15-Foot Inflatable Red Sphere to Tour Downtown Dallas in June

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A 15-foot inflatable red sphere called the RedBall Project will be on display in downtown Dallas from June 19 to 28, 2026, as part of the Dallas Arts District Fest. The award-winning traveling public art installation by artist Kurt Perschke has been presented in over 50 cities worldwide and will make its Texas debut during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, when visitors from around the world will be passing through the city.

Why it matters

The RedBall Project is a unique public art experience that invites people to engage with their everyday surroundings in new and unexpected ways. Its arrival in Dallas during the World Cup will provide an additional draw for visitors to explore the city's vibrant arts and culture scene beyond the soccer matches.

The details

The 15-foot inflatable red sphere will travel throughout the Dallas Arts District and surrounding neighborhoods like Deep Ellum and Bishop Arts over the course of 10 days. The sculpture, video, and collage artist Kurt Perschke, who is based in Asheville, North Carolina, created the RedBall Project in 2001 and it has since been presented in over 50 cities worldwide.

• The RedBall Project will be on display in Dallas from June 19 to 28, 2026.
• The 2026 FIFA World Cup matches will be played in nearby Arlington during this time.

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What’s next

Daily locations of the free RedBall Project experience will be announced on June 1, 2026. Visitors can follow updates through the project's Instagram account.