The Murphy Arts District (MAD) is El Dorado’s premier destination for live entertainment, arts, and community events. Spanning multiple downtown blocks, MAD features standout venues like the outdoor MAD Amphitheater and the First Financial Music Hall, hosting concerts, festivals, and performances year-round. The district also includes one of Arkansas’s largest all-ages playscapes and regularly presents free and ticketed events that bring energy and culture to the heart of the city. MAD continues to drive creativity and revitalization in El Dorado’s historic downtown.