Dallas Market Hall bookings stop as data center, redevelopment plans ‘are evaluated’
Dallas Market Hall has stopped taking future bookings as its owners, Crow Hall Holdings and Dallas Market Center, evaluate redevelopment options, including a 245-megawatt data center project. This iconic venue, a staple since the 1960s, is set to close for events, marking the end of an era for many local businesses. The company is exploring "strategic redevelopment options" for the 40-acre site.
WFAA reported from Party Fest 2026, one of the final events scheduled at Dallas Market Hall, an iconic venue operating since the 1960s. The property, owned by Crow Hall Holdings and Dallas Market Center, is being considered for redevelopment, including a significant 245-megawatt data center project spanning 40 acres along Stemmons. As of a couple of weeks prior to the report, Dallas Market Center ceased accepting future bookings for the hall, with a jiu-jitsu tournament being the last planned event.
TheThe decision to explore "strategic redevelopment options" for the building has evoked sadness among some attendees of Party Fest, who noted its importance as an affordable and accessible venue for small businesses and event planners. The future of the historic building, including a potential timeline for demolition, remains unclear, pending further announcements from Crow Hall Holdings.