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The 7 Closed Dallas Music Venues We Miss the Most

By Tyler Hicks

Jul 30, 2025

After putting together the 10 best music venues, we're back reminiscing on these places that we wish were still here.

'Dedicated to the Creative and Native': Deep Ellum Art Co. Owners Reflect on Their Mission

By Libby Veatch

Jul 29, 2025

We spoke to Deep Ellum Art Co. owners John and Kari LaRue as they celebrate 10 years of bringing art in all forms to Dallas.

UTA Planetarium Offers Immersive Concerts Under the Atmosphere of Space on a Budget

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 29, 2025

We have the Las Vegas Sphere at home. Except ours is in Arlington.

$20K Annual Grant Program Saves Fort Worth Venue The Cicada

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 23, 2025

Just months away from closing for good, the first annual Jambaloo venue prize saved a beloved Fort Worth music venue.

Regina Spektor Doesn't Like Shortages in Buying Her Music on Vinyl

By Garrett Gravley

Jul 22, 2025

Ahead of her Majestic Theatre show, Regina Spektor discusses her working relations with John Congleton and McKenzie Smith.

TJ Novak Tore Up Tenderness Album Release Show at Twilite Lounge

By Sean Stroud

Jul 19, 2025

TJ Novak celebrated his debut album with Justin Hoard, Alec Zieff, David Carriaga Hobbs and Bill Hamilton Friday night.

Kansas City’s Friendly Thieves Are Ransacking Dallas for Their Hot Summer Tour

By Sean Stroud

Jul 15, 2025

Friendly Thieves is a five-piece alternative funk rock band that promises to show you a good time.

Reader: 'South Side Ballroom Does Not Belong Here'

By Eric Diep

Jul 12, 2025

Observer readers gave us their opinions on what we highlighted in our best music venues list.

The 10 Best Music Venues in Dallas

By Tyler Hicks

Jul 9, 2025

From historic small venues to dive bars, here are the top spots in Dallas to see a show.

Kesha Fans Upset After Singer's Dallas Show Was Postponed

By Eric Diep

Jul 9, 2025

Kesha was scheduled to perform at Dos Equis Pavilion on Tuesday night, but heavy rain put a damper on those plans.

10 Best Dallas Summer Concerts 2025

By Eric Diep

Jun 24, 2025

The Weeknd, Teddy Swims and My Chemical Romance are some of the acts performing in and around Dallas this summer.

The End of Which House: Denton Crew Behind the Venue on What's Next After Hosting Final Show

By Diego Hernandez

Jun 23, 2025

Which House? Witch House? Gone House. Denton loses another iconic music space.

McKinney's Sunset Amphitheater Officially Underway After Groundbreaking Event

By Eric Diep

Jun 17, 2025

The future site of the 20,000-seat facility will be a first-of-its-kind premium live music venue in Texas.

Dallas Sounds Amplified Artist Showcase Aims to Highlight All Local Acts in Busking Program

By Eric Diep

May 27, 2025

On Wednesday evening, Carly Tate, Sam Cormier, Gracen Wynn, Caleb Dean and others will perform at a free event at Club Dada.

A group of musicians and band members on stage

Texas Musicians Kenny Withrow, Paul Slavens, Michael Richardson and More Invoke Grateful Dead at Dallas Concert

By Scott Tucker

May 26, 2025

Homage Nation: Dallas Plays the Music of the Grateful Dead honored Jerry Garcia with hours of cover songs on a hot night.

After 10 Years, Dezi 5 Is Headlining The Kessler Theater With an Evolved Sound

By Eric Diep

May 14, 2025

The Texas soul singer is returning to a historic venue in Oak Cliff this summer, bringing new songs and special guests.

Rubber Gloves Implements 18+ Policy After Patron Suffers Overdose

By Simon Pruitt

Apr 22, 2025

At a show last week, a young audience member was revived with Narcan after suffering an overdose.

2 DIY Music Venues Open Minutes Apart Near Fort Worth

By Simon Pruitt

Apr 9, 2025

White Settlement is where it's at, apparently. The music scene is building there thanks to two new underground venues.

The Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osborne tribute band Iron Mang performing a set at Diamond Jim's Saloon in Arlington

After Bar Owner's Death, Arlington 'Home Venue' Closes for Good

By Christian McPhate

Jan 27, 2025

Diamond Jim's Saloon closed abruptly following the death of owner Carl Webb.

Sex Pistols' Famous Longhorn Ballroom Set for Release on Vinyl

By Simon Pruitt

Jan 15, 2025

The legendary punk band's penultimate set in Dallas in 1978 will be released on vinyl and CD in March.

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Sex Pistols Postpone Longhorn Ballroom Tour Opener

A.I. Music Night Host Paul Slavens on Cancellation

Venues

Sex Pistols Postpone Longhorn Ballroom Tour Opener

A.I. Music Night Host Paul Slavens on Cancellation

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