5 Arts & Tradition Occasions: Jan 1-8

Hello, 2026! There’s no higher approach to ring in a brand new yr than with a enjoyable present or live performance with the household in tow. Here are a few methods to begin off this yr in type.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST

THROUGH JAN. 4

MUSIC HALL AT FAIR PARK | Step into the magic and “Be Our Guest” as Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” returns to the stage for its first North American tour in over 25 years. Featuring breathtaking new units, dazzling costumes and the Oscar-winning rating by Alan Menken and Tim Rice, this timeless story of affection and transformation enchants audiences of all ages with unforgettable music, grandeur and pure Disney marvel.

ICE! FEATURING ELF

THROUGH JAN. 5

GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT | It’s your final likelihood till subsequent season to step into the dazzling winter wonderland at Gaylord Texan’s annual ICE! exhibit, that includes greater than 2 million kilos of hand-carved ice sculptures. Guests bundle up in offered parkas and discover a 14,000-square-foot corridor crammed with colourful ice artwork, large slides, and scenes from everybody’s vacation favourite film – “Elf.” The expertise additionally consists of 1.5 million twinkling lights, 12,000 ornaments, a 52-foot rotating Christmas tree, and a life-sized gingerbread home — making it a frosty, festive journey for the entire household.

SURREALISM EXHIBIT AT THE DMA

THROUGH MAR. 22

DALLAS MUSEUM OF ART | Step right into a world the place desires take form and logic dissolves on the Dallas Museum of Art’s International Surrealism exhibition. Featuring greater than 100 works from the Tate in London, the present brings collectively icons like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Leonora Carrington to discover the worldwide evolution of Surrealism. Expect daring colours, uncanny imagery, and mind-bending concepts that really feel as recent at this time as they did a century in the past. Free on choose First Sundays and a simple journey from Southlake, this exhibition is a must-see for artwork lovers, tradition seekers, and anybody curious concerning the energy of creativeness.

TIANYU LIGHTS FESTIVAL

THROUGH JAN. 18

TEXAS TRUST CU THEATRE FESTIVAL GROUNDS | Step right into a glowing dreamscape at Dallas’ Tianyu Lights Festival, the place “Koda’s Adventure to the Magical Ocean” transforms the competition grounds into an illuminated wonderland. Guests can wander by means of shimmering reefs, starlit fields, and larger-than-life lantern installations that mix artwork, storytelling, and fantasy. Along the trail, take pleasure in dwell cultural performances, handcrafted items on the market, and attractive bites from the meals courtroom. Just a brief journey from Southlake, this immersive walk-through expertise is ideal for households seeking to have a good time winter with just a little further magic and light-weight.

CINEMA D’ARTE: THE PHANTOM OF THE OPEN

JAN. 8

THE MARQ | Enjoy a heartwarming evening on the films with “The Phantom of the Open,” a British comedy-drama about Maurice Flitcroft, the dreamer who shocked the golf world by qualifying for the 1976 British Open regardless of having little {golfing} talent. Flitcroft’s unlikely rise to folk-hero standing is filled with humor, appeal and inspiration, making it an ideal outing for movie lovers. Don’t miss this uplifting story on the massive display at The Marq.