The World Cup Has Finally Made it to Dallas: Events Happening During the World Cup
It’s official! The World Cup has finally reached Dallas, TX! For those living in Dallas, that means the next few weeks are going to look and feel different. More energy, more people, and more reasons to step outside.
The signs are already there: out-of-state license plates filling the highways, families navigating Downtown Dallas on their phones, and more than a few brand-new cowboy hats and boots making their debut. Here’s what’s coming up over the next few weeks as Dallas enters the summer season and welcomes visitors from around the world for the World Cup.
Events Happening Now Through Mid-July
Pride Block Party — Friday, June 19 6:00 p.m. to midnight
The Dallas Arts District, Nasher Sculpture Center, DMA, and Crow Museum collaborate and host a night filled with regional and Dallas artists, Roundup Saloon Line Dancing, gourmet food-fare, artist-makers, a community mural, family-friendly activities, and more at Hardwood and Olive. Learn more here.
RedBall Dallas — June 19–28
Artist Kurt Perschke’s traveling RedBall installation visits ten Dallas sites over ten consecutive days — a massive red sphere appearing in unexpected corners of the city. It has delighted cities around the world, and it’s finally here.
Flora Street Live — Friday, June 26, 5:00–11:00 p.m.
Flora Street Live is back, and this edition is one for the books. The Dallas Arts District is welcoming World Cup visitors and locals alike with a full night of music, film, Broadway, and art. Highlights include Broadway Dallas presenting Clue at the Winspear Opera House, the Changing Perspectives Block Party with immersive art experiences, food trucks at Sammons Park, and A Taste of Texas — a celebration of Texas pride complete with mechanical bull riding, line dancing, a mobile hat bar where you can purchase and customize your own cowboy hat, a live DJ, silent disco, and more. See here for the full lineup of events!
Klyde Warren Park FIFA Watch Parties — Ongoing
Klyde Warren Park will host free match screenings throughout the month — a great spot to catch the games with the city. Note that Olive Street within the park closes every Saturday and Sunday from July 13–19, and screenings wrap by 8:30 p.m. in accordance with Dallas noise ordinances. See the full screening schedule here.
Independence Day at Klyde Warren Park — Saturday, July 4, 7:00–9:30 p.m
Klyde Warren Park’s Independence Day Celebration, presented by Texas Capital and the official Fourth of July celebration of the City of Dallas — returns on Saturday, July 4 from 7:00–9:30 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, live music, family programming, and the grand finale: fireworks over the Dallas skyline! Free and open to the public, with first-come, first-served seating.
Thursday on Tap: Soccer Edition — Thursday, July 9, 3:00–9:00 p.m
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science is getting in on the action with Thursdays on Tap: Soccer Edition on Thursday, July 9 from 3:00–9:00 p.m. The one-night event transforms the museum and its grounds into an immersive soccer experience — think STEM activities, robotics challenges, stadium design interactives, live music, outdoor games, and globally inspired food from local food trucks and Wolfgang Puck Catering, with beer from Community Beer Co., wine, and cocktails available as well. The museum’s Soccer: More Than a Game exhibition is also included with admission. Get tickets here!
Be at the Center at HALL Arts Residences
HALL Arts Residences is at the center of everything on this list. If you’ve been considering making the Arts District home — or know someone who has — this is a good moment to take a look. Schedule a private tour here.