Singer-songwriter Lyn Lapid performs during the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. Lapid was the second opening act for headliner Coco Jones.
To wrap up the annual UTA SpringFest 2026 and celebrate the end of the semester, Student Activities hosted the SpringFest concert Friday at Texas Hall.
Coco Jones, R&B singer, actress and this year’s headliner, closed out the night with a fully choreographed set. Opening acts included singer-songwriters Lyn Lapid and Jack Freeman.
The event was open to students, faculty, friends and family.
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Coco Jones and dancers perform a choreographed routine during the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. Jones headlined the event, which is a major tradition for the UTA student body.
Fans clap and cheer during Coco Jones’ performance at the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. The event brought hundreds of attendees.
Headliner Coco Jones performs a choreographed routine during the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. Jones is a Grammy-winning R&B singer and actress.
Headliner Coco Jones, middle, performs at the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. The concert was hosted by Student Activities.
Singer Jack Freeman hands out roses to fans during his performance during the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. Freeman was one of the featured performers at the event.
Fans cheer and record on their phones during the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. The concert ended the annual SpringFest event.
UTA alumnus Andre Clay DJs during the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. Clay knew how to play 10 instruments by middle school, according to previous Shorthorn reporting.
R&B singer Jack Freeman performs during the SpringFest concert April 17 at Texas Hall. Freeman is a Houston native.