George Thorogood, KALEO, Blues Traveler, Lit, OK Go, and dozens more across six stages over three days — the 34th annual Wildflower! is one of North Texas’s biggest weekends of the year.
If you haven’t been to Wildflower! yet, this is the year to go. And if you’re a regular, you already know: block out May 15 through 17, get your tickets early, and take the DART Red Line so you don’t have to think about parking.
The Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival — always spelled with an exclamation point, always earned — returns to Galatyn Park Urban Center in Richardson for its 34th year. What started in 1993 as a small community gathering in a local park has grown into one of the most beloved and anticipated music festivals in North Texas, drawing more than 70,000 people across six stages over three days.
The 2026 Lineup
This year’s headliners are exactly the kind of lineup you drive across the Metroplex for.
Friday, May 15 is anchored by George Thorogood and The Destroyers and Blues Traveler, with Justin Moore, Jackson Dean, JD Clayton, Cliff Eberhardt, Lola Kinsey, The Midnight Howl, Cosmic Cowboy, and Daniel Markham rounding out the day.
Saturday, May 16 brings KALEO, Tonic, OK Go, Lit, and Fantasy — The Earth, Wind and Fire Experience, alongside Fabrizio, Raised Right Men, Rosine, The Free Loaders, Mobley, and Motorcade.
Sunday, May 17 closes out the weekend with additional acts across all six stages — local favorites, regional talent, and rising names filling every hour from afternoon through evening.
More Than Just Music
Wildflower! is a full festival experience. The Wild! Marketplace is packed with artisan vendors and handmade goods. The Taste of Texas Food Garden covers everything from barbecue to street food. Performers Row features strolling entertainers, buskers, and acrobats weaving through the crowds all weekend. The Kidz Korner has a petting zoo, family programming, and activities for every age.
The Art Guitar Auction — where local artists, sponsors, celebrities, and sports figures transform guitars into one-of-a-kind pieces of art — raises money for the Network of Community Ministries and Richardson ISD Fine Arts Programs. It is one of the most creative fundraising traditions in the festival world.
For aspiring songwriters, the annual Songwriter Workshop led by Cliff Eberhardt runs Friday, May 15 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for $50 per person — includes lunch and a festival ticket. A serious value for anyone serious about the craft.
Getting There
Over 8,000 parking spaces are available near the festival grounds. The easiest option: take the DART Red Line to Galatyn Park Station, which drops you directly at the festival entrance.
Event Details
Event: Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival 2026 — 34th Annual Dates: Friday, May 15 through Sunday, May 17, 2026 Location: Galatyn Park Urban Center, between Galatyn Pkwy. and Lookout Dr., Richardson, TX 75081 Tickets: Single-day, three-day, and VIP passes available Phone: (972) 744-4580 Website: wildflowerfestival.com Facebook: Wildflower Arts and Music Festival Instagram: @wildflowerfestival Hashtags: #WAMFEST26 and #RichardsonRocks
