Recurring Nights

Jams, open mics, residencies.

The repeatable local nights that make Fort Worth music easier to find between bigger ticketed shows.

Recurring Series

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$2 Tuesdays: Live at Tulips FTW

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Tulips FTW Tuesday · 8:00 PM · Tuesdays at Tulips FTW; doors are commonly listed at 7 PM and music at 8 PM. Specific artists rotate by week and may appear only on the venue flyer.

$2 Tuesdays is Tulips FTW's weekly Tuesday night for Fort Worth's own music scene.

Open Mic

Avoca Coffee Open Mic

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Avoca on Magnolia Thursday · 6:00 PM · Thursday-night coffee open mic at Avoca Coffee on Magnolia, 6-8 PM, hosted by Stin Hudson. Bring a song, story, poem, or come listen with coffee.

Residency

BIG MIKE | 3rd Wednesday

Residency
Magnolia Motor Lounge Recurring · 8:00 PM · 3rd Wednesdays at 8 PM; check Big Mike or Magnolia Motor Lounge calendars for the month's lineup.

BIG MIKE | 3rd Wednesday gives Magnolia Motor Lounge a recurring Big Mike night with a rotating local-player feel. Big Mike Richardson's artist calendar places Big Mike & Friends at Magnolia Motor Lounge at 8 PM on a 3rd Wednesday night and names additional players for a themed set.

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Bowie House Records

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Bowie House Tuesday · 7:00 PM · Tuesdays from 7 to 9 PM; complimentary to hotel and local guests.

Bowie House Records brings a polished weekly live-music night into the Bowie House hotel setting. The official Bowie House Records page invites guests and locals to hear local Fort Worth talent every Tuesday from 7 to 9 PM, pairing the music with share-style menus, reimagined classics, large-format cocktails, and seafood platters.

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Crystal Springs Wednesday Jazz Jam

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Crystal Springs Hideaway Wednesday · 6:30 PM · Wednesdays, generally 6:30-9:30 PM at Crystal Springs Hideaway. Check the current venue schedule for the posted host or lineup.

Crystal Springs Hideaway gives Fort Worth jazz players a midweek landing spot with its Wednesday jazz jam pattern. The room’s schedule has carried Wednesday jazz/jam programming in the 6:30-9:30 PM window, with Furgos-connected open-jam material and rotating jazz names in the mix.

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Distribution Bar Monday Jazz Jam

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Distribution Bar Monday · 7:00 PM · Mondays at Distribution Bar, generally around 7:00 or 7:30 PM to 10:00 or 10:30 PM. Check the bar or current listings before heading out.

Distribution Bar's Monday Jazz Jam gives South Main a musician-friendly start to the week. The recurring jam brings players together at the bar on Mondays, with musicians encouraged to bring instruments and sit in, and timing generally around the 7:00-10:30 PM window.

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DreamFest at Levitt Pavilion Arlington

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Levitt Pavilion Arlington Recurring · Time varies · Annual multi-day festival; use Levitt's current event calendar for each year's dates and lineup.

DreamFest at Levitt Pavilion Arlington is the Levitt's recurring multi-day music festival marker.

Residency

Drunk Uncle Sundays at Dirty Water Saloon

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Dirty Water Saloon Sunday · 6:00 PM · Every Sunday from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM; official rendered calendar lists Drunk Uncle Sundays and official Instagram confirms the new 6 PM start as a free show.

Open Mic

FireHouse Gastro Park Weekly Open Mic

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FireHouse Gastro Park Thursday · 6:45 PM · Weekly Thursday open mic at FireHouse Gastro Park, currently listed at 6:45 PM on the venue’s Prekindle calendar.

Open Mic

FWSA 3rd Tuesday Open Mic

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Fred's Texas Cafe Camp Bowie West Recurring · 7:00 PM · Every 3rd Tuesday, 6:30 to 9:30 PM, at Fred's Texas Cafe in West Fort Worth.

FWSA 3rd Tuesday Open Mic gives Fort Worth songwriters a regular public stage at Fred's Texas Cafe Camp Bowie West. The Fort Worth Songwriters Association calendar says its open mic for members and the public meets every 3rd Tuesday at Fred's Texas Cafe in West Fort Worth from 6:30 to 9:30 PM.

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Haus Concerts at WineHaus

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WineHaus Recurring · 5:00 PM · Observed Sunday listening-room shows; each date has its own ticket and artist details.

Haus Concerts at WineHaus turns the upstairs WineHaus space into an intimate ticketed listening room. The official Haus Concerts page describes special ticketed shows with artists the venue loves, calling the upstairs room intimate and cozy and naming past or upcoming artists such as Walt Wilkins, Courtney Patton, Bobby Duncan, Susan Gibson, Drew Kennedy, Erick Willis, and Max & Heather Stalling.

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Levitt Free Concert Series

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Levitt Pavilion Arlington Recurring · 7:10 PM · Observed Friday and Saturday evening free-concert rows; check Levitt's calendar for each lineup.

Levitt Free Concert Series is the core recurring promise behind Levitt Pavilion Arlington: free music under the stars. The Levitt site and event calendar repeatedly frame the venue around free concerts, including Friday and Saturday evening shows in the current schedule.

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Lucchese Live & Local

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The District at Willow Park Friday · 7:00 PM · Fridays from 7 to 9 PM on the Lucchese Stage; check each event row for the performer.

Lucchese Live & Local is The District at Willow Park's recurring Friday music series on the Lucchese Stage.

Open Mic

Monday Night Open Jam at the VFW Grapevine

Open Mic
Airport Cities VFW Post 10454 Monday · 8:30 PM · Monday open jam at Airport Cities VFW in Grapevine, currently supported by a June 22, 2026 Facebook event and a May 2026 Faci Hayes social post/flyer. Cadence needs continued monitoring before a standalone recurring-series page is launch-ready.

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Pickin' 'round the Campfire Wednesdays

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Dirty Water Saloon Wednesday · 7:00 PM · Every Wednesday at 7 PM in the backyard; official Instagram calls it a weekly jam session and the homepage names Pickin' round the Campfire Wednesdays

Pickin' 'round the Campfire Wednesdays is a recurring country live-music series at Dirty Water Saloon.

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Playtown Thursday Jam at Magnolia Motor Lounge

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Magnolia Motor Lounge Thursday · 8:00 PM · Thursdays, generally 8:00-11:00 PM at Magnolia Motor Lounge. Playtown usually opens with a band set, often with a special guest, before selected audience musicians are invited to sit in. Check the current event listing for cover, age, and timing details.

Thursday nights at Magnolia Motor Lounge, Playtown turns a regular weeknight slot into a musician-led Fort Worth hang. The night generally runs from 8:00 to 11:00 PM, with Playtown opening as the house band and often bringing in a special guest before the room loosens into a jam. It is not a free-for-all open mic; the sit-ins usually come by invitation, which keeps the night focused while still leaving room for players in the crowd to get called up.

Open Mic

Poop Deck Jam

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Poop Deck Bar and Grill Sunday · 2:00 PM · Every Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Poop Deck Bar and Grill. The Fender Benders open with roughly a 45-minute set before the jam opens up; kids are allowed and full food/bar service is available. The series is more than three and a half years in and still going strong.

Poop Deck Jam is a Sunday afternoon Fort Worth hang built around The Fender Benders and an open-hearted blues-and-rock jam culture. The jam runs every Sunday from 2:00 to 6:00 PM at Poop Deck Bar and Grill on Bluebonnet Circle, starting with a roughly 45-minute Fender Benders set before the afternoon opens up for players. It is welcoming to performers at different levels, but it is not just a beginner circle: strong local musicians regularly come through, which gives the room that loose, earned, sit-in energy people hope to find at a real neighborhood jam.

Open Mic

Ranch Tuesdays at Heim BBQ Weatherford

Open Mic
Heim BBQ Weatherford Recurring · Time varies · Every Tuesday from 6 PM to 8 PM at Heim BBQ Weatherford; hosted by Cole Sheriff as a songwriter showcase, with monthly Ranch Open Mic Night and dated open mic...

Ranch Tuesdays at Heim BBQ Weatherford is a recurring country live-music series at Heim BBQ Weatherford.

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The Black Dog Jazz Jam

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Scat Jazz Lounge Sunday · 8:00 PM · The Black Dog Jazz Jam is a Sunday jazz jam at Scat Jazz Lounge, with current dated occurrences tied to the venue ticketing calendar.

Residency

The Texas Heat at The District

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The District at Willow Park Recurring · 7:00 PM · Observed third Saturdays, generally 7 to 9 PM at The District at Willow Park.

The Texas Heat at The District is a recurring outdoor-stage listing at The District at Willow Park.

Open Mic

The Underground Open Mic

Open Mic
Wellspring On Main Recurring · 7:00 PM · Recurring monthly on the 1st from May 1, 2026 through December 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM

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Truth Vinyl Tuesday Jazz Jam

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Truth Vinyl Tuesday · 7:00 PM · Tuesdays, 7:00-10:00 PM at Truth Vinyl in Arlington. Listed as free and open to musicians.

Truth Vinyl’s Tuesday Jazz Jam brings an open, community-minded jazz night to Arlington. Public event listings describe it as a free weekly Tuesday jam from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, with musicians invited to bring instruments and play with other local players.

Upcoming Recurring Events

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