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South Dallas Historic Forest Theater Reopens
South Dallas’ historic Forest Theater hosts first Beats Under the Stars event after $8m city funding restoration.
In brief
South Dallas’ historic Forest Theater hosts first Beats Under the Stars event after $8m city funding restoration. South Dallas’ Forest Theater begins new era with Beats Under the Stars series after $8m city funding restoration. Originally reported by Dallas Express.
Historic Forest Theater Reopens
South Dallas’ historic Forest Theater begins new era with first Beats Under the Stars event Friday night.
“Tonight, together, we make history”
First Beats Under the Stars Event
The theater hosts its first Beats Under the Stars series at 8 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2026.
Municipal Funding for Redevelopment
Dallas City Council approved up to $8 million in municipal funding for the theater’s redevelopment two years ago.
Reopening Celebration
An estimated 2,500 people attended the November 1 Grand Return celebration with performances by Grammy winners Erykah Badu and Tamela Mann.
Theater History and Expansion
The venue originally opened in 1949 as a movie theater and now offers a concert hall, black box theater, arts education facility, and recording studios.
Future Events and Programming
Friday’s rooftop event features DJ music, food, and cocktails with a second installment on November 27 at 8 p.m.
The big picture
South Dallas’ Forest Theater begins new era with Beats Under the Stars series after $8m city funding restoration.
