17 March 5 - 11, 2026 dallasobserver.com DALLAS OBSERVER Classified | MusiC | dish | Culture | unfair Park | Contents March In Music Our picks for all of the concerts you don’t want to miss in North Texas this month. BY ALYSSA FIELDS I t was a cold, dark winter for Dallas. With no slopes within hundreds of miles, we’re left with little to do when the tempera- tures drop. And for concert regulars, the off- season is especially grim. But spring is upon us, and our March calendars are filled with big red circles around the days of some of our most exciting tour stops in Big D. As Dallas goes from practically no shows at all to a buzzy concert on the schedule al- most every night, it’s hard to keep it all straight. And we know better than anyone that there’s nothing worse than realizing an artist you love was in town until it’s too late. So, we’ve taken the time to check the calen- dars of almost every big venue in town and compile a list of shows we wouldn’t want to miss this month. We start off March strong, and we end it that way, too. Major arena shows dominate the first week of the month, with more ver- satile offerings in the middle, before ending just as good as we started. See for yourself below. March 5 Blood Orange at the Bomb Factory Blood Orange has been an exciting, genre- bending act for a long time, and we’re grate- ful Dev Hynes is finally getting flowers. Mostly because it means we get to see the performer live. We’re going to dance until our feet bleed orange. March 6 Bob Schneider at the Kessler Theater A Texas music legend in a historic Texas theater. What more could you ask for? Tick- ets start at $36. March 7 Cardi B at the American Airlines Center Grab a bucket and a mop... or just your danc- ing shoes (the ones that look like socks) for the Little Miss Drama Tour. But be prepared to make money moves -- even nosebleeds are pricey. Rich Brian at the Bomb Factory The cult favorite Indonesian rapper is bring- ing his signature monotone delivery to the Bomb Factory. Tickets start at $46. March 8 Sabrina Claudio at Echo Lounge and Music Hall R&B artist Sabrina Claudio is coming to the Echo Lounge as part of the Fall In Love With Her Tour to play smooth tunes and, well, make people fall in love. March 10 Conan Gray at Dickies Arena Conan Gray was raised in Texas and never skips home on his tours. The Wishbone World Tour is no different. He’ll be joined by Esha Tewari for this Fort Worth show. Scoochie Boochie at Club Dada According to his website, the artist is the best rapper in the United States. With songs like “I Have Sex” and “I Still Have Sex,” we’ll just have to take his word for it. But you can find out for yourself. March 12 The Desk Jockeys at Sundown at Granada We wouldn’t be observers if we didn’t put you on to your next favorite local artist. The Desk Jockeys are a local jam band and their shows are as equally fun as they are good. Tickets are just under $20. March 13 Paul Wall at Billy Bob’s Texas Paul Wall is known for grills in many forms: his Grammy-nominated song with rapper Nelly, his own collection of lavish grills, and the six-figure custom grills he designs as his day job. Don’t forget to wear your diamonds. Peter McPoland at Tanahill’s Tavern and Music Hall TikTok indie boy and native Texan, Peter McPoland, is playing two shows in North Texas. If Paul Wall is too enticing to miss, you can catch McPoland at the Echo House Lounge and Music Hall on the 14th. March 14 Ella Red at the House of Blues Local pop princess Ella Red is playing one of her biggest shows as of late at the Cam- bridge Room at House of Blues. March 18 Robert Plant at the Majestic Theatre If there’s any once-in-a-lifetime show on this list, it’s this one. The former lead singer of Led Zeppelin is joined by Saving Grace, Suzi Dian and Rosie Flores. Plant is known to play Led Zeppelin classics on his personal tours, and who knows, he may even share some anecdotes from his time in one of the best-selling bands of all time. March 19 WITCHZ at the Bomb Factory Cyberpunk goth meets EDM in WITCHZ’s music. The experimental sounds are paired with mesmerising light shows, so it’s kind of like two shows in one, really. General ad- mission tickets are $35. Onslaught and Warlord at Trees Dallas Metal bands Onslaught and Warlord are tour- ing North America for the first time ever, de- spite making music for more than 80 combined years — it’s never too late. This show will likely be a must-see. And likely very loud, too. March 20 Wednesday at Granada Theater Southern rock hasn’t been this good since the Allman Brothers Band stopped touring. Recording member and ex-boyfriend of the lead singer, MJ Lenderman, won’t be there. It’s their first tour without him. Miguel at Toyota Music Factory This one is going to be quite a hot show, and we’re not talking about the weather. March 22 Hudson Freeman at Club Dada Dallas-raised folk artist Hudson Freeman went viral on TikTok for the catchy riff in his hit single “If You Know Me.” It’s so good, and so catchy, that even John Mayer decided to give it a spin on his Instagram story. You don’t want to miss this show because Freeman is about to be the next artist we’re proud to claim when he’s accepting a Grammy one day. March 23 Rainbow Kitten Surprise at the Bomb Factory Dads have been listening to Rainbow Kitten Surprise since they first hit the rock scene in 2013, but their career was reinvigorated when the lyricism of frontwoman Ela Melo struck a particular chord during the pan- demic. Unfortunately for the dads, this one is a Monday show. March 25 Dogma at Trees Dallas Sexy lady nuns with electric guitars and rage. What more do you need to know? Tickets are $26. March 26 Six Sex at the Cambridge Room at House of Blues Dallas Argentinian reggaeton artist Six Sex is bring- ing perreo, or the Latin American dance equiv- alent of the twerk, to the smaller stage at the House of Blues. If you loved the Super Bowl Halftime Show, well then you’ll really love this. March 28 La Mafia at Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater This show is going to be great for many rea- sons. One of the primary reasons, though, is that it’s the grand opening of the Longhorn Backyard, a sister amphitheater venue to the iconic Longhorn Ballroom. March 31 The Neighbourhood at Dickies Arena Tumblr, as we once knew it, is pretty much dead, but never dead in our hearts, and will surely be briefly revived at this month-closing show in Fort Worth. Relive your teenage years to the national anthems of angst. Mike Brooks Rainbow Kitten Surprise is coming to the Bomb Factory on a Monday night. | B-SIDES | t Music Jade Alex Ella Red will perform at the House of Blues.
