Levitt kicks off season with Josh Weathers

The 2025 Levitt Pavilion Arlington season kicks off the weekend of April 25–26, launching another year of free events, community connection and live music under the stars in the heart of the city. Opening night features rock-and-soul powerhouse and Levitt fan favorite Josh Weathers on Friday followed by Grammy-nominated Tejano stars La Diferenzia on Saturday — setting the stage for a season that hits all the right notes with a robust lineup of national acts, up-and-comers and familiar favorites in a range of genres.  

The spring concert calendar is packed with standout performances, including Texas Red Dirt favorites Kin Faux (May 2), renowned classical pianist Clayton Stephenson as part of the Countdown to the Cliburn series (May 3), Austin-based rocker and guitar shredder Emily Wolfe (May 9) and country-rock artist Eddie and The Getaway (May 10). The popular DreamFest returns Memorial Day weekend, bringing festive block party energy and three days of concerts headlined by doo-wop legends The Drifters (May 23), Texas country troubadours William Clark Green & Carson Jeffrey (May 24) and Tejano icon Ram Herrera with Grand Prairie’s own Monica Saldivar (May 25).

The season’s summer stretch keeps the music going with a mix of regional acts and local favorites. Highlights include country hitmaker Lee Roy Parnell (June 6), the Arlington Juneteenth Celebration headlined by New Orleans funk powerhouse Big Sam’s Funky Nation (June 21) and a Tejano Queen Forever tribute to Selena, who passed away 30 years ago this year (June 27). Levitt fan favorite Brad Thompson closes out the summer series at Light Up Arlington (July 3).

Following a short break, the fall series kicks off Labor Day weekend with Grammy-nominated “nuclear polka” legends Brave Combo (Aug. 29). Additional fall dates to note include UTA Jazz Night (Sept. 28), the Hispanic Heritage Celebration headlined by Tejano star Little Joe y La Familia (Oct. 4), the Asian Heritage Celebration (Oct. 11) and the Do Good Fest Texas (Oct. 18).  

Returning for its second year is the Levitt Youth Spotlight, which showcases promising young Arlington-area vocalists prior to opening acts on Friday nights. Also returning is the Levitt Livestream of select shows on Facebook and YouTube for fans at home, as well as Share the Stage, which features Texas-based artists alongside Levitt headliners.

All concerts at Levitt Pavilion Arlington are free to attend (with the exception of designated fund-raising events). The venue is at 100 W. Abram Street, directly across from Arlington City Hall. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy music on the lawn — note that early arrival is recommended for concerts featuring high-profile artists. Coolers are welcome (no glass containers), and a rotating lineup of food trucks and vendors offers a variety of popup shopping and delicious paid dining options. Free public parking is available in nearby downtown Arlington lots.

For a complete concert schedule and planning tips, visit levittpavilionarlington.org