Hay Festival Forum Dallas 2026 — Kick Off Event

Hay Festival Forum Dallas brings three days of literature, journalism, music and ideas to Bishop Arts, October 16–18. The festival unfolds across The Wild Detectives, the Texas Theatre, Whose Books, Oak Cliff Cultural Center and other neighborhood spaces. Explore Friday’s opening event below; select its title for full details and tickets.Friday, October 16 · Kick Off Event7:00 PM · Suffering Jukebox: The Music & Poetry of David BermanRyan Davis, Cassandra Jenkins, Brett Eugene Ralph and Lee Ranaldo, in conversation with Jacob Rubin The Wild Detectives — Stories · FreePresented by Southwest Review, this opening-night conversation celebrates the music and poetry of David Berman, the singular voice behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains. Four artists and writers consider his wit, melancholy and lasting influence, and the ways his words continue to speak to new generations. Don’t miss out and sign up to our newsletter

Indie bookstore & cafe offering a variety of titles, light fare & drinks, author readings & music.

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Hay Festival Forum Dallas brings three days of literature, journalism, music and ideas to Bishop Arts, October 16–18. The festival unfolds across The Wild Detectives, the Texas Theatre, Whose Books, Oak Cliff Cultural Center and other neighborhood spaces. Explore Friday’s opening event below; select its title for full details and tickets.Friday, October 16 · Kick Off Event7:00 PM · Suffering Jukebox: The Music & Poetry of David BermanRyan Davis, Cassandra Jenkins, Brett Eugene Ralph and Lee Ranaldo, in conversation with Jacob Rubin The Wild Detectives — Stories · FreePresented by Southwest Review, this opening-night conversation celebrates the music and poetry of David Berman, the singular voice behind Silver Jews and Purple Mountains. Four