Little Rock's Holiday Happenings: Lights, Plays, and Art

Bright the Night: Annual Tree Lighting Event

The city's annual tree lighting event, "Bright the Night," is happening at the downtown plaza.

• Live Music: Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Brass Quintet
• Free Treats: Cookies and hot cocoa
• Special Announcement: Winners of the Downtown Holiday Window Decorating Contest

Arts Scene Heats Up

Arkansas Repertory Theatre

• Unique Performance: Professional actors bring to life short plays written by fourth graders.

University of Central Arkansas

• "Cirque Dreams Holidaze": A mix of Broadway and circus arts with colorful performances.

Theater Lovers' Delight

• "When a Woman's Fed Up": A play about love and independence at Robinson Center Performance Hall.
• "Come From Away": Two different productions next year, a powerful story about kindness and community.

Art Lovers' Paradise

• Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts:
• Artist talk and workshop with Antonius-Tín Bui.
• Collaborative drawing session.
• Studios at Tanglewood:
• Annual Holiday Sale for unique gifts and one-of-a-kind art pieces.

Aspiring Actors' Opportunities

• Arkansas Repertory Theatre: Auditions for the 2026 SummerStage Season.
• Actors Theatre of Little Rock: Auditions for the upcoming season.