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Upcoming Events in Amarillo

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“My Fair Lady”

March 20

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

See Lincoln Center Theater’s touring production of the Lerner and Loewe musical “My Fair Lady, which “Entertainment Weekly” described as “a sumptuous new production of the most perfect musical of all time.”

amarillociviccenter.com

20x20 Exhibition and Silent Auction

March 22-28

Amarillo Museum of Art, 2200 S. Van Buren St.

The Amarillo Museum of Art presents the 20x20 Exhibition and Silent Auction, an annual fundraiser designed to celebrate art and support innovative education programs as well as the local artist community. Bidding on all artworks is online, and the exhibition is installed for museum visitors to view for two days, March 27th and 28th. Bidding ends with the reception on March 28th with cocktails and hors d’oeuvres.

amoa.org/20x20

“Mean Girls”

April 8

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

“Mean Girls” is the hilarious hit Broadway musical based on the movie by Tina Fey (“30 Rock”) about a new girl in school who falls prey to a trio of lionized frenemies.

amarillociviccenter.com

“Sense and Sensibility”

April 11-21

Amarillo Theatre Adventure Space, 2752 Civic Circle

Amarillo Little Theatre presents this playful new adaptation of Jane Austen’s beloved novel that follows the fortunes (and misfortunes) of the Dashwood sisters, who must learn to mix sense with sensibility to find happiness in a society where love is ruled by money.

amarillolittletheatre.org

“A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Ballet

April 12, 13

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St

Watch Shakespeare’s magical story featuring feuding fairies, mixed-up lovers, and a mischievous fairy named Puck come to life at Lone Star Ballet’s production of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”

amarillociviccenter.com

Diego Caetano and Carpe Diem String Quartet in Concert

April 13

Amtech Career Academy, 3601 Plains Blvd.

Chamber Music Amarillo presents its finale of the season, a concert featuring pianist Diego Caetano and the Carpe Diem String Quartet and music by Fujiwara and Schumann.

visitamarillo.com

Amarillo Symphony and Harrington String Quartet in Concert

April 19-20

Globe-News Center for the Performing Arts, 500 S. Buchanan St.

The 100th-anniversary season finale includes Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony featuring Amarillo Master Chorale with special guest solo vocalists, plus new music written for the Harrington String Quartet by Grammy Award-winning composer Christopher Theofanidis.

amarillociviccenter.com

420 Fest

April 20

Exchange Food Park, 2801 Duniven Circle

Amarillo’s annual 420 fest offers music, food trucks, vendors, and fun for the whole family. See local musicians perform and check out artist installations.

visitamarillo.com

Monty Python’s “Spamalot”

May 2-19

Amarillo Little Theatre Main Stage, 2019 Civic Circle

Lovingly ripped from the classic comedy “Monty Python and the Holy Grail,” “Spamalot” retells the legend of King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy of showgirls, cows, killer rabbits, and French people. The 2005 Broadway production won three Tony Awards, including Best Musical.

amarillolittletheatre.org

Zach Williams in Concert

May 9

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan St.

Zach Williams, with opening act Riley Clemmons, takes the stage on the Hundred Highways tour. The Christian music singer’s powerful vocals and raw talent are known from chart-topping hits like “Chain Breaker” to “Rescue Story.”

visitamarillo.com

Summer Concert Series

May 28; June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30; Aug. 6

Sam Houston Park, 4101 Line Ave.

Starlight Theater presents free music, local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun on Tuesday evenings at Sam Houston Park from the end of May to the beginning of August.

amarilloparks.org

June Jazz

June 4-25

Amarillo College Washington Campus, 2201 S. Washington St.

Held every Tuesday in June on the Amarillo College campus, June Jazz offers a series of free live concerts that feature different local jazz bands. 

actx.edu/music/june-jazz

Starlight Theater Summer Concert Series

June 4-Aug. 6

Sam Houston Park, 4101 Line Ave.

The Starlight Theater Free Summer Concert Series offers free music, local food trucks, vendors, and family-friendly fun on Tuesday evenings at Sam Houston Park until the end of August.

facebook.com/amarillopard

Texas Route 66 Festival

June 6-15

Various locations

Route 66, the road that helped shape America, turns 100 years old in 2026. Starting in 2023, the annual Texas Route 66 Festival kicked off years of celebrations leading up to the historic route’s centennial. This festival features 10 days packed with events along the Texas route including classic car shows, bus tours, cattle drives, parades, music festivals, and a grand finale festival in Amarillo’s Route 66 Historic District.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

Coors Cowboy Club Ranch Rodeo and Cattle Drive

June 6-8

Amarillo National Center and Downtown, 401 S. Buchanan St. and 1000 S Polk St.

Coors Cowboy Club hosts this rodeo that features cowboys from area ranches participating in a friendly but serious competition. Events include saddle bronc, stray gathering, trailer loading, and wild cow milking. The cattle drive consists of 60 Longhorns, motorized groups, and riders that parade from downtown Amarillo to the Tri-state Fairgrounds.

coorsranchrodeo.com

East Texas Route 66 Bus Tour

June 12

Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Shamrock, stopping at all the iconic landmarks and hotspots that have shaped the history and culture of this legendary road. Buses depart from the Bivins House.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

West Texas Route 66 Bus Tour

June 13

Discover Route 66’s rich history on this journey that takes riders from Amarillo to Glenrio, New Mexico, stopping at famous hotspots such as the historic Midpoint Cafe, Dot’s Mini Museum, and the renowned Cadillac Ranch. Buses depart from the Bivins House.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

Texas Route 66 Festival Finale

June 15

Amarillo Route 66 Historic District

Experience the grand finale of the 10-day Texas Route 66 Festival. Enjoy live music, a car show, a pin-up pageant, vendors, kids’ activities, and other festivities. Immerse yourself in iconic Route 66 vibes and celebrate the rich history and culture of this legendary highway.

visitamarillo.com/events/route-66

Aaron Watson in Concert

June 15

Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive

Chart-topping country singer (“The Underdog”) and Amarillo native Aaron Watson makes his return to Starlight Ranch. This is a lawn chair-friendly outdoor show on the main stage.

bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-event-center

Corey Kent in Concert

June 20

Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive

Rising singer-songwriter Corey Kent has been writing and performing for nearly two decades. Self-described as an “old soul,” Kent finds himself musically at the intersection of rock-infused country, heartland values, and red dirt grit. He performs on the Moon Palace stage.

bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-event-center

“Seasame Street Live! Say Hello Tour”

June 26

Amarillo Civic Center, 401 S. Buchanan

Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street come to the neighborhood to say hello. In “Sesame Street Live! Say Hello,” you can sing and dance with your favorite furry friends while enjoying fun surprises along the way.

amarillociviccenter.com

Pride on the Plains

June 30

Thompson Park , 2401 Dumas Drive

Nonprofit organization Smile Big Texas presents Pride on the Plains, a celebration of Pride and the LGBTQ community in the Texas Panhandle.

smilebigtx.com

Will Rogers Range Riders Rodeo

July 4-6

Will Rogers Range Riders Arena, 8829 FM 1541

Will Rogers Range Riders, founded in the late 1930s, is the oldest continually operating riding club in the country. The organization hosts a variety of events including ropings, mounted shootings, and trail rides. The largest event is the annual rodeo held over the Fourth of July weekend that features live music, mutton busting, and a United Professional Rodeo Association-sanctioned rodeo.

wrrangeriders.com

La Mafia in Concert

July 12

Starlight Ranch Event Center, 1415 Sunrise Drive

La Mafia makes its Starlight Ranch debut with an outdoor show on the main stage. Texas-born founding members Oscar De La Rosa and Armando Lichtenberger Jr. have led the group to make it one of the most influential acts in Latin music, with artists like Marc Anthony and Victor Manuelle covering their hit songs.

bigtexan.com/starlight-ranch-event-center

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