Events in Rockwall

If you learn one thing about Rockwall, it should be this: no matter what is going on, there will probably be live music. After all, as the Live Music Capital of North Texas, Rockwall has a reputation to maintain. The town’s one-day events, and its month-long concert series, showcase the area’s best bands. So if you’re a music fan, don’t miss any of these annual events in Rockwall.

Monthly

Night Owls – Late ‘Till 8
Get the most out of an evening in Downtown Rockwall on the second Thursday of each month, when all the shops in the area stay open until 8 p.m. This event includes live music and, occasionally, special discounts at participating stores.
Downtown Rockwall
Rockwall, TX 75087

May

Rockwall Founders Day Festival
Celebrate Rockwall’s founding with live music, tasty food, and colorful crafts at the Rockwall Founders Day Festival, held in mid-May in Harry Myers Park. Local bands perform on two concert stages, and a children’s fun area provides a place for the kids to play. Festival admission is free, although you may need to bring cash to purchase food and drink.
815 East Washington
Rockwall, TX 75087

May - July

Concert by the Lake
Concert by the Lake in Rockwall is a free three-month live music series that features a spectacular lineup of tribute and variety bands. Performances are held Thursday nights at The Harbor Amphitheater on the gorgeous Lake Ray Hubbard.
2074 Summer Lee Drive
Rockwall, TX 75032

May – September

San Jacinto Plaza Music Series
Tasty food, delicious drinks, delightful live music, and the soothing warmth of a Texas summer evening. Does it get any better than this? Enjoy all of these things at the San Jacinto Plaza Music Series, held Friday and Saturday evenings from May through September in Downtown Rockwall. Admission is free; just don’t forget to bring your lawn chair.
Downtown Rockwall
Rockwall, TX 75087

September

Rockin’ At The Harbor
Experience a traditional pub crawl, Rockwall style, at Rockin’ At The Harbor. This annual late September event transforms The Harbor, one of North Texas’ premier shopping and dining destinations, into one huge party. Restaurants and bars adorned with circus-themed decorations open their doors for all-inclusive pop-in parties that have food and drink. Tickets for this one-of-a-kind event can be purchased at VisitRockwall.com.
2074 Summer Lee Drive
Rockwall, TX 75032

October

Rib Rub, Run & Roll
Succulent barbecue, a wing tasting competition, car and motorcycle shows … and a 5K/10K run? That’s exactly what you’ll find at Rib Rub, Run & Roll in Rockwall. The one-day, early October event includes an International Barbeque Cookers Association-sanction contest, live music, a kids zone, and more.
Downtown Rockwall
Rockwall, TX 75087

December

Hometown Christmas Celebration
Start the holiday season with yummy food and all manner of merriment at Rockwall’s Hometown Christmas Celebration, held in Downtown Rockwall in early December. This all-day event starts with a Christmas parade and continues with photo opportunities with Santa, strolling elves with giveaways, trackless train rides, and plenty of live entertainment. Don’t miss the lighting of the Christmas tree at City Hall, a fitting way to end a festive day.
Downtown Rockwall
Rockwall, TX 75087