The last weekend in June will be music-heavy around Fort Worth, with five different concerts to choose from. Other options include film screenings, a new theater production, two comedians, a pride celebration, and a comedy & drag show.
Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. For more events, visit the full calendar.
Thursday, June 26
Blue October in Concert
Location: Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall
Blue October returns to Fort Worth for the second time this month on their “Argue With A Tree Tour 2025”, commemorating the 20th anniversary of their first live concert film and album, Argue With A Tree. The band recently released their 13th studio album, Happy Birthday (2024).
Jesse Daniel in Concert
Location: Billy Bob’s Texas
California-born country rocker Jesse Daniel brings his raw, cathartic style to Billy Bob’s. Known for albums Son of San Lorenzo (2020) and Countin’ the Miles (2024), his music blends longing and introspection with gritty energy.
Friday, June 27
Magnolia at the Modern: The Life of Chuck
Location: Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
A genre-bending adaptation of Stephen King’s novella, this film tells three chapters in the life of Charles Krantz (played by Cody Flanagan, Jacob Tremblay, and Tom Hiddleston). The cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, and Nick Offerman as narrator.
🕒 Screens seven times through Sunday.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Night of Strings at the Garden
Location: Fort Worth Botanic Garden
Guest conductor Ron Spigelman leads a cultural musical journey with works including:
Bartók – Rumanian Folk Dances
Still – Danzas de Panamá
Grieg – Two Norwegian Airs
Schreker – Intermezzo
An evening rich with Romantic-era strings and folk tradition.
Sundown Collaborative Theatre: The Amphibians
Location: Theatre Denton Annex, Golden Triangle Mall
Set 13 years into a climate-ravaged future in west-central Florida, two teens uncover a mysterious woodland secret that challenges the meaning of friendship and responsibility at the world’s end.
🎭 Runs through July 6.
Improv Arlington: Clayton English
Location: Improv Arlington
Clayton English, winner of Last Comic Standing (2015), headlines with his sharp, high-energy comedy. He’s opened for legends like Dave Chappelle and Bill Burr.
🕒 Five shows through Saturday.
Hyena’s: Dustin Ybarra
Location: Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub
Known for roles in The Goldbergs, Californication, Kevin (Probably) Saves the World, and Gotham, comedian Dustin Ybarra brings his cinematic wit and storytelling to the stand-up stage.
🕒 Four shows through Saturday.
Robert Earl Keen in Concert
Location: Billy Bob’s Texas
Though retired from touring in 2022, Texas music legend Robert Earl Keen continues with one-off shows. His 2023 album Western Chill marks the 20th release of his career. He’s written for George Strait, The Chicks, The Highwaymen, and more.
Saturday, June 28
Trinity Pride Fest
Location: South Main Village
Fort Worth’s annual LGBTQ+ celebration features:
Live performances across multiple zones
Food trucks and local bites
Wandering Roots Vendor Market
Kid-friendly activities
Non-profit community row
A Pride Parade & Block Party on South Main
Free and open to all.
Claws Out Comedy & Drag Pride Show
Location: Amphibian Stage
Part of Trinity Pride Fest, this special event blends stand-up comedy and drag performance, featuring underrepresented DFW voices. A celebration of inclusion, humor, and identity.
Ashley McBryde in Concert
Location: Billy Bob’s Texas
The Grammy-winning country singer returns with songs from her acclaimed album The Devil I Know (2023). Her breakout debut, A Girl Going Nowhere (2018), was only the beginning of her chart-topping journey.
Featured Artists & Events Quick View:
| Date | Event/Performer | Location |
|---|---|---|
| June 26 | Blue October | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall |
| June 26 | Jesse Daniel | Billy Bob’s Texas |
| June 27–29 | The Life of Chuck | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth |
| June 27 | Robert Earl Keen | Billy Bob’s Texas |
| June 28 | Trinity Pride Fest | South Main Village |
| June 28 | Ashley McBryde | Billy Bob’s Texas |
| June 28 | Claws Out Comedy & Drag | Amphibian Stage |
