Music Safari
April 18th, 2026 from 2 pm to 5 pm
Music Safari is a neighborhood music festival hosted by the East Kessler Park Association, where artists perform throughout the neighborhood on front porches and front lawns from 2 PM to 5 PM.
Kessler Studios is the final stop of the trail. Starting at 4 PM, guests begin arriving at the studio, and at 5 PM the closing performances begin.
The event is family friendly and free for the neighborhood and free to attend outside at Kessler Studios.
What to Expect
For guests who want access inside the studio, VIP tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door. The indoor studio space is 21+ only.
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✨ preferred viewing of the stage
✨ access to the bar
✨ indoor bathrooms
✨ snacks and lounge areas
There will also be food, drinks, and vendors for purchase outside for everyone to enjoy.
Kessler Studios will host a closing lineup featuring multiple DJs, an emerging artist opener, a solo artist, and two live bands.
The lineup includes Cure For Paranoia, known for their Tiny Desk win, alongside other artists closing out the evening at Kessler Studios.
Music Safari is about community, discovery, and celebrating local artists while turning the neighborhood into a living music venue.
RSVP
(FREE OUTSIDE)
The event is free across the neighborhood and free outside at Kessler Studios, but we encourage everyone to RSVP for a free ticket through Musicade.
✨ RSVP through the Musicade link in our bio
✨ When you arrive, check in at the welcome table
✨ You’ll receive a raffle ticket
We’ll draw a raffle winner every 15 minutes with prizes and coupons from our vendors.
đź“Ť The event takes place in Kessler Park.
The exact address and parking instructions will be emailed after you RSVP.
VIP Access
(INSIDE THE STUDIO)
VIP tickets are available for $20 in advance or $25 at the door. VIP includes:
✨ RSVP through the Musicade link in our bio
✨ When you arrive, check in at the welcome table
✨ You’ll receive a raffle ticket
If you purchase a VIP ticket using an artist promo code, a portion of the ticket will go directly to support that artist.
OUR SPONSORS & VENDORS
Music Safari in the Media
“Our neighborhood is where all the musicians come to live, and I never knew that,” Holliday said. “I had the idea that if everyone played on their front porch on a Sunday afternoon, at the same time, the audience could walk around from house to house and sort of observe the musicians in their natural habitat, like a safari.”
“When we consider the number of things Kathy Tran can do, and do well, very few people come close. You already know her as one of Dallas-Fort Worth’s most highly regarded photographers who has done some killer spreads and covers for the Observer. Her latest project is Music Safari, an outdoor music series that takes place outside nine Oak Cliff homes.”
— Dallas Observer
“Photographer Kathy Tran is a new addition to the neighborhood, and has been working diligently with her fiancé (Daniel Rockey) and business partners to use their new East Kessler Park home to invigorate the community through a shared vision of collaboration.”
— KXT
OUR SPACES
Light-filled photo studio rental in Kessler Park with refined curated experiences in creativity & wellness. Serene and spacious space perfect for photo, video, production shoots, workshops or small corporate gatherings.
STUDIO
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Location — Dallas, TX
Size — 1,100 SQ FT
Capacity — 12 people
Price — $150/hr
A captivating rental space that combines moody vibes with vibrant energy. Perfect for content creators seeking a striking backdrop, intimate meetings, or small gatherings that leave a lasting impression.
LOUNGE
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Location — Dallas, TX
Size — 350 SQ FT
Capacity — 8 people
Price — $125/hr
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