2026 SPECIAL ISSUES
Kaleidoscope
On Stands February 26
Introducing Kaleidoscope! Dallas Observer’s guide to the events, arts and culture that makes our city so vibrant. Publishing in late February, this guide will highlight all the fun and festive things to do around town as the frost melts and Dallasites emerge from the winter months, ready to explore and celebrate spring.
Crave
On Stands April 9
Our glossy food and drink magazine inspires those who live to eat. Readers keep this issue and refer back to it multiple times when choosing a dining destination. Durable, useful and highly attractive, Crave is designed to be there whenever the craving strikes.
Summer Guide
On Stands May 21
Yes, Dallas summers are HOT, HOT, HOT! But you can always find a cool spot to chill out, and Dallas Observer is the place everyone looks to find the BEST of what’s happening. This special magazine is a perfect size to hold on to all summer long!
World Cup Guide
On Stands June 4
The 2026 World Cup is making Dallas one of its biggest stages—and our readers are already gearing up. With 1.5 million monthly fans across print and digital, our coverage will be where Dallas turns for news, culture, and everything World Cup-related. Our glossy guide will be the go-to resource for all festivity planning!
Best of Dallas
On Stands September 24
Best of® is the definitive guide to the metroplex. The issue features both our editors and our readers picks for the area’s finest restaurants, hottest clubs, most delightful diversions, and top places to shop. It’s a chance to reach millions of readers in the most valued issue of the year.
Holiday Guide
On Stands November 26
Our annual Holiday Guide gives you everything you need to plan a Happy Festivus. From Seasonal shows to spectacular gifts, Dallas Observer is the go-to source for dining, drinking, gifting, and gallivanting around town. Whether your patrons join the crowds or surf the net, we’ve got you covered!
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