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Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

Alec Spicer — Sun, 21 Jun 2026 14:43:27 -0500

Role Model, Rod Wave, Phoebe Bridgers and more promise a big year for shows in North Texas.

Big D has a friend in TS: Taylor Swift involved with ‘Toy Story’ billboard in Dallas

Preston Barta — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 16:58:30 -0500

A cryptic "Toy Story" billboard near Deep Ellum had Dallas drivers and Swifties decoding its meaning. Now we know why.

8 songs from North Texas artists to put on your sex playlist

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:28:49 -0500

You thought a city called Big D wasn't going to be producing especially horny music?

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.

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.

M.I.A.’s Weird Dallas Rant About Immigrants Got Her Fired From Kid Cudi Tour

Alyssa Fields — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:34:04 -0500

Anyone who knows about M.I.A's $100 tin foil hat won't be surprised. The real shock is that she was booked as an opener in the first place.

Kacey Musgraves Announces North Texas Date for Her Middle of Nowhere Tour

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:44:56 -0500

Middle of Nowhere Tour" />Spacey Kacey has plenty of space in her tour to add a second, or third, concert in Dallas.

North Texas-Based Gavin Copeland Signs Record Deal With Empire

Alyssa Fields — Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:10:45 -0500

Copeland told us in March his dream was mainstream success. He's a step closer.

No Sweat: Bruno Mars Effortlessly Electrifies a Sold-Out Globe Life Field

Preston Jones — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:27:14 -0500

Following the release of his first solo record in nearly a decade, the pop powerhouse more than made up for lost time in Arlington over the weekend.

‘Justice Was Not Served’: DOJ Reaches Unexpected Settlement With Live Nation

Alyssa Fields — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 15:40:51 -0500

Early statements indicated Live Nation would chase the trial to the Supreme Court, but a comparatively small settlement might spare them the trouble.