Dallas August Concert Guide: Must-See Shows at Top Venues
All of the highly‑anticipated shows that were postponed in 2020 are finally back on schedule. Dallas’ vibrant music scene is alive this August, with a mix of chart‑topping pop, hard‑rock, and country acts across the city’s most iconic venues.
Check out the headline performances at our top venues below:
Dos Equis Pavilion
Located in Fair Park, the outdoor venue—originally opened in 1988 as the Smirnoff Music Centre—has hosted legends such as Elton John, Martina McBride and Black Sabbath.
- August 5: Uforia Latino Mix Live
- August 12: Matchbox Twenty
- August 13: Alanis Morissette
- August 14: Brad Paisley
- August 16: Maroon 5
- August 28: Luke Bryan
Gas Monkey Bar & Grill
Gas Monkey Live! is a premier music venue in Northwest Dallas that blends a warm, rustic rock‑n‑roll vibe with a flexible event space.
- August 1: Born of Osiris
- August 6: Emo Night Brooklyn
- August 31: Simple Plan & New Found Glory
House of Blues
Situated in Dallas’ West End, the House of Blues pairs live music with Southern staples—gumbo, shrimp and grits, pulled‑pork barbecue—making it ideal for alt‑rock and indie fans.
- August 7: Young Nudy
- August 13: Ray Johnston Band
- August 14: Kyoto Lo‑Fi & Brother Sports
- August 28: Lloyd Banks
South Side Ballroom
As the flagship venue inside Gilley’s Dallas, the South Side Ballroom is a hotspot that has welcomed pop‑culture icons such as Dua Lipa, Kendrick Lamar and Lizzo.
- August 15: Rise Against
- August 17: All Time Low
- August 20: Kesha & Betty Who
- August 22: PVRIS
Want more shows? Browse our events calendar for additional concerts and live events.
