First Thursdays are THE nights to be in Downtown Arlington!

Grab the family and text the group chat, it’s THE day to be in downtown Arlington! Enjoy once a month evening of live music, artistic experiences, and exploration at your favorite businesses!

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Explore Downtown Arlington

Experience our Cultural District where arts and culture come alive

Satisfy your next craving with the dozens of new restaurants and classic local favorites

Discover the unique mix of shopping and family-friendly entertainment venues

We have a lot to offer

Downtown is home to a top tier public university, prolific fine and performing artists and arts institutions, live entertainment, exciting NCAA and professional athletics, one-of-a-kind dining and retail, and a supportive business climate.

Live Here

Be part of the vibrant community making downtown their home.

About Downtown

The rich history of Arlington and the evolution of downtown.

Do Business

Learn about the economic status of downtown and what’s coming.

Local Stories

The faces and stories of life downtown.

Downtown Stories

The latest from Downtown Arlington.

Free music returns with Levitt Pavilion’s 2026 season in Downtown Arlington

Warm nights, live music, and a lawn full of friends. Spring in Downtown Arlington isn’t complete without the return of the Levitt Pavilion’s free concerts.
The beloved outdoor venue is launching its 2026 concert season on Friday, April 24, bringing free live music back to the heart of downtown for its 19th year.

The Center of it All: A Historic Walking Tour of Downtown Arlington

As part of our Arlington 150 blog series in partnership with the Arlington Historical Society, we’re highlighting the places, people, and stories that have shaped our city over the past 150 years. This month, we’re taking a walk through Downtown Arlington and exploring some of the city's early history.

Chrome, Classics and Community: Car Show Rolls Back Into Downtown Arlington

Mark your calendars for Saturday, June 6, 2026, as Downtown Arlington welcomes car lovers, families and community members for a day filled with vintage style. From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Vandergriff Town Center will once again transform into a showcase of automotive history, where chrome gleams, engines rumble and stories come to life.