The Texan: A Landmark Venue showcases a variety of genres of music ranging from country to Latino…folk to alternative/rock. The Texan is proud to offer musical entertainment from the local community, as well as regional and national acts. The Texan: the premier live music venue of East Texas!

For Booking Information: texaninfo@athenstx.gov

UPCOMING CONCERTS AND EVENTS

Live Music, BBQ, Comedy Shows,
& Events at The Texan in Downtown Athens!

Smoky B Barbecue Lunch at The Texan
Fridays 11AM – 2PM

Dine in or to go! We have plenty of seating for small and large groups. To place an order to go or to reserve tables for a large group, call 214.717.1987.

Concert: Unwound
George Strait Tribute Band
Saturday, May 17, 2025

BUY TICKETS 5/17/25

Music Bingo
with Okee Dokie Karaoke
Free Admission!
Saturday, May 31, 2025

Concert: Gone Country
Alan Jackson Tribute Band
Saturday, June 14, 2025

BUY TICKETS 6/14/25

Concert: Texas, Whiskey & You
Chris Stapleton Tribute Band
Saturday, July 19, 2025

BUY TICKETS 7/19/25

PAST SHOWS AND EVENTS

Dueling Pianos: The Eighty Eights
Saturday, May 3, 2025

Concert: Fleetwood X
Fleetwood Mac Tribute Band
Saturday, April 26, 2025

Alzheimer’s Coalition of Henderson County
Saturday, March 29, 2025

Concert: Gunpowder and Lead
Miranda Lambert Tribute Band
Saturday, March 22, 2025

Dueling Pianos: The Killer Keyz
Thursday, February 13, 2025

Super Bowl Watch Party
Sunday, February 9, 2025

Concert: Texas Flood
Featuring
Wes Jeans, Michael King & The Icebreakers
Saturday, February 8, 2025

Forever & Always Bridal Expo
Sunday, February 2, 2025

Concert: Kolby Cooper
Thursday, December 5, 2024

Concert: Unwound
A Tribute to George Strait
Saturday, November 23, 2024

 

 

Comedy Show: Daryl Felsberg
Friday, November 15, 2024

 

 

Concert: Dueling Pianos
The Eighty Eights
Friday, November 8, 2024

Comedy Show: Cheesin’ Fest
Friday, October 18, 2024

 

Concert: Green Chili’s and Heart Shaped Rock
Alternative Rock and Folk Music
Friday, October 4, 2024

Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree
Music Bingo, BBQ and Food Contest
Saturday, September 21, 2024

More Event Info: Timeline of Events

Black-Eyed Pea Cookoff Entry Form

 

Concert: Ethan Condon
Saturday, September 7, 2024

Concert: American Petty
a Tribute to Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers
Saturday, August 31, 2024

Concert: Willy and the Wildcards
Friday, August 30, 2024

Concert: Westmoreland & Keys
featuring Paging Betty
Friday, August 23, 2024

Concert: Prophets & Outlaws
with Opening Act, Ethan Rivers
Saturday, August 17, 2024

Concert: Jess Wade
Friday, August 16, 2024

Concert: Dueling Pianos
featuring The Eighty Eights
Saturday, August 10, 2024

Concert: Jessee Lee
Friday, August 9, 2024

Concert: Hard Night’s Day
a Tribute to The Beatles
Saturday, August 3, 2024

Concert: Luke LaPrade
Friday, August 2, 2024

Concert: The Tuxedo Cats
Hope Springs Water Fundraiser
Saturday, July 20, 2024

Concert: Wesley Pruitt Band

Friday, July 19, 2024

Concert: Black Sheep Burden

Friday, July 12, 2024

Concert: Mac Hankins and the Moonlighters
with Opening Act, Real Live Wire

Friday, June 28, 2024

Concert: Cole Stephens Band
Friday, June 14, 2024

Concert: Texas, Whiskey & You
Chris Stapleton Tribute Band
Friday, June 7, 2024

Concert: Diamondback TX
Friday, May 31, 2024

Concert: Eric George Band
Friday, May 24, 2024

Comedy Show: First Time Hurts
Saturday, May 18, 2024

Locals will perform standup comedy for the first time and compete for a cash prize at Jason McAdam’s First Time Hurts Comedy Show! Winners will be voted on by the audience. Then professional comedians Tyler Elliott, Fozo Crow and Clint Carroll will entertain the crowd. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner and cocktails. Doors open at 7:30pm and comedy show begins at 8:30pm.

Concert: Champagne Yacht Club Band
Friday, May 17, 2024
Doors at 6PM

The Champagne Yacht Club, a smooth 70s tribute band, will perform live at The Texan in Athens, TX on Friday, May 17, 2024 with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner and cocktails. Doors open at 6:00PM, and the band will play from 7:00-9:00PM. Check them out onilne by clicking here.

Concert: Duffy Douglas
Friday, May 10, 2024
$10 Cover at the Door
Doors at 6PM  |  Music 7-10PM

Duffy Douglas will perform live at The Texan in Athens, TX on Friday, May 10, 2024 with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner and cocktails. Doors open at 6:00PM, and Duffy Douglas will play from 7:00-10:00PM. Check him out onilne by clicking here.

Concert: Ally Venable Band
Friday, April 26, 2024
Doors at 6PM

Ally Venable Band will perform live at The Texan in Athens, TX on Friday, April 26, 2024 with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner and bar. Doors open at 6:00PM, opener Mathias Lattin plays 6:45-7:15pm, and Ally Venable Band in concert 7:30-9:30pm.
Texas blues/rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter Ally Venable has made her fiery presence known around the world since the release of her debut album No Glass Shoes in 2016. After her fifth solo effort RealGone! dropped on Ruf Records in March 2023, Venable feels she is coming of age and maturing as a songwriter and performer.
Ally Venable – Real Gone (youtube.com)
At 20 years old, Mathias Lattin won 1st place at the 2023 International Blues Challenge in the band category and was awarded Best Guitarist by the judges. Mathias Lattin is an emerging young Texas guitarist and product of the acclaimed Kinder High School for Performing and Visual Arts.

Concert: Billie Jo Jones
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Doors at 5PM  |  Concert 6-9PM

Dance the night away to country tunes by Billie Jo Jones as we kick-off the 93rd Annual Athens Old Fiddler’s Reunion at The Texan! Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner and cocktails. Doors open for VIPat 5pm and concert 6-9pm.

Game Night
Saturday, April 6, 2024
3-10PM

Join us for this family friendly Game Night event on Saturday, April 6, 2024 from 3-10pm at The Texan in Athens. No cover charge! Bring a game or come to play. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner and cocktails.

Concert: Shelley King
Saturday, March 9, 2024
FREE ADMISSION
Doors 6:00PM  |  Concert 7:00PM

Shelley King is coming back to perform at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, March 9, 2024! Thanks to a grant from the Texas Commission on the Arts, this show will have FREE ADMISSION! Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner and cocktails. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the concert will be from 7:00-9:00pm.
Shelley King is royalty in Texas. A celebrated singer, songwriter and band leader, Shelley’s live shows are fun musical parties. Featuring rich, soulful vocals, her songs take you on a musical journey from California to New Orleans, Texas to Tennessee, and across musical genres, two-step to zydeco, blues to bluegrass, from the church to the dancehall. Shelley has won numerous Austin Music Awards including “Song of the Year” and “Roots Rock Band of the Year”. The Texas Legislature appointed her State Musician in 2008. Shelley has released ten CDs of original music encompassing Americana, rock, country, folk, blues, and gospel. Her latest, “Madam Mystic”, includes contributions from her musical friends, John Magnie and Steve Amedee (subdudes), Carolyn Wonderland, and Cindy Cashdollar. She performs regularly for standing room crowds at venues as varied as house concerts to large international festival stages all over the world. She has appeared on Austin City Limits, the longest running music show in television history. In addition to leading her own band, Shelley also tours as a side musician and as an in-demand studio performer and songwriter.

Concert: Tay Money
Friday, March 8, 2024
VIP Doors 6:30PM  |  Doors 7:00PM

Tay Money is coming home to Athens and performing at The Texan in Athens on Friday, March 8, 2024! Multiple ticket options available including Meet and Greet which includes meeting Tay, a picture with her, and a signed poster! Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner and cocktails. Doors open for VIP and Meet and Greet tickets at 6:30pm. All other tickets doors open at 7pm. Clear bag policy.

The Dumbzone Podcast at The Texan
Thursday, February 29, 2024
11AM – 3PM

Jake & Dan are coming to Athens to tape an episode of their podcast, The Dumbzone, at The Texan. Smoky B Barbecue will be serving lunch during the recording as well. Free admission!

Super Bowl Watch Party
Sunday, February 11, 2024

The Texan opens at 4pm, and kickoff is at 5:30pm. No cover charge. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open!

Forever & Always Bridal Expo
Saturday, February 10, 2024
1:00 – 5:00PM

Join us for the inaugural Forever & Always Bridal Expo hosted by The Texan and presented by First State Bank. Free admission, bride bags, prizes, fashion show, great food, incredible vendors!
For additional information or to become a vendor, please contact Camille at 214.717.1987 or camille@ccb-events.com.

Dancehall Night at The Texan
Craig Howell and the Somewhere in Texas Band
Saturday, January 27, 2024
Doors 7:00PM | Live Music 8:00PM – Midnight
$10 Cover

Come dance the night away to the classic country tunes by Athens native Craig Howell and the Somewhere in Texas Band. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner and cocktails with doors opening at 7pm. $10 cover charge in advance on Eventbrite or at the door. Tables and seats will be available but not assigned seating. Live music and dancing from 8pm-midnight.

Cowboys Game Watch Parties
Every game!

The Texan opens 30 minutes before kick-off. No cover charge. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open!
Sunday, Nov. 12 at 3:25pm Giants at Cowboys
Sunday, Nov. 19 at 12:00pm Cowboys at Panthers
Thursday, Thanksgiving, Nov. 23 at 3:30pm Commanders at Cowboys
Thursday, Nov. 30 at 7:15pm Seahawks at Cowboys
Sunday, Dec. 10 at 7:20pm Eagles at Cowboys
Sunday, Dec. 17 at 3:25pm Cowboys at Bills
Sunday, Christmas Eve, Dec. 24 at 3:25pm Cowboys at Dolphins
Saturday, Dec. 30 at 7:15pm Lions at Cowboys
Sunday, Jan. 7 at 3:25PM Cowboys at Commanders
Playoff Game, Sunday, Jan. 14 at 3:30PM Packers at Cowboys

Concert: American Petty
Tom Petty Tribute Band
Friday, December 29, 2023

American Petty, a Tom Petty Tribute Band, will perform at The Texan in Athens on Friday, December 29. Doors open at 6pm, and Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase. Live music starts at 7pm!

 

Karaoke Thursdays at The Texan
with DJ Tori Smith
December 7, 14, 21

No cover charge! Doors open at 7pm with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase. Karaoke starts at 7:30pm with DJ Tori Smith. Come sing with us!

Concert: Kolby Cooper
Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Kolby Cooper acoustic show live at The Texan in Athens on Wednesday, November 29th. Doors open at 6:00pm. Live music starts at 7:30pm with Dylan Gossett. Kolby takes the stage at 8:30pm. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase.

Concert: Wesley Pruitt Band
Saturday, November 25, 2023

The Wesley Pruitt Band and Wesley’s Birthday Show live at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, November 25th. Doors open at 7:00pm. Live music from 8:00-10:00pm. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase.

Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 23, 2023
Cowboys Game Watch Party

The Texan opens at 3pm, and kickoff is at 3:30pm. No cover charge. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open!

Karaoke Thursdays at The Texan
with DJ Tori Smith
November 2, 9, 16

No cover charge! Doors open at 7pm with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase. Karaoke starts at 7:30pm with DJ Tori Smith. Come sing with us!
On Thursday, Thanksgiving Day, November 23, we will be showing the Cowboys game at 3:30pm. On Thursday, November 30, we will be showing the Cowboys game at 7:15pm.

Circus on Ice!
Saturday, November 18, 2023

Circus on Ice, a group of performers from Las Vegas, are coming to The Texan in Athens for 2 showtimes on Saturday, November 18th at 2:00pm and 4:30pm. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for food and bar purchases.
The Great Circus on Ice is here to whisk you away on a frozen adventure, where elegance meets excitement. Witness breathtaking ballet on ice, combined with magnificent traditional circus acts! Bring the whole family and get ready to be amazed by your favorite characters, incredible circus acts, mesmerizing jugglers, daring tightrope walkers, hilarious clowns, and awe-inspiring ice skaters!

Lunch and Cowboys Game Watching Party
Sunday, September 24, 2023

Cowboys @ Cardinals on our 150-inch screen and two 65-inch screens on Sunday, Sept. 24th. The Texan opens at 12pm, and Cowboys kickoff is at 3:25pm. No cover charge. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open!

Concert: Even It Up!
The Ultimate Heart Tribute Band
Saturday, September 23, 2023

Even It Up!, The Ultimate Heart Tribute Band, will perform live at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, September 23rd. Doors open at 6:00pm. Live music starts at 7:00pm! Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase.

Concert: Southern Gospel, Texan Style
hosted by Athens United Pentecostal Church
Friday, August 25, 2023

The RightRoad Quartet and Larry Carter will perform at The Texan in Athens on Friday, August 25, 2023. The event is hosted by the Athens United Pentecostal Church. Doors will open at 6pm, and live music will begin at 7pm. The event is free, but registration is required. Scan the QR code with the camera on your phone to reserve a seat.

Concert: The Tuxedo Cats
benefiting Hope Springs Water
Saturday, August 19, 2023

The Tuxedo Cats will perform live at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, August 19, 2023. The event proceeds will benefit Hope Springs Water. Doors will open at 6:30pm, and live music begins at 7:00pm. Smoky B Barbecue will be there for dinner and full bar available for purchase.

Dylan Taylor Memorial Concert
featuring Kane Vinson and DJ EricG
Friday, August 11, 2023

A Back to School Memorial Concert in honor of Dylan Taylor will be held at The Texan in Athens, TX on Friday, August 11th from 5:30-9:30pm. All ticket proceeds will go towards a scholarship for STEM. The event is presented by GigFinesse and music generously provided by The West Family. Smoky B Barbecue and full bar will be available for purchase. This event is family friendly and will feature DJ EricG and live music by Kane Vinson.

Concert: Luke LaPrade
Black-Eyed Pea Jamboree
Saturday, July 22, 2023

Luke LaPrade will perfrom live at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, July 22, 2023 brought to you by the Athens Chamber, City of Athens, Elder CDJR, The Texan: A Landmark Venue and many event supporters. Doors will open at 6pm, and Smoky B Barbecue will be serving dinner with full bar available for purchase. Live music starts at 7pm, and entry to the event is FREE! We are so thankful for our local businesses and event sponsors for making this free admission concert possible. Come celebrate the Black-Eyed Pea Capital of the World with us!

Concert: Selena Forever Tribute
Remembering and Celebrating
the Queen of Tejano Music
Saturday, July 15, 2023

Selena Forever Tribute will perform live at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, July 15, 2023 with Smoky B Barbecue on site with dinner and full bar available for purchase. Doors open at 6:00pm, and the concert will be from 8:00-10:00pm with a 30 minute break in between two 45-minute sets. This amazing show will bring Latin music fans and the music community together to sing, dance and continue celebrating and honoring the life, legacy, and music of Selena.

Concert: Tyrone Vaughan
Opener: Josh Knight
Friday, July 7, 2023

Tyrone Vaughan Band LIVE at The Texan in Athens, TX on Friday, July 7th. Doors at 5:30pm with Smoky B Barbecue and full bar available for purchase. Show starts at 6:15pm!
Blues Rock in the heart of Texas at its finest!
The Texas guitar slinger was inspired by his Uncle Stevie Ray Vaughan but has found his own sound while paying homage to his Father Jimmie Vaughan and all the blues giants that inspired The Fabulous Thunderbirds and SRV!
* Tyrone has played with Billy Gibons Doyle Bramhall Jr. Eric Gales Jimmie Vaughan, Double Trouble Neville Brothers *
Opener: Josh Knight from Mesquite, TX will be playing a 45 minute acoustic set featuring the songs of Blues Giant Robert Johnson.
This event is 18+

Standup Comedy Show at The Texan
featuring Daryl Felsberg
Friday, June 9, 2023

Standup Comedy Show with Daryl Feslberg on June 9 at The Texan in Athens at 7:30pm. Smoky B Barbecue and Bar available for purchase and doors open at 6:30pm.
No mistaking when Daryl Felsberg is on stage, this larger than life comic commands a room everywhere he goes. His story telling approach littered with jokes and heaps of laughs always have a big pay off. His sarcasm is as rich and thick as his brisket infused bloodstream.
Host of the new Youtube series “Daryl Eats”, Felsberg’s recent album “Truth or Daryl” peaked last #3 on iTunes and 18 on Billboard! In 2023 he shot a special for Open Bar Comedy and Amazon Prime and is finishing a BBQ Cook Book inspired by the Pandemic, and after his show you’ll see why!
His voice inflection and passion keeps people in the room not knowing what absurd humor is going to come out of his mouth. Whether it’s well crafted and precise jokes or completely improvised streams of consciousness, Daryl makes friends and fans out of all audiences.

Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys
VIP Dinner, Dancing & Concert
at the Athens Old Fiddler’s Reunion
Thursday, May 25, 2023

 

* Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys* Doors open at 5 pm for Meet & Greet*
Includes 4-Course Dinner & Music beginning at 6:30 p.m.
*All tickets include VIP Badge for Thursday & Saturday only. VIP access to the balcony bar at The Texan on Saturday.• Individual ticket price $75 includes 4-course dinner, 2 drinks, 3 set concert and Meet & Greet with Jody Nix.• 
Paper tickets are available by contacting 903-224-5088.

 

Concert: Fleetwood X
a tribute to Fleetwood Mac
Friday, May 19, 2023

Fleetwood X, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, will perform live at The Texan in Athens on Friday, May 19th. Doors open at 6:30pm. Live music starts at 7:30pm! Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase.

Concert: The Wesley Pruitt Band
Live at The Texan in Athens
Saturday, May 13, 2023

The Wesley Pruitt Band will perform live at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, May 13th. Doors open at 7:00pm. The band starts at 8:00pm! Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available for purchase.

Bourbon, BBQ & Spirits
Fundraiser for the Humane Society of Cedar Creek Lake and Athens Animal Rescue Shelter
Saturday, April 22, 2023

Bourbon, BBQ & Spirits fundraiser will be Saturday, April 22nd from 4pm – 7pm at The Texan, on 209 E. Tyler Street, Athens. We will have Bourbon Tasting hosted by Herman Marshall Distillery and a delicious BBQ meal catered by Smoky B Barbecue. Also included with your purchase are two complementary HM cocktails. Join us for this FUN event with a sit-down meal, auctions, and music.
Questions? Contact Wendy Rapp (972) 489-7137

 

Jason McAdam’s First Time Hurts Comedy Show
Friday, March 10, 2023

 

Bob Wills Birthday Ball
Jody Nix & The Texas Cowboys
and Western Flyers
Monday, March 6, 2023

Celebrating the King of Western Swing with a Concert & Dance! Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available.

 

Curtis Grimes, David Adam Byrnes
and Holly Tucker
Country Acoustic Live at The Texan
Friday, March 3, 2023

Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available. Doors at 6:30pm and Showtime 7:00pm.

 

 

Black Sheep Burden
East Texas Alternative Rock Band
Saturday, February 18, 2023

Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available.

 

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Valentine’s 5 Course Dinner, Dancing
and an Acoustic Show
by Brandon Rhyder

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Brandon Rhyder and Kelly Barnes of Smoky B Barbecue are collaborating on a fabulous dinner menu at The Texan. Dinner will be followed by a
90-minute acoustic show by Brandon Rhyder and dancing. $100/person and full bar available for purchase.

Tailgate at The Texan for The Big Game
Sunday, February 12, 2023

Come watch the Chiefs vs. Eagles on our 150-inch screen and on two 65-inch screens on Sunday, Feb. 12. The Texan opens at 4pm, and kickoff is at 5:30pm. No cover charge. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open! Email camille@ccb-events.com to reserve a table.

Tyrone Vaughan
LIVE in ATHENS, TX
Saturday, February 4, 2023

Blues Rock in the heart of Texas at its finest!
The Texas guitar slinger was inspired by his Uncle Stevie Ray Vaughan but has found his own sound while paying homage to his Father Jimmie Vaughan and all the blues giants that inspired The Fabulous Thunderbirds and Stevie Ray Vaughan!
Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner with full bar available. The Texan opens at 6pm. Clint Bracher will go on at 7pm, and Tyrone Vaughan will play at 8pm.

 

featuring
CLINT BRACHER

https://brachermusic.com/about

Cowboys Playoff Game on the Big Screen
Sunday, January 22, 2023

Come watch the Cowboys @ 49ers playoff game on our 150-inch screen and on two 65-inch screens on Sunday, Jan. 22nd. The Texan opens at 4pm, and kickoff is at 5:30pm. No cover charge. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open!

Cowboys @ Buccaneers
Wild Card Game on the Big Screen
Monday, January 16, 2023

Cowboys @ Buccaneers on our 150-inch screen and on two 65-inch screens on Monday, Jan. 16th. The Texan Bar opens at 5pm, Smoky B Barbecue opens at 6pm, and kickoff is at 7:15pm. No cover charge.

Memphis Soul
Motown Tribute Band!
Friday, January 13, 2023

Memphis Soul will perform live music at The Texan in Athens, TX Friday, Jan. 13th with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner and our full bar will be open.

The Memphis Soul tribute band is an 8-piece group bringing a combination of Memphis and Detroit style Motown music. “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough”, “Let’s Stay Together” and more!

NFL on the Big Screen
Sunday, January 8, 2023

Cowboys @ Commanders on our 150-inch screen and on two 65-inch screens on Sunday, Jan. 8. The Texan opens at 12pm, and kickoff is at 3:25pm. No cover charge. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open!

Kolby Cooper
Acoustic Show with Logan Jahnke
Saturday, December 17, 2022

*** As of 7:06pm on Friday, Dec. 16th this show is SOLD OUT***

Kolby Cooper will perform live music at The Texan in Athens, TX on Saturday, Dec.. 17th with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner and our full bar will be open.

Doors at 7pm, Logan Jahnke at 8pm and Kolby Cooper at 9pm.

Cowboys Game – Thanksgiving Day

The Texan will open at 3PM on Thanksgiving Day, November, 24, 2022
for the Cowboys game! Full bar availaable.

Thanksgiving Day Lunch
by Smoky B Barbecue at The Texan
Thursday, November, 24, 2022

Reservations required between 12-3PM. Email info@bsmoky.com or call/text 214.717.1987. Full bar available.
The Texan will open to the public at 3PM for the Cowboys game. Reserved tables are welcome to stay!


NFL on the Big Screen
Sundays, November 13 & 20
Thanksgiving Day
Thursday, Nov. 24th at 3:30pm

NFL Football on our 150-inch screen and on two 65-inch screens on Sundays, Nov. 13 and 20, and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, Nov. 24th at 3:30pm at The Texan. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site with food, and our bar will be open!

NFL on the Big Screen
Sundays, Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23

NFL Football on our new 150-inch screen and on three 65-inch screens on Sundays, Oct. 2, 9, 16 at The Texan. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner, and our bar will be open!

Circus on Ice
Thursday, October 20th at 4:00pm and 6:30pm

Circus On Ice is coming to the The Texan – A Landmark Venue, with two family friendly performances on Thursday, October 20! Come enjoy a frozen adventure with all of your favorite characters, amazing circus acts, jugglers, clowns, and jaw dropping ice skaters. Show times are 4PM and 6:30PM. Tickets are $25 for adults, $15 for children ages 2-12, and children ages 2 and under will be admitted free. All tickets are general admission. Tickets will also be sold at the door.

Monday Night Football on the Big Screen
Monday, September 26, 2022

Monday Night Football with the Dallas Cowboys on our new 150-inch screen and on three 65-inch screens on Monday, September 26th at The Texan. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for dinner, and our bar will be open! We will open at 6:00pm and close at 11:00pm.

College Football on the Big Screen
Saturday, September 24, 2022

We will be showing College Football on our new 150-inch screen and on three 65-inch screens on Saturday, September 24th at The Texan. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for lunch, snacks and dinner. Our bar will be open! We will open at 11:00am and close at 11:00pm.

The Texas Bluesmen
Blues Brothers Tribute Band!
Friday, September 23, 2022

The Texas Bluemen will perform music and comedy live at The Texan in Athens, TX Friday, Sept. 23rd with Smoky B Barbecue on site for dinner.

The Texas Bluesmen take you on a journey from Saturday Night Live through the films and albums of the comedy created by John Belushi and Dan Aykroyd. Come enjoy comedy greatness and songs such as “Everybody Needs Somebody to Love”, “Sweet Home Chicago”, “Soul Man” and many more!

College Football on the Big Screen
Saturday, September 17, 2022

We will be showing College Football on our new 150-inch screen and on three 65-inch screens on Saturday, September 17th at The Texan. Smoky B Barbecue will be on site for lunch, snacks and dinner. We will open at 11:00am and close at 11:00pm.

24K Kountry
90s Country Tribute Band!
Saturday, August 20, 2022

 

24K Kountry will perform the hits of 90s country at The Texan in Athens, TX on August 20th. Doors and Smoky B Barbecue at 6:45pm. Presented by Smoky B Barbecue and Forte Entertainment. Band starts at 7:00pm. Get ready to TWO-STEP!

 

JULY 9th, 2022
David Adam Byrnes & Ottoman Turks

David Adam Byrnes Concert

 

David Adam Byrnes and Ottoman Turks will perform live at The Texan in Athens on Saturday, July 9.

Doors open at 6:45 p.m. and Smoky B Barbecue will be at the show. BYOB – no glass, please.

Headliner David Adam Byrnes is a country artist based in Fort Worth, and Ottoman Turks is an outlaw country and garage rock band based in Dallas. Ottoman Turks will start the show at 7 p.m. and David Adam Byrnes will go on at 8 p.m.


Saturday, June 11, 2022

Endless Summer: America’s Beach Boy Experience

Presented by GigFinesse

Show starts at 8. Door opens at 7:45

$20 General Admission//$25 Balcony // $25 Preferred Seating

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Saturday, April 23, 2022

Christi Tillman

Opening: Chad Stevenson

Presented by GigFinesse

Show starts at 6:30. Door opens at 6:00

$20 General Admission//$25 Balcony // $25 Preferred Seating

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Saturday, March 19, 2022

Ally Venable Band

Opening: Landry & Company

Presented by GigFinesse

Show starts at 7. Door opens at 6:45

$20 General Admission//$25 Balcony // $25 Preferred Seating

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Saturday, July 17, 2021

Chris Wayne Band

Presented by GigFinesse

Show starts at 7. Door open at 6:30

$15 General Admission // $20 Balcony // $25 Preferred Seating

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Thursday, July 1, 2021

Sam Johnston Duo

Presented by GigFinesse

Doors and show starts at 7

$15 General Admission // $20 Balcony // $25 Preferred Seating

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SATURDAY JUNE 19, 2021

Wesley Pruitt Band with Erin York

Presented by GigFinesse

Doors and show starts at 7

$15 General Admission // $20 Balcony // $25 Preferred Seating

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THURSDAY JUNE 3, 2021

The Powell Brothers

Presented by GigFinesse

7 PM  show. Door opens at 6:30 PM

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FRIDAY MAY 14, 2021

Circus on Ice

Presented by Taconhy Entertainment, LLC

5 PM & 7 PM  shows

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SATURDAY MAY 8, 2021

LAUGH: A Night of Improv Comedy

Presented by Card 53 Comedy

7 PM

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JAZZ CONCERT – FREE

FRIDAY NOV 1, 2019

JAZZ CONCERT – FREE

7PM

Dennis Connelly, Krig Berg, John Simon, Kirk Overmoe,

JBK Music Productions LLC

Free of Charge – Come Enjoy the Music

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD

THURS NOV 14 2019

RAY WYLIE HUBBARD

TEXANS AT THE TEXAN

Doors open at 6:30pm

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YULETIDE MARKET

SATURDAY DEC 7, 2019

YULETIDE MARKET

12PM – 5PM

BRUCE ROBISON & KELLY WILLIS ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHINDIG

THURS DEC 12TH 2019

BRUCE ROBISON & KELLY WILLIS ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHINDIG

TEXANS AT THE TEXAN

Doors open at 6:30pm

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HOLIDAY MARKET @ THE TEXAN

SATURDAY DEC 14, 2019

HOLIDAY MARKET @ THE TEXAN
PRESENTED BY ATHENS FARMERS MARKET

10AM – 4PM

100 Vendors, Food Trucks, Live Music

AN EVENING WITH SHINYRIBS

FRI OCT 4TH 2019

AN EVENING WITH SHINYRIBS

TEXANS AT THE TEXAN

Doors open at 7pm

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CAROLYN WONDERLAND & SHELLEY KING DUO

FRI SEPT 13TH 2019

Carolyn Wonderland & Shelley King Duo

TEXANS AT THE TEXAN

$16 GENERAL ADMISSION

$32 VIP TICKETS

Doors open at 7pm

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DARRIN MORRIS WITH JOHN HORD

SAT AUG 24TH 2019

DARRIN MORRIS WITH JOHN HORD

We are sorry to announce the cancellation of the scheduled Darrin Morris concert Saturday night. Darrin is ill and will not be able to perform.


$10 ONLINE

Doors open at 6:30pm

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BILLIE JO

SAT JULY 20TH 2019

BILLIE JO

OPENER: HUNTER DOUGLAS

$10 ONLINE

Doors open at 6:30pm

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CURTIS GRIMES

WED JULY 3RD 2019

CURTIS GRIMES

OPENERS: DYLAN WHEELER, KADIE LYNN

FREE CONCERT

Doors open at 6pm, BYOB

Come out and celebrate Independence Day Eve at The Texan

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FREE EVENT!!

ALLY VENABLE

SAT JUNE 29TH 2019

ALLY VENABLE

OPENER: FULL CIRCLE RISING

$10 ONLINE

$15 @ THE DOOR

Doors open at 6:30pm

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88TH OLD FIDDLER’S CONCERT

FRI MAY 31ST 2019

THE WESTERN FLYERS

ALSO: REDD VOLKAERT, FLOYD DOMINO, JEFF GUERNSEY & MORE

FREE CONCERT

Doors open at 6:30pm

This Concert Kicks off the 88th Annual Athens Old Fiddlers Contest & Reunion

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FREE EVENT!!

HARMONIES FOR HOPE

SAT APRIL 27, 2019

HARMONIES FOR HOPE

A CONCERT EVENT BENEFITTING HOPE SPRINGS WATER
FEATURING ALBERT & GAGE

7:30 PM

General Admisison $25

VIP Tables also available.

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GREG PICCOLO

SUN MARCH 31, 2019

TVCC GUEST ARTIST

GREG PICCOLO

JAZZ MUSICAL ARTIST

Free Admission

4:00 PM

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INFINITE JOURNEY

SAT OCTOBER 27 2018

INFINITE JOURNEY

THE MUSIC OF JOURNEY

$15 ONLINE TICKETS $20 AT THE DOOR

The Texan and Trinity Valley Community College partner to bring you the music of Journey by one of the greatest tribute bands in the country!

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HAYES CARLL

SAT JULY 21 2018

HAYES CARLL

2016-2017 AUSTIN ARTIST OF THE YEAR
OPENER – MEREDITH CRAWFORD

$15 GENERAL ADMISSION, $25 VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE

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DARRYL WORLEY

TUE JULY 3 2018

DARRYL WORLEY

TYLER DUDLEY BAND
FREE CONCERT – COME CELEBRATE THE GRAND OPENING OF THE TEXAN & INDEPENDENCE DAY

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FREE CONCERT

SOUTH OF DISORDER, KADIE LYNN, TANNER SPARKS

SAT JUNE 23, 2018

SOUTH OF DISORDER, KADIE LYNN, TANNER SPARKS

THE TEXAN BENEFIT SHOW
$15 GENERAL ADMISSION – DOORS OPEN 5:30PM

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BILL KIRCHEN & REDD VOLKAERT

FRI MAY 25TH 2018

BILL KIRCHEN & REDD VOLKAERT

THE WESTERN FLYERS
JAKE PENROD AND HIS MILLION DOLLAR COWBOYS

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