Dougherty Arts Center Hosting K-Pop Pop-Up Event

Free dance lessons and DIY photo card making at upcoming Austin festival

Published on Feb. 25, 2026

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The Dougherty Arts Center in Austin, Texas is hosting a special K-Pop themed event on February 18, 2026 called "DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up". The free event will feature dance lessons for popular K-Pop songs as well as materials for attendees to create their own K-Pop themed photo cards.

Why it matters

The event taps into the growing popularity of K-Pop music and culture, providing an opportunity for Austin residents and visitors to engage with the genre through interactive dance lessons and creative activities. It also showcases the Dougherty Arts Center's efforts to offer diverse programming that appeals to the city's vibrant arts community.

The details

At the DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up event, attendees will have the chance to learn choreography to hit K-Pop songs from a professional dance instructor. After the dance lessons, there will be materials available for participants to make their own K-Pop themed photo cards, which they can take home as a memento. The event is free to attend, and registration is encouraged but not required.

  • The DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up event will take place on February 18, 2026.

The players

Dougherty Arts Center

A multi-purpose arts facility operated by the City of Austin that hosts a variety of events, classes, and exhibitions.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to bring this unique K-Pop experience to the Dougherty Arts Center and give the Austin community a chance to engage with this vibrant music and culture.”

— Samantha Ramirez, Program Director, Dougherty Arts Center (do512.com)

What’s next

The event is free to attend, and registration is encouraged but not required. Interested participants can RSVP on Eventbrite at https://DACNightsKPopPopUp.eventbrite.com.

The takeaway

The DAC Nights: K-Pop Pop-Up event offers Austinites a fun and interactive way to explore the world of K-Pop through dance lessons and creative activities, showcasing the Dougherty Arts Center's commitment to providing diverse programming that celebrates the city's vibrant arts and culture scene.