BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//What's Up Dallas? - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:What's Up Dallas? X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://whatsupdallas.co X-WR-CALDESC:Events for What's Up Dallas? REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20250309T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20251102T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20260308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20261101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20270314T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20271107T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260410T170547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T170547Z UID:10010055-1788116400-1788116400@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey presents The Greatest Show On Earth DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/ringling-bros-and-barnum-bailey-presents-the-greatest-show-on-earth/ LOCATION:American Airlines Center\, South Plaza: 2500 Victory Ave\, Dallas\, TX\, 75219\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/7VNN4hc8mcDy2TmgfpPKXfr5XJ9BikXZiQal7zrBgsc.webp ORGANIZER;CN="American Airlines Center":MAILTO:eventbooking@americanairlinescenter.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260830T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20251124T173249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173249Z UID:10008181-1788118200-1788118200@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Jack Johnson: SURFILMUSIC Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION:Singer-songwriter Jack Johnson\, known his for laidback surf-rock music\, will embark on the SURFILMUSIC Tour in 2026\, which will include a stop at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands on Friday\, August 28. \nThe expansive 43-date North American tour\, which starts on June 19 in Gilford\, New Hampshire\, will have three separate legs. \nThe three Texas dates — The Woodlands on August 28\, Austin on August 29\, and Dallas on August 30 — will be part of the second leg\, where Johnson will be joined by Lake Street Dive. \nThe tour is Johnson’s first since 2022 and will celebrate a new era of music\, film\, and environmental connection rooted in his 20+ year career. \nJohnson is touring in support of a forthcoming soundtrack\, scored by Johnson and Hermanos Gutiérrez for a new documentary\, SURFILMUSIC\, that chronicles Johnson’s evolution from surfer to filmmaker to musician. \nThe film\, which will be released in 2026\, weaves through the making of his iconic surf films Thicker Than Water (1999) and The September Sessions (2000)\, which paved the way for his music career. \nIt celebrates the lifelong friendships and ocean-driven community that shaped Johnson’s path\, and features many of the surfers who appeared in the original films\, including Kelly Slater\, Rob Machado\, and the Malloy Brothers. \nJohnson released his first album\, Brushfire Fairytales\, in 2001\, and he has gone on to put out eight other albums\, most recently Meet the Moonlight in 2022. \nFans can register for the Jack Johnson presale at jackjohnsonmusic.com\, now through Sunday\, November 9. The presale begins Monday\, November 10\, 2025 at 10 am local time and runs through general on-sale date of Friday\, November 14. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/jack-johnson-surfilmusic-tour-2026/ LOCATION:Dos Equis Pavilion\, 3839 S Fitzhugh Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/AFMSvfJTdHsU6deC4WGAvlwt4x7xvY7IJNxtGtqAe3w.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260312T153251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153251Z UID:10009722-1788134400-1788393599@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Texas Rangers host Athletics DESCRIPTION:Monday:  7:05pm \nTuesday:  7:05pm \nWednesday:  1:35pm URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/texas-rangers-host-athletics-2/ LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/degrom-2026.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260831T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260320T023226Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T023226Z UID:10009836-1788202800-1788202800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Kamelot DESCRIPTION:One of the most innovative and prestigious bands in modern symphonic metal\, heavy icons KAMELOT present their most introspective\, uplifting\, vital release to date – their first full-length in five years\, 2023’s aptly titled The Awakening. \n  \n“The Power of One” – what does this mean to modern symphonic/gothic metal masters KAMELOT? Above all else\, it means sticking to a singular vision from beginning to end\, which is exactly what’s allowed the multinational quintet to become the leading force in their field for roughly 25 years. \n  \nOn their 13th studio album\, The Awakening\, the band expressly invites listeners to discover “the power of one” within themselves as well. Exuding the impassioned songwriting\, complex musicianship\, and sophisticated production that’s always made KAMELOT a remarkable act\, the LP offers a more diverse\, uplifting\, and introspective journey compared to bleaker predecessor The Shadow Theory. As such\, The Awakening encourages its audience to\, well\, awaken not only to the grandeur of its genre(s)\, but to the greatness of life itself. \n  \nFormed by guitarist Thomas Youngblood in 1991\, KAMELOT also includes bassist Sean Tibbetts\, keyboardist Oliver Palotai\, and vocalist Tommy Karevik. In addition\, The Awakening is their first original recording with drummer Alex Landenburg\, whom Youngblood praises as “extremely creative\, cool\, and positive\,” adding: “The drums on this record are amazing\, and he definitely brings invigorating energy and chemistry to what we do.” \n  \nGiven their extensive history and renowned artistry—spread across two dozen studio LPs and two live records—it’s only right that the group has amassed so many fans and accolades over the last quarter-century. \n  \nHaving reigned supreme with the release of internationally top-charting melodic metal pinnacles such as The Fourth Legacy (1999)\, The Black Halo (2005)\, Silverthorn (2012)\, Haven (2015\, #1 US Hard Rock Albums)\, and most recently 2018’s acclaimed The Shadow Theory (#2 US Hard Music Albums)\, The Awakening enters the KAMELOT legacy as their most massive and diverse offering yet – mixing symphonic\, gothic\, melodic\, progressive and power metal styles while yielding some of the heaviest tracks in the band’s history. \n  \nUnderstandably\, The Awakening arrives with vast expectations\, yet as always\, KAMELOT unquestionably exceeded them. In fact\, even the title represents the band’s commitment to (and message of) seizing every opportunity and appreciating every moment in a post-pandemic world. “Initially\, it was about awakening our senses to what was really important because we all kind of got forced to stay home more and be more social with our family and friends. It’s about awakening from our slumber and welcoming the new world\,” Youngblood ponders. \n  \nThe Awakening tackles a wide-array of resonant and pertinent topics that virtually all listeners can relate to. From explorations of societal division (“New Babylon”) and parent-child relationships (“NightSky”) to declarations of unrelenting strength (“My Pantheon (Forevermore)\,” “The Looking Glass\,” “The Great Divide”) and hopeful outlooks (“Midsummer’s Eve\,” “Willow”)\, every track on The Awakening is as deeply contemplative as it is hugely entertaining. \n  \nThat blend of freshness and familiarity also extends to the music\, with The Awakening cleverly evoking some earlier styles amidst incorporating innovative approaches. \n  \nYoungblood aptly explains: “There’s some stuff that harkens back to what made The Fourth Legacy and The Black Halo so special. At the same time\, we figured why not have some fun and write some modern metal material as well. Honestly\, the record is packed with everything that KAMELOT fans like.” \n  \nHelping bring the band’s vision to life are longtime partner Sascha Paeth—who’s produced every studio LP since The Fourth Legacy—and returning The Shadow Theory collaborator Jacob Hansen (Volbeat) on mastering and mixing duties. \n  \nThe quintet aren’t the only ones playing on the record\, either\, as they’re once again joined by a few superb guests. In particular\, multifaceted Ad Infinitum singer Melissa Bonny elevates “New Babylon\,” just as violinist Florian Janoske and Grammy-nominated cellist Tina Guo beautify “Midsummer’s Eve.” There’s also added vocal layers from JUNO Award-winning producer Brian Howes on “One More Flag in the Ground\,” not to mention “a whole variety of people in the choir parts\, too\,” Youngblood specifies. \n  \n“We met Melissa years ago\, at first at some KAMELOT shows\, and later I saw her doing a KAMELOT cover on YouTube\,” Youngblood reveals. “She absolutely crushes her parts here\, as does everyone else. We always look for new talent to feature and/or ways to cross collaborations off of the bucket list\, and I’m so happy we were able to do that with The Awakening.” \n  \nWhile the COVID-19 pandemic certainly made it difficult for other groups to produce new work\, that wasn’t really the case for KAMELOT\, because they’re used to writing\, recording\, and refining in separate places. \n  \n“It was definitely way more remote than in the past\, but we’re spread out all over the world anyway\, so it’s not like we can drive down the road to hang out. This time\, we recorded in five different studios\, including ones in Florida\, Germany\, and Canada. Plus\, a lot of the initial songwriting was done at the start of 2020\, before COVID\, and there’s new software now that allowed us to go over the mix with Jacob in real time. I do miss the old ways of getting at least partially together\, though\, but I’m sure we’ll get back to that with the next album\,” Youngblood reflects. \n  \nThe Awakening could be described as a complex process\, but followers both old and new will undoubtedly find it to be the band’s finest outing to date. For instance—and in keeping with tradition—it’s bookended by two gorgeously affective instrumentals (“Overture” and “Ephemera\,” respectively) that embody KAMELOT’s beloved knack for theatrical continuity. \n  \nYoungblood expounds: “We try to frame records like stories or movies\, with an opening soundtrack and closing credits. We still write records for fans who want to listen to a full piece of music from beginning to end\, but people who don’t want that will still get a whole bunch of great individual songs to hear.” \n  \nTo his point\, the LP houses KAMELOT’s most varied\, daring\, and satisfying array of material in-between\, too. \n  \nFor example\, there’s the Middle Eastern-tinged self-empowerment of radio-friendly lead single “One More Flag in the Ground\,” as well as the modernized edge of “NightSky\,” the idyllic nostalgia of “Willow\,” the prog metal splendor of “The Looking Glass\,” and the symphonic pensiveness of “Midsummer’s Eve.” At the same time\, pieces such as the darkly thunderous “Eventide\,” the feistily cinematic “The Great Divide\,” the malevolently orchestral “New Babylon\,” and the robustly dynamic “My Pantheon (Forevermore)” conjure classic KAMELOT\, plain and simple. \n  \nOn that note\, there’s even a continuation of an earlier KAMELOT gem via the touchingly dramatic “Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem).” \n  \n“The title track of 2007’s Ghost Opera was about a girl whose dream was to sing in front of the opera\, but on the way to her debut\, she’s assaulted. So\, she never makes it there. Now\, we’re seeing her granddaughter fulfill that dream and find resolution and catharsis\,” Youngblood describes. \n  \n“The music of KAMELOT has always carried the message of hope\, light and a feeling of resolution. This story is a prime example of that. ‘Opus of the Night (Ghost Requiem)’ honors the traditional dark and melodic sound of the band while bringing some new and exciting elements to the table\,” adds vocalist Tommy Karevik. \n  \nNaturally\, such compelling compositions require equally fascinating visuals\, which is where Greek artist Giannis Nakos comes in. “It’s our first time working with him\,” says Youngblood\, “and he did a fantastic job. The artwork and the booklet and the Earbook are incredible.” Indeed\, Nakos’ designs perfectly complement the music they represent. \n  \nFittingly\, The Awakening will also see KAMELOT embark on the biggest tour in their history\, starting with a European run in the spring of 2023 and then carrying over to North America the fall. “We’re coming off of our biggest concert and DVD shoot to date [2020’s I Am the Empire – Live from the 013]\, but we’re certainly not resting on our laurels. We want to get out there and showcase The Awakening for as many people as possible\,” Youngblood rejoices. \n  \nAs they should. From beginning to end\, The Awakening finds KAMELOT at their most poised\, imaginative\, and empathetic\, matching heartfelt storytelling and personal convictions with characteristically adventurous yet gratifying instrumentation. In that way\, it’s an essential reflection on where they—and us—have been\, as well as a hopeful plea for where we all should be headed. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/kamelot/ LOCATION:The Studio at the Bomb Factory\, 2727 Canton Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226 \, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/dd03d28e233e0cda05caa7b337297768.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260411T005553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T005553Z UID:10010110-1788287400-1788287400@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:$uicideboy$ Present Grey Day Tour 2026 W. Destroy Lonely & More DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/uicideboy-present-grey-day-tour-2026-w-destroy-lonely-more/ LOCATION:Dos Equis Pavilion\, 3839 S Fitzhugh Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/3uMLvkQztXh9aGLxg8jHyfUKgC6YFvibjC5tP9pgM08.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260901T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260320T025808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T025808Z UID:10009877-1788292800-1788292800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Royal Dukes Band DESCRIPTION:Join us for dinner and preview Dallas’ premier wedding and private party band\, available for your next event! \nMake your dinner reservation here! \nIn need of a venue and one-stop-shop for all your event needs? We’ve got you covered! Check out all our private event spaces at Granada and Sundown here. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/royal-dukes-band-6/ LOCATION:Sundown at Granada\, 3520 Greenville Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75206\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/15e37b5dd4c5edc16909ef31d3fc0e37.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Granada Theater":MAILTO:booking@granadatheater.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260903 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260907 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260312T153414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T153414Z UID:10009723-1788393600-1788739199@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Texas Rangers host Tampa Bay Rays DESCRIPTION:Thursday:  7:05pm \nFriday:  7:05pm \nSaturday:  6:05pm \nSunday:  1:35pm URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/texas-rangers-host-tampa-bay-rays/ LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States CATEGORIES:Professional Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/seager-2026-scaled.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260904T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260319T230940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T230940Z UID:10009760-1788552000-1788552000@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony DESCRIPTION:An unforgettable concert experience featuring the most memorable themes from the hit indie game\, newly arranged and performed live by a 25-piece orchestra. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/undertale-the-determination-symphony/ LOCATION:Winspear Opera House\, 2403 Flora Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/ae9a49408a9e537ad267c449e41a5566f0eaaa63.webp ORGANIZER;CN="AT&%3BT Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:boxoffice@attpac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T100000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T023140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T231214Z UID:10009136-1788602400-1788602400@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:First Saturday Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:Take a FREE docent-guided tour of the beautiful AT&T Performing Arts Center venues\, including a peek at the Winspear Opera House\, Wyly Theatre\, and more. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/first-saturday-tours-2026-6/ LOCATION:Winspear Opera House\, 2403 Flora Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/first-saturdays.webp ORGANIZER;CN="AT&%3BT Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:boxoffice@attpac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T110000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T023139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T023139Z UID:10009137-1788606000-1788606000@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:First Saturday Tours 2026 DESCRIPTION:Take a FREE docent-guided tour of the beautiful AT&T Performing Arts Center venues\, including a peek at the Winspear Opera House\, Wyly Theatre\, and more. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/first-saturday-tours-2026-5/ LOCATION:Winspear Opera House\, 2403 Flora Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/ab4b0284e1c2ff87c8f21177435e54dfc92c132f.webp ORGANIZER;CN="AT&%3BT Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:boxoffice@attpac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260320T023225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T023225Z UID:10009837-1788636600-1788636600@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Black Label Society DESCRIPTION:BLACK LABEL SOCIETY Zakk Wylde – Vocals/Guitar John DeServio – Bass Dario Lorina – Guitar Jeff Fabb – Drums \nBlack Label Society bandleader Zakk Wylde wields his guitar like a Viking weapon\, bashing out thick riffage and squeezing out expressive squeals as if the glory of his Berserker brotherhood depends upon every single note\, which of course\, it does. Charismatic beast and consummate showman\, Wylde puts his massive heart and earnest soul on display with unbridled\, unchained\, animalistic passion in Black Label Society\, whether it’s a crushingly heavy blues-rock barnstormer or a piano-driven ode to a fallen brother. Each Black Label Society album is another opportunity to top the one before it\, but like AC/DC or The Rolling Stones\, BLS isn’t here to reinvent the wheel. If it ain’t broke\, don’t fix it. It’s a brand we ca While members of esteemed rock and metal institutions like Alice In Chains\, Metallica\, Type O Negative\, Clutch\, Danzig\, and Megadeth have passed through the band’s ranks\, Black Label Society has consistently been defined by Wylde’s unmistakable voice and signature guitar sound and the steady rumble of bassist John DeServio. BLS is rounded out\, in the studio and onstage\, by guitarist Dario Lorina (since 2013) and powerhouse drummer Jeff Fabb (since 2012). This is as much a band as it is a symbol of strength\, honor\, commitment\, and diehard “society\,” as evidenced by the legions of supporters who proudly donned the Black Label Society colors years before motorcycle culture was back in fashion. Black Label Society are vigilant keepers of the hard rock n’ roll flame\, protecting its sonic characteristics and vibe while engaging in reverent study of its chief architects. Given that Wylde’s kids’ are named Hayley Rae\, Jesse John Michael (named after his Godfather\, John Michael “Ozzy” Osbourne)\, Hendrix Halen\, and Sabbath Page\, it’s clear that he takes his study of rock n’ roll’s greats very seriously. To many\, Wylde is synonymous with pinch harmonics as much as Chuck Berry dreamt up the duck walk. Zakk’s signature Les Paul Bullseye guitar hangs in the Rock N’ Roll Hall of Fame. His infamous leather bellbottoms hang in the Grammy Museum. His handprints are on Hollywood’s Rock Walk of Fame. He’s performed the National Anthem at major sporting events. He wrote the 2013 Major League Baseball theme for ESPN. He even momentarily joined Axl Rose\, Slash\, and Duff in Guns N’ Roses. He is a playable character in the Guitar Hero games. A lifelong disciple of Black Sabbath and the longest serving guitar-shredder for the Ozzman himself\, Wylde co-wrote modern Ozzy Osbourne classics like “No More Tears\,” “Mama I’m Coming Home\,” “Road to Nowhere\,” and “Miracle Man.” Together with Ozzy bassist Blasko and drummer Joey Castillo (ex-Queens Of The Stone Age)\, Wylde pays faithful tribute to the forefathers of metal as frontman for Zakk Sabbath. Before he graced the cover of every meaningful guitar magazine on the planet\, Zakk Wylde was a kid in New Jersey who picked up his instrument before he’d even hit high school. He was still a teenager when he got his demo tape into Ozzy’s hands. Together with the man he affectionately calls “the Boss” (and whose wife and manager\, Sharon\, he calls “Mom”)\, Wylde was part of the biggest selling album of the legendary Black Sabbath singer’s solo career\, No More Tears\, as well as the double-platinum Ozzmosis\, and earned a Grammy for the live recording of “I Don’t Want to Change the World.” One part invading horde and all parts traveling carnival party\, Black Label Society traverses the world powered by caffeine and cacophony. BLS engages and inspires audiences everywhere they go\, on every radio dial they burn\, inviting all comers to join in and participate in their brotherhood and sisterhood of hard rock and vigor. Now ten studio albums deep\, with solo records\, Ozzy shows\, and Zakk Sabbath tours all kicking ass simultaneously\, Black Label Society rides ever forward\, fist held high. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/black-label-society-2/ LOCATION:The Bomb Factory\, 2713 Canton Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/de7c13c6ff4950892830f268c9d06d47.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T220000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260312T202839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T202839Z UID:10009734-1788636600-1788645600@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:FC Dallas hosts Kansas City DESCRIPTION:Toyota Stadium 7:30pm URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/fc-dallas-hosts-kansas-city/ LOCATION:Toyota Stadium\, 9200 World Cup Way\, Frisco\, TX\, 75033 CATEGORIES:Professional Sports ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/FC-Dallas-logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="FC Dallas":MAILTO:feedback@fcdallas.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260905T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260320T023225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T023225Z UID:10009838-1788638400-1788638400@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:EIHWAR None DESCRIPTION:Fans of Viking music\, get ready for the Nordic Rituals of EIHWAR!\nHailing from Europe\, these feral warriors set Viking dance floors ablaze with their shamanic drums\, magical chants\, and powerful electro beats. Backed by Season of Mist\, home to Heilung and Danheim\, Eihwar have burst onto the folk scene with millions of YouTube views and appearances at festivals like Hellfest\, Wacken Open Air\, and Midgardsblot\, as well as an invitation to open select shows for the Mongolian folk metal band The HU. Seize this exceptional opportunity to see them live in the United States for the first time. [www.eihwar.com] URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/eihwar-none/ LOCATION:The Studio at the Bomb Factory\, 2727 Canton Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75226 \, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/b421e798efb0ddedddf3ab9254cfaf26.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260906T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260410T183133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T183133Z UID:10010079-1788724800-1788724800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:UNDERTALE: The Determination Symphony DESCRIPTION:2ND SHOW JUST ADDED! ON SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 6! Tickets on sale Tuesday\, 3/31 @ 10 AM CST. An unforgettable concert experience featuring the most memorable themes from the hit indie game\, newly arranged and performed live by a 25-piece orchestra. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/undertale-the-determination-symphony-2/ LOCATION:Winspear Opera House\, 2403 Flora Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75201\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/361f16697c36c727da41b6154ed9f48c323bd934.webp ORGANIZER;CN="AT&%3BT Performing Arts Center":MAILTO:boxoffice@attpac.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T132557Z UID:10009142-1788895800-1788895800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Story\n\nFor 65 years\, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score\, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now\, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love\, resilience and the power of music. \nFeaturing beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss\,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and\, by following her heart\, learns to climb every mountain. \nThe Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers\, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II\, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse\, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/__trashed-52/ LOCATION:Music Hall at Fair Park\, 909 1st Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/69613e35Cc2c85.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Dallas":MAILTO:customerservice@broadwaydallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260908T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260411T133146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T133146Z UID:10010171-1788897600-1788897600@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Jack Harlow: The Monica Tour DESCRIPTION:Door Time: 7:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note entry protocols for this event have changed and the show will be following local guidelines\, which currently are not requiring proof of vax/negative test for entry. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe following bag policy is in place: All bags will be searched prior to entry. Allowed are single compartment clutch or wallet no larger than 6 x 9 inches or clear plastic / vinyl bags no larger than 12 x 12 x 6 inches. \nFor more information\, click here URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/jack-harlow-the-monica-tour/ LOCATION:South Side Ballroom\, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd Ste 101\, Dallas\, TX\, 75215\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/69c2eb3dC5a6d.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20251124T191913Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260311T071908Z UID:10008279-1788976800-1788976800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:Rock the night away with Guns N’ Roses! \n\n\nGuns N’ Roses is coming to Globe Life Field on Wednesday\, Sept. 9\, 2026! From global chart-toppers like “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” to their explosive live performances\, Guns N’ Roses delivers pure adrenaline and unforgettable music moments – don’t miss your chance to be part of history. \nTICKETS \nArtist Presale – Begins Wednesday\, Dec. 3 at 10 am CT (sign up here by Monday\, Dec. 1 at 11:59 pm ET). \nVenue Presale – Thursday\, Dec. 4 | 10 am-10 pm CT (sign up here) \nGeneral Public Onsale – Friday\, Dec. 5 | 10 AM CT \nInterested in a suite? Contact info@reventertainment.com or 817-533-1833 to inquire. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/24859/ LOCATION:Globe Life Field\, 734 Stadium Drive\, Arlington\, TX\, 76011\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/GunsNRoses_2026_Regional_GlobeLifeField_0909_RangerT.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T132557Z UID:10009143-1788982200-1788982200@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Story\n\nFor 65 years\, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score\, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now\, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love\, resilience and the power of music. \nFeaturing beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss\,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and\, by following her heart\, learns to climb every mountain. \nThe Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers\, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II\, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse\, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/__trashed-51/ LOCATION:Music Hall at Fair Park\, 909 1st Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/69613e35Cc2c85.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Dallas":MAILTO:customerservice@broadwaydallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260909T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260320T025809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T025809Z UID:10009859-1788984000-1788984000@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:ARLO PARKS - DESIRE TOUR DESCRIPTION:Goes Good With: Jamila Woods\, Nilufer Yanya\, Spill Tab URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/arlo-parks-desire-tour/ LOCATION:Granada Theater\, 3524 Greenville Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75206\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/8b44c6dd76940e5531d98fe1fab3469a.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Granada Theater":MAILTO:booking@granadatheater.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260411T032953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T032953Z UID:10010166-1789063200-1789063200@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:JUTES - Smile You're on Tour DESCRIPTION:All Ages Event. Doors open at 6PM. Show starts at 7PM. Scheduled Support: Mothica\, Wilt. For VIP seating\, please contact HOBDallasVIP@LiveNation.com. Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobdallas/hobwebsite. To purchase tickets on the day of the event after 4PM\, please visit the House of Blues Box Office at the venue located at 2200 North Lamar Street in Dallas. The Box Office is open 2 hours prior to door time on show days. Closing hours vary per event. All sales are subject to increase the day of the show. Support acts are subject to change without notice. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/jutes-smile-youre-on-tour/ LOCATION:House of Blues Dallas\, 2200 N. Lamar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/9P2pdoJUx0jzGt7PMzQPMLNnlBVNi55TZa0qZWsAKFk.webp ORGANIZER;CN="House of Blues Dallas":MAILTO:HOBDallasInfo@LiveNation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20251124T173249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T173249Z UID:10008182-1789065000-1789065000@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:The Return Of The Carnival Of Sins: Mötley Crüe DESCRIPTION:Important Event Info: Rain or Shine\nAll patrons require a ticket.\nNo PDF’s allowed. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/the-return-of-the-carnival-of-sins-motley-crue/ LOCATION:Dos Equis Pavilion\, 3839 S Fitzhugh Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/9uAAAaBduAMDSFERsHB3AuflTYdmTrjgiE7qmBr1S0c.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T132557Z UID:10009144-1789068600-1789068600@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Story\n\nFor 65 years\, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score\, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now\, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love\, resilience and the power of music. \nFeaturing beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss\,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and\, by following her heart\, learns to climb every mountain. \nThe Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers\, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II\, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse\, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/__trashed-50/ LOCATION:Music Hall at Fair Park\, 909 1st Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/69613e35Cc2c85.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Dallas":MAILTO:customerservice@broadwaydallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260910T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260411T013618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260411T013618Z UID:10010143-1789070400-1789070400@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:JET - Down The Moonlit Mile Revue DESCRIPTION:Goes Good With:Foo Fighters\, Franz Ferdinand\, Kings of Leon\, The Hives \n  URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/jet-down-the-moonlit-mile-revue/ LOCATION:Granada Theater\, 3524 Greenville Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75206\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/03be7a404150e591ed4904d54bfa2412.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Granada Theater":MAILTO:booking@granadatheater.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20250921T033033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T033033Z UID:10007368-1789153200-1789153200@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Peter Hook & The Light - North American Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION:All Ages Event. Doors open at 7PM. Show starts at 8PM. Scheduled Support: TBA. For VIP seating\, please contact HOBDallasVIP@LiveNation.com. Upgrade Your Experience: https://www.sevenrooms.com/events/hobdallas/hobwebsite. To purchase tickets on the day of the event after 5PM\, please visit the House of Blues Box Office at the venue located at 2200 North Lamar Street in Dallas. The Box Office is open 2 hours prior to door time on show days. Closing hours vary per event. All sales are subject to increase the day of the show. Support acts are subject to change without notice. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/peter-hook-the-light-north-american-tour-2026/ LOCATION:House of Blues Dallas\, 2200 N. Lamar St.\, Dallas\, TX\, 75202\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/BSIQcK6X9LIdStoKMAHsBRNqZBRlA4NfVJU6Jw8QuqQ.webp ORGANIZER;CN="House of Blues Dallas":MAILTO:HOBDallasInfo@LiveNation.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T144731Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T144731Z UID:10009319-1789153200-1789153200@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:Tim McGraw: Pawn Shop Guitar Tour 2026 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/tim-mcgraw-pawn-shop-guitar-tour-2026/ LOCATION:Dos Equis Pavilion\, 3839 S Fitzhugh Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/AZgAEBu5OyRWFtLUMKBWQkNTuBKeE76mt4ZTmAwAbqE.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T132557Z UID:10009145-1789155000-1789155000@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Story\n\nFor 65 years\, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score\, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now\, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love\, resilience and the power of music. \nFeaturing beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss\,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and\, by following her heart\, learns to climb every mountain. \nThe Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers\, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II\, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse\, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/__trashed-49/ LOCATION:Music Hall at Fair Park\, 909 1st Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/69613e35Cc2c85.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Dallas":MAILTO:customerservice@broadwaydallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260320T025809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T025809Z UID:10009860-1789156800-1789156800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:CABARET VOLTAIRE - FINAL USA + CANADA TOUR DESCRIPTION:Goes Good With: Dead or Alive\, The Art of Noise\, Tones on Tails URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/cabaret-voltaire-final-usa-canada-tour/ LOCATION:Granada Theater\, 3524 Greenville Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75206\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/6dc03191ae20614ef14d20c4255e1496.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Granada Theater":MAILTO:booking@granadatheater.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T200000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260320T033928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T033928Z UID:10009914-1789156800-1789156800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:SEX PISTOLS (Steve Jones\, Paul Cook\, Glen Matlock) featuring Frank Carter DESCRIPTION:For suite rentals\, please email friendsof@longhornballroom.com \nSEX PISTOLS \nOn the afternoon of his first appearance onstage with the Sex Pistols\, last summer at Bush Hall\, Frank Carter’s peaceful afternoon stroll on the streets of Shepherd’s Bush was interrupted by a stranger sat outside a pub. “Big shoes\,” the man shouted; nothing more\, nothing less. \n“That’s all he said\,” Carter reports. “And I just replied ‘thanks for noticing’\, and off I walked. But I thought\, ‘Fucking hell\, we’ve not even played one note yet’. At that point I felt like I was melting. I realised I had to get my shit together here.” \nAs if the matter was ever in doubt\, hours later\, he did just that. The stranger’s assertion that anyone stepping up to the microphone with the band who terrorised a nation faces one of the tallest orders in rock and roll – make no mistake\, filling big shoes requires big cojones – overlooked the fact that he was speaking to one of the few singers\, and perhaps even the <> singer\, capable of handling the job. Over the course of three boisterously received concerts staged to raise funds for the imperilled Bush Hall\, this most famous and infamous of acts was born anew with energy\, power\, and the fiercest of joy. Never mind that the current iteration trades under the name the Sex Pistols with Frank Carter\, with immediate effect\, the band became a fist. \nSuch was its success\, in fact\, that this short series of concerts has blossomed into a busy diary. This year\, Carter and the Pistols – drummer Paul Cook\, guitarist Steve Jones and bassist Glen Matlock – are set to perform in Australia\, New Zealand\, Japan\, the United States of America\, mainland Europe\, the United Kingdom\, and elsewhere. They’ll headline halls and appear at festivals. In March\, the group will top the bill at a Teenage Cancer Trust concert at the Royal Albert Hall\, of all places. Much more of this and they’ll be playing at Buckingham Palace. \nFor anyone who might be wondering\, they’re doing these things because\, in 2025\, the Pistols are sensational once more. And they’re doing it is because they want to. \n“What I live by now is\, if it ain’t fun\, I ain’t doing it\,” the always reliably blunt Steve Jones says. “I’m too fucking old to be putting up with a bunch of old shit and acting like everything’s cool just to keep the ball rolling. Those days are gone. If it ain’t fun\, honestly\, I’m out of here. I ain’t got the energy for any crap any more.” \nThe credit for bringing Frank Carter into the orbit of the Pistols belongs to Glen Matlock’s youngest son. As a member of the erstwhile group Dead!\, Louis Matlock had seen the singer leading the charge while touring the UK as special guests to Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes. Night after night\, he witnessed the fearlessness of a performer who approached live music as if it were a collision sport. Big shoes be damned\, if you’re looking for a singer\, the son told the father\, Frank’s your man. \n“Louis said\, the guy you need is Frank Carter\,” Glen Matlock says. “So I got his number off him and we arranged to have a coffee. I didn’t know much about him but Louis was always going on about him. So we had a play with him and Paul – Steve was out of the country – and Paul liked him\, as did I\, so we told Steve. I also went to see the Rattlesnakes at the Roundhouse [in Camden Town]\, where they did two sold out nights\, and I was impressed. Then Steve came over [from his home in Los Angeles] and we started rehearsing and that was it.” \nAsked to nominate the exact point at which he realised that this new version of the Sex Pistols became a force to be reckoned with\, Paul Cook replies that it was during the marching-boots style drum intro to Holidays In The Sun\, the first song on the first night at Bush Hall. “As soon as we did Holidays… I thought\, ‘Yeah\, this is working\,” he says. “This is going to be brilliant. This is going to be fantastic.” I was at the back there\, looking at Frank with his red hair\, and I was kind of getting flashbacks a little bit. I just thought\, ‘Wow\, this is how it was and how it should be’.” \nNaturally\, Carter himself needed no introduction to the Sex Pistols. Raised in a home in the satellite town of Watford that groaned from the weight of vinyl LPs\, as a 14-year-old\, he would listen to his father’s copy of the epochal Never Mind The Bollocks… Here’s The Sex Pistols whenever his parents were out of the house. Smitten by its irresistible mix of fury and wit\, blood and thunder\, like countless other artists-to-be before him\, he was at once captivated. Its guiding light helped lead him to the stage\, and\, in time\, to <> stage. So pivotal was its place in his life\, in fact\, that standing in public view alongside Matlock\, Cook and Jones felt like a homecoming. \n“The one thing I took from the album that I put immediately into the way I perform was just the energy of it\,” Carter says. “I’ve heard records that <> energetic and then there are records that <> energetic. It’s not even fast\, but there’s something about it that undeniably moves you and forces you to feel. It’s the serrated edge. It’s the hot knife. It’s blood in the water\, is what it is… It allows you to learn lessons that you don’t know are there to be learned. It changes you without you knowing that you’re being changed. Not much in the world can do that\, but great music does.” \nSo\, please\, let us not be in any doubt as to his credentials as an MC of chaos. In 2008\, 36 years after two members of the Pistols challenged each other to a fight after discovering they were playing different songs onstage at the 100 Club\, at the same venue\, as the singer with Gallows\, Carter chased an audience member who had thrown a pint of lager onstage up the venue’s stairs and out onto Oxford Street <>. “I’ve been knocked out multiple times during shows\,” he says. “It comes with complications. Broken bones\, concussion\, whatever. But that’s part and parcel of being a storm.” \nHe even helped orchestrate his own Great Rock and Roll Swindle. In 2009\, after Warner Bros. signed Gallows for a million quid\, the group handed their new label the pummelling and furious Grey Britain\, an album that seemed designed to repel the casual listener. “Britain is fucked\,” Carter said at the time. “Grey Britain is all about what’s going on socially\, politically and economically in the UK\, and how it affects us.” \nSound familiar? As in\, there is no future in England’s dreaming? Of course\, in 2025\, bands and artists are less inclined than they once were to sing about issues that affect and bedevil an entire nation. With social media replacing punk rock as the fastest route into the public bloodstream\, rock and roll has entered an introspective phase. Just as well\, then\, that the Pistols’ State of the Union Address remains as pressing\, and as prescient\, as ever. Inevitably\, in the (almost) half century that has elapsed since a pair of Millwall supporting hot dog vendors in Piccadilly Circus unwittingly provided Steve Jones with the title for his group’s sole bona fide album – “never mind the bollocks\,” they would say\, meaning “don’t bother with that…” – London and Britain have changed almost beyond recognition. But at street level\, the problems and frustrations remain the same. \nThe Pistols themselves\, though\, <> changed. Seventeen years after Steve Jones announced that “I am so fucking done with this”\, at the end of a taxing world tour\, it was the guitarist himself who suggested the group plot a course around the world in 2025. The decision was taken organically. Come the final night of a short autumn tour of Britain inspired by their success at Bush Hall\, each member agrees they were cooking with fire. As luck would have it\, the concert in London was attended by a number of promoters\, in town for a convention\, who duly tabled a series of offers to play up and across the world. The Pistols were back in the game. \nIt’s different\, too\, because in 2025 the group’s personnel no longer comprises elements of soap opera\, or pantomime. Instead\, unity and teamwork are the makings of the new machine; the cohesion of drums\, bass\, guitar and voice in the service of the songs. In this iteration\, the rock and roll itself is allowed to shine\, timeless and evergreen. There is no swindle. The people who wrote and played the music back in ’76 and ’77 are able to enjoy it anew. \n“Don’t forget\, the three of us learned to play together\,” Glen Matlock says. “It was all pretty much at a similar level of competency when we started out. And we kind of grew together as musicians.” And now? “Put it this way\,” he adds\, “someone who is close to the band\, I won’t say who\, said it’s the first time they’ve seen us coming offstage with smiles on our faces since ’96. Which is good\, because life’s too short for all that bollocks\, really.” \nAs for what might come after the Sex Pistols have said hello and goodnight to audiences across the globe\, no one is saying because no one seems to know. The promise of new music that was extinguished by a television interview with Bill Grundy and the subsequent shellshock of a young band receiving too much of everything\, far too soon for anyone\, may never be realised. But who can say for sure? At least for now\, there’s no point in asking – you’ll get no reply. \nBut what we do have\, for sure\, is Frank Carter and the Sex Pistols whipping up a storm across the globe in a manner that is familiar but fresh\, old but new. Catch it while you can\, for as long as it lasts. Because we won’t see their kind again. \nIAN WINWOO URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/sex-pistols-steve-jones-paul-cook-glen-matlock-featuring-frank-carter/ LOCATION:Longhorn Ballroom\, 216 Corinth Street\, Dallas\, TX\, 75207\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/54a1f96c86fe99ced76be5b204f9a8f3.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T133000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T132557Z UID:10009146-1789219800-1789219800@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Story\n\nFor 65 years\, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score\, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now\, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love\, resilience and the power of music. \nFeaturing beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss\,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and\, by following her heart\, learns to climb every mountain. \nThe Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers\, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II\, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse\, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/__trashed-48/ LOCATION:Music Hall at Fair Park\, 909 1st Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/69613e35Cc2c85.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Dallas":MAILTO:customerservice@broadwaydallas.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260912T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T184559 CREATED:20260207T132557Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260207T132557Z UID:10009147-1789241400-1789241400@whatsupdallas.co SUMMARY:The Sound of Music DESCRIPTION:The Story\n\nFor 65 years\, The Sound of Music has been one of our “favorite things.” With its timeless story and irresistibly charming score\, this Rodgers & Hammerstein classic isn’t just meant to be enjoyed – it’s meant to be shared. Now\, a critically acclaimed North American tour brings the cherished musical to stages across the country to teach a new generation to sing. \nDirected by three-time Tony Award® winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray)\, this vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family will captivate audiences with its universal themes of love\, resilience and the power of music. \nFeaturing beloved songs like “Do-Re-Mi\,” “Sixteen Going on Seventeen” and “Edelweiss\,” The Sound of Music is the iconic tale of a spirited nun who chooses not to live behind closed doors – and\, by following her heart\, learns to climb every mountain. \nThe Sound of Music features music by Richard Rodgers\, lyrics by Oscar Hammerstein II\, and book by Howard Lindsay and Russel Crouse\, suggested by The Trapp Family Singers by Maria Augusta Trapp. The 1965 Oscar®-winning film recently celebrated its 60th anniversary and continues to be one of the most successful movie musicals of all time. URL:https://whatsupdallas.co/event/__trashed-47/ LOCATION:Music Hall at Fair Park\, 909 1st Avenue\, Dallas\, TX\, 75210\, United States CATEGORIES:Live Theatre & Performing Arts ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://whatsupdallas.co/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/69613e35Cc2c85.webp ORGANIZER;CN="Broadway Dallas":MAILTO:customerservice@broadwaydallas.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR