take place on Friday and Saturday evenings, with some Sunday night shows. Most shows start at 7 p.m.; concert-goers should check the Levitt’s website and social media for any schedule changes. Admission is free; guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and blankets. Coolers are welcome, or guests may avail themselves of concessions from the Levitt’s food truck fleet.

FALL 2024 LEVITT CONCERT and EVENT SCHEDULE:

Generally, opening artists take the stage at 7 p.m. and headliners go on at 8 p.m.; however, this schedule is subject to change or variation. Visit the Levitt website or socials for up-to-date details.

Friday, Aug. 30:  

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD — Americana/Rock

Opening Artist: Dallas Burrow —Country/Folk

Saturday, Aug. 31

THE DRIFTERS — R&B/Soul

Opening Artist: Gabby & The Byrds —Soul/R&B/Jazz

Sunday, Sept. 1:

JENNY AND THE MEXICATS — Latin Rock

Opening Artist: Carlos Ramos —Alt/Indie

Friday, Sept. 6:

UNCLE LUCIUS— Rock/Country/Soul

Opening Artist: David Tribble —Indie/Americana

Friday, Sept. 7:

RC & The Gritz—Hip-Hop/R&B

Opening Artist: Branoofunck —Hip-Hop

Sunday, Sept. 8: Arlington Amplified Concert

THE VINTAGE YELL — Soulful Americana

Opening Artists: Riley Gilbreath & Lonestar Blue—Bluegrass/Country; and Hankins —Americana

Friday, Sept. 13:  

SUMMER DEAN — Country

Opening Artist: Evan Ogden —Country

Saturday, Sept. 14:  

RUBEN RAMOS & THE MEXICAN REVOLUTION — Tejano

Opening Artist: Angelica Y Grupo Moneda—Tejano

Friday, Sept. 20:

ARTIST TBA on Aug. 18

Opening Artist: Los Juanos —Indie/Alt Tejano-Latin Fusion

Saturday, Sept. 21  

GRAND ILLUSION — Rock (Styx Tribute)

Opening Artist: Breaking Bad Co —Rock (Bad Company Tribute)

Friday, Sept. 27:  

JOSH WEATHERS — Rock/Soul/Country

Opening Artist: Mila Rae —Country

Saturday, Sept. 28:

FLEETWOOD X — Pop/Rock (Fleetwood Mac Tribute)

Opening Artist: Ella Red —Indie Pop

Sunday, Sept. 29:

UTA JAZZ ORCHESTRA featuring Tim Armacost— Jazz

Friday, Oct. 4:

DESPERADO — Rock (Eagles Tribute)

Opening Artist: LanceBattalion —Rock

Saturday, Oct. 5: Hispanic Heritage Celebration begins at 5:30 p.m.

JAY PEREZ (8:30 pm) — Tejano/R&B  Tejano Music Award winner

Opening Artists: Salsa At The Gardens (5:30 p.m.) —Dance; Mariachi Fuzion (6 p.m.) —Mariachi; Havana NRG (7 p.m.) —Salsa

Friday, Oct. 11:

BUFFALO NICHOLS — Blues/Rock

Opening Artist: Ravs —Funk/Rock

Saturday, Oct. 12: National Life Group Presents: 3rd Annual Do Good Fest Texas Doors open at 4 p.m.

AARON WATSON (9 pm) — Country

Opening Artists: Carson Jeffrey (7:30 p.m.), Catie Offerman (6:30 p.m.), September Moon (5:30 p.m.) —Country

Saturday, Oct.19: Asian Heritage Celebration

Details to be announced

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