Upcoming in Fort Worth
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Fort Worth Oktoberfest
A three-day award-winning German festival with Bavarian bands, biergartens, a stein-hoisting contest, keg rolling, and the beloved Dachshund Dash. Buy early for a commemorative stein; kids 12 and under are free.
Chayanne — Bailemos Otra Vez Tour
The Latin pop icon returns to the U.S. after a sold-out Latin American run, performing at Dickies Arena.
LE SSERAFIM — 2026 'PUREFLOW' Tour
The K-pop group's tour stop closes out September at Dickies Arena with a 7:30 p.m. show.
PBR Teams Series: Rattler Days
Professional Bull Riders team competition featuring pyrotechnics, pounding music, and elite bull riding. Held October 2-4 at Dickies Arena.
Chris Young at Billy Bob's Texas
Country star Chris Young performs a two-night run at the World's Largest Honky-Tonk in the Stockyards.
Brooks & Dunn: Neon Moon Tour 2026
Country duo Brooks & Dunn bring their Neon Moon Tour to Dickies Arena.
Top things to do
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The heart of Cowtown and the reason most people come. Real drovers herd Texas Longhorns down Exchange Avenue twice daily (typically 11:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.), and Mule Alley's shops, the rodeo, and honky-tonks anchor a half-day of authentic western heritage.
The reason art travelers detour to Fort Worth: a small but flawless permanent collection in Louis Kahn's landmark building, with a later Renzo Piano pavilion. General admission to the permanent collection is free, plus free underground parking.
Billed as the world's only year-round rodeo, held every Friday and Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. in the historic 1908 Cowtown Coliseum — the world's first indoor rodeo. Bull riding, bronc riding, roping and barrel racing make this the most reliable authentic Fort Worth night out.
"The World's Largest Honky-Tonk," a 100,000+ sq ft former cattle barn with its own indoor arena for live professional bull riding, dozens of bar stations, a dance floor, and a Wall of Fame of country stars' handprints. A 10-time winner of country music's "Club of the Year."
Free admission and one of the country's premier collections of American art, strong on Western works by Remington and Russell. Perfectly walkable from the Kimbell in the Cultural District.
The only museum in the world dedicated to the trailblazing women of the American West — a distinctive, story-driven collection that fits Fort Worth's western-heritage angle better than almost anything in town. Open Tuesday through Saturday.
Where to stay
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This Marriott Autograph property sits right in Mule Alley in the Stockyards, steps from Stockyards Station and a short walk to Billy Bob's. Expect a lush backyard, a serious bar/restaurant scene, and a Lucchese boot shop in the lobby. If you want to wake up inside the western fantasy, this is it.
Housed in a 1921 landmark tower downtown, with a 24th-floor lobby-bar (Refinery 714) that has the best skyline views in the city. Ground-floor il Modo serves contemporary Italian with local ranch ingredients. The most stylish downtown stay, with Kimpton's pet-friendly, free-evening-social hospitality.
Established in 1907 and on the National Register of Historic Places, this 52-room hotel puts you directly on Exchange Avenue in the middle of the action. It's genuine history rather than a re-creation — ask about the themed suites and grab a drink at the saddle-topped bar. Home to the H3 Ranch restaurant.
Fort Worth guides
All guides →First-Timer's Guide to Fort Worth
Where to start in Cowtown: cattle drives, world-class art, honky-tonks, and the best barbecue in Texas. A local's honest guide for your first Fort Worth trip.
Updated July 13, 2026
The Fort Worth Stockyards, Done Right
A full local's day in the Fort Worth Stockyards: cattle drive timing, where to eat, and where to stay in Cowtown's western heart.
Updated July 13, 2026
A Perfect Weekend in Fort Worth
A two-day Fort Worth itinerary pairing world-class museums, legendary barbecue, and the western heritage of the Stockyards and Cultural District.
Updated July 13, 2026