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Concert Previews

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Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, Aug. 10-16

By Cory GravesAugust 10, 2026

BTS is back, baby. The band returns to North Texas after years of canceled concerts and Korean military service.

Critic's Notebook

MAMAMOO can’t wait to get back to the ‘movie set’ that is North Texas

By Adam DavidsonAugust 10, 2026

We caught up with the K-pop group to talk their comeback tour stop at Dickies Arena, new music and how they became enamored with Texas culture.

Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and OthersAugust 5, 2026

There are still plenty of big shows to come through North Texas this year: Sex Pistols, Tyla, Kacey Musgraves and so much more.

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Concerts

The 14 best hip-hop and R&B concerts coming to North Texas in August

By Bryson "Boom" PaulAugust 1, 2026

The hottest slice of summer is bringing the heat to the stage for some of this year’s biggest shows.

Features

Savage Lord Mic returns: How Drakulas built a neon underworld called ‘Midnight City’ 

By Preston BartaJuly 30, 2026

Mike Wiebe talks Drakulas’ new album, his Denton roots and the album release show at Rubber Gloves on July 31.

Concerts

Every show coming to the Bomb Factory this fall

By Alex GonzalezJuly 15, 2026

The booker at the Bomb Factory deserves a raise with the schedule they’ve put together for fall.

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Concerts

ENHYPEN will return to Dallas for two bloody good nights this weekend

By Adam DavidsonJuly 13, 2026

K-pop superstars ENHYPEN tell us about entering their new chapter as a six-piece, and how Texas fashion inspires them.

Concerts

GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas

By Osvaldo EspinoJuly 9, 2026

David Crow, the man behind EDM project GHENGAR, wants Dallas to let all its dance demons out at SILO.

Concerts

The Polyphonic Spree will cram wonder and whimsy into upcoming Fort Worth show

By Preston BartaJune 26, 2026

Tim DeLaughter and Mark Pirro have been forced to find ingenious ways to fit their very large sound in very small rooms.

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Concerts

The 2026 State Fair Main Stage has the craziest lineup we’ve ever seen

By Preston BartaJune 19, 2026

No one goes to the State Fair of Texas for the music, but maybe this year they should.

Concerts

Fangs out, suckheads: The ‘Blade’ vampire rave returns for a bloody good July 4 party

By Preston BartaJune 17, 2026

Skip the fireworks this year for a vampire party that promises blood bag daiquiris and a night straight out of the 1998 movie’s unforgettable opening scene.

Concerts

Primus’ Les Claypool, Sean Ono Lennon will bring three bands to Irving for one wild night

By Preston BartaJune 15, 2026

Ahead of his June 25 show at Toyota Music Factory, legendary Primus bassist Les Claypool talks blur, danger and AI.

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Dallas Life

Where to celebrate Juneteenth in North Texas

By Aria BellJune 11, 2026

Juneteenth is June 19, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday in North Texas between now and then.

Concerts

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

By Bryson "Boom" PaulJune 4, 2026

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

Critic's Notebook

Deep Vellum Music & Literature Fest begins a new chapter by turning up the volume

By Preston BartaMay 29, 2026

This July, Hanif Abdurraqib and Jamila Woods join a lineup of local and global talent to unite music and literature for the inaugural festival in Deep Ellum.

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Concerts

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

By Bryson "Boom" PaulMay 28, 2026

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

Features

Rising country singer Braxton Keith reminds us the genre can still be the ‘Real Damn Deal’

By Sean StroudMay 21, 2026

Fresh off sharing a stage with Post Malone, the Midland native is looking to bring back the sound of the ’80s and ’90s with his own modern twist.

Concerts

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

By Preston BartaMay 18, 2026

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.

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Concerts

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

By Tyler HicksMay 18, 2026

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.

Concerts

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

By Austin ZookMay 13, 2026

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

Features

Dallas Artist Zyah Found Success in Songwriting, Now It’s Time to Find Her Own Voice

By Jamisha DanielsMay 7, 2026

The R&B artist started her career as a songwriter for other artists and in film and TV, but now she’s releasing her own music on her terms.

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Concerts

The Maine To Bring a Cinematic Soundscape to The Bomb Factory This Weekend

By Preston BartaMay 1, 2026

The enduring pop-rock band tells us why Dallas, specifically, has long held a guaranteed spot on their tours.

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