San Antonio has a lot to look forward to in the new year, especially when it comes to live music. No matter what kind of music you’re into, there are some big names passing through — from legends of classic rock to rap, pop punk, indie, metal and beyond.
Here are some of the biggest shows coming to San Antonio in 2026.
February 28 – Descendents – Aztec Theatre
The catchy and often cheeky Descendents continue to feature vocalist Milo Aukerman and drummer Bill Stevenson from the band’s earliest days. Credit: Shutterstock / Christian Bertrand
Sensitive punks and emos rejoice — Descendents are returning to the Alamo City to sing of teenage longing and suburban malaise, though their hair has silvered. Frank Turner and The Sleeping Souls join them on this lineup. Tickets start at $58.
March 3 – Heart – Majestic Theatre
Heart performs for service members during the 2010 VH1 Divas Salute the Troops concert in 2011. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Marines
The trailblazing and iconic female-fronted hard rock band Heart is about to go crazy on you, San Antonio. Tickets start at $109.
March 12 – Diana Ross – Majestic Theatre
Diana Ross performing at Caesars Windsor in 2023. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Crisco 1492
The iconic Diana Ross rose to global prominence as the leader of The Supremes, shattering records with hits like “Where Did Our Love Go,” “Stop! In the Name of Love,” and “You Can’t Hurry Love.” As a solo artist, she continued to deliver timeless classics including “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough,” Upside Down,” and “I’m Coming Out.” Tickets start at $109.
March 21 – Zach Bryan – Alamodome
Zach Bryan performs during a previous tour. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Katrina Paisano
Zach Bryan is scheduled to pay another visit to the Alamo City, with support from CAAMP and J.R. Carroll. Tickets start at $63.
March 27 – Snow Tha Product – Aztec Theatre
Credit: Instagram / Snow Tha Product
Rap fans are buzzing about Snow Tha Product right now, thanks to her rapid-fire delivery and bilingual lyrics in tracks like “Never Be Me,” “Sábado” and “Waste of Time.” Tickets start at $45.
March 29 – Santana – Majestic Theatre
Carlos Santana plays a show in Kansas City, Missouri. Credit: Shutterstock / Myzz Frantastic
Almost a year later, the legendary guitarist is returning to San Antonio in (hopefully) good health this time. This show was rescheduled after the icon collapsed on stage at his April 2025 San Antonio gig due to what was later determined to be COVID. Tickets start at $219.
April 2 – The Growlers – Aztec Theatre
The Growlers perform at Williamsburg’s Brooklyn Bowl in 2017. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Steven Pisano
You’re entitled to roll your eyes at the made-up subgenre “beach goth” — or take issue with the controversies surrounding Burger Records — but these guys certainly carved out a niche for themselves as modern hipsters breathing new life into surf rock, and making it ever so slightly darker. Tickets start at $64.
April 5 – Testament – Aztec Theatre
Testament performs in 2017. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Stefan Brending
Considered one of the most popular and influential thrash metal bands of all time, Testament will wage war on San Antonio as part of their “Thrash of the Titans” tour. Tickets start at $49.
April 9 & 10 – ZZ Top – Majestic Theatre
ZZ Top performs at Caesars Windsor earlier in 2025. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Chris Woodrich
Lucky us, the legendary ZZ Top is playing San Antonio’s Majestic Theatre two nights in a row. Fans of Southern-fried boogie rock don’t want to miss this. Tickets start at $84.
April 22 – Bush – Freeman Coliseum
Bush performing live at The Wiltern in Los Angeles, California, on Saturday, November 5, 2016. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Justin Higuchi
Gavin Rossdale is often considered the “pretty boy of grunge,” but there’s no denying the catchiness of tracks like “Glycerine,” “Comedown,” “Everything Zen” or “Machinehead.” Tickets start at $52.
April 26 – Boys Like Girls – Boeing Center
Boys Like Girls performing at Mount Snow in 2009. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Alie Krohn
Fans of pop punk and emo rejoice — TRL darlings Boys Like Girls are on their way, joined by openers iDKHOW and Arrows in Action. Tickets start at $87.
April 29 – Clutch / Corrosion of Conformity – Aztec Theatre
Clutch performing at the Reload Festival in 2024. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Frank Schwichtenberg
Considered one of the pioneers of modern stoner rock, Clutch are bringing their heavy sound to San Antonio joined by Corrosion of Conformity and J.D. Pinkus, formerly of the Butthole Surfers. Tickets start at $53.
April 30 – Cradle of Filth – Aztec Theatre
Cradle of Filth performs in Nottingham in 2022. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Aliina S.
English extreme metal band Cradle of Filth is bringing its symphonic sound and theatrical, Gothic imagery to Aztec Theatre, joined by Suffocation, Ghost Bath and Cultus Black. Tickets start at $37.
May 17 – Silversun Pickups – Aztec Theatre
Silversun Pickups, live in The Crocodile Cafe, 2005. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Brian Teutsch
Silversun Pickups is bringing its driving indie and Brian Aubert’s astringent, nasally vocals to Aztec Theatre on its “Tenterhooks” tour. Support provided by Giant Waste of Man. Tickets start at $41.
June 6 – Yellowcard / New Found Glory / Plain White T’s – Freeman Coliseum
Yellowcard playing a music festival in Germany in 2014. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / Franz Deelmann
Yellowcard stands out from its pop-punk peers of the early aughts with the distinction of featuring a violin prominently in tracks like its mega hit “Ocean Avenue.” They’re joined on the lineup by New Found Glory and Plain White T’s, similarly of-their-time bands that caught lightning in a bottle once or twice. Tickets start at $36.
July 24 – AC/DC – Alamodome
Vocalist Brian Johnson (left) and guitarist Angus Young are the only longtime members left in AC/DC. Credit: Shutterstock / Ben Houdijk
Affectionately known as “Acca Dacca” in their homeland of Australia, this is another legendary band passing through the Alamo City that you won’t want to miss this year. Support is provided by The Pretty Reckless, which is fronted by Taylor Momsen aka Cindy Lou Who. Tickets start at $75.
September 23 – Bruno Mars – Alamodome
Bruno Mars’ upcoming tour will be his first headlining set of road dates in nearly a decade. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Live Nation
Oh, you got plans? Don’t say that. Presale tickets are on sale now. Prices not yet listed.
September 12 – My Chemical Romance, The Mars Volta – Alamodome
My Chemical romance, pictured here in a publicity photo from its album The Black Parade, will perform in San Antonio Sunday. Credit: Courtesy Photo / My Chemical Romance
When I was a young boy my father took me into the city to see an emo band. (Sorry, we had to). The Mars Volta is a formidable opener — that is, if they actually play “The Widow” this time and not all new music. We’re still cranky about that Deftones show. Tickets start at $95.
September 16 – Guns N Roses – Alamodome
The current Guns N’ Roses lineup includes original members Slash, Axl Rose and Duff McKagan. Credit: Courtesy / Guns N’ Roses
Don’t you cry tonight — we know September is a long way out, but all we need is just a little patience. Tickets start at $62.
September 23 & 25 – Rush – Frost Bank Center
Canadian rock band Rush from a promotional still circa 1981. Credit: Wikimedia Commons / PolyGram
Living in the limelight is the universal dream, and Rush has been doing it for over 50 years. This is the band’s reunion tour after 7-year hiatus. Due to popular demand, another date has been added in San Antonio. Tickets start at $73.
Sep 29 – Iron Maiden with Anthrax and Megadeth – Alamodome
Credit: Jaime Chavez
I mean, need we say more? This lineup is dynamite, especially for lovers of thrash metal. This is your chance to catch an Iron Maiden set loaded with hits as well as powerhouses Anthrax and Megadeth all in one night. Tickets start at $61.
October 26 – Three Days Grace – Frost Bank Center
Adam Gontier, the original vocalist of Three Days Grace, is back with the band. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Three Days Grace
The early aughts band known for “I Hate Everything About You” are bringing their accessible hard rock and nu metal to Frost Bank Center with Prevail and The Funeral Portrait. Tickets start at $41.
November 6 – Doja Cat – Frost Bank Center
Tickets for Doja Cat’s November 2026 show are on sale now. Credit: Courtesy Photo / Frost Bank Center
Doja Cat is a singular artist in pop, with unexpected and edgy references (Max Headroom at the VMAs anyone?), bold fashion choices and catchy, irresistible hooks. Tickets start at $77.