Dalls Guitar Festival

Dallas International Guitar Festival
May 1-3, 2026

Hey, Zoo Freaks!

This is your official invitation from thezoorocks.com — the home of real rock, blues, and everything that makes your guitar strings sing.

Mark your calendars right now: May 1, 2 & 3, 2026 — the 48th Annual Dallas International Guitar Festival is rolling into Dallas Market Hall (2200 N Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, TX 75207), and we want YOU there with us!

If you live for the sound of a perfectly dialed-in amp, the smell of vintage tonewood, or the thrill of discovering that one guitar that changes everything… this is your weekend.

The Dallas International Guitar Festival is the oldest and largest guitar event in the world — a massive playground where collectors, players, builders, and music lovers come together to buy, sell, trade, and jam.

Picture this: rows upon rows of incredible guitars and gear from vintage treasures to brand-new masterpieces. Bring your own axes to trade or sell — the floor is buzzing with deals you won’t find anywhere else. All day long, live music pours out on indoor and outdoor stages — raw, energetic sets that celebrate everything from blistering rock to soulful blues and beyond.

Friday night and Saturday night bring special concerts and an all-star jam at Market Hall starting at 8pm that will have the place rocking.

Sunday morning features the exciting 10 Under 20 Guitar Competition — watching the next generation of young guns rip it up is always a highlight.

Whether you’re a weekend warrior, a serious collector, a working musician, or just someone who cranks the volume when a great riff hits — this festival is pure guitar heaven. And the best part? It’s right in our backyard.

Event Hours:

• Friday, May 1 — 12:00pm to 7:00pm (Friday Night Concert at 8:00pm)
• Saturday, May 2 — 10:00am to 7:00pm (Saturday Night All-Star Jam at 8:00pm)
• Sunday, May 3 — 10:00am to 6:00pm

Kids 10 and under get in FREE! Everyone else — grab your tickets now at guitarshow.com.

This is more than just a show — it’s a guitar community celebration, and THE ZOO crew will be out there soaking it in with you. Come say hello, talk tone, trade stories, and experience the kind of weekend that reminds us why we all fell in love with music in the first place.

Don’t miss out on the 48th year of making history. Load up the car, bring your friends, and let’s make some noise together at the Dallas International Guitar Festival.

Tickets are moving — get yours today!

We’ll see you at Dallas Market Hall. Turn it up, bring the vibe, and let the guitars do the talking.