Entertainment & Events in El Dorado, Arkansas

Special Events

South Arkansas Arts Center and Theatre 870-862-5474
110 East Fifth Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
This 22,500 square foot facility houses three visual art galleries, a ballet studio, a 206 seat theatre, educational classroom space, and an open studio for artists in the community. more
Bugs, Bands & Bikes, Crawfish Boil 870-862-4747
Historic Oil Heritage Park
This annual event is held the first weekend in May and is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some community fellowship and great food! The event hosts a battle of the bands, a motorcycle rally and parade, and a pool tournament.
Showdown at Sunset 870 862-4747
Historic Union Square
Each Saturday from June through August, an an historic re-enactment of the infamous Parnell-Tucker gunfight is portrayed complete with live music, talented actors and other entertainment.
July's Fantastic Fourth Celebration 870-863-6113
111 West Main
El Dorado, AR 71730
Chamber of Commerce
This celebration is held in El Dorado during the Fourth of July week. It features arts and crafts, a 5K run, an antique car show, a kiddie fun run, games and food and ends with spectacular fireworks at dark!

Rialto Theater 870-881-8771
117 East Cedar Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Rialto still retains many of its original 1920's features and is a perfect example of Classical Revival style.
Stars Cinema 6 870-862-1919
2620 West Hillsboro
El Dorado, AR 71730
See all of the latest Hollywood movies at this state of the art theatre. more

South Arkansas Symphony
100 West 8th Street
El Dorado, AR 71730
El Dorado Municipal Auditorium
Serving the South Arkansas region, including the cities of El Dorado, Magnolia, and Camden, the South Arkansas Symphony performs five concerts per season, as well as several educational concerts. This professional orchestra also performs several special events, such as the community concert that honors Martin Luther King. more

MusicFest El Dorado 870-862-4747
Downtown El Dorado
Enjoy over 30 acts on four stages, great food, shopping and an interactive children's area at the annual, two-day MusicFest El Dorado, "the premiere music event in South Arkansas." more
Mayhaw Festival 870-862-9890
510 North Jackson
El Dorado, AR 71730
Children's activities, rock climbing, a 10K/5K run/walk, breakfast, museum tours of the Newton House Museum and the Miles House, live bluegrass and folk music, craft vendors, lawn and garden vendors, Mayhaw jelly, a car and bike show, the Wing Ding Chicken Wing Cook-Off, and more is featured for the whole family to enjoy at the annual Mayhaw Festival. The South Arkansas Historical Foundation's Mayhaw Festival is held on the first weekend of May each year on the grounds of the Newton House Museum. more