The official results are in! Presented by Richardson Life Magazine and based on the community’s votes in our 2025 ballot, we’re thrilled to announce the winners for the Arts & Entertainment category. Richardson is a city bursting with creativity, from live music venues to captivating art galleries. This year’s event celebrates the places and people that make our city a hub for culture and fun.

This directory is your guide to the top-voted spots, recognized for their outstanding contributions to our community’s vibrant cultural scene. You can view the full ballot results and methodology here: Best of Richardson 2025 • Richardson Life Magazine

Best Art Gallery:
Winner: Crow Museum of Asian Art at UTD | https://www.crowmuseum.org

Best Cultural Event:
Winner: Richardson Symphony Orchestra | http://richardsonsymphony.org

Best Event Venue:
Winner: Richardson Woman’s Club | http://www.rwctx.org

Best Family Entertainment:
Winner: Free Play Arcade | https://freeplayrichardson.com/

Best Festival:
Winner: Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival

Best Live Music Event:
Winner:  Wildflower! | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com

Best Fundraising Event:
Winner: Network Fork Off

Best Live Music Venue:
Winner: Four Bullets Brewery | https://www.fourbulletsbrewery.com/

Best Live Theater Group:
Winner: Richardson Theatre Center | https://richardsonsymphony.org/

Best Local Band:
Winner: The She | http://theshemusic.com

Best Movie Theater:
Winner: Alamo Drafthouse | https://drafthouse.com/dfw/theater/richardson

Best Museum:
Winner: Crow Museum of Asian Art | https://www.crowmuseum.org

Best Musician:
Winner: Brian Erickson

Best Outdoor Event:
Winner: Cottonwood Art Festival

Best Place for Kids’ Birthday:
Winner: Sweet Firefly | http://www.sweetfirefly.com

Thank you to everyone who participated in the ballot! Your vote helps highlight the fantastic businesses and organizations that make Richardson a wonderful place to live and visit. Be sure to check out these award-winning spots and experience the best that Richardson’s arts and entertainment scene has to offer.