LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – From a trio of theater performances to one of the biggest festivals of the year, it’s a busy weekend ahead for Lubbock.
SWEENEY TODDVenue: Charles E. Maedgen, Jr. Theatre, Texas Tech School of Theatre & Dance, 2812 18th St, LubbockThis weekend’s shows:Friday, April 17 – 7:30 p.m.Saturday, April 18 – 7:30 p.m.Sunday, April 19 – 2:00 p.m.Tickets Here$20 general admission$10 TTU faculty & staff$5 students with valid ID (plus some free TTU‑student options)HADESTOWN Venue: The Buddy Holly Hall of Performing Arts & Sciences, 1300 Mac Davis Ln, LubbockThis weekend’s shows (per American Theatre Guild & Buddy Holly Hall):Friday, April 17 – 7:30 p.m.Saturday, April 18 – 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.Sunday, April 19 – 1:00 p.m.Approx. run time: ~2 hours 30 minutes, including a 15‑minute intermissionTickets HereTHE SUNSHINE BOYS Venue: CATS Playhouse, 2257 34th St, LubbockProducing org: CATS Playhouse community theatreThis weekend’s shows (per KCBD Noon Notebook):Friday, April 17 – 7:00 p.m.Saturday, April 18 – 7:00 p.m.Sunday, April 19 – 3:00 p.m.Tickets Here$20 adults$15 seniors and studentsAvailable online and at the doorLUBBOCK ARTS FESTIVAL Event: 48th Annual Lubbock Arts Festival – Theme: “BLOOM!”Venue: Lubbock Memorial Civic Center, 1501 Mac Davis Lane, LubbockDates: April 18–19, 2026Hours:Saturday, April 18 – 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.Sunday, April 19 – 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.What’s there (per festival site):100+ artists selling original work (painting, pottery, jewelry, etc.)Juried gallery, Young Artist Competition, school art displaysLive performance stages (music, dance, theatre)Children’s Art Area with free kids’ activitiesChalk art area, floral‑themed exhibits, and special ticketed events (e.g., Artrageous show, Culinary Canvas Luncheon)Admission (general festival):Adults: $5 in advance / $7 at the doorChildren 12 & under: FREE with paid adultInfo/tickets & full schedule:
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