Photo credit: Levitt Pavilion Arlington
DreamFest is back, people! In celebration of 150 years of Arlington, the festival will take over Downtown Arlington with three days of concert, food, and fun.
Called “Arlington’s biggest block party”, the fourth annual DreamFest will be anchored at Levitt Pavillion. Here, organizers will host three nights of free concerts beginning with a headlining performance by the Motown-inspired Martha and the Vandellas on Friday, May 22.
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Other headliners scheduled for this weekend include Texas country stars, Mike Ryan and Wade Bowen on Saturday, May 23. The festival will conclude with a Tejano celebration lead by Grupo Pression and Marcos Orozco on Sunday, May 24. Throughout the festival, visitors can check out other local favorites, up-and-coming artists, and young performers.
In addition to free concerts, DreamFest will feature a robust vendor market opening each day of the festival at 6 pm where patrons can find an assortment of gifts, artisan items, art, and apparel. Visitors can also enjoy access to food trucks, lawn games, and all sorts of family-friendly activities.
DreamFest is a free event open to the public. Organizers encourage festival-goers to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets. Seating is first-come, first-served.
Photo credit: Levitt Pavilion
The Levitt Pavilion is located at 100 W. Abram St in Arlington. Public City of Arlington and Downtown Arlington offer free parking — do not park in private lots.
Visitors are also encouraged to follow Levitt’s social channels for weather updates.
DreamFest is a part of the 2026 Levitt program. Running through mid-summer, to return during the fall, Levitt will also host a Juneteenth celebration on June 20, a 9/11 tribute concert with Coffey Anderson on September 11, the Arlington Hispanic Heritage Celebration on October 5, and Do Good Fest on October 24.
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