Dallas Music-lovers are luck this May, as the spring month is set to bring an incredible lineup of talent to the DFW area. From Ryan Adams to Lil Jon, Natalia LaFourcade, and more: here are the best concerts in Dallas this month!
Top Dallas Concerts this May
1. Empire of the Sun
The iconic electro-pop duo, known for their hits like Walking on a Dream and We Are the People are set to bring their dreamy sound and magical theatricality to South Side Ballroom this May.
As a part of their Ask That God tour, the concert will also feature a performance from special guest Roi Turbo.
May 15
South Side Ballroom
2. Tacos & Tequila Festival
What’s better than seeing some of your favorite throwback artists perform at one festival? A festival that’s also stacked with chef-inspired tacos and margarita-making mixologists.
Slated performers at Tacos & Tequila Festival in Fort Worth include: Lil Jon, Timbaland, Soulja Boy, Pretty Ricky, Trina, Trick Daddy, Mike Jones, Frankie J, Mims, Petey Pablo, and DJ Ashton Martin.
May 15 – 17
Panther Island Pavilion
3. American Football
Midwest emo pioneers, American Football, have embarked on a national tour in celebration of the 25th anniversary of the stellar debut record, LP1. This May, the band will perform in Dallas on two nights beginning May 30 at the Granada Theater.
May 30, 31
Granada Theater, 3524 Greenville Ave
4. Halsey
Renowned, dynamic pop star, Halsey, takes her For My Last Trick tour to the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas this month with special performances by The Water Gap and The Warning.
May 17
Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 South Fitzhugh Avenue
5. Katy Perry
Following her brief – very, very brief – trip to outer space, the famous pop star will be taking the Lifetimes Tour to the American Airlines Center with a special performance by Rebecca Black.
May 21
American Airlines Center, 2500 Victory Ave
6. Julion Alvarez
Prominent regional Mexican artist, Julion Alvarez, is set to perform a range of banda, mariachi, norteño-banda, and norteño-sax this month for his 4218 Tour USA 2025.
May 24
AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way
7. Ryan Adams
The indie singer-songwriter Ryan Adams takes his Heartbreaker ’25 World Tour to the Longhorn Ballroom in Dallas on Sunday, May 25. The concert is all ages.
May 25
Longhorn Ballroom, 216 Corinth St.
8. BFD 2025
Get ready to rock this May at the Dos Equis Pavilion for 97.1 The Eagle’s BFD festival! Slated performances include Chevelle, Marilyn Manson, P.O.D., Evans Blue, and Sleep Theory. Tickets are still available.
May 25
Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S Fitzhugh Ave
9. Dierks Bentley
Country, rock, and bluegrass artist, Dierks Bentley, is on tour in support of his coming record, Broken Branches. The concert will feature special performances from classic country revivalist, Zach Top, and The Band Loula.
May 30
Dos Equis Pavilion, 3839 S Fitzhugh Ave
10. Natalia LaFourcade
Traditional Latin American folk artist, Natalia LaFourcade – known for her beautiful works including Soledad y el Mar – will perform two shows in Dallas his May as a part of Cancionera Tour. Both performances will take place at the Winspear Opera House.
May 29, May 30
Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora Street