Cultural diversity that’s just right.

McAllen has vibrant cultural amenities. You can spend an evening watching a Broadway play, attending the opera or strolling though the City’s new and very cool art district. Your choices for all types of arts and entertainment will feed the mind and nourish the imagination.

   The Art District is one of the top-notch attractions for visitors and locals where visitors to the area get a chance to see and admire local talent. The Art District host events such as ArtWALK to encourage and promote art and culture in the Rio Grande Valley.

    For the musically inclined, individuals can enjoy a live concert performed by the 200 members of the Valley Symphony Orchestra whose mission is to engage, inspire and educate through excellence in the live performance of great music. The Orchestra is composed of local musicians who live and work across the Valley and come together for the creation of great music. 

          The McAllen Chamber of Commerce and the City of McAllen bring you the Music Afterhours Outdoor Concert Series. This free event is held twice a month from October through May. On the first Friday of every month you’ll witness a variety of musical sounds at historic Archer Park on Main Street, which is in the Arts District. On the third Friday of each month, you’ll find Music Afterhours at the McAllen Convention Center Bandstand, located on the east side of the reflection pool.

The McAllen Incubator is the home support and voice for the local artist throughout the Rio Grande Valley. It helps bring arts to the city and increases the attractiveness of our community’s culture. Visitors are encourageto stop by and visit our talented artists’ exhibits or check out performances.