Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend: Sep 11–13

Things to Do in Dallas This Weekend: Sep 11–13 City Guides
Sex Pistols survivors bring punk's raw birth to the Longhorn Ballroom, while the weekend sprawls across theaters, electronic dancefloors, and intimate blues rooms.

Sex Pistols legends Steve Jones, Paul Cook, and Glen Matlock take the Longhorn Ballroom on Friday night with the unfiltered energy that defined punk’s origin story. Across Dallas this weekend, the stages shift wildly—from orchestral tributes and theatrical productions to heavy metal, electronic producers, and country traditions that anchor smaller venues.

Tip: code GTIX20 takes 20% off ticket prices on every event below — no minimum and no expiry.

Sex Pistols (Steve Jones, Paul Cook & Glen Matlock)

Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 PM · Longhorn Ballroom · from $106

Three surviving members of the band that changed rock forever bring their raw, confrontational sound to the Longhorn Ballroom. Expect the unvarnished punk energy that shaped generations of musicians—a chance to witness living history in a room built for exactly this kind of intensity.

Get tickets →

Peter Hook and The Light

Fri, Sep 11, 7:00 PM · House Of Blues – Dallas · from $60

The bassist and co-founder of Joy Division resurrects the post-punk blueprint that defined the 1980s, performing the band’s complete catalog with meticulous precision. If you’ve ever felt the pull of “Love Will Tear Us Apart,” this is the closest you’ll get to experiencing those songs as originally intended.

Get tickets →

Dallas Symphony Orchestra: The Music of Elvis with Frankie Moreno

Fri, Sep 11, 7:30 PM · Meyerson Symphony Center · from $39

The DSO and pianist Frankie Moreno transform Elvis’s catalog into a full orchestral experience at the Meyerson Symphony Center. It’s a lush, unexpected take on the King’s legacy—strings and brass elevating songs you thought you knew.

Get tickets →

The Sound of Music

Fri, Sep 11, 7:30 PM · Music Hall At Fair Park · from $45

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved musical arrives at the Music Hall at Fair Park with the sweep and sentiment that’s made it a perennial favorite. Whether you’re revisiting a childhood memory or discovering it for the first time, the hills are alive with some of theater’s most enduring melodies.

Get tickets →

Drunk Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet

Fri, Sep 11, 6:00 PM · Deep Ellum Art Co. · from $85

Deep Ellum Art Co. hosts this irreverent take on Shakespeare’s tragedy, where the performers drink their way through the Bard’s most famous love story. It’s chaos, it’s hilarious, and it’s a reminder that theater doesn’t always need to be reverent to be unforgettable.

Get tickets →

Tim McGraw & 49 Winchester

Fri, Sep 11, 7:00 PM · Dos Equis Pavilion · from $49

Country legend Tim McGraw brings his catalog of hits to Dos Equis Pavilion with rising Americana act 49 Winchester in support. Expect the kind of evening where stadium-sized songs feel intimate, and the stories behind them matter as much as the melodies.

Get tickets →

Slaughter to Prevail

Fri, Sep 11, 7:30 PM · The Bomb Factory · from $83

Russian metal band Slaughter to Prevail brings crushing heaviness to the Bomb Factory, delivering the kind of visceral intensity that metal demands. Their blend of djent and deathcore has built a devoted global following—come prepared for sonic assault.

Get tickets →

Samantha Fish

Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 PM · The Kessler · from $77

The blues guitarist and vocalist takes the Kessler on Saturday with her soulful, guitar-driven approach to American roots music. Fish’s voice carries the weight of genuine experience, and her fretwork cuts deep—this is blues played by someone who’s lived it.

Get tickets →

Shaboozey

Sat, Sep 12, 8:00 PM · South Side Ballroom at Gilley’s · from $51

The rising hip-hop artist brings his genre-blending sound to South Side Ballroom at Gilley’s, mixing rap with country and soul influences. His recent momentum makes this a moment to catch an artist on the verge of something bigger.

Get tickets →

Cabaret Voltaire

Fri, Sep 11, 8:00 PM · Granada Theater – Dallas · from $31

Industrial pioneers Cabaret Voltaire take the Granada Theater with decades of experimental electronic music behind them. Their influence on techno, industrial, and electronic production runs deep—expect a set that challenges as much as it moves.

Get tickets →

Book early where you can; several venues are already moving toward capacity. Check dates and times carefully—this weekend’s venues range from intimate clubs to theaters and pavilions, each with its own doors and start times.