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The Best Free and Cheap Concerts in Dallas This Week: April 9–15

By David Fletcher
Apr 9, 2024

Looks like the eclipse won't be providing any more free weekday entertainment. Maybe you should check out a show.
9 Outdoor Music Venues To Check Out This Spring

By Ismael M. Belkoura
Mar 27, 2024

Spring provides the perfect opportunity to check out live music outdoors.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Feb. 6–12

By David Fletcher
Feb 6, 2024

So much to do, so much to see. So, what's wrong if these shows are free and cheap? You'll never know if you don't go. You'll never shine if you don't glow. Hey now, you're an all star.
After Violent Pit Incidents, Rubber Gloves in Denton Announces New Policy

By Samantha Thornfelt
Feb 1, 2024

Rubber Gloves in Denton is cracking down on violent mosh behavior after recent incidents that bloodied up bathrooms and patrons' faces.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Jan. 30 – Feb. 5

By David Fletcher
Jan 30, 2024

This is a great week to get in on the ground floor with local acts at the best free and cheap concerts in North Texas.
Dallas Musicians’ Guide to the Best Local Music Venues

By Samantha Thornfelt
Jan 23, 2024

Local musicians share some of their favorite places to play.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Jan. 23–29

By David Fletcher
Jan 23, 2024

Tuesday, Jan. 23 Never Ending Fall 7 p.m., House of Blues, 2200 N. Lamar St. $19 at livenation.com New-age rock band Never Ending Fall is on its American Disco Tour. This is a band with members who have known each other and played together since fourth grade. The band plays...
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Jan. 17–22

By David Fletcher
Jan 17, 2024

Wednesday, Jan. 17 The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir 7 p.m., Three Links, 2704 Elm St. $15 at prekindle.com From Savannah, Georgia, comes metalcore band The Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir for a midweek show in the beating heart of Deep Ellum. A band that fuses elements of math rock, noise and...
The Best Dallas-Area Music Venues for a Date Night

By Carly May Gravley
Jan 12, 2024

Live music can be romantic, but some venues take the atmosphere to the next level.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Robert Earl Keen, Keith Sweat, Zakk Sabbath and More

By David Fletcher
Jan 11, 2024

Whether you're looking for a little Cornbread & Country with Elaina Kay or the chaos of The Spits' mosh pit, stay warm this week with some of your favorite music.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Jan. 9–15

By David Fletcher
Jan 9, 2024

CoLab, Reverend Horton Heat and other local legends are playing in North Texas this week.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Jan. 3–8

By David Fletcher
Jan 3, 2024

New year, new bands to check out for free or cheap in Dallas.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Turnpike Troubadours, Toadies, DeVotchKa and More

By David Fletcher
Dec 28, 2023

Now that Santa is back at home, why are you? Get out this week to some of DFW's best concerts.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Dec. 19–25

By David Fletcher
Dec 19, 2023

Ishi, Averi Burk and so many other great bands have free or cheap shows this week, so get out there.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Dec. 12–18

By David Fletcher
Dec 12, 2023

Save your money for Christmas presents because these Dallas concerts are free or cheap.
10 Best Concerts of the Week: Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Black Pumas, Macy Gray and More

By David Fletcher
Dec 7, 2023

Santa has some gifts for you this year in the form of live music.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Dec. 5–11

By David Fletcher
Dec 5, 2023

Some people say that shows like these are free or cheap because nobody's heard of these musicians before. There was a time when nobody had ever heard of The Rolling Stones either.
Heavy Lifting: The Bands Carrying the Torch of North Texas Metal

By Simone Carter
Nov 29, 2023

DFW has bred some of the world's best heavy music. From Fugitive to Frozen Soul, newer bands are now continuing the metallic-hardcore tradition.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Nov. 28 – Dec. 4

By David Fletcher
Nov 28, 2023

There is so much music going on in Dallas this week, and it won't cost you much to see it for yourself.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Nov. 21–27

By David Fletcher
Nov 21, 2023

This week is filled with cheap and free shows you can take your relatives to — or take yourself, if you want some alone time.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Nov. 14–20

By David Fletcher
Nov 14, 2023

This week, it's all about going live, local and light on your budget with the best cheap and free concerts in Dallas.
The Best Free and Cheap Dallas Concerts This Week: Nov. 7–13

By David Fletcher
Nov 7, 2023

You won't find tickets this cheap for some of these acts again until they're headlining free suburban music festivals 30 years from now.