Music Made Here

January - December

Experience the Music Made Here Concert Series—a vibrant musical journey with live performances by dynamic artists. These artists will captivate you with their talent and ignite your desire to dance in the Downtown Garland Square.

Join us on the first Friday of every month as we showcase headliner artists who will take center stage. Bring your family to savor delectable bites from local restaurants, and let the kids participate in friendly challenges in the activity area.

This concert series is proudly sponsored by Jimmy Wallace Guitars, who is integral in bringing this cultural celebration to life. Additionally, Garland Cultural Arts presents thrilling concerts at the Plaza Theatre and Granville Arts Center throughout the year.

The majority of concerts are FREE, but for shows with ticket prices, please refer to the details below. Join us for an unforgettable musical experience that will resonate through the heart of Downtown Garland!

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SPECIAL SATURDAY CONCERT

Downtown Garland Square | Main Stage | April 4 | 7 PM | FREE

The Marshall Tucker Band is a legendary Southern rock group formed in Spartanburg, South Carolina in 1972, known for blending rock, country, jazz, and blues into a timeless sound. With a catalog of multi-platinum albums and iconic songs like “Can’t You See” and “Heard It in a Love Song,” the band has influenced generations of musicians and fans.

Fronted by founding member Doug Gray, The Marshall Tucker Band continues to tour worldwide, delivering powerful live performances rooted in authenticity and soul.

Featuring Monte Montgomery

Monte Montgomery is an award-winning guitarist and songwriter originally from Birmingham, Alabama, who rose to national attention after a standout performance on PBS’s Austin City Limits in 1999. Named one of Guitar Player Magazine’s “Top 50 All-Time Greatest Guitar Players,” he has released 12 albums and won the Austin Music Award for Best Acoustic Guitar Player seven years in a row. He is also the longtime composer and music creator for FOX’s Last Man Standing and has signature collaborations with AER and Alvarez Guitars.

Shop the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas

While you're enjoying the concert, stop by the Master Hatters of Texas pop-up on the Downtown Garland Square and experience a piece of Garland’s Western heritage.

Master Hatters of Texas has crafted Western hats in Garland since 1968. Visit the pop-up to see the craftsmanship behind a true Texas hatmaker and discover why Garland is known as the Cowboy Hat Capital of Texas.

Western Hat Giveaway

Enter for a chance to win a traditional 3X Western hat from Master Hatters of Texas!

Stop by the Garland Visitor Center during the concert to register.

The winner will be drawn at 8:15 PM, and you must be present during the drawing to claim the prize. The winner will then select their hat in person at the Master Hatters of Texas Downtown Garland location during the event.

Downtown Dining

Blue Rat Thai Kitchen
Cafe Frida
Del Rancho
Dos Banderas
Fish N' Tails
Fortunate Son
Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brewery
Latham Bakery
Lockwood Distilling Co.
Main Street Café
Main Street Deli
Mrs. J's Heav'nly Delights
Rosalind Coffee
Scoop N' Boba
Scoop N' Buns
Smith Spot BBQ
Tavern on the Square
Taco y Vino

EVENT PARKING OPTIONS

Garland Visitors Downtown Map 2026

Downtown Garland Square | Main Stage | May 1 | 7 PM | FREE

La Nueva Fortaleza is a Regional Mexican group formed in San Luis Potosí in 2023, created by Jesús Carrizales and produced by multi-GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY nominee Dany Fender. With a mission to modernize the norteño sax sound, they debuted with “Lagunas” and released the EP A tu Recuerdo.

Known for blending traditional norteño sax with other genres, they continue building momentum through standout collaborations and new music under the independent label Somos Voyager Music.

Featuring Cachas De Oro

Cachas de Oro is a regional Mexican group based in San Antonio, Texas, specializing in the sierreño style. United by a shared passion for traditional campirano music, the band creates original songs that showcase their own evolving sound. Their career gained momentum after appearing on Tengo Talento, Mucho Talento, drawing attention from audiences and industry professionals alike. Signed to Azteca Records, Cachas de Oro has performed on major stages across the U.S., released multiple projects, and built a strong digital following—establishing themselves as a rising force in regional Mexican music.

Downtown Garland Square | Main Stage | June 5 | 7 PM | FREE

Although Frank Hannon is known best for his work in the rock genre as the founding member and lead guitarist of the band TESLA, his love for all types of music has led him to experiment in blues, country, and folk music.

This passion has also led him to record several solo albums including "Guitarz From Marz," "Gypsy Highway," "Six-String Soldiers," and "World Peace."

Frank is also passionate about the art of producing music and has worked with numerous other artists in his Northern California studio.

Featuring Jimmy Wallace's Birthday bash

Jimmy Wallace, hailing from Oak Cliff, emerged from a vibrant musical scene influenced by legends like Stevie Ray Vaughn and Rocky Athas. Starting his guitar journey at 13, he delved into the world of rare guitars, eventually forging a lasting relationship with Gibson that birthed the iconic Jimmy Wallace Les Paul. With a career spanning collaborations with luminaries like Stevie Ray Vaughan, Johnny Winter, and more, Wallace remains deeply entrenched in music as a performer, proprietor of Jimmy Wallace Guitars in Garland, and owner of the renowned Dallas International Guitar Festival, the world's largest gathering of guitar enthusiasts.

Downtown Garland Square | Main Stage | March 13 | 7 PM | FREE

The only artist to win American Idol singing his own songs, rising country artist Chayce Beckham scored his first #1 at country radio with the platinum hit single “23.” A California native schooled on tough times and a mix of country, rock, hip hop and beyond, the fiery songwriter with his own creative compass started a habit of heart-on-his-sleeve lyricism after a hard season of life left him feeling empty. Yet, his warm rough rasp and steadfast drive charmed the nation on Idol's 19th season. With more than 536 million global on-demand streams and counting, the bluesy and brutally honest anthem “23” debuted at #1 on both iTunes All Genre and Country singles charts, and led his first album, Bad for Me – available now. The breakout star co-wrote nine of 13 songs (three solo), showcasing Beckham opening his soul like most would never dare and embracing a timeless country-rock sound fueled by fiddles, steel guitar, and plenty of against-the-grain attitude. With dusky shades of heroes like Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson, the set aims to reinforce next-big-thing and artist to watch predictions from the Grand Ole Opry, CMT, Amazon Music, MusicRow and more. Joining Warren Zeiders on his 2025 Relapse, Lies & Betrayal Tour this fall, Beckham follows his critically acclaimed debut with the fiddle-driven heartbreaker “Ocean Blue.”

Featuring KG and The Bad Habits

KG and The Bad Habits are a group of Baton Rouge kids chasing a dream with amps cranked up in the back of a family tire shop. After finishing high school (and in one case, not quite finishing yet), they jumped headfirst into making music together. Blending the punch of 2000s metal/rock with the heart of country, their songs are journals in disguise—late nights, early mornings, screwups, victories, and everything in between. They’re young, hungry, and ready to make noise.