Upcoming events.
Find things to do any day of the week in Midland, Texas. From family-friendly fun to live music, sports, or a date night out.
FOREVER SIMON & GARFUNKEL
ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT $40.00
STUDENT (Ages 13-21) - $25.00
CHILD (Ages 12 & younger) See note below
Sunday Funday with Micky and the Motorcars
Sunday Funday!!! Micky and Gary Braun of Micky and the Motorcars will be with us this Sunday! Bring the family and enjoy some outside time. SBK BBQ at Roosters Backyard will be open!
Thursday Evening Dining & Live Music
Join us every Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 for dinner, drinks, dessert and live music with a variety of local artists. Joining us this year will be:
Zack Neves
CPR Acoustix
Ernesto Calderon
Michele Cheatham
Joe Campos
The Midlandaires
... and more!
Thursday Evening Dining & Live Music
Join us every Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 for dinner, drinks, dessert and live music with a variety of local artists. Joining us this year will be:
Zack Neves
CPR Acoustix
Ernesto Calderon
Michele Cheatham
Joe Campos
The Midlandaires
... and more!
Permian Basin Opera Gala
The Permian Basin Opera Galas, located in Midland, Texas, are prestigious and culturally enriching events that celebrate the art of opera and the vibrant performing arts community in West Texas. These galas typically feature:
Elegant Performances: Showcasing exceptional vocal talents from regional, national, and sometimes international opera singers, accompanied by skilled musicians.
Sophisticated Atmosphere: Guests are immersed in a refined ambiance, often held in beautifully decorated venues that reflect the grandeur of the operatic tradition.
Community Engagement: Serving as a cornerstone for arts advocacy in the Permian Basin, the galas bring together supporters, artists, and patrons who are passionate about keeping opera and classical music alive in the region.
Fundraising for the Arts: The galas often act as a fundraiser to support local opera productions, educational outreach programs, and scholarships for aspiring performers.
A Taste of West Texas Culture: Merging the elegance of opera with the unique charm of Midland, the events provide a distinct cultural experience that blends tradition with local flair.
The Permian Basin Opera Galas are more than just performances—they are a celebration of artistry and community, making them a highlight of the cultural calendar in Midland, Texas.
Aphasia Awareness Concert
One Concert, Two Flavors featuring "Wanted"--Bon Jovi tribute band and Yacht Rock by the AstroYachts. Seats/Table tickets include gourmet barbecue buffet, host beer & wine bar, free t-shirt for each participant and lots of fun party favors.
Ticket prices start at $250 per individual seat, or $1,800 for a table of eight. All proceeds benefit the Aphasia Center of West Texas, and all proceeds remain in West Texas.
SIXTIESMANIA
ALL SEATS GENERAL ADMISSION
ADULT $40.00
STUDENT (Ages 13-21) - $25.00
CHILD (Ages 12 & younger) See note below
Voices of the Permian Basin - Spring Concert
$25 General Admission Adult Tickets, $12 GA Student Tickets
Superman in Concert
You’ll believe a man can fly as Superman in Concert arrives in concert halls around the world, accompanied by the power of a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ triumphant original score live to picture! Directed by Richard Donner, and showcasing a young Christopher Reeve in a breakout performance that would make him an international superstar, Superman relays the hero’s inspiring origins, from his narrow escape as an infant from the doomed planet Krypton, to his formative years on a farm in Smallville, Kansas, and finally to his arrival in Metropolis, where he leads dual lives as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent and as the mythic Man of Steel. Don’t miss this exciting chance to experience the film that started it all in a way you’ve never seen it before!
Superman in Concert
West Texas Symphony Presents
SUPERMAN IN CONCERT
Saturday, May 17, 2025
7:30 PM | Wagner Noël Performing Arts Center
Gary Lewis, Conductor
You’ll believe a man can fly as Superman in Concert arrives in concert halls around the world, accompanied by the power of a full symphony orchestra performing John Williams’ triumphant original score live to picture! Directed by Richard Donner, and showcasing a young Christopher Reeve in a breakout performance that would make him an international superstar, Superman relays the hero’s inspiring origins, from his narrow escape as an infant from the doomed planet Krypton, to his formative years on a farm in Smallville, Kansas, and finally to his arrival in Metropolis, where he leads dual lives as mild-mannered reporter Clark Kent and as the mythic Man of Steel. Don’t miss this exciting chance to experience the film that started it all in a way you’ve never seen it before!
SUPERMAN and all related characters and elements are trademarks of and © DC Comics. © 2024 Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Tickets $33 - $60, Students $12
THE RITE OF SPRING (MASTERWORKS)
RESERVED SEATING
ADULTS $60.00 - $12.00
STUDENTS $12.00 (with purchase of Adult Ticket or Valid School ID)
(To apply discount, select Student from the Drop Down after you cart your seats.)
Group (10+) - 20% off Reserved prices.
(To apply discount, cart all seats and then choose Group (10+) from the Drop Down for each seat.)
LaDezz
LADEZZ , a musical powerhouse based out of San Antonio TX, is comprised of brothers Mark & David Ledesma, and the lovely Lisa Mar. From the groups beginning in 2016, they have released a steady stream of original music, and have become a crowd favorite with their high energy, and eclectic performances
Reserve your table today! Call 432-352-0913. Tickets are $10 in advance and $12 day of show and at the door.
Doors open at 7 music starts at 8pm. Bar service and food truck always available.
Basin Brunch ft. Yo Yolie
Basin Brunch ft. Yo Yolie! This event is 21 & up. Uber/rideshare encouraged.
Ticket Prices:
• General Admission - FREE
• Standing VIP ticket $20.00 / Day of Show $30
If you are interested in purchasing a VIP Couch to this event, please contact Basin Brunch on Instagram or Facebook.
Clear bag policy. Doors at 1pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site. Event ends at 7pm.
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.
Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.
Waystone 2 Year Birthday Celebration
It's our birthday, and y'all are invited!
It's hard to believe it's been 2 years since we opened up the big doors and introduced a new craft brewery to Midland. Join in the celebration on Saturday, April 12th as we party hardy all day long! Pick up a commemorative Waystone sticker until supplies run out.
Frios Gourmet Pops will be on-site from 3-6pm (They even have a Happy Birthday flavor!) and live music by Liam Marlowe starts at 7pm. And of course, there will be cake!
The Croakin' Toads
Friday Night Live Local Bands & NO COVER! All we need is you!
Midlands very own fun cover song band!
Songwriters Night
Live at Cotton Flat Records, located 1402 Cotton Flat Road, Midland, Texas!
Songwriters night is back at Cotton Flat on April 11th. Songwriters bring your new stuff, sign up open at 6:30, spots are limited. As always, cold beer and craft sodas on tap, and our friends at Decasa Wood-Fired Pizza will be delivering pizza by the slice!!! Hope to see you all out for a great night of music and fun.
Karaoke Night
Join us for the FREE community karaoke night, hosted by Average DJ Jake. All you need to do is sign up, choose your song, and shine on stage!
Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and food always available on-site.
Karaoke night season is sponsored by Patriot Cleaning Systems, LLC
Thursday Evening Dining & Live Music
Join us every Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 for dinner, drinks, dessert and live music with a variety of local artists. Joining us this year will be:
Zack Neves
CPR Acoustix
Ernesto Calderon
Michele Cheatham
Joe Campos
The Midlandaires
... and more!
Flash Back Geno
Midland, get ready for a great night of live music! Join us Saturday, April 5th at 8 PM with Flash Back Geno! It’s going to be an unforgettable evening—see you there!
The Band Big Spring
The Band Big Spring lives to perform, so don’t expect a typical bar band. Their Texas country and rock music will keep you dancing under the stars all night long. The evening will be filled with good vibes and high energy. The Band Big Spring will put on a great show for you!
Reserve your table today! Call 432-352-0913. Tickets pre-sale $10, $12 at the door.
Doors open at 7 music starts at 8pm. Bar service and food truck always available
The Spazmatics
**THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry.
Ticket Prices:
• General Admission - $20.00 / Day of Show $25.00
• Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 8 people) $500.00
• Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $450.00
• Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $400.00
• Table for 4 (Price includes entry for 4 people) $225.00
• Standing VIP ticket $35.00
Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site.
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.
Ticket prices increase on the date of the performance.
Live Music Friday
Kick off your weekend in style at Little Woodrow’s with live music on the patio every Friday night at 7pm! Enjoy the perfect weather, great tunes, and unbeatable drink specials. Whether you're here to relax, dance, or catch up with friends, it’s the ideal way to start your weekend. See you there!
Live Music Friday: Johnny Blaine
Kick off your weekend in style at Little Woodrow’s with live music on the patio every Friday night at 7pm! Enjoy the perfect weather, great tunes, and unbeatable drink specials. Whether you're here to relax, dance, or catch up with friends, it’s the ideal way to start your weekend. See you there!
03/07- Warner & Forbes
03/14- Contraband
03/21- Small Town
03/28- Brown Sneakers
04/04- Johnny Blaine
Roasted Crow live
Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. These events are free to the public.
Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm.
This week’s featured act is: ROASTED CROW.
Roasted Crow is a band mixture of southern rock, classic rock, funk and blues playing original music and cover songs.
Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site.
Priscilla Block
**THIS IS AN 18 AND UP EVENT! $10 minor upcharge. 18-20 year olds will have to pay $10 at the door. Anyone below the age of 18 will not be allowed entry.
Ticket Prices:
• General Admission - $15.00 / Day of Show $20.00
• Couch Sectional (Price includes entry for 8 people) $650.00
• Rectangle Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $600.00
• Round Table (Price includes entry for 8 people) $550.00
• Table for 4 (Price includes entry for 4 people) $300.00
• Standing VIP ticket $35.00
Doors at 6pm. No re-entry. Clear bag policy. No lawn chairs permitted. Food trucks on site.
This is a rain or shine event. No refunds.
Tejano Thirsty Thursday
A FREE community event, hosted by DJ Picasso spinning all your favorite Tejano jams plus so much more!
Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site.
Tejano Thirsty Thursday’s season is sponsored by Basin Sales & Service
Thursday Evening Dining & Live Music
Join us every Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 for dinner, drinks, dessert and live music with a variety of local artists. Joining us this year will be:
Zack Neves
CPR Acoustix
Ernesto Calderon
Michele Cheatham
Joe Campos
The Midlandaires
... and more!
Phyllis & Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series Presents Michael Feinstein
The Phyllis & Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series, with underwriting by the Rea Charitable Trust, proudly presents Michael Feinstein in ‘Because of You: My Tribute to Tony Bennett’ featuring the Carnegie Hall Ensemble.*
Join us on Saturday, March 29, at 7:30 PM at the Chaparral Center for an unforgettable evening of music honoring a legend. Best of all — it’s FREE and open to the community!
Don’t miss this special performance celebrating 25 years of the Phyllis & Bob Cowan Performing Arts Series!
*This concert is not affiliated with the Tony Bennett estate.
Art Tigerina Band
THE ART TIGERINA BAND brings you not only the best of Tejano music, but ALSO the choice of an all country show led by the dynamic vocals of Art Tigerina. Named “TMA’s Male Vocalist of the Year, is Art is an incredibly versatile, powerful, energetic and soulful vocalist who has entertained thousands in a span of over 2 decades. He was inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame Museum Class of 2019 in Alice, TX January 2020.
Reserve your table today! Call 432-352-0913. Pre-sale $12, $15 at the door.
Doors open at 7 music starts at 8pm. Bar service and food always available.
Basin Burnout 2025
Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling is proud to present the 8th Annual Basin Burnout BBQ Cook-Off and Music Festival at the Midland County Horseshoe in Midland, Texas on March 29, 2025.
General Admission All-Day Passes, VIP All-Day Passes, and VIP Table Purchases get you access to our BBQ Cook-off and music festival headlined by Midland + supporting acts Louie TheSinger and Canaan Bryce, plus your most-loved local artists throughout the day. Enjoy complimentary BBQ samples from all BBQ Competition Teams, shopping from local exhibitors, and a kids’ area full of activities. Gates for All-Day Pass Holders open at 12:00PM.
Purchase a Concert Only Pass for access at 5:00PM to experience our star-studded evening lineup of Midland + supporting acts Louie TheSinger and Canaan Bryce.
Prices increase day of event. Free admission for children under 10 years old.
Full Music Festival Line Up:
Midland / 9PM
Louie TheSinger / 7:15PM
Canaan Bryce / 5:30PM
Local Artists / 12:00PM - 5:00PM
By purchasing a ticket to this event, you are honoring and donating to America’s military veterans. Thank you for supporting our military heroes that have given so much to our country.
Interested in competing as a BBQ Competition Team or being a sponsor for this event? Please visit www.basinburnout.com for more information.
ABOUT PBADD
The Permian Basin Association of Directional Drilling (PBADD) is a nonprofit organization created by oil and gas industry professionals for oil and gas industry professionals. The PBADD provides an avenue or platform for the exchange of industry specific knowledge and new ideas that aid in the advancement of the directional drilling industry.
Live Music with Liam Marlowe
Kick back and enjoy some tunes with local musician, Liam Marlowe.
Warner & Forbes Live
Friday Night Live is a show of support for local and regional bands. These events are free to the public.
Doors open at 7 pm, music starts at 8 pm.
This week’s featured act is:
WERNER & FORBES, a local band playing rock-n-roll.
Bar service and a food truck vendor are always available on site.
Live Music Friday: Brown Sneakers
Kick off your weekend in style at Little Woodrow’s with live music on the patio every Friday night at 7pm! Enjoy the perfect weather, great tunes, and unbeatable drink specials. Whether you're here to relax, dance, or catch up with friends, it’s the ideal way to start your weekend. See you there!
03/07- Warner & Forbes
03/14- Contraband
03/21- Small Town
03/28- Brown Sneakers
04/04- Johnny Blaine
Shane Smith & The Saints
18 & up event. Uber/rideshare encouraged.
Doors open at 6pm, event ends at midnight.
Open Blues Jam
Join us for the FREE community blues jam, hosted by the Greater West Texas Blues Society. Bring your instrument or voice and come style your blues profile! Sound, stage and back line provided.
Doors open at 6 PM. Family and pet friendly. Full bar service and food always provided.
Thursday Evening Dining & Live Music
Join us every Thursday evening from 6:00-9:00 for dinner, drinks, dessert and live music with a variety of local artists. Joining us this year will be:
Zack Neves
CPR Acoustix
Ernesto Calderon
Michele Cheatham
Joe Campos
The Midlandaires
... and more!