LUBBOCK LIFESTYLE

The arts are a way of life in the Lubbock region. Proud of its legacy as the birthplace of great music, this region has been home to history-making talent like Buddy Holly, Waylon Jennings, Mac Davis, Roy Orbison, Tanya Tucker, and Natalie Maines of the Dixie Chicks. Today’s lively cultural scene keeps the annual calendar filled with more than 2,300 events, shows, performances, and exhibitions. Throngs of visitors join the locals at extravaganzas like the National Cowboy Symposium & Celebration, South Plains Fair, Lubbock Arts Festival, Lubbock Music Fest, and the Independence Day celebration—the largest free festival in Texas. Home to one of the first recognized Cultural Districts in Texas, Lubbock offers venues like the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the Arts with its theatre, art galleries, and outdoor stage as well as Moonlight Musicals Amphitheater for concerts, stage shows, and special events. With an average of 265 days of sunshine each year, this region supports four-season recreational activity and outdoor adventure. Buffalo Springs Lake is a popular destination for fishing, water sports, hiking, volleyball, horseback riding, golfing, and camping or enjoying live music at the marina. Water lovers will also want to explore Lake Alan Henry recreational area for fishing, skiing, hunting, hiking, and camping.