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Amarillo Venues Launch New Exhibitions and Performances Downtown This Month

Amarillo venues roll out new exhibitions and performances this month to draw crowds downtown.

By Amarillo Things-to-do Desk · Published July 24, 2026

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Amarillo Museum of Art will open its summer exhibition of Texas landscape paintings on July 18 at its location on 10th Avenue.

Local attendance at arts events has risen steadily since 2024, when the city reported 42,000 visitors across its main cultural sites during the July peak season. That increase comes as residents seek indoor activities while temperatures climb above 95 degrees most afternoons. The timing aligns with school summer breaks that free up family schedules for weekend outings.

The new show features 35 works from the museum's permanent collection plus loans from private owners in Potter County. It runs through September 14 with free admission on Thursdays after 5 p.m. Organizers expect the exhibit to build on last summer's turnout of 8,200 visitors over eight weeks. Two blocks away on Taylor Street, the Amarillo Civic Center will host the Amarillo Symphony's outdoor chamber series on July 22 and 29, with tickets priced at $22 for adults.

Venues add evening slots

Amarillo Little Theatre on South Polk Street has extended its current production of a regional playwright's work through July 27 after selling out four of the first six performances. The 250-seat house added two extra dates to meet demand. Staff there noted walk-up sales jumped 18 percent compared with the same period in 2025.

Practical steps for visitors include checking the museum website for timed entry and reserving Civic Center tickets online to avoid lines at the box office. Both locations sit within a short walk of downtown parking garages on Fillmore Street that offer flat $5 rates after 6 p.m. on weekdays.

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