Immerse yourself in an array of cultural experiences at the renowned Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, Texas. From the architectural tours of the hall itself to captivating performances like 'The Wiz' and 'The Addams Family', there's something for everyone. This season, the hall offers a diverse lineup, including Tony Award-winning musicals, groundbreaking concerts, and unforgettable theatrical adaptations. Join us for an exploration of these exciting events and see how the Bass Performance Hall continues to be a beacon of the performing arts.

Discover Fort Worth's Cultural Pulse at Bass Performance Hall

Celebrate the holidays with the heartwarming sounds of Mariachi Herencia de México! In this special Christmas edition of their world tour, La Nueva Generación, the 2x Latin Grammy®-nominated ensemble delivers a holiday concert that honors both the magic of Christmas and the cultural vibrancy of Mexico. Experience an unforgettable night as they blend beloved holiday classics with mariachi traditions, creating an electrifying and unforgettable night of Mexican music and culture.

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Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas

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Create unforgettable memories at The Nutcracker. This cherished tradition brings families together year after year, offering a world of enchantment where snowflakes swirl, dreams come to life, and holiday magic fills the air. Let Tchaikovsky’s timeless score and Ben Stevenson, O.B.E.’s captivating choreography awaken your holiday spirit this Christmas.

The Nutcracker

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Created by the Emmy®-winning writer from Schitt’s Creek, this hilarious new musical flips the script on the greatest love story ever told. & JULIET asks: what would happen next if Juliet didn’t end it all over Romeo? Get whisked away on a fabulous journey as she ditches her famous ending for a fresh beginning and a second chance at life and love—her way.

& Juliet

Step into Black Violin’s Full Circle Tour, where Grammy®-nominated duo Wil Baptiste and Kev Marcus redefine the possibilities of music by merging classical depth with hip-hop’s pulse. This tour captures the essence of returning to where it all began—transformed and reimagined. Each powerful performance invites audiences to reflect on their own journeys, discovering that even as we evolve, we’re often drawn back to our roots with renewed purpose.

Black Violin: Full Circle Tour

Created in collaboration with Neil Diamond himself, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE is the uplifting true story of how a kid from Brooklyn became a chart-busting, show-stopping American rock icon. With 120 million albums sold, a catalogue of classics like "America," "Forever in Blue Jeans," and "Sweet Caroline," an induction into the Songwriters and Rock and Roll Halls of Fame, a Grammy® Lifetime Achievement Award, and sold-out concerts around the world that made him bigger than Elvis, Neil Diamond's story was made to shine on Broadway-and head out on the road across America.

A Beautiful Noise

A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, THE ADDAMS FAMILY is the magnificently macabre hit musical featuring everyone’s favorite creepy, kooky characters. Wednesday Addams, the ultimate princess of darkness, has grown up and fallen in love with a sweet, smart young man from a respectable family. A man her parents have never met. And if that weren't upsetting enough, she confides in her father and begs him not to tell her mother. Now, Gomez Addams must do something he's never done before - keep a secret from his beloved wife, Morticia. Everything will change for the whole family on the fateful night they host a dinner for Wednesday's "normal" boyfriend and his parents.

The Addams Family

A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers.

An Evening with Lyle Lovett

The Tony® and Olivier Award-winning hit LIFE OF PI is an unforgettable, epic tale of adventure. Lolita Chakrabarti’s dazzling stage adaptation of Yann Martel’s best-selling novel (over 15 million copies sold) is a worldwide phenomenon and “an exhilarating evening of theater” (The Wall Street Journal). The play directed by Max Webster opened to critical acclaim on Broadway and the West End and will continue to captivate audiences with its larger-than-life journey of perseverance and hope during its highly anticipated first North American tour.

Life of Pi

This outrageous musical comedy follows the adventures of a mismatched pair of missionaries, sent halfway across the world to spread the Good Word. With standing room only productions in London, on Broadway, and across North America, THE BOOK OF MORMON has truly become an international sensation.

The Book Of Mormon

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SHUCKED is the Tony Award®–winning musical comedy about an unlikely hero, an unscrupulous con artist, and a battle for the heart and soil of a small town. Maizy and Beau are getting hitched, when the corn that protects their small community starts to die. The town needs answers. But who will dare to venture beyond the borders of Cob County?

Shucked

Mark your calendars for a spectacular evening at the Bass Performance Hall on July 16, 2025. Located in the heart of Fort Worth, US, this iconic venue is known for its stunning architecture and acoustics. The event starts at 19:30, promising an unforgettable experience filled with captivating performances. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to immerse yourself in the world of performing arts. For more details and to secure your tickets, visit the Ticketmaster link. You can also explore the Bass Performance Hall's official website or their YouTube channel for more insights into their past performances and events. See you there!

The Wiz (Touring)

Free docent-led tours of Bass Performance Hall are scheduled for most Saturdays beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the Grand Lobby. These complimentary tours include a history of the building, access to lobby spaces, and entry into the audience chamber whenever scheduling permits.

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Freedom Vibes proudly presents an unforgettable evening featuring two iconic R&B groups, The O’Jays & The Whispers, at Bass Performance Hall. Celebrated as one of soul music’s greatest acts and inductees into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, The O’Jays headline the night, performing beloved classics like “Love Train,” “For the Love of Money,” and “Back Stabbers.” Joining them on stage are special guests, The Whispers, whose smooth and timeless harmonies have captivated audiences for decades with hits such as “Rock Steady,” “And the Beat Goes On,” and “Lady.” As part of the Freedom Vibes concert series, this performance is a soulful tribute celebrating the enduring power of music to inspire, unite, and uplift. Don’t miss your chance to experience these legendary voices live, bringing their timeless rhythms and vibrant energy to Fort Worth in a one-night-only musical event.

The O'Jays and the Whispers

Mark your calendars for a spectacular evening at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth, USA on May 14, 2025. Known for its stunning architecture and superb acoustics, the Bass Performance Hall is the perfect venue for an unforgettable night of performing arts. The event starts at 19:30, so make sure you arrive in time to get comfortable and soak in the ambiance. For a sneak peek of what's in store, visit their official YouTube channel. Secure your tickets now at Ticketmaster and get ready for a mesmerizing experience! Visit basshall.com for more information.

MJ (Touring)

Jazz up your holidays with the University of North Texas' One O'Clock Lab Band! The Grammy®-nominated jazz ensemble returns to the intimate McDavid Studio for its annual "Holidays with the One O'Clock" concert. Celebrate the yuletide season as the One O’Clock’s big band takes on all of your favorite holiday anthems.

Holidays with the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band

From the songwriting team behind the smash hit Tony Award®-winning musical Dear Evan Hansen and the critically-acclaimed films La La Land and The Greatest Showman, A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL, brings the classic 1983 movie to hilarious life on stage! Set in 1940s Indiana, a young and bespectacled Ralphie Parker schemes his way toward the holiday gift of his dreams, an official Red Ryder® Carbine-Action 200-Shot Range Model Air Rifle. An infamous leg lamp, outrageous pink bunny pajamas, a maniacal department store Santa, and a triple-dog-dare to lick a freezing flagpole are just a few of the distractions that stand between Ralphie and his Christmas wish. Nominated for three 2013 Tony Awards® including Best Musical, the Associated Press calls A CHRISTMAS STORY, THE MUSICAL “a joyous Christmas miracle,” while The New York Times writes “I was dazzled. You’d have to have a Grinch-sized heart not to feel a smile spreading across your face.”

A Christmas Story

Emmy Award®-winning Actor Richard Thomas brings to life “the nation’s one true comic genius” (The New York Times) in Mark Twain Tonight!, written and originally performed by Hal Holbrook. Join the millions who have cheered for the legendary one-man show, bursting with Twain’s “uproariously funny” and “pungently wise” (Time Magazine) humor.

Mark Twain Tonight!

From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the microphone to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over!

Experience the breadth and brilliance of ballet in our mixed repertoire, featuring four diverse works that showcase unparalleled versatility.

Diversions

Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre

Great Scott! Back to the Future, the beloved, cinematic classic is now a Broadway musical with its destination set for Fort Worth in 2026.

Back to the Future

Giacomo Puccini’s Madama Butterfly returns to Bass Performance Hall in a stunning full production from Fort Worth Opera that delivers the heartbreak and beauty of this iconic work. Featuring breathtaking sets, richly detailed costumes, and the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra bringing Puccini’s achingly beautiful score to life, this unforgettable story of love, cultural blindness, and a mother’s sacrifice remains as powerful today as when Fort Worth Opera first performed it in 1947. Anchored by one of the most exquisite scores in the operatic canon, Butterfly is a poignant tribute to a woman’s steadfast devotion and maturing will — and a signature work of the company’s 80-year legacy.

Madama Butterfly

Set in Chicago when Prohibition has everyone thirsty for a little excitement, SOME LIKE IT HOT is the “glorious, big, high-kicking” (Associated Press) story of two musicians forced to flee the Windy City after witnessing a mob hit. With gangsters hot on their heels, they catch a cross-country train for the life-chasing, life-changing trip of a lifetime.

Some Like It Hot

Peter Marks of The Washington Post exclaims, "It's UNFAIR to make me laugh this much! SPAMALOT is a tightly packed clown car speeding to musical theater nirvana!”

Spamalot

Seven Grammy® nominations! Multitudes of great composers, performers, and educators all throughout the music world. Over 60 recordings and a tradition that just keeps swingin'...The One O’Clock Lab Band returns to McDavid Studio for their spring showcase to close out the 2025-2026 Irwin Steel Popular Entertainment Series.

UNT One O'Clock Lab Band Spring Showcase

Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always.

Hadestown

Based on the best-selling novel that inspired the iconic film, THE NOTEBOOK tells the story of Allie and Noah, both from different worlds, who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart. “Full of butterfly-inducing highs and beautiful songs” (Entertainment Weekly), THE NOTEBOOK is a deeply moving portrait of the enduring power of love.

The Notebook

HAMILTON is the epic saga that follows the rise of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton as he fights for honor, love, and a legacy that would shape the course of a nation. Based on Ron Chernow’s acclaimed biography and set to a score that blends hip-hop, jazz, R&B, and Broadway, HAMILTON has had a profound impact on culture, politics, and education. HAMILTON features book, music, and lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda, direction by Thomas Kail, choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler, and musical supervision and orchestrations by Alex Lacamoire. In addition to its 11 Tony Awards®, it has won Grammy®, Olivier Awards, the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and an unprecedented special citation from the Kennedy Center Honors.

Hamilton

Direct from Broadway, comes the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub, the first woman to ever independently win Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Score in the same season, this “thrilling, inspiring and dazzlingly entertaining” (Variety) new musical boldly explores the triumphs and failures of a struggle for equality that’s far from over. Winner of the Outer Critics’ Circle Award for Best New Musical.

Bass Performance Hall

Dec 5, 2025

Holidays with the UNT One O'Clock Lab Band

5 - 7 Dec, 2025

A Christmas Story

Nov 28 - Dec 28, 2025

The Nutcracker

Jan 27, 2026

Mark Twain Tonight!

Jun 28, 2025 - May 23, 2026

Bass Performance Hall Tours

Dec 2, 2025

Mariachi Herencia de México: A Mariachi Christmas

Nov 28 - Dec 28, 2025

The Nutcracker

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