As the center of one of the largest metropolitan areas in the U.S., Dallas is almost always a stop on any major concert tour. There are plenty of great upcoming concerts in Dallas, ranging from pop to country to hip hop to everything in between. We’ve picked some of the best ones coming to the city in the next month that we think are definitely worth attending.

 

Kendrick Lamar[Tickets]

Kunta’s Groove Sessions Tour

Thursday, October 29, 2015

Kendrick Lamar Duckworth, better known as Kendrick Lamar, is a rapper, songwriter, and overall tour-de-force who came straight outta Compton. He rose to popularity in 2010 with the release of his mixtape Overly Dedicated, and the following year his album Section 80, which he released exclusively through iTunes, ranked as one of the best digital hip hop releases of the year. His major-label debut good kid, m.A.A.d city debuted at number two on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA. He received seven Grammy nominations in 2014, including Best New Artist, Album of the Year, and Best Rap Song, and in 2015 he took home the award for Best Rap Performance. With that long list of accomplishments achieved in such a short amount of time, Lamar has proven that he’s one of the best rappers in the business right now.

New Politics & Andrew McMahon[Tickets]

The Wilderness Politics Tour

Saturday, October 31, 2015

Alternative music fans will love this co-headlining show featuring Brooklyn rockers New Politics and alt-rock veteran Andrew McMahon (of Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness, Something Corporate, and Jack’s Mannequin). The artists are joining forces this year for what they’re calling The Wilderness Politics Tour, and it’s sure to be a lot of fun.

Chris Cornell[Tickets]

Acoustic Higher Truth Tour

Sunday, November 1, 2015

Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell is embarking on a solo tour of his own this year. The tour kicked off just two days after Cornell released his new solo record Higher Truth, which came out on September 18. Fans of Cornell’s former bands Soundgarden and Audioslave, or just rock fans in general, should come out to see him when he plays Dallas’ Majestic Theatre on November 1.

Chvrches[Tickets]

with Mansionair

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Glasgow-based synthpop trio Chvrches mercifully stylizes their name with a V in order to make it easier to search for them on the internet (thanks, guys). The group formed in 2011 and is comprised of vocalist Lauren Mayberry along with keyboardists Iain Cook and Martin Doherty. In 2012, the band’s songs “The Mother We Share” and “Lies” earned them some buzz around the internet, leading to the chance to open shows for Passion Pit on their U.K. tour. Chvrches later finished fifth in BBC’s prestigious Sound of 2013 poll, and that same year released their acclaimed debut album, The Bones of What You Believe. The band recently released their sophomore album, titled Every Open Eye.

Zac Brown Band[Tickets]

with Drake White and the Big Fire

Friday, November 6, 2015

The three-time Grammy Award winner and multi-platinum-selling Zac Brown Band is back with a fourth studio album titled Jekyll + Hyde, released earlier this year on April 28. The band has earned astounding critical and commercial success, which has led them to work with many big-name artists like Dave Grohl, Jimmy Buffett, and Alan Jackson among others. Over the years, the band has had more than ten singles reach number one on the Billboard country charts, solidifying their status as country superstars.

Jane’s Addiction[Tickets]

with Ringo Deathstarr

Friday, November 6, 2015

During the band’s beginnings in the late 1980s, Jane’s Addiction piqued the interest of several record labels before signing with Warner Bros. in 1988. That year they released their debut studio album, Nothing’s Shocking. The album did well enough, but its 1990 follow-up, Ritual de lo Habitual, was the band’s real commercial breakthrough. Jane’s Addiction has had its ups, downs, breakups and reunions over the years, but nonetheless came back strong in 2011 to release their latest album, The Great Escape Artist. Though they have only released four studio albums to date, Jane’s Addiction has still established a lasting legacy as one of the most influential alternative rock bands of the late twentieth century. Fans definitely won’t want to miss this show, during which the band will be playing Ritual de lo Habitual in full.

X Ambassadors[Tickets]

with Skylar Grey & Kevin Garrett

Starting on Monday, November 9, 2015

Brooklyn’s X Ambassadors was originally formed by brothers Sam and Casey Harris and their childhood friend Noah Feldshuh in upstate New York. Once the trio moved to the big city, they joined up with drummer Adam Levin and released an EP called Love Songs Drug Songs in 2013. This summer, the group released their debut full-length album VHS, which contains their #1 rock song “Renegades.” Join them as they rock the House of Blues for two sold-out shows this month.

Chance the Rapper[Tickets]

with D.R.A.M., Towkio, & Metro Boomin

Friday, November 13, 2015

Chicago’s Chancelor Bennett, a.k.a. Chance the Rapper, made his breakthrough with the release of his 2013 mixtape Acid Rap, which has since been downloaded over 900,000 times. The mixtape featured the likes of Childish Gambino, Ab-Soul, and Action Bronson, and received high praise from major critics from Rolling Stone, Spin, Pitchfork, and NPR among others. Thus far, the 22-year-old rapper has only released a few mixtapes, yet he has earned a high enough profile to be a headliner at some festivals this year. We’re expecting big things from this young talent in the years to come.

Leon Bridges[Tickets]

with Wesley Geiger & The Texas Gentlemen

Saturday, November 14, 2015

Texas native Leon Bridges is a singer/songwriter who blends Southern soul and gospel. His sound has been compared to that of ’60s-era crooners like Otis Redding and Sam Cooke. Bridges built up a local following in his hometown of Fort Worth before signing with Columbia Records in December of last year. Having impressed the masses around the festival circuit this summer, Leon Bridges has made himself known as an up-and-coming artist. His debut album Coming Home came out in June.

Evanescence[Tickets]

with Veridia

Sunday, November 15, 2015

For one of just three tour dates they have scheduled in the U.S. at the moment, Grammy-winning rock band Evanescence is coming to Dallas on November 15. This is majorly exciting, because the band hasn’t been on tour in three years, and Dallas is one of the few lucky cities that gets to experience a live show from them this year. Although they haven’t released any new music since their 2011 self-titled effort, the band is sure to bring their A-game to the stage.

A Silent Film[Tickets]

with Flagship

Thursday, November 19, 2015

A Silent Film is an English rock band from Oxford. The band currently consists of vocalist/guitarist Robert Stevenson, bassist Ali Hussain, and drummer Spencer Walker. They released their debut album, The City That Sleeps, in 2008, followed by their sophomore record Sand & Snow in 2012. This year, A Silent Film is out with a self-titled third album.

Metric[Tickets]

with Sarah Jaffe & Hibou

Friday, November 20, 2015

Canadian indie rock band Metric formed in Toronto in 1998. Consisting of vocalist Emily Haines, guitarist James Shaw, bassist Joshua Winstead, and drummer Joules Scott-Key, the band has retained the same lineup since 2001. Metric has released six studio albums to date, in between which Haines and Shaw recorded and performed as members of Canadian indie rock supergroup Broken Social Scene. The band spent this summer touring with Imagine Dragons, after which they released their sixth record, titled Pagans in Vegas.

James Bay[Tickets]

with Cloves

Monday, November 23, 2015

James Bay is an up-and-coming soulful folk pop singer/songwriter who hails from England. The 24-year-old musician toured with Hozier last year and recently received the Critics’ Choice award at the 2015 BRIT Awards. His debut full-length, Chaos and the Calm, came out on March 23, and features the popular single “Hold Back the River.”

KISS FM Jingle Ball[Tickets]

Tuesday, December 1, 2015

Dallas’ hottest pop music event of the year is the 106.1 KISS FM Jingle Ball, held once again at the city’s American Airlines Center. This year’s lineup doesn’t dissapoint – it’s one of the best yet. Attendees will see One Direction, Calvin Harris, Demi Lovato, 5 Seconds of Summer, Ellie Goulding, Zedd, Shawn Mendes, Tove Lo, Charlie Puth, and DNCE hit the stage all in one night. Doesn’t get much better than that.

Muse[Tickets]

with Phantogram

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

After releasing their spectacular new album Drones, English rock band Muse is hitting the road this winter for the North American leg of their Drones World Tour. In addition to the great music and amazing live performances they’re so well known for, their shows will feature a 360-degree stage in the center of the arena (so good views for all!) and actual drones flying over the audience, so attendees can count on getting an awesome concert experience.

 

Past Concerts in Dallas

 

Shania TwainTickets

with Gavin DeGraw

Monday, August 10, 2015

Rising to fame in the late 1990s, Shania Twain emerged to become one of the most successful female country artists in the genre’s history. By the time she released her multi-platinum second album The Woman in Me in 1995, she was a Grammy Award winner and a mainstream crossover success. Her next album, the astoundingly 20x platinum Come On Over, came out in 1997 and to this day still holds the record as the best-selling country album of all time. Flash forward to 2015, and Twain is headed out on the road for her first tour in 11 years, still rocking it at almost 50 years old. She has stated that she plans to release a new album once the tour wraps.

Incubus & DeftonesTickets

with Death From Above 1979 & The Bots

Thursday, August 20, 2015

Two great rock bands, Incubus and Deftones, are teaming up for a co-headlining tour this summer. As if that’s not cool enough, they’ll be joined by two more great rock bands, Death From Above 1979 and The Bots, both of whom will serve as opening acts. Incubus recently released a new EP, Trust Fall (Side A), while Deftones plans to release an eighth studio album in the fall.

Florida Georgia LineTickets

with Thomas Rhett & Frankie Ballard

Saturday, August 22, 2015

Though having emerged only a few years ago, Florida Georgia Line has become of the biggest country groups of the last decade. The duo, which features Southern natives Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard, released their debut full-length in 2012, selling over 2 million copies and achieving double platinum certification. The record, titled Here’s to the Good Times, soon reached the top spot on the Billboard country albums chart in the United States and produced several #1 singles, including their career-launching hit “Cruise.” Florida Georgia Line came back strong in 2014 with their sophomore record Anything Goes, and as of this year they are touring with support from Thomas Rhett and Frankie Ballard on their Anyting Goes tour.

J. ColeTickets

with Big Sean, YG, & Jeremih

Sunday, August 23, 2015

As the first artist signed to Jay-Z’s Roc Nation label, rapper J. Cole was surely the subject of much attention in 2011. That year, the label released his debut album, Cole World: The Sideline Story, which debuted at the top of the U.S. Billboard 200. He followed that up in 2013 with his equally successful, chart-topping sophomore record Born Sinner. This past fall, J. Cole dropped his highly anticipated third album, 2014 Forest Hills Drive, which again debuted atop the Billboard 200, making it his third consecutive #1 album. Though it has only been out for a few months, the record has already been certified platinum.

Kelly ClarksonTickets

with Pentatonix & Eric Hutchinson

Sunday, August 30, 2015

Back in 2002, Kelly Clarkson entered the national spotlight when she became the very first winner of American Idol. Armed with a powerful voice and down-to-earth personality, she won over the hearts of millions of Americans, whose votes earned her the grand prize of a recording contract with RCA. With the exception of Carrie Underwood, Clarkson is by far the show’s most successful export, having stayed relevant all these years by releasing hit after hit. After a number of successful albums in the years following her Idol stint, Kelly Clarkson is back in 2015 with a new album called Piece By Piece, which features her hit single “Heartbeat Song.”

Passion PitTickets

with Atlas Genius

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Passion Pit began as the solo project of musician Michael Angelakos. What started as a Valentine’s Day gift for his girlfriend at the time eventually became his debut EP, Chunk of Change. His catchy electronic indie pop songs, particularly the standout “Sleepyhead,” caught the attention of Frenchkiss Records, who re-released the EP and put out Angelakos’ two subsequent records. Now a full-fledged band, Passion Pit has become one of the most commercially successful indie acts of the last few years. They recently released their highly anticipated third album Kindred, which came out on April 21.

Garth BrooksTickets

with Tricia Yearwood

Starting on Thursday, September 17, 2015

Country superstar Garth Brooks is playing not one, but SEVEN shows at Dallas’ American Airlines Center this September. It’s about time, since he hasn’t played a show in this city in nearly two decades. Starting September 17, he’ll be playing up to two shows a night with his wife Tricia Yearwood. In November 2014, Brooks released his first album in 13 years, called Man Against Machine, which hit #1 and has already been certified platinum.

WavvesTickets

with Twin Peaks & Swimmers

Saturday, September 19, 2015

Wavves is the indie rock project of San Diego songwriter Nathan Williams, whose music can be described as fuzzy, lo-fi beach rock. The band came onto the scene with their well-received eponymous debut in 2008, and following a lineup change released their sophomore effort, the notably more polished King of the Beach, in 2010. Their latest album, Afraid of Heights, shows Wavves moving towards a more punk rock sound and is their highest-charting album to date.

Nick JonasTickets

with BeBe Rexha

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

As of last year, the youngest Jonas brother officially stepped out on his own, releasing a self-titled album in late 2014. The new record helped him somewhat shed his Disney-approved image and spawned huge Top 40 hits like “Chains” and the multiplatinum single “Jealous.” Now a pop star in his own right, he is touring this year with big acts like Maroon 5 and Kelly Clarkson, and recently announced that he is set to embark on his own headlining tour starting this fall.

Grace PotterTickets

Friday, September 25, 2015

Vermont native Grace Potter is best known as the frontwoman and namesake of the rock band Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. In addition to work with her band, Potter has collaborated with a number of big-name artists like Gov’t Mule and Kenny Chesney. Her latest release with The Nocturnals, The Lion the Beast the Beat, came out in 2012, and she recently released a few solo singles.

Darius RuckerTickets

with Brett Eldredge, Brothers Osborne, & A Thousand Horses

Friday, June 19, 2015

As the frontman of the wildly successful rock band Hootie & the Blowfish, Darius Rucker has been in the limelight since the 1990s. Rucker was initially supposed to make his solo debut in 2001 with an R&B record called The Return of Mongo Slade, but Atlantic Records made the decision not to release the album. However, it was eventually picked up by the independent label Hidden Beach Recordings, which released the album in 2002, with the name changed to Back to Then. In 2008, Rucker switched gears once again and signed with Capitol Records Nashville to start recording as a country artist. He has since released five country albums, the latest of which was released in March of this year.

Best CoastTickets

with Bully

Wednesday, June 24, 2015

Indie rock duo Best Coast, consisting of Bethany Cosentino and Bobb Bruno, will be bringing the California sunshine to Dallas’ Granada Theater on Wednesday, June 24. After gaining some attention with their initial recordings, the band signed with Mexican Summer and released their 2010 debut album Crazy For You, a collection of lo-fi, surf rock-inspired songs that was met with surprising commercial success. They followed that up two years later with their sophomore effort The Only Place, which had a much more polished sound quality than their debut. Best Coast released an EP on Cosentino’s new label in 2013, followed by a new album called California Nights in May.

Boom 94.5 Presents Kings of the MicTickets

L.L. Cool J, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Doug E. Fresh, & More

Friday, June 26, 2015

Boom 94.5 FM, Dallas’ classic hip hop station, is bringing L.L. Cool J’s Kings of the Mic Tour to the Gexa Energy Pavilion later this month, and it promises to be one of the biggest hip hop concerts of the year. At this can’t-miss event, fans can see old school hip hop stars like Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, Doug E Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Whodini, DJ Jazzy Jeff, and of course L.L. Cool J himself.

Vans Warped TourTickets

Saturday, June 27, 2015

The Vans Warped Tour is the largest touring music festival in the United States, and it returns to Dallas again this year on Saturday, June 27. This year’s event takes place once again at Gexa Energy Pavilion, and will include performances from bands like Escape the Fate, Asking Alexandria, Black Veil Brides, Senses Fail, August Burns Red, and more.

Blonde RedheadTickets

with Talk in Tongues

Wednesday, July 1, 2015

NYC’s artful indie rock band Blonde Redhead will be making a stop at Trees in Dallas on July 1. Formed in 1993 when lead singer Kazu Makino, then an art student, met Italian brothers Simone and Amedeo Pace, they soon brought their cosmopolitan sound into New York City’s underground music scene. Now over 20 years later, the original trio remains intact, and they just released a new album in 2014 titled Barragan.

Third Eye Blind & Dashboard ConfessionalTickets

with Augustana

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Among the many reunion tours we’re excited about this year, this is definitely one of the best. ’90s pop-rock kings Third Eye Blind are teaming up for a co-headlining tour with the emo band to end all emo bands, Dashboard Confessional. This one’s perfect for the generation that grew up listening to “Semi-Charmed Life” on the radio and then graduated to blasting “Hands Down” through your headphones during your angsty teen years.

ManaTickets

Cama Incendiada Tour

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Mexican rock band Mana is considered one of the greatest Latin rock bands in the world. Along with four Grammy Awards and seven Latin Grammy Awards, they have earned a number of other recognitions and honors, establishing themselves as international rock superstars. Formed in Guadalajara in 1986, the band has since gone on to break records in album sales and concert attendance all over Latin America.

Smashing Pumpkins & Marilyn MansonTickets

The End Times Tour

Wednesday, July 15, 2015

Relive the angst of the nineties with two acts who helped define that decade in music. ’90s alt-rock legends Smashing Pumpkins are teaming with metal superstar Marilyn Manson this summer for their co-headlining The End Times tour. On July 15, they’ll be making a stop in Dallas at the Gexa Energy Pavilion for what’s sure to be a great show.

Nicki MinajTickets

with Meek Mill & Rae Sremmurd

Friday, July 17, 2015

When Nicki Minaj put out her debut album Pink Friday back in 2010, she instantly rose to superstar status, quickly becoming the first female solo artist to have seven singles charting on the Billboard 200 simultaneousy. Her extravagant live performances are said to be amazing live, so don’t miss out when she comes to Dallas on Friday, July 17 along with Meek Mill & Rae Sremmurd.

Imagine DragonsTickets

Smoke + Mirrors Tour

Friday, July 17, 2015

Las Vegas’ Imagine Dragons seemingly came out of nowhere in the last few years to rise to the top of the charts and earn themselves a Grammy Award, becoming one of the most popular acts out there right now. After the smash success of their hit debut album Night Visions, which included chart-topping singles like “Demons” and “Radioactive,” Imagine Dragons are back this year with a brand new album called Smoke + Mirrors. Chock full of stadium-ready anthems much like their first record, their sophomore attempt was well worth the wait, and now the band is out promoting the album on their headlining Smoke + Mirrors tour.

Pat Benatar & Neil GiraldoTickets

35th Anniversary Tour

Tuesday, July 21, 2015

Pat Benatar was just getting her career as a recording artist going in 1979 when she met Neil Giraldo, who would become her band’s longtime guitarist, as well as her future husband. The pair has been making music together for the last few decades, and they are still touring alongside one another to this day. This year, they celebrate their 35th Anniversary with a big U.S. tour.