LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Looking for something to do in Arkansas this weekend? From live music and a food festival to unique events and theater, there’s plenty happening across the Natural State in the days ahead.
Whether you’re looking to cool off, chow down or rock out, here’s a look at some of the top events happening around Arkansas this weekend.
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Featured EventsArkansas Comic Con
Danny Trejo arrives at the Los Angeles premier of “Minions: The Rise of Gru,” on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles. (Photo by Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)
Arkansas Comic Con returns to the Statehouse Convention Center in Little Rock for three days of celebrity appearances, cosplay, panels and vendors. Guests appearing include Ming-Na Wen, Danny Trejo, Dee Snider, Tom Welling and Kurt Angle.
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FILE – Billy Idol performs during the Vive Latino music festival in Mexico City, Saturday, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/Ginnette Riquelme, File)
Rock legend Billy Idol brings his “It’s A Nice Day To…Tour Again!” tour to Rogers on Saturday. The show features support from Grocery Bag and promises a night of hits including “Rebel Yell,” “White Wedding” and “Cradle of Love.”
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Ashley McBryde at Robinson Center
Ashley McBryde performs during Country Radio Seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Arkansas native Ashley McBryde returns to her home state for a performance at Robinson Center. The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter will take the stage Saturday night as part of her Into The Wild Tour, with the show beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Beatles at the Ridge
FILE – The Beatles, from left, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr, George Harrison and John Lennon, perform for the CBS “Ed Sullivan Show” in New York, as they record a set on Feb. 9, 1964, that would be shown later on a broadcast of the show. (AP Photo/Dan Grossi, File)
Walnut Ridge celebrates its unique connection to music history with Beatles at the Ridge. The city is home to a famous Beatles-themed mural commemorating the band’s 1964 visit, which inspired the festival and helped cement the town’s place in Beatles history.
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More Things To Do in Arkansas This Weekend
Amy Grant at Oaklawn Event Center — Known as the “Queen of Christian Pop,” Amy Grant will perform Friday night at Oaklawn Event Center in Hot Springs with special guest Franni Cash.
“Marie & Rosetta” at AMFA — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts hosts the acclaimed production exploring the relationship between gospel legends Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Marie Knight as they formed one of music’s most influential duos.
Oktoberfest at Lost Forty Brewing — Lost Forty celebrates the arrival of fall with a family-friendly Oktoberfest celebration benefiting the Arkansas Foodbank on Saturday afternoon.
Downtown Food Truck Festival — One of Little Rock’s largest food events returns Sunday with dozens of food trucks gathering downtown, offering everything from barbecue and chicken and waffles to tacos, noodles and more.
Looking for more events? Visit our Local Events page for additional festivals, concerts, sporting events and community activities happening across Arkansas.
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