Dallas is practically Jack White’s second home.
David James Swanson
If you’re willing to suspend all of your knowledge about Texas weather for a second, then you can rejoice in knowing that fall concert season is officially here. October opens the season with some of the biggest shows of the year in Dallas-Fort Worth: Kacey Musgraves, Karol G and finally (!), Phoebe Bridgers.
If your concert calendar is already booked up through the end of the year, then you might want to get in those ticket queues early for shows coming to town in 2027. Bookmark our list of some of the biggest concerts announced for next year — we’re already counting down the days until Harry Styles’ five-night run in April — to stay up on everything you don’t want to miss.
Until then, here are nine of the most hotly-anticipated shows happening in October.
Jack White
Oct. 7
The Bomb Factory
Between playing Coachella and somehow getting involved in the Charley Crockett vs. Twin Temple feud, the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer has had a big year. Dallas is basically his home away from home — this show is around the corner from his Warstic flagship store — so we’re likely to get a special set based on home field advantage alone.
Suki Waterhouse
Oct. 8
South Side Ballroom
In the last few years, Suki Waterhouse as emerged as one of the most refreshing indie-alternative artists of this decade. Her Loveland Tour comes in support of her latest record of the same name — we’ve had “Any Man” on repeat pretty much since it first dropped. British dance-pop favorite Rochelle Jordan joins Waterhouse as suppot.
Role Model
Oct. 9
The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Following the breakout success of last year’s “Kanas Anymore (The Longest Goodbye),” folk-tinged pop artist Role Model is already back on the road with a new record titled “Chuck Timely & The Hourglass.” If you’ve got any advice on how to be spotted in the crowd as his “Sally” on stage (everyone has a thing on tours now, don’t they?), let us know.
Kacey Musgraves
Oct. 10 & 11
American Airlines Center
Luckily for us, we share a home with one of the best modern country music stars. Eight-time Grammy-winning artist Kacey Musgraves is returning to her roots for not one, but two shows in in support of her excellent new album, Middle of Nowhere. We’re just grateful you can’t die from horniess after all. Expect these shows to sell out.
Karol G
Oct. 15
AT&T Stadium
Summer might be over, but it’ll linger through Karol G’s “Bby Wow” if you let it. As one of biggest forces in Latin music’s global domination in the last half-decade, Karol G is bringing the Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour to Arlington. We regret to inform your wallet that as of publish, even nosebleeds are running in the high $200s.
Phoebe Bridgers
Oct. 17
Dickies Arena
After six years, Phoebe Bridgers has finally resurfaced as a solo act with The Lost Tour. Her new record, “Lost Weekend” is primed to be a lock-in for many “Best of 2026” lists (inluding our own own personal Spotify Wrapped), so you’ll want to catch her while you can — there’s no telling if she’ll ghost for another six years after this.
Weezer
Oct. 17
American Airlines Center
There’s probbaly a Venn diagram of people who would want to see both Phoebe Bridgers and Weezer, so we wish you the best of luck in trying to decide which one to make. They’re on opposite sides of DFW, so there’s no way you’re catching both. Tickets are still available for the L.A. rock longhaulers’ The Gathering Tour.
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Vince Staples
Oct. 23
South Side Ballroom
West Coast rapper Vince Staples’ latest record, “Cry Baby,” has been praised as one of the best albums in his catalog. The eponymous tour comes through the Cedars this fall, and we’re likely to be there for it. Also, watch his recent interview with Ziwe — he’s funny as hell.
Little Big Town
Oct. 31
Music Hall at Fair Park
Grammy-winning country quartet Little Big Town has a new record called “It’s A Dying Art” out with features from genre favorites like Jason Isbell and Kelsea Ballerini. They’ll be coming through Fair Park for the companion “For the Art of It” Tour. Tickets for the Halloween show are still available.