It’s always special when your favorite artist releases new music, but nothing compares to watching them perform live.
Although concert announcements are still dropping every day, this year’s slate already appears to rival last year’s with colossal pop, rock, R&B, and country tours on the horizon.
Here is a list of some of the most anticipated concerts and music festivals that are sure to be hot ticket events across the Dallas-Fort Worth metro.
Rock / Alternative
Goo Goo Dolls | Wednesday, July 16 | Dickies Arena | Revisit all that aughts angst with opening act Dashboard Confessional.
Ado | Tuesday, July 22 | Dickies Arena | You discovered this artist through “One Piece,” didn’t you? We love that for you.
The Fray | Friday, July 25 | South Side Ballroom | It’s the 20th anniversary of “How to Save a Life.” Get nostalgic at this performance with special guest The Strike.
My Chemical Romance | Saturday, Aug. 2| Globe Life Field | Long live “The Black Parade,” long live emo, long live MCR.
GHOST | Friday, Aug. 15 | Dickies Arena | Get ready to “Dance Macabre” at this metal show.
The Offspring | Friday, Aug. 22 | Dos Equis Pavillion | Rock out with these punk legends on their Supercharged tour, joined by special guests Sum 41 and Simple Plan.
Nine Inch Nails | Saturday, Sept. 13 | Dickies Arena | You are “Closer” than ever to seeing this band led by Trent Reznor.
Pop
Kali Uchis | Saturday, Aug. 30 | American Airlines Center | Catch the genre-blending star behind hits like “telepatía” live on her Red Moon In Venus Tour.
Jonas Brothers | Sunday, Aug. 31 | Dos Equis Pavillion | We’re a “Sucker” for this brotherly boy band bringing 20 years of pop perfection.
Tate McRae | Thursday, Sept. 18 | American Airlines Center | Don’t “Run for the Hills” — run to the “Miss Possessive Tour.”
Addison Rae | Thursday, Sept. 25 | South Side Ballroom | Don’t miss this TikTok sensation‑turned‑pop powerhouse.
Dua Lipa | Tuesday, Sept. 30 + Wednesday, Oct. 1 | American Airlines Center | You have two chances to see this Grammy Award-winning pop sensation.
Country
Parker McCollum | Saturday, July 19 | Dos Equis Pavilion | Immerse yourself in heartfelt Texas country as the soulful singer-songwriter is sure to “Burn It Down.”
Jason Aldean | Thursday, Aug. 14 | Dos Equis Pavilion | Kick it into high gear with the country hitmaker on his “Full Throttle Tour.”
Lainey Wilson | Friday, Sept. 19 | Dickies Arena | Wilson is bringing her bell-bottoms and boot-stompin’ hits, and y’all better believe it’s gonna be a honky-tonk good time.
Keith Urban | Thursday, Oct. 9 | Dickies Arena | Expect a sing-along, guitar-shredding party that will have you on your feet all night long.
Hip-Hop, Rap, and R&B
The Weeknd | Wednesday, Aug. 27 | AT&T Stadium | “Save Your Tears” for this megastar’s performance, joined by Playboi Carti and Mike Dean.
Nelly with Ja Rule | Friday, Sept. 5 | Dos Equis Pavilion | Revisit the golden era of hip-hop with non-stop hits.
Ken Carson | Thursday, Sept. 11 | Dickies Arena | Fresh off a No. 1 album, “The Lord of Chaos” is sure to bring a high-energy genre-blending performance.
$uicideboy$ | Saturday, Sept. 13 | Dos Equis Pavilion | Expect to sweat and mosh — plus $1 per ticket will be contributed by Live Nation to its PLUS1 Mental Health Fund.
Quinn XCII | Saturday, Sept. 27 | South Side Ballroom | Get ready to “Love Again” with opener Goth Babe joining the party.
Ice Cube | Thursday, Oct. 2 | Dickies Arena | Celebrate four decades in hip-hop, packed with the classics and new heat from his “Man Down” album.
