Arts
Garland is home to the Garland Symphony Orchestra which was established in 1978. Since its establishment, it has presented over 100 concerts featuring the music of more than 180 composers, including the premiers of new works by two Texas composers.
The Garland Civic Theatre was founded in 1968 and is the oldest community theatre group in Dallas County. Their season begins in September and ends in May. The Patty Granville Arts Center provides two elegant proscenium theatres made available to various touring, local theatre and off-Broadway productions.
The Garland Country Music Association sponsors the Garland Opry which stages local and visiting country groups each Saturday night in their theatre. The Garland Square Pickers are dedicated to Bluegrass and Old Time Acoustic Music. Every Saturday, starting in April and running through October, the group hosts an outdoor jam in historic downtown Garland Square beginning at sundown and lasting into the wee hours.