AURORA Biennial

Dallas, TX · Arts & Culture

When: November 4–21, 2026
Where: Dallas City Hall Plaza · Dallas · TX
Cost: Not confirmed
Status: Confirmed from the organizer's published schedule

AURORA turns downtown Dallas into a free outdoor gallery of light, video and sound installations built by artists from across the city and beyond. The 2026 edition runs public programming from November 1 through 20 before its large scale outdoor exhibition opens across Dallas City Hall, the Jonsson Central Library and the AT&T Discovery District on November 21. Past editions have drawn crowds estimated near 50,000 people since the festival began in 2011.

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