Levitt Arlington's Free Concert Series Kicks Off Labor Day Weekend

The Levitt Pavilion Arlington will launch the final series of the 2023 season on Fri., Sept. 1 with a trio of free concerts headlined by country star and actor Coffey Anderson (Sept. 1), Grammy-winning Tejano legend Little Joe Y La Familia (Sept. 2), and Texas Music Hall of Fame blue guru Ruthie Foster (Sept. 3).

Six weeks of additional outdoor concerts and special events will follow the Labor Day weekend kickoff. Highlights of the fall season include Arlington Gives!, a celebration of North Texas Giving Day sponsored by the Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, featuring Texas country singer-songwriter Jessee Lee (Sept. 21); Do Good Fest Texas, a benefit for youth mental health service sponsored by National Life Group, featuring hit-making, multi-award winning country stars Mark Chesnutt and Jack Ingram along with rising country star and Opry alum Kaitlin Butts (Sept. 23); and the Levitt’s second annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration (Oct. 7), featuring long-running Tejano hit maker Gary Hobbs.

Other offerings dotting the Levitt’s fall calendar are concerts headlined by jazz, rock, soul and Americana artists; especially noteworthy dates include Kin Faux (San Antonio-based Red Dirt country; Sept. 9); Tank and The Bangas (jazz/hip-hop group out of New Orleans; Oct. 13); and War Hippies (Texas military vets-turned-country rockers, Oct. 14).

All events are free, with first-come, first-served seating available on the Levitt lawn; however, ticket reservations are encouraged for the Do Good Fest (via the Levitt website or the National Life Group website).

“While we’re always adding new events and artists, the Levitt continues to focus on doing what we do best— bringing free, exciting, high quality live music experiences to our community,” said Letatia Teykl, the venue’s executive director. “Check out our website and mark your calendar for your favorite performers and genres, and maybe consider trying out a new genre, too. It’s going to be a fabulous fall on the Levitt lawn this September and October!”

This season marks the Levitt’s 16th year. Special mention sponsors are Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital - Arlington (presenting sponsor) and Texas Health Arlington Memorial (sponsor for Share the Stage, a Levitt initiative supporting North Texas artists as Levitt opening acts). The 2023 season is also supported by grants from the Arlington Cultural Tourism Council and longtime funder The Levitt Foundation.

Tips for Rockin’ the Levitt…
● Picnic baskets and coolers are welcome. Glass prohibited.
● Well-behaved four-legged friends on leashes are also welcome. Please consider concert volume and your pet’s sensitive ears before bringing them to a show.
● Seating is first-come/first-served. Early arrival is recommended, especially for concerts featuring high profile artists. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. Seating is also available on the low walls around the lawn.
● Free and paid parking is available in lots all around the pavilion and throughout Downtown Arlington, including City Hall, the Pinnacle Corp. parking lot (Abram just past Center), and UTA College Park. Here’s more.
● Make plans to come early or stay late and visit one of Arlington’s nearby attractions, including the UTA Planetarium, the Arlington Museum of Art, Free Play Arlington, and bars and restaurants throughout Downtown Arlington.
● Celebrating a special occasion? Consider purchasing VIP access at the Levitt Center (available on select nights). rentals@levittarlington.org to learn more. Sponsored by Baylor Scott & White Orthopedic and Spine Hospital-Arlington, the Levitt Center’s amenities include a viewing deck with sweeping views of downtown, a hospitality suite sponsored by Arlington Tomorrow Foundation, a catering kitchen, and high-end A/V capabilities.
● Want to sample the season or get in a Levitt mood? Try the Levitt Spotify playlist, available here.
● Follow the Levitt on social media to keep up with weather updates, concert news, and more.

ABOUT THE LEVITT
Levitt Pavilion Arlington offers free, high-production value outdoor concerts and special events each year with a diverse calendar of professional musical artists representing genres from world music to jazz, home-grown Texas country to indie rock, and much more. The Levitt presents emerging talent and original artists from a range of music genres, many of them Grammy Award winners, as well as local musicians as part of the Levitt’s “Share the Stage” initiative promoting North Texas talent. Noted as a signature destination and performing arts centerpiece for Downtown Arlington, The Levitt plays a significant role in Downtown Arlington’s designation as a Cultural District by the State of Texas and Arlington’s designation as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office. For more information, visit levittpavilionarlington.org or find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

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