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Between massive tours from rap stars like Kendrick Lamar to the exciting rise of Dallas’ own BigXThaPlug, last year was a standout moment for hip-hop and R&B music in North Texas. This year hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down, either.
Just last month, a stacked roster of Bow Wow, Amerie, B2K and more took us back to the ’90s and early 2000s of the R&B golden days. April is just as exciting with a slate of shows you don’t want to miss, from corridos tumbados rapper Peso Pluma, to Bruno Mars’ long-awaited solo return.
April 10-11: Peso Pluma At Dos Equis Pavilion
1818 1st Ave.
Peso Pluma and friends are set to bring us a party like no other with the Dinastía Tour. The sold-out tour features a full-scale performance by the Mexican superstar and buzzing support act Tito Double P, along with a variety of surprise guests. Other tour stops have included guest appearances by hitmakers Yahritza y Su Esencia, Armenta and Rey Quinto. Pluma continues to grow as an entertainer, making the Dinastía Tour a must-see for any show in DFW this year. Tickets start at $78.
April 10: DAVE At Southside Ballroom
Award-winning rapper DAVE is going on his first tour in four years to mark the release of his third album, The Boy Who Played Harp. With the new album, the rapper known for his poignant and biting lyricism traded spectacle for clarity, vulnerability and faith. Known for his signature songs “Location,” “Thiago Silva” and “Streatham,” fans on social media are anticipating live first-time performances of these new experimental tracks. Tickets are $48.
April 18: Jay Electronica At Trees
2709 Elm St
The Nineteen-Day Reconnaissance Tour marks the legendary lyricist Jay Electronica’s first official tour. He will make his long-awaited return to Deep Ellum after canceling a 2024 concert at Trees. This time, he will be joined by underground rap scene stars Neelam, DJ Kelly Green and Kitty Ca$h. Additionally, Dallas will finally get to experience A Written Testimony: Mars, The Inhabited Planet, his 2025 album. Don’t even think about booking him, either — he recently went viral for jumping in the crowd to tell haters to “shut the fuck up.” General admission tickets are sold out, but upgraded tickets, starting at $73, are still available.
April 18 -19: Bruno Mars At Globe Life
734 Stadium Drive
Known as one of the greatest performers of a generation, Bruno Mars’ big return in 2026 has been an instant success. The overwhelming demand for The Romantic Tour set a record for single-day ticket sales, prompting an additional show in Dallas. The upcoming tour marks Mars’ first solo run in nearly a decade and promises a triumphant return. Joining Mars on various dates are Leon Thomas, Victoria Monét, Raye and Anderson .Paak as his alter ego, DJ Pee .Wee. Tickets are around $400.
April 28: Baby Keem At South Side Ballroom
After the award-winning success of his 2021 debut album, The Melodic Blue, Baby Keem became one of hip-hop’s most exciting new artists. The Ca$ino Tour signifies Keem’s return to music after a five-year break. The album is about the rapper’s upbringing in Las Vegas, and the concert brings the album to life, taking fans back to the beginning. Tickets start at $87.
April 28: Ari Lennox At Toyota Music Factory
316 W Las Colinas Blvd.
R&B singer Ari Lennox’s Vacancy Tour marks the next phase of her career. Her new soft girl era, proclaimed in a song of the same name, features a hypnotic, sensual sound on the new hits “Company,” “High Key” and “Mobbin in DC.” You’re guaranteed to hear some of the very best of modern R&B at this show. Tickets start at $55.
