Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, now considered by many to be the premier film festival in the country, is devoted exclusively to the documentary genre.  The event attracts approximately 12,000 people to Hot Springs each year to view 50-60 American and international documentaries with styles ranging from classic to cutting-edge.  The Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute also hosts film events throughout the year at the Malco Theatre, located in the historic district of downtown Hot Springs. 
501-321-4747 
www.docufilminst.org

Hot Springs Music Festival brings together over 200 international mentor and apprentice musicians for 30 concerts and open rehearsals of orchestral and chamber music during the fist two weeks of June each year. 
501-623-4763 
www.hotmusic.org

Hot Springs JazzFest is held each September and features nationally recognized traditional and modern jazz artists. 
www.hotspringsjazzfest.org

Performing Arts

The Poet’s Loft stages weekly poetry readings in downtown Hot Springs featuring both amatuer and professional poets. The Poet’s Loft also hosts poetry and slam  competitions and special events. 
501-623-3239

The Pocket Theatre produces a changing series of theatrical productions
throughout the year. 
501-525-7529 
www.pockettheatre.com

 Arts Education & Arts Organizations

The development of the arts in Hot Springs has given the city another reason to receive international attention.  Acclaimed as one of the nation’s fastest growing art centers, Hot Springs has been included in the top list of The 100 Best Small Art Towns in America along with notoriety in many other publications including:  The New York Times, Art Business News, DGA News, Art World News, Artists Magazine, Travel & Leisure, The Saturday Evening Post, International Artist, Active Years, and others.

The city features high quality, cutting-edge performances and fine art exhibits.  Hot Springs’ Fine Arts District is unequalled within the state as artists and gallery owners have renovated Victorian and early twentieth-century buildings within the historic district into gallery and studio spaces. Opening receptions for new exhibits of international, national, and local artists are held within the galleries the first Friday of every month and the artists are often present to discuss their work..

        - Art Galleries
        - Dance Instruction

For a complete listing of events and happenings, see our Community Calendar.

Arkansas Oktoberfest 

Arkansas Senior Olympics

Hot Springs Concert Band 

Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival

Hot Springs JazzFest

Hot Springs Music Festival

Hot Springs/Hot Springs Village Symphony Guild

Miss Arkansas Scholarship Pageant

Mrs. Arkansas America Pageant Pageant

Flavor of the Park

Business Expo