Oklahoma City Events

Arts and Entertainment

Arts and Culture

Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra

428 W California, Suite 210
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
Tickets: 405-842-5387
Hours: Monday through Friday from 10am-6pm
Call for concert schedule
The Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra presents a variety of classic, pop and family concerts featuring world-renowned musicians.
Ballet Oklahoma
7421 N Classen Blvd
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
405-843-9898
Ticket office hours: Mon-Fri 9am-1pm and 2-5pm
Call for schedule of performances
Admission Charged
Ballet Oklahoma features
contemporary dance productions under the direction and choreography of internationally famous artists, and also provides an excellent learning environment for dance students.
Stage Center
400 W Sheridan Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-270-4800
Call for schedule of performances
Admission Charged
Theatergoers can catch the latest performance of internationally award-winning theatrical productions at Stage Center.

Sports

University of Oklahoma Sooners (Football)
University of Oklahoma
Oklahoma Memorial Stadium
180 W Brooks
Norman, OK 73019
405-325-2424 or 800-456-4668
Hours of Athletics Ticket Office: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Admission Charged
Season runs September - November
Call for game schedule and tickets
Events
February

Black Heritage Celebration
Leadership Square
211 N Robinson
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-843-1427
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Various artists and musicians gather for a two day showcase of quality entertainment, food and exhibits. High school and grade schools participate, and an interesting and informative display of exciting black art and historical artifacts fill the Bank of America display case throughout the month of February.

March
Oklahoma City International Auto Show
State Fair Grounds
Oklahoma City, OK 73101
405-524-2626.
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged, Children 6 and under are free
Visitors will enjoy four buildings full of the latest models including 36 NEW Line-makes of cars, trucks, mini-vans, and sports-utility vehicles, as well as the futuristic concept cars. The Classic Cars of the 40's & 50's are also on display.

April
Festival of the Arts
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno Ave
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-270-4848
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Featuring over 100 visual artists, the 6 day festival is one of the top fine arts festivals in the nation and draws over 700,000 people. There are performing arts stages as well as food booths and hands-on art activities for children.

May

Memorial Day Ceremony
45th Infantry Division Museum
2145 NE 36th St
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-5313
Hours: Call for exact date and time
Admission Free
This event pays tribute to the men and women who serve or have served in the Armed Forces and honors those who have paid the ultimate price in service to their country. Ceremony highlights include a helicopter flyover, massing the colors, patriotic music and distinguished guest speakers.

Summer
June
Juneteenth Bar-B-Que Cookoff
Metro Tech Center
1900 Springlake Dr
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-528-2342
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Free
Contestants from across the state will compete for the title of "Master of the Pit" while other activities include live entertainment, arts, crafts, children's games, table tournaments for adults, and more than 50 vendors offering cultural products, food and art.

September
Oklahoma State Fair
State Fair Arena
333 Gordon Cooper Boulevard
Oklahoma City, OK 73107
405-948-6704
Call for exact dates and hours (usually runs for 11 days)
Admission Charged
This gigantic state fair offers everything from family entertainment and educational exhibits to exciting competitions! From auto racing, truck pulls and rodeo riding to live concerts, band competitions, and "Disney on Ice", there is always something to do or see at the fair. More than 100 rides, games and attractions are featured on the Oklahoma State Fair's carnival midway!

October

Haunt the Zoo for Halloween
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St.
Oklahoma City, OK 73111
405-424-3344
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged
Celebrating more than 15 years of Haunt the Zoo and one of the most spook-tacular events in town, the tradition continues with six nights of trick-or-treating fun.

November
OG & E Garden Lights
Myriad Botanical Gardens
301 W Reno
Oklahoma City, OK 73102
405-297-3995
Call for exact dates and hours
Admission Charged, (The Crystal Bridge offers free admission every Sunday during the holiday season. Call for additional information)
The Myriad Botanical Gardens and Crystal Bridge are dressed to the nines as thousands of holiday lights illuminate everything from sidewalks to palm trees.

December
A Night Before Christmas Holiday Open House
National Cowboy Museum
1700 N.E. 63rd Street
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73111
405-278-2250
The museum's turn-of-the-century Western town, Prosperity Junction, comes alive with historical characters, a school house cakewalk and choirs singing traditional Christmas music.