Grapevine, October 15, 2025
News Summary
Meow Wolf Grapevine will debut ‘Phenomenomaly’, a lively holiday performance series within ‘The Real Unreal’ exhibit. Running from November 15 to January 4, the interactive shows feature music, dance, and local artists, highlighting a narrative centered around mystical creatures. Admission is included with the exhibition ticket, offering guests an immersive experience every weekend throughout the holiday season.
Grapevine
Meow Wolf Grapevine will debut ‘Phenomenomaly’, a holiday performance series inside their existing exhibit, ‘The Real Unreal’. Phenomenomaly runs from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026. Shows are scheduled Fridays through Sundays, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., and admission to the performances is included with entry to the exhibition.
What the event is
The exhibition space will be transformed into a living world of music, theater, dance, and interactive art. Guests will move through the environment while interacting with actors, dancers, musicians, and giant puppets. The story centers on mystical creatures called the Flickerwerms, which drift south for the winter when portals align. Visitors may interact, join scenes, and impact the performance narrative as parts of the production unfold around them.
Schedule and practical details
Shows are held Fridays through Sundays, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Admission to the performances is included with entry to the exhibition. The run of the series is from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026, offering multiple weekend opportunities for visitors across the holiday season. More details, including ticket information, are available at meowwolf.com/phenomenomaly.
Featured weekend programming
Each weekend features performances by local North Texas artists, showcasing a range of disciplines. Notable featured acts and their scheduled dates include:
- Battle Grounds (Nov 14–16) – Hip-hop dance and storytelling.
- Prism Movement Theater, Corazon Valiente Ballet Folklorico (Nov 21–23) – Traditional Mexican folklórico dances.
- Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team (Nov 28–30) – Lion and dragon dance.
- Fort Worth Opera (Dec 5–7) – Opera performances in playful settings.
- LCBE Project Dancin’ Divas (Dec 12–14) – Youth leadership and dance.
- House of Garcon – Gulf Coast Chapter (Dec 19–21) – Ballroom performance and fashion.
- Zaara Bellydance (Dec 26–28) – Traditional and modern belly dance.
- Prism Movement Theater, Desi Voice & Fancy Feather Dancer (Dec 31–Jan 4) – Native performances celebrating traditions.
Performance elements and narrative
The narrative features characters such as Lil’ Bigg Miss Fitts and various portal guardians who teach gestures and sounds used in the interactive scenes. The culmination of the series is a finale led by Mama Flickerwerm, which features a glowing parade of light, sound, and celebration. Programming is designed to allow guests to observe or become participants, altering the direction and energy of scenes through their actions.
Local participation and curatorial notes
Each weekend emphasizes local artists and community groups from North Texas, presenting an assortment of dance, theater, music, and cultural performances. Meow Wolf Grapevine’s general manager highlighted that the series prioritizes guest participation and aims to create a distinct holiday experience within the existing exhibit. The production blends performance disciplines and interactive art to create what Meow Wolf describes as a holiday escape across dimensions.
Admission and tickets
Admission to the performances is included with entry to the exhibition. For visitors planning a visit, shows are best scheduled on the listed Fridays, Saturdays, or Sundays between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. More details, including ticket information, are available at meowwolf.com/phenomenomaly.
Background
Meow Wolf Grapevine’s existing exhibition, ‘The Real Unreal’, serves as the setting for this seasonal theatrical overlay. The organization has adapted the exhibit into a multi-disciplinary performance environment for the holiday period, combining pre-existing immersive elements with live performers and site-specific scenes to create an evolving visitor experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Phenomenomaly run?
Phenomenomaly runs from November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026.
Where does the series take place?
The series takes place inside their existing exhibit, ‘The Real Unreal’.
What are the show days and hours?
Shows are held Fridays through Sundays, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Is admission separate for the performances?
Admission to the performances is included with entry to the exhibition.
What is the narrative focus of the performances?
The story revolves around mystical creatures called the Flickerwerms, which drift south for the winter when portals align.
Who performs in the series?
Each weekend features performances by local North Texas artists, showcasing various disciplines. Notable featured acts include: Battle Grounds (Nov 14–16); Prism Movement Theater, Corazon Valiente Ballet Folklorico (Nov 21–23); Texas Dragon/Lion Dance Team (Nov 28–30); Fort Worth Opera (Dec 5–7); LCBE Project Dancin’ Divas (Dec 12–14); House of Garcon – Gulf Coast Chapter (Dec 19–21); Zaara Bellydance (Dec 26–28); Prism Movement Theater, Desi Voice & Fancy Feather Dancer (Dec 31–Jan 4).
Where can I find more information and tickets?
More details, including ticket information, are available at meowwolf.com/phenomenomaly.
Event at a glance
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | ‘Phenomenomaly’ holiday performance series |
| Runs | November 15, 2025, to January 4, 2026 |
| Location | Inside the exhibit ‘The Real Unreal’ at Meow Wolf Grapevine |
| Days & Hours | Fridays through Sundays, from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. |
| Admission | Admission to the performances is included with entry to the exhibition |
| Interactive elements | Actors, dancers, musicians, giant puppets; guests can join scenes and impact narrative |
| Main narrative | The story revolves around mystical creatures called the Flickerwerms |
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