April
April is packed with major weekends and endless possibilities. Pick your genre … or genres. Ready to rave with EDM giants? Two-step to a bluesy country bop? Or maybe community connection is more your speed. They’re all on the calendar this month.Breakaway Dallas
Friday and Saturday, April 4-5, Fair Park. EDM, hip-hop, pop.First up: Breakaway Dallas. Ravers, this one’s for you. Catch headliners like Slander, Zedd, Afrojack, GRYFFIN and Louis The Child. Expect laser shows, booming bass and a high-energy crowd that doesn’t slow down. Just make sure you bring your best rave fit and maybe some earplugs, because it’s definitely going to get loud. Tickets for the 18+ event are $135+.
Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival
Saturday, April 12, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Sunday, April 13, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Main Street Garden Park, 1902 Main St., and SPACE at Adolphus Tower, 1412 Main St. Rock, soul, jazz, indie.Downtown Dallas Inc. partners with FGIII Fine Art Productions and The Creatives Factory to host its third annual Downtown Dallas Arts & Music Festival. Partnerships with Dallas College will allow local students to showcase art. Local bands, art vendors, and food trucks highlight Dallas's creativity in a lively, community-focused festival. The event is free and pet-friendly.
Cloud Nine Hangar Party & Market
Saturday, April 12, 6 p.m.-10 p.m., Addison Airport, 4545 Jimmy Doolittle Drive. Hip-hop and R&B.Are you a hip-hop or R&B enthusiast? Or are you just looking for your next cool Instagram flick? Here’s the event for you. Soundwave Cartel Entertainment transforms the Addison Airport hangar into a talent-meets-market experience. With high-energy performances by local artists, a live fashion show and real jets in the background, expect a night worth posting about. Tickets are from $20 for this 18+ event.
Dallas Country Blues and Red Dirt Music Festival
Saturday, April 5, May 3, May 10, 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Coppell-Carrollton, Grapevine-Flower Mound and Frisco-The Colony. Country, blues, red dirt.Celebrate Texas roots with storytelling lyrics, whiskey-soaked melodies, and bold Southern sound from local and regional acts, including three different lineups in three different cities across three weekends, because who doesn’t love an excuse to wear their favorite pair of boots? Tickets and information: $5 admission, all ages.
Taste Addison
Friday, April 25, 6 p.m.- midnight; Saturday, April 26, 12 p.m.-midnight; Sunday, April 27, 12 p.m.-6 p.m., Addison Circle Park, 4970 Addison Circle. Pop, country, cover bands, local acts.Finishing off April strong, Taste Addison goes beyond its expansive cuisine and local vendors by providing significantly low-priced tickets that give music lovers access to multiple music experiences. Expect to find plenty of beats across the main stage, culture stage or funky silent disco. It's the perfect mix of food truck energy and festival vibes, and tickets ($10) are on sale now.
May
April showers bring May… wildflowers? With festivals such as Wildflower! coming to town or the Lone Star Smokeout, there will be a diverse array of sounds to choose from.Lone Star Smokeout
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 2-4, 11 a.m., outside AT&T Stadium, Arlington. Country.With more than 19 live music performances from top country artists alongside rising country talents, here you can enjoy a cool beer and some classic Texas BBQ while you attend this three-day fest. This event is cashless but fully family-friendly with single-day or three-day tickets. Headliners include country stars Jon Pardi Cody Jinks, and Midland. Tickets are $68+, and the event is for all ages.
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 16–18, 2 p.m.-10 p.m., Galatyn Park Urban Center, 2351 Performance Drive, Richardson. Rock, indie, country, pop.Craving some eclectic sounds? This is the fest for you: six stages, more than 100 acts, a three-day showcase with art installations and a family-friendly vibe. Whether you go VIP or GA, expect to see music and some paired with performances, all while shopping or slamming down a snack. Tickets and information: $15+, all ages with kids 12 and under admitted for free.
Tacos and Tequila Festival
Saturday, May 17, 2 p.m., Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth. Hip-hop, Latin.Take a drive to Panther Island Pavilion to experience Tacos and Tequila. Throwback hip-hop, chef-crafted tacos, and plenty of tequila in a party-perfect setting. Major performers include Busta Rhymes, Timbaland, Pretty Ricky, Soulja Boy, and more. Plus, don’t miss out on their GA for two deal, or just grab your own single ticket and have your fun. Tickets and information: $69+, 21 and older.
June
Soul Flower Music Fest
Saturday, June 14, 2 p.m.-9 p.m., Main Street Garden Park. R&B, neo-soul, hip-hop.Ending the spring season, this one-day showcase celebrates R&B, soul, neo-soul and hip-hop with national and local talent. Tickets and Information: $8+, all ages.
