Hear Fort Worth

Fort Worth Has Deep Roots in Music

Grab at seat at one of 225 bars, clubs and venues, and immerse yourself in the sounds of Fort Worth.

Music has shaped our city, representing the diversity of Fort Worth’s musicians and the city itself. Our vibrant music scene is inspired by several genres such as jazz, R&B, blues, country, folk and is the birthplace of Western Swing. Home to artists such as Ornette Coleman, Townes Van Zandt, Leon Bridges, Van Cliburn, T Bone Burnett, Kelly Clarkson, Kirk Franklin, Bobby Day, Toadies, Betty Buckley, Casey Donahew and Cody Jinks. Fort Worth nurtures its talent and exports its music to listeners near and far.

From jazz legends at Scat Jazz Lounge, the Symphony Orchestra at Bass Hall, iconic country music artists at Billy Bob’s Texas, iconic country cover bands at the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo and white-hot newcomers at Tulips, every corner of the city pulses with rhythm.

Music-Friendly City

On September 27, 2017 Fort Worth was designated the first music-friendly city in Texas by the Texas Music Office, Office of the Governor’s “Music-Friendly Communities” certification program. The Fort Worth Convention & Visitors Bureau and Hear Fort Worth partnered to accomplish the five steps set forward by the Texas Music Officer to become a music-friendly community.

• Host a music-friendly community workshop
• Establish a City/County/Region Music Office liaison, who can respond to constituent questions
• Register with the Texas Music Office’s Texas Music Industry Directory
• Demonstration of partnerships with the community's music-related 501c3 nonprofits in order to foster community development.
• Collaboration with music education programs, including area college or university music schools.