Festival at the Switchyard 2026
Carrollton’s 16th annual Festival at the Switchyard is Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The City of Carrollton hosts this free community festival in Historic Downtown Carrollton at 1106 S. Broadway Street.
The festival celebrates Carrollton’s railroad history and brings live music, food and artisan vendors, downtown shops, and family activities to the square. Admission is free, and the City lists concerts, rides, and games as free.
2026 Music Lineup and Set Times
The City’s published main-stage schedule is below. Times are approximate and may change; check the official entertainment page for updates.
| Time | Performer |
|---|---|
| 11:05 a.m. | National Anthem by Vivian Field Middle School Choir |
| 12 p.m. | Bird Brains |
| 12:50 p.m. | Elias Y Su Orquesta |
| 2 p.m. | Midtown 10 |
| 3:10 p.m. | Bri Bagwell |
| 4:20 p.m. | HeartByrne, a Talking Heads tribute |
| 5:50 p.m. | Wheatus |
| 7:20 p.m. | Eve 6 |
| 8:50 p.m. | Toad the Wet Sprocket |
Other scheduled entertainment includes R.E. Good Elementary School’s Dance Department, the R.L. Turner Lionettes, 410 Line Dancers, Alianza Rumbera Dance Studio, Class Act Tap Company, and strolling entertainers.
Past Festival Headliners
The Switchyard’s music program changes each year. Recent past lineups have featured Rick Springfield with Spin Doctors, Sixpence None the Richer, and Alien Ant Farm in 2025; the Wallflowers and Deep Blue Something in 2024; Collective Soul and Fuel in 2023; and Soul Asylum, Hoobastank, Lit, and Marcy Playground in 2022. These are past performers, not part of the 2026 lineup. See the City’s past entertainment archive for additional years.
Activities, Food and Shopping
Along with concerts, the festival features free rides and games, face painting, balloon twisting, a beer garden, food vendors, artisan booths, and nearby downtown shopping. The Main Event Plaza also offers arcade games and pinball. Check the organizer’s Festival at the Switchyard page for current details and changes.
Getting There: Parking and DART
The City says parking near the festival is extremely limited. It recommends parking at the North Carrollton/Frankford or Trinity Mills DART stations and riding to Downtown Carrollton Station, next to the festival. Confirm current service and fares with DART before traveling.
Festival location: Historic Downtown Carrollton, 1106 S. Broadway Street, Carrollton, TX 75006. Allow extra time for crowds, walking, and transit connections.
Before You Go
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Admission, concerts, rides, and games are free; bring spending money for food and shopping.
- Use DART if possible because nearby parking is very limited.
- Review the City’s official schedule and event page before leaving in case of updates.
For the latest information, visit the City of Carrollton’s official festival page.