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Hear Fort Worth
Fort Worth Has Deep Roots in Music
Grab at seat at one of 225 bars, clubs and venues, and immerse yourself in the sounds of Fort Worth.
Music has shaped our city, representing the diversity of Fort Worth’s musicians and the city itself. Our vibrant music scene is inspired by several genres such as jazz, R&B, blues, country, folk and is the birthplace of Western Swing. Home to artists such as Ornette Coleman, Townes Van Zandt, Leon Bridges, Van Cliburn, T Bone Burnett, Kelly Clarkson, Kirk Franklin, Bobby Day, Toadies, Betty Buckley, Casey Donahew and Cody Jinks. Fort Worth nurtures its talent and exports its music to listeners near and far.
We’ve banded together (no pun intended) to bring you a monthly roundup of live shows in Fort Worth this August! October 3-5 Texas Ballet Theater Presents Peter Pan at Bass…
We’ve parsed through the lineups and cut through the noise to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth. September 7 Sunday Supper Club at the Post…
We've banded together (no pun intended) to bring you a monthly roundup of live shows in Fort Worth this August! August 8-10 Performing Arts Fort Worth Presents The Book of…
We’ve parsed through the lineups and cut through the noise to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth SEPTEMBER 6 Charlie Shafter’s music…
We’ve banded together (no pun intended) to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth. AUGUST 2-4 Casa Manana Presents Pippin Experience the enchanting…
Live music in the Stockyards, discussions about music and the music industry, great food and an unforgettable experience? That’s a music festival – Fort Worth style!…
Nestled in the heart of downtown, Sundance Square features a lively and diverse music scene. Free Live Plaza Music Each Weekend As the sun sets, the weekend streets of Sundance…
Last month, Hear Fort Worth, the official music office of Visit Fort Worth, hosted an event of local music at AMERICANAFEST Music Festival in Nashville, one of the nation’s…
Visit Fort Worth recently hosted the Texas Society of Association Executives in Fort Worth for their 2023 New Ideas Conference. It was a great convention that brought association…
When Pastor Kyev Tatum called for the renaming of New Mount Rose Missionary Baptist Church’s chapel, he did it in part to remind the broader Fort Worth community of its…
The best places to see live music in Fort Worth, Texas Fort Worth is growing and so is its live music scene. Luckily, that means you don't have to search far to find a great…
On September 27, 2017 Fort Worth was designated the first music-friendly city in Texas by the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor’s “Music-Friendly Communities” certification program. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hear Fort Worth partnered to accomplish the five steps set forward by the Texas Music Officer to become a music-friendly community.
Host a music-friendly community workshop
Establish a City/County/Region Music Office liaison, who can respond to constituent questions
Register with the Texas Music Office’s Texas Music Industry Directory
Demonstration of partnerships with the community's music-related 501c3 nonprofits in order to foster community development.
Collaboration with music education programs, including area college or university music schools.