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Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

Alec Spicer — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:22:21 -0500

Phoebe Bridgers, Bryson Tiller, Little Big Town and more promise a big year for shows in North Texas.

The best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to Dallas-Fort Worth in June

Bryson "Boom" Paul — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 12:40:31 -0500

Some of the year's biggest shows are coming to North Texas this month, and fortunately for us, most of them have A/C.

Dorrough & Friends concert will celebrate the past, present and future of Dallas hip-hop

Bryson "Boom" Paul — Thu, 28 May 2026 18:53:19 -0500

“Ice Cream Paint Job” hitmaker Durrough will host a massive lineup of local artists at Trees to spotlight North Texas hip-hop.

Mac DeMarco literally swung from the rafters at the Longhorn Ballroom

Simon Pruitt — Tue, 19 May 2026 14:30:28 -0500

On Monday night, the indie-rock artist played his first show in Dallas in years. It sold out almost immediately, and it's no wonder why.

Tripping Daisy brings it all home for final I Am An Elastic Firecracker anniversary show

Preston Barta — Mon, 18 May 2026 17:25:47 -0500

I Am An Elastic Firecracker anniversary show" />Before the Dallas finale of the 30th anniversary tour for I Am An Elastic Firecracker, frontman Tim DeLaughter reflects on the band's Deep Ellum roots.

At her Dallas show, Esperanza Spalding will be on the hunt for joy

Tyler Hicks — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:10:40 -0500

Ahead of her show at the Longhorn Ballroom, the Grammy-winning jazz artist talks joy, the “lineage” of artists who came before her and how she handles being overwhelmed.

Bedroom-pop artist Grace Ives played the smallest show she’ll ever have in Dallas

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 15 May 2026 10:26:52 -0500

The new go-to artist of your favorite cool girl played to a small but enthusiastic crowd in Dallas — a good warm-up for the stadiums that await her as Olivia Rodrigo's opener.

Voice of Texas Rangers to host annual birthday benefit show at Longhorn Ballroom

Austin Zook — Wed, 13 May 2026 13:35:04 -0500

Texas Rangers sportscaster Eric Nadel is celebrating his 75th birthday with a special concert benefiting mental health organization the Grant Halliburton Foundation.

The Queens: 4 Legends, 1 Stage Tour proved talent is timeless

Aria Bell — Tue, 12 May 2026 20:45:25 -0500

Gladys Knight, Stephanie Mills, Patti LaBelle and Chaka Khan showed Dickies Arena how timeless true talent is.

BigXThaPlug was the gift that kept on giving at his Dallas birthday bash

Bryson "Boom" Paul — Mon, 11 May 2026 14:27:50 -0500

Duets with guests like Shaboozey and with Keyshia Cole made the birthday show from Dallas' biggest, largest breakout an unforgettable night at Dos Equis Pavilion.