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Dallas Summer Concerts: Live Music, Tribute Bands & Major Acts – May–Sept 2024

Dallas Arboretum Cool Thursday Concert Series – Join family-friendly evenings at the Arboretum with gourmet food and live tribute acts.

Bruce in the USA | May 23 – The world’s #1 Bruce Springsteen tribute band.

The Motowners | May 30 – A tribute to the history of Motown.

Journey Unauthorized | June 6 – The #1 Journey tribute band in America.

The Turnstiles | June 13 – Billy Joel tribute band.

Man in the Mirror | June 20 – Michael Jackson tribute.

Seconds of Summer | June 27 – Beach Boys tribute.

Safari Nights Concert Series at the Dallas Zoo – This family‑friendly series features after‑hours zoo programming and a concert with local artists and tribute bands every Saturday night through July 6. (Safari Nights is included with general admission.)

Memphis Soul | May 25 – Motown and classic dance band.

Soul Sacrifice | June 1 – Santana tribute band.

Me & My Monkey | June 8 – Beatles tribute band.

Petty Theft | June 15 – Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers tribute band.

Escape | June 22 – Journey tribute band.

Forever Mac | June 29 – Fleetwood Mac tribute band.

The Coppertones | July 6 – Cover showband of Old School soul.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra's 2019 Parks Concerts – Enjoy free concerts at various Dallas locations, all starting at 8:15 p.m., with special appearances by Miss America 2019 Nia Imani Franklin.

May 27 | Flag Pole Hill | 8015 Doran Circle – Special Guest Artist: 'Nia Imani Franklin' and fireworks.

May 29 | Crawford Park | 201 N. Prairie Creek Road.

June 4 | Fretz Park | 6994 Belt Line Road.

June 6 | Kidd Springs Park | 1003 Cedar Hill Avenue – Special Guest Artist: 'Nia Imani Franklin'.

June 11 | Paul Quinn College | 3837 Simpson Stuart Road – Special Guest Artist: Skye Turner.

American Airlines Center – The world’s biggest names in music will perform at the AAC, from pop to rock to R&B and everything in between, keeping you jamming all summer.

Hugh Jackman | June 19

Jennifer Lopez | June 24

Khalid | July 14

Shawn Mendes | July 22

Queen + Adam Lambert | July 23

Pepe Aguilar | Aug 25

Backstreet Boys | Sept 1

John Mayer | Sept 5

Dos Equis Pavilion – If an outdoor venue is more your scene, enjoy a spot on the green at Dos Equis Pavilion in Fair Park. Big names from all genres will perform, and you won’t want to miss a beat.

Jimmy Buffett | June 8

Hootie & the Blowfish | June 15

Thomas Rhett | June 28

Train / Goo Goo Dolls | June 29

Willie Nelson | July 3

Santana | July 6

Chris Young | July 20

Beck & Cage the Elephant | July 27

Blink‑182 & Lil Wayne | Aug 2

Mary J. Blige & Nas | Aug 22

See the full Dos Equis lineup here.

Header photo credit: Dallas Zoo

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