The 2024 concert season for Levitt Pavilion Arlington is underway, once again featuring the venue’s signature genre-rich lineup of headliners and opening acts on a calendar packed with free concerts and events.
Noteworthy artists scheduled to take the Levitt stage this spring include Vandoliers (alt country/Americana, May 11), Solido (Cumbia/Norteña,
May 24), Kaitlin Butts (country/dance, May 25) and Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears (blues, May 26).
A new feature this year is a “music stars of tomorrow” program where promising school-age musicians will perform a song or two before Levitt opening acts on Friday nights.
We caught up with Letatia Teykl, the Levitt’s executive director, to ask about pro tips for a great Levitt experience:
Arlington Today: If you ran into an Arlington newcomer, what would you tell them about the Levitt?
Letatia Teykl: First of all, welcome to Arlington! Next, I’d say “come on down to the Levitt, you’re going to have a great time.” The Levitt offers an experience you can’t really find anywhere else. It’s a place where you can hear live, free music while the sun is setting or under the stars, in a beautiful outdoor setting with an urban vibe. A destination where you can enjoy a high production-quality concert featuring artists of all genres, from Tejano to country to R&B and more. We host nationally-noted acts, popular regional artists, Grammy winners, ACM winners, up-and-comers, you name it. You can see a favorite artist or genre Friday night, and come back and fall in love with a new-to-you favorite performer the next night.
AT: What should everyone know before heading to the Levitt?
LT: Number one tip: Bring a lawn chair or blanket. We have seating on the low walls around the pavilion, but it’s limited. Most people sit on the lawn (and there’s really not a bad spot, even if you end up at the back).
Next, arrive early, especially if the headline artist is high profile. We usually don’t restrict access to the Levitt lawn, so you can set up as early as you like. Use the time before the show to purchase your concessions or spread out your picnic basket, or just kick back and enjoy the (hopefully) nice weather and sights and sounds of downtown.
Lastly: Take advantage of the many wonderful bars and restaurants in downtown Arlington. There are lots of fun places where you can grab a pre-concert drink or snack (CosMc’s and Rita’s Italian Ice are two options that come to mind) or a late night, after-concert treat (Insomnia Cookies, I’m looking at you!). You can also pick up take-out to bring to the concert.
AT: You mentioned coolers and picnic baskets. Any limits on what you can bring?
LT: All food and beverages, including adult beverages, are welcome at the Levitt, as long they aren’t in glass containers. We also have a delicious food truck fleet, which includes beer, wine and spirits from J. Gilligan’s.
AT: What about parking?
LT: Parking is free in any City of Arlington parking lot, and there are other free and paid parking options available throughout downtown. Check out our website for a map.
AT: Speaking of free, is there a ticket fee for Levitt concerts?
LT: We are your go-to destination for live, FREE music! Having said that: while our concerts are free, producing them is not. Your contributions to the donation bucket we pass at each event are much appreciated and help us keep the music playing for our community. Understand that donating is optional. Everyone should feel welcome at the Levitt whether they can make a donation or not.
AT: Which Levitt artist is your favorite?
LT: I can’t pick a favorite because we have too many amazing artists. But I can tell you that upcoming artists our fans are particularly excited about include Las Fenix (May 18), Lone Star Skynyrd (June 22), Sunny Sauceda (June 28) and Gary P. Nunn (June 30). Here’s another save-the-date: The War and Treaty, a Grammy-nominated husband-and-wife country R&B duo who recently appeared on the ACMs, is coming to Levitt Arlington on June 21. They are very hot right now, so you won’t want to miss it!
Levitt Pavilion Arlington
100 W. Abram (across from Arlington City Hall)
Most concerts happen Friday and Saturday nights, beginning at 7:30 pm (check the Levitt website and socials for updates and variations)
Learn more: levittpavilionarlington.org
@levittarlington (Instagram) and
@levittpavilionarlington (Facebook)
Letatia Teykl, Executive Director,
Levitt Pavilion Arlington
