Special Events in Little Rock
Every season is the right season in Little Rock! The mild climate, natural beauty, and southern hospitality make Arkansas one of the nation's most exciting places to visit year round. Plan your trip around a special event (like the popular Riverfest music festival in May or the State Fair in October) or discover the fun happenings going on every season in the Capital City: concerts, exhibits, children's events, theater, festivals, arts and crafts shows and more. Whether you are just passing through or planning a more leisurely stay, Little Rock cordially welcomes you.
January
"The Ten Tenors"
Robinson Center Music Hall
They're classical. They're pop. And they're a lot sexier than "The Three Tenors." Australia's most debonair musical export, The Ten Tenors, deliver a dynamic mix of vocal power -- ranging from high-tone opera, to jazz, to modern and classic pop - with a stylized flair that leaves audiences breathless. Highly regarded as a new musical force to be reckoned with, The Ten Tenors have now been seen by over 77 million people on three continents, selling out shows and winning hearts with their unmistakable charm, camaraderie and vocal prowess in opera, pop, rock, and more. Ably tackling everything from arias to ABBA, their unique style is an unparalleled fusion of artistry, musicianship and comedy.
March
"Sing, Dance, Repeat!"
Arkansas Repertory Theatre, 601 Main Street
Join 75 of the most talented young artists in Arkansas as they sing and dance their way through the past 100 years. Celebrate and remember the most important historical events of the 20th century with some of the most beloved songs and musical theatre standards.
May
Arkansas Symphony Orchestra presents "New Orleans Rising:The Preservation Hall Jazz Band"
Robinson Center Music Hall
Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
From the heart of the French Quarter comes the authentic sound of traditional New Orleans jazz. Charter members of PHJB played with Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong -- a legacy that lives on int today's band in songs like "Tiger Rag," "A Closer Walk With Thee," and "When The Saints Go Marchin' In." Good times are guaranteed to roll!
August
"The Legacy of Horace Mann: Before 1957 and Beyond"
Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda
"The Legacy of Horace Mann: Before 1957 and Beyond" exhibit on the ground floor of the Arkansas State Capitol rotunda; Created by the Horace Mann High School History Project.
October
Farmers' Market
River Market Pavilions
As the permanent, year-round home for the Farmers' Market, the River Market's two out door, open air pavilions overlooking Riverfront Park, are filled with farmers selling farm-fresh produce straight to you from the backs of their trucks. From early morning until mid-afternoon, you will find bargains on Arkansas crops. Among the list of fresh produce you'll find: peaches, eggplant, strawberries, watermelon, beans, peas, corn, herbs, plants, greens, tomatoes, plums, berries, goat cheese, beets, cucumbers, peppers, potatoes, squash, asparagus, eggs, cabbage, broccoli, zucchini, cherries, lettuce, onions, spinach, and radishes.
December
Annual Christmas Frolic & Open House
Historic Arkansas Museum
This event celebrates Christmas as it was in the 1800s with living history, carols, reenactments, live music, dancing and more. Visitors come from across the state every year for our famous hot cider and ginger cake, as well as Arkansas-made holiday shopping in our museum store.