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.
LIGHT THE TOWER
Every contribution lights the tower and strengthens the future of the Forest Theater.
WRITE THE STORY
Get Recognized. Be recognized among the individuals, families, businesses, and organizations investing in the historic return of the Forest Theater.
- $100 | Digital Founding Recognition
- $500 | History Book Recognition
- $1,000 | Prominent History Book Recognition
- $2,500 | Signature Story Recognition
STAMP THE FUTURE
Make a Lasting Mark. Make an individual, family, business, organization, or legacy a permanent part of the restored Forest Theater.
- $1,500 | 4″ x 9″ Commemorative Paver
- $3,000 | 8″ x 16″ Commemorative Paver
- $5,000 | Permanent Founders Wall Recognition
- $7,500 | 16″ x 24″ Signature Paver
Register today and be there for the Grand Return.
Forest Forward is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law.
Good to know
Highlights
- 4 hours 30 minutes
- under 18 with parent or legal guardian
- In person
- Doors at 5:30 PM
Refund Policy
Location
1920 Martin Luther King Jr Blvd
1920 Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard
Dallas, TX 75215
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