Grand Return of the Forest Theater

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Forest Forward is proud to celebrate the return of the historic Forest Theater to South Dallas and share in the experience. THE GRAND RETURN More than a celebration, it’s a homecoming! The historic Forest Theater reopens its doors to South Dallas. We look forward to illuminating the tower for the first time in more than 50 years. The Grand Return, a celebration of this iconic cultural landmark, its legacy, and its future. Sunday, November 1, 2026 5:30 p.m. Experience an evening of live entertainment, local businesses along Vendor Village, food trucks, and musical guests. The evening closes with the relighting of the Forest Theater’s iconic tower and marquee, a powerful symbol of the theater’s return and its enduring place in South Dallas. Reservations for the Grand Return have reached capacity. Click Get Tickets to join our waitlist. If space becomes available, you will be notified automatically with instructions on how to reserve your entry. In the meantime, we invite you to support our Light the Tower campaign and become part of the Forest Theater's history. Click Continue to explore opportunities to make your mark through a commemorative paver, History Book recognition, or the Founders Wall.

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