Rolling Art: How Denton's Art Car Alley Turns the Street Into a Canvas
The Greater Denton Arts Council's Art Car Alley brings wildly decorated vehicles to downtown Denton this October, free for all to attend.
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After 35 Years, Denton's Arts & Jazz Festival Returns to Its Roots — With Room to Grow
The 35th Denton Arts & Jazz Festival moves to the North Texas Fairgrounds, bringing expanded capacity, better accessibility, and the same free admission.
Six Stages, 3,000 Artists, No Admission Fee: What Makes the Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Work
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival returns Sept. 11–13 to the North Texas Fairgrounds, bringing music, dance, crafts, and children's activities to the city.
Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Finds a New Home at the North Texas Fairgrounds This September
The beloved Denton Arts & Jazz Festival shifts to a new venue and September dates for 2026, running September 11–13 at the North Texas Fairgrounds.
A Denton Square Landmark Comes Back to Life: The Texas Fine Arts Theatre Returns with 70mm Film
The renovated Texas Fine Arts Theatre is set to reopen on the Denton Square in September 2026, bringing rare 70mm film screenings downtown.
35 Years of Free Music: The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival Returns to the Fairgrounds This September
The Denton Arts & Jazz Festival marks its 35th anniversary Sept. 11–13 at the North Texas Fairgrounds, free and open to all.
Denton's Free Courthouse Lawn Concerts Keep Drawing Crowds Every Thursday Night
Twilight Tunes returns each Thursday evening to downtown Denton's Courthouse Lawn, offering free live music through summer 2026.
A New Kind of Gathering Place: The Pony Brings Art, Food, and Live Music to East Hickory Street
The Pony, a family-owned art bar, restaurant, and music venue, is opening this summer in the former Vinyl Lounge space on E. Hickory St.
Theatre Denton Brings 'Oklahoma!' to the Campus Theatre This Weekend
Theatre Denton stages Rodgers & Hammerstein's Oklahoma! July 23–Aug. 2, with Seussical Jr. overlapping the final weekend at 214 W. Hickory St.
Curtain Up on a Classic: Theatre Denton Brings 'Oklahoma!' to the Historic Campus Theatre
Theatre Denton opens its production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's 'Oklahoma!' July 17, running through Aug. 2 at the Campus Theatre on Hickory Street.
What Brings Elite Drum Corps to DATCU Stadium Every Summer?
DCI Denton returns July 16 to DATCU Stadium, placing world-class marching ensembles in the heart of a city that has become a reliable Texas stop.
A Gospel Stage at Fred Moore Park and an Art Opening on Hickory Street: Denton's Juneteenth Week Takes Shape
Denton's week-long Juneteenth celebration runs June 16–21, anchored by a gospel concert, an art exhibit opening, a parade, and a picnic for older adults.
The Texas Fine Arts Theatre Nears Its Denton Reopening After Months of Construction
The long-awaited Texas Fine Arts Theatre in downtown Denton moves toward an April 2026 reopening following cleanup and renovation work.
Amplify Denton Returns April 18 as the Texas Fine Arts Theatre Prepares to Reopen
Amplify Denton Music and Arts Festival returns on April 18 with free admission, live performances from local musicians, and updates on the Texas Fine Arts Theatre's anticipated spring reopening.