Now that the summer solstice has passed and we’re officially getting longer sun-soaked days and warmer weather, Dallas is set to welcome major artists coming into our city. This curated list of concerts includes some in the surrounding area, like Fort Worth, Arlington and Irving. Here are the 10 best summer concerts of 2025.
The Chainsmokers at Silo Dallas
July 10-11The Chainsmokers, the duo of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, won their first Grammy for Best Dance Recording for "Don't Let Me Down," featuring Daya, at the 59th Grammy Awards. As they became more successful, they continued to innovate their sound in pop, indie, electronic, alternative and rock. Some of their biggest songs include “Closer” with Halsey and “Something Just Like This” with Coldplay. We last wrote about them when they did a pop-up show at Bottled Blonde. Silo Dallas is the spot to be this summer, so expect The Chainsmokers to do more dance and electronic productions for two nights of sing-alongs. With DJ duo Hills, who recently went viral for a remix to Playboi Carti’s “Evil J0rdan.” Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11, at 9 p.m. at Silo Dallas, 1340 Manufacturing St. 18+ Tickets are available starting at $96.34 for Thursday; two-day starting at $188.58.
Ashanti at Texas Trust CU Theatre
July 12During a tribute to celebrate 25 years of 106 & Park at the 2025 BET Awards, Ashanti kicked off the homage to the countdown show with a medley of “Happy,” “Rock Wit U (Awww Baby)” and “Foolish.” Ashanti has been touring and appearing at festivals consistently, performing her classics before fans who want to hear good R&B. Nostalgia concert lineups are becoming a thing, and Dru Hill’ll join her. You know Sisqo is going to do “Unleash the Dragon.” Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m. at Texas Trust CU Theatre, 1001 Texas Trust Way, Grand Prairie. Tickets are available starting at $76.32.
Jessie Reyez at South Side Ballroom
July 21Jessie Reyez released her third album, Paid in Memories, earlier this year, with big-name guests including Lil Wayne, Miguel, 6lack and Lil Yachty. The Canadian singer-songwriter doesn’t fit in one box, taking a bit from hip-hop here, dipping into dance pop there, using a Latin dance beat to turn up the heat. She collaborates with many artists, often making them work in her world. Her album has a bit of everything, like how she samples Smashing Pumpkins' “1979” for "Psilocybin & Daisies." Come see her for the 2016 single “Figures” that launched her career, and see how she’s entering her lover girl era. Monday, July 21, at 8 p.m. at South Side Ballroom, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd #101. Tickets are available starting at $54.50.
My Chemical Romance at Globe Life Field
Aug. 2It’s been almost 20 years since My Chemical Romance had us marching in the black parade. The band will be playing The Black Parade in its entirety. This summer, we relive our teenage angst as the broken, the beaten and the damned. With special guests Garbage, an alternative rock and grunge band who released their new album Let All That We Imagine Be the Light in May. Saturday, Aug. 2, at 6 p.m. at Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington. Resell tickets are available starting at $221.40 here and over at SeatGeek.
Teddy Swims at Toyota Music Factory
Aug. 7Teddy Swims’ debut album, I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy, had two previous parts, which included global hits like his Billboard Hot 100 history-breaking song “Lose Control” as well as “The Door” and “Bad Dreams.” The Atlanta powerhouse is growing the story of I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy with his final edition, due June 27, which includes six new tracks. Two tracks – “God Went Crazy” and “All Gas No Brakes” with Dallas’ BigXThaPlug – are out now. Thursday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. at Toyota Music Factory, 316 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving. Resell tickets are available starting at $98.77.
Jason Aldean at Dos Equis Pavilion
Aug. 14Jason Aldean is going full throttle with his tour, hitting the road in summer and fall. An early look at the country singer’s setlist sees him performing hits “Why,” “The Truth,” “Dirty Road Anthem” and the controversial anti-city song “Try That in a Small Town,” in which Aldean said in a statement: "We all have each other's backs and we look out for each other." Thursday, Aug. 14, at 7:30 p.m. at Dos Equis Pavilion, 1818 1st Ave. Tickets are available starting at $54.75.
ATEEZ at Globe Life Field
Aug. 16ATEEZ is an eight-piece K-pop boy band taking the industry by storm for their mastery of intense choreography and dance routines. On June 13, ATEEZ released Golden Hour: Part. 3, a part of a string of ongoing EPs, with five tracks that include early favorites “Castle,” “Lemon Drop,” “Masterpiece” and “Now This House Ain't a Home.” ATEEZ is returning to Globe Life Field for their In Your Fantasy Tour. Saturday, Aug. 16, at 8 p.m. at Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Drive, Arlington. Tickets are available starting at $59.60.
Gretchen Wilson at Billy Bob's Texas
Aug. 16After celebrating 20 years of “Redneck Woman” with Ashley McBryde at the 2024 CMA Fest, Gretchen Wilson has been itching to get back on the road. In her first headlining tour in several years, the Still Here for the Party Tour will go to Fort Worth. “My band and I have been rehearsing like crazy, and I can’t wait to share this music with old fans and make some new ones,” Wilson said in a statement. “I’m also digging deep in my catalog and playing songs from those early albums that I haven’t played in a while. People ask me about songs like ‘Pocahontas Proud,’ ‘Trucker Man’ and ‘All Jacked Up,’ so we're breaking those out, too.” Saturday, Aug. 16 at 10:00 p.m. at Billy Bob's Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth. Tickets are available starting at $86.75.
The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Aug. 19
The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse are spending the end of summer together on the road. The two bands are co-headlining the Good Times Are Killing Me Tour. The last time they were on a bill together was 2002’s Unlimited Sunshine Tour with De La Soul, Cake and Kinky, a lineup meant to highlight music that exists between mainstream and alternative. The last time we saw The Flaming Lips was with Weezer, so we’re personally circling this date. Tuesday, Aug.19 at 7 p.m. at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, 300 W. Las Colinas Blvd., Irving. Tickets are available starting at $30.
The Weeknd at AT&T Stadium
Aug. 27-28The Weeknd’s After Hours Till Dawn Tour is one of summer's hottest tickets. The stadium tour is in support of his latest album, Hurry Up Tomorrow, which had instant bangers like “Cry for Me,” “São Paulo” and “Timeless.” Playboi Carti, a new Weeknd collaborator, is joining him, who is having his ubiquitous moment in hip-hop thanks to his album Music and songs like “Rather Lie” and “Olympian.” Two of the most trending artists in music are coming to Arlington for two nights. You better not miss this. With Mike Dean. Wednesday, Aug. 27, and Thursday, Aug. 28, at 7 p.m. at AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington. Tickets are available starting at $91.82 here and over at SeatGeek.
You can find The Observer’s complete concert listings here.
