The Kessler

Once owned by Gene Autry in the WWII movie house era, The Kessler is listed in the National Historic Registry.

It has been hit by a tornado, burned down and was a revival tabernacle. It had been dormant for almost 30 years, but has been operating as one of the most acclaimed music venues in the region since 2010. Music, art, beverages and good people can all be found and enjoyed here. See our website for our current show calendar (and tickets) as well as private event rental information.

06/19/2026

Calling all country fans! 📣
Don't miss Vincent Neil Emerson with Hayden Redwine at The Kessler on Friday, July 10. 🎸
Tickets on sale now at https://f.mtr.cool/rslpylzbjr

06/18/2026

“The self-proclaimed ‘half-gringa, half-Chicana fiddle[r]’ has made an album that combines seemingly disparate influences into one gloriously cohesive Spanglish statement…The seemingly improbable cultural mashups are a perfect expression of reality for many folks in Texas and beyond.” —NPR Music
Don't miss Carrie Rodriguez in Dallas, alongside Mary Gauthier and Jaimee Harris, on Friday, June 26 for An Evening with Three Women and The Truth. Get your tickets now at https://f.mtr.cool/vpqnthdduz

06/17/2026

“I like for people to be touched by music and get something from it, something that they can take with them throughout the day." - Paul Thorn.
Don't miss Paul Thorn with Jade Marie Patek in Dallas on July 19. Get your tickets now at https://f.mtr.cool/rrqakiqglr

06/17/2026

✨ JUST ANNOUNCED ✨
Fri Sep 11 - Dale Watson and His Lone Stars with India Ramey
Tickets on sale now at https://f.mtr.cool/trwbjdqnhf

06/16/2026

Paula Cole is headed to Dallas for THIS FIRE: 30—a special anniversary tour celebrating three decades of 'This Fire,' on Friday, November 6. 🔥
Don't miss out and get your tickets now at https://f.mtr.cool/tpulqxgxgd

06/15/2026

❗ THIS WEEK ❗
Parker Millsap takes the stage with Caroline Spence THIS Friday, June 19.
Don't miss out on an incredible night of music and get your tickets now at https://f.mtr.cool/lismcjkdza