Lady Gaga’s fanbase is referred to as “little monsters.” | Photo by People
It’s always special when your favorite artist releases new music, but nothing compares to watching them perform live.
We rounded up the 34 upcoming concerts headed to North Texas through June 2026 — with the pop genre dominating the lineup. Before we get into it, here are three holiday-themed shows coming up next month.
You might want to think about getting tickets soon — just in case they sell out.
Jingle Ball | Tuesday, Dec. 2 | Dickies Arena | The annual holiday concert kicks off in Cowtown, featuring Alex Warren, Jessie Murph, mgk, Nelly, Reneé Rapp, Shinedown, and Zara Larsson.
Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Saturday, Dec. 20 | American Airlines Center | The rock symphony group famous for their epic holiday-themed live shows will perform “The Ghosts of Christmas Eve.”
Pentatonix | Sunday, Dec. 21-Monday, Dec. 22 | Dickies Arena | The world-famous, Arlington-born a cappella group known for their viral renditions of pop hits returns to their near-home base for a two-night harmonious concert.
The Fort Worth ISD school board voted 7‑1 to appeal the TEA takeover. So what happens now? ISD faculty and families will wait for a decision from the State Office of Administrative Hearings. The timeline is unclear, but FTWtoday will keep you informed. (The Dallas Morning News)
Plan Ahead
Punch Line Comedy Club is opening its first North Texas spot in Irving — and Dave Chappelle is headlining its grand opening on Wednesday, Dec. 17 and Thursday, Dec. 18. Tickets are already on sale. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Trending
Three guns used by Clint Eastwood in the 1985 film “Pale Rider,” plus historic arms tied to Frank Sinatra, will hit the auction block in Bedford in early December. Rock Island Auction Company will host the auction Friday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 7. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
Free downtown Fort Worth garage parking will soon be no more. After Wednesday, Dec. 31, the City Center and 777 Main garages will no longer be free on nights and weekends. (Fort Worth Report)
Real Estate
Downtown Fort Worth will get another interesting twist. The city board has approved a type of affordable housing built from shipping containers — the first of its kind locally. Look into it. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Listen
The Dallas Cowboys pulled off a much-needed win Monday night against the Las Vegas Raiders. Listen to the latest stories on “America’s Team” Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Health
Following Monday night’s game, Cowboys’ Defensive End Solomon Thomas spoke to a Dallas high school, delivering a message on mental health. Follow WFAA Sports for more.
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An Irving spot was just named one of 2025’s best new restaurants in the US by Eater. Kafi BBQ — located on McCarthur Boulevard — gives a Halal spin on Texas’ first love language. I’ll now list the best-sounding menu items, and you tell me if you’d try them — Wagyu pomegranate-glazed burnt ends, jalapeno cheddar sausage, tallow-baked beans, cardamom banana pudding.
I may not make it out there right away, but I know that our readers are huge foodies based on my recent survey on your favorite topics of the newsletter. If you try this place out, let me know how it goes, and I promise to shout you out in an upcoming newsletter.
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