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Upcoming Events in Tyler
Tyler
“Descendants: The Musical”
June 5-7, 11-14, 18-21
Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive
Based on the popular Disney Channel movie, this musical is jam-packed with comedy, adventure, and music. imprisoned on the Isle of the Lost “home of the most infamous villains who ever lived,” the teenage children of Maleficent, the Evil Queen, Jafar, and Cruella De Vil have never ventured off the island—until now.
Make Music Day
June 21
Various locations
Join the worldwide celebration of Make Music Day as local businesses across Tyler transform into pop-up stages filled with live music. From sidewalks to storefronts, the city comes alive with free performances showcasing homegrown talent and community spirit.
Fireworks Festival
July 4
The Park of East Texas, 204 Patton Lane
Celebrate Independence Day in East Texas at the Tyler Fireworks Festival: Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary, an expanded take on Tyler’s longtime Fourth of July tradition. Sponsored by the city, this year’s event adds live music, local vendors, and family-friendly fun leading up to a fireworks finale.
Texas State Open
July 28-31
Cascades Country Club, 4511 Briarwood Road
The golf tournament began in 1960 and has crowned many past and future stars throughout its history. Champions who have gone on to compete on the PGA Tour include Ben Crenshaw, Lee Trevino, Jeff Maggert, and Blaine McCallister.
Brick Street Revival
July 31-Aug. 1
Liberty Hall, 103 E. Erwin St.
Spend two nights at a historical music venue during Brick Street Revival, a Texas country singer-songwriter showcase where the stories behind the songs take center stage. Featuring Sean McConnell, Wade Bowen, Aaron Raitiere, and Jack Ingram.
Matthew Broussard
Sept. 11-12
Rose City Comedy Club, 7428 Old Jacksonville Highway, Suite 10
Matthew Broussard’s comedy is heady, self-effacing, and weirdly educational. He’s performed on the “Tonight Show,” Conan, “Jeff Ross Presents Roast Battle,” and the “Comedy Central Half Hour.” You can catch him on “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel,” “The League,” “The Mindy Project,” and alongside Billy Crystal and Tiffany Haddish in the film “Here Today.” He is the creator of the webcomic and puzzle app, Monday Punday.
“The Velveteen Rabbit”
Sept. 11-13, 17-20
Tyler Civic Theatre, 400 Rose Park Drive
“The Velveteen Rabbit” by Margery Williams Bianco is an staged adaptation of the classic children’s book written in the early 20th century. This beloved tale follows the journey of a stuffed rabbit made of velveteen and explores themes of love, reality, and the nature of being through the eyes of toys.
Art Festival
Sept. 19
Caldwell Arts Academy Field, 376 W. Woldert St.
The fifth annual Tyler Art Festival is back with food, fun, and lots of art.
East Texas State Fair and Rodeo
Sept. 25-Oct. 4
The Park of East Texas, Inc., 204 Patton Lane
Celebrate East Texas’ traditions at the 110th annual East Texas State Fair and second annual rodeo. Enjoy exciting rodeo action, live entertainment, fair food favorites, livestock exhibits, carnival rides, and family-friendly fun. This beloved fall event showcases the heritage, agriculture, and hospitality that make East Texas unique.
LeAnn Rimes in Concert
Sept. 26
UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.
Multiplatinum-selling singer and ASCAP award-winning songwriter LeAnn Rimes has made a name for herself since she was 14 and winning Best New Artist, making her the youngest solo artist to take home a Grammy, and, at 15, becoming the first country artist to win Artist of the Year at the Billboard Music Awards. Her ballad “How Do I Live” holds the record as Billboard’s Hot 100 all-time No. 1 hit by a female artist.
Rose City Airfest
Oct. 9-11
At Tyler’s annual aviation celebration, visitors can see thrilling aerial performances, explore military and civilian aircraft up close, and enjoy family-friendly activities, food vendors, and entertainment throughout the weekend. The event brings together aviation enthusiasts and curious visitors alike for a day of flight and community spirit.
Piney Woods Open Disc Golf
Oct. 9-11
Lindsey Park, 12557 Spur 364 West
A premier disc golf tournmament, the event celebrates its 23rd annual year and is a PDGA A-tier tournament.
Beauty and the Beast Bicycle Tour
Oct. 9-10
Various locations
Enjoy the beauty of the East Texas rolling hills and finish with a challenging climb up “The Beast” on one of the most popular bike tours in the country.
Mayhem Roller Derby Halloween Mashup
Oct. 10
Flores Center, 11237 FM 14
The Halloween Mashup brings fast-paced, competitive roller derby to Tyler. Costumes are encouraged. BYOB. Come enjoy the mayhem.
Foreigner in Concert
Oct. 10
UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.
With 10 multiplatinum albums and 16 Top 30 hits, Foreigner is hailed as one of the most popular rock acts in the world with a formidable musical arsenal that continues to propel sold-out tours and album sales exceeding 80 million records. Founded in 1976, the group’s enduring anthems include “Juke Box Hero,” “Cold As Ice,” and “Hot Blooded.”
Texas Rose Festival
Oct. 15-18
Rose Garden Center, 420 Rose Park Drive
Since its beginning in 1933, the Texas Rose Festival has represented the spirit that brings Tyler together as a community. Rich in heritage and tradition, the festival offers enchanting ceremonial events, including the Queen’s Coronation, the Queen’s Tea, and the Rose Parade, all amid a backdrop of brilliant roses.
“The Book of Will”
Oct. 16-25
Tyler Civic Theater, 400 Rose Park Drive
Written by Lauren Gunderson, this comedic and poignant play chronicles the efforts of Shakespeare’s fellow actors, John Heminges and Henry Condell, to compile and publish the First Folio, the first collected edition of his plays, after his death. The play, set in 1619, follows their humorous and heartfelt quest to save Shakespeare’s legacy from being lost to time and bad quartos, battling unscrupulous publishers and their own mortality in the process.
Bachman-Turner Overdrive in Concert
Oct. 29
UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.
The classic rock. band returns with a new lineup of musicians but continues to play all the hits, as well as dive deep into album cuts.
Mistletoe and Magic
Nov. 4-7
W.T. Brookshire Conference Center, 2000 W. Front St.
The Junior League of Tyler hosts its largest fundraiser—now in its 48th year. This beloved holiday market features 75-plus merchants from across the country offering unique gifts, gourmet treats, and festive finds. Held each November, proceeds support local projects, scholarships, and outreach programs that empower women and strengthen our community.
“Beetlejuice: The Musical”
Nov. 12
UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.
Based on Tim Burton’s beloved film, this hilarious musical tells the story of Lydia Deetz, a strange teenager whose whole life changes when she meets a recently deceased couple and a demon with a thing for stripes. Under its uproarious surface is a remarkably touching show about family, love, and making the most of every Day-O!
The Oak Ridge Boys in Concert
Nov. 19
UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.
One of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in country music, the Oak Ridge Boys’ four-part harmonies and upbeat songs have spawned dozens of country hits and two pop smashes, as well as winning awards ranging from Grammys to CMA and the ACM. Hits include“Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” and “Dream On.”
“Dolly Parton’s Smoky Mountain Christmas Carol”
Nov. 28
UT Tyler Cowan Center, 3900 University Blvd.
The heartwarming musical features music and lyrics by the 11-time Grammy winner and a book by David H. Bell. Set in the 1930s in the Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee, this production imagines Ebenezer Scrooge as the owner of a mining company town, where his callous greed blinds him to the joys and gifts of the season. The legendary holiday tale re-written as a new American classic features Dickens’ classic characters and Parton’s one-of-a-kind songwriting expertise.