The 8 Best Hip-Hop and R&B Concerts Still to Come in North Texas This Winter

Last year, The Weeknd, Kendrick Lamar and NBA Youngboy were among the many who gave North Texas an unforgettable year of live entertainment, particularly in hip-hop and R&B music. This year, with Bruno Mars, Cardi B and Doja Cat announcing their highly anticipated returns to the stage, 2026’s calendar looks to be even bigger and better. If the many two-night concert runs in 2025 were any indication, North Texas is one of music’s hottest spots to come through.

You’ll find a concert to suit every occasion: Bow Wow and B2K will bring the millennial nostalgia, New Edition and Boyz II Men will bring the throwback R&B vibe and the rising U.K. hip-hop movement will invade North Texas. We are especially excited for Doja Cat’s show, which is among the most anticipated concerts of the entire year, but music is full of surprises.

Aside from what’s already been announced, more of music’s biggest names will drop albums yet to be revealed in 2026, and the Dallas-Fort Worth show dates won’t be far behind. While we’ve already seen some of the most disappointing concert cancellations, let us help you map out your year with our compiled list of the concerts you don’t want to miss in North Texas this season.

Jan. 30: Zillionaire Doe at Southside Ballroom
The face of the New Dallas movement will have his biggest show yet to kick off 2026. Zillionaire Doe is signed to a label that includes heavy hitters like GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo and Yo Gotti, and boasts a catalog that includes songs featuring Bossman DLow and YTB Fatt. This show will also mark his first show after the loss of his friend and fellow New Dallas artist ZeeTheWizard, so there’s a chance it could be one of his most poignant performances to date. The day-ones of Zillionaire Doe can expect him to deliver a defining performance that will set the tone of local hip-hop in the year to come.

Feb. 6: Riff Raff at Trees 
A Jody Highroller concert is known for a lot of neon, energy and fun. The Houses Way Tour is set to celebrate the rapper’s 20 years in rap as a love letter to his fans for supporting him while also showcasing the next move of his career. Support from artists Electric Mike and 2Toned will add a rock element to the house party-themed show in Deep Ellum.

Feb. 7: New Edition, Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton at American Airlines Center 
Arguably two of the greatest R&B groups of all time, who are also mentor and protege, team up for a once-in-a-lifetime tour. The setup, featuring New Edition, Boyz II Men and Toni Braxton, will find the iconic artists performing their classics in a center stage scenario. From songs like “Candy Girl” to “Motownphilly” and “You’re Makin’ Me High,” the setlist will be fluid. Braxton’s “He Wasn’t Man Enough” also saw a resurgence on social media in 2025, with many recreating the music video’s dance routine. There might never be a concert of this magnitude in R&B royalty again.

Feb. 13: Fantasia and Anthony Hamilton at Dickies Arena 
A night of lovesick soul sounds will fall upon Fort Worth just before Valentine’s Day. Vocal powerhouses Anthony Hamilton and Fantasia are beloved in North Texas, and their soulful ballads, gospel-infused performances and electrifying live band arrangements are highly anticipated. Powerful stage presence and raw emotion define both artists’ signature hits, such as “Charlene” and “When I See U.” In a recent Instagram post, Hamilton shared that, “February is the month of love, and I want to celebrate it with you guys.” We’ve already got heart-eyes.   

Feb. 14: SWV & Troop at Texas Trust CU Theatre 
On the day for lovers, the ’90s R&B vibe will set the mood in the perfect way. SWV, Troop and INTRO, whose music had a generation calling up radio request lines with dedications to soundtrack to car-ride karaoke memories, will come together for a night of throwback magic. Headliners SWV will be perfectly supported by Troop and INTRO, whose traditional R&B harmony spawned the “quiet storm” genre. We can’t think of a better show for all of the lovers out there.

Feb. 19: YFN Lucci at Southside Ballroom 
In the wake of his high-profile RICO trial, the Atlanta rapper returns with a tour that acknowledges his legacy in Southern Hip-Hop. In many ways, the Already Legend Tour is a victory lap for Lucci and his fans. He’s settled his beefs, returned to prominence, and hopefully put his troublesome past behind him for good. The “Everyday We Lit” hitmaker brings along some of Atlanta’s brightest new stars in OMB Peezy, BunnaB and YKNIECE. Lucci has collaborated with several Dallas rappers in the past, so you would be wise to expect a few surprises. 

Feb. 21: Kodak Black at TBA
Kodak Black will return to Dallas with his outlaw alter-ego, Cowboy Bill, introduced on When I Was Dead. The Cowboy Bill Tour draws from a prolific 2025 run, which saw releases like Just Getting Started and No Flockin’ 5, blending street grit with clarity. His regularly sold-out shows in North Texas highlight his unbreakable bond with the area. For some reason, though, the ticket site still hasn’t named the venue location, so keep an eye on that, we guess.

Feb. 22: Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight and Stephanie Mills at Dickies Arena
North Texas welcomes the Queens of Soul music with their timeless sound for a memorable night. The four legends, each known for their legendary powerhouse vocals, have been selling out arenas across the nation since 2025. The evening will present the ultimate love playlist, including performances of beloved classics such as “Through The Fire,” “On My Own,” “Home” and “Midnight Train to Georgia.” This is real grown folks music, and it will be presented by living greatness.