8 events in DFW this August for music, sports, and beer fans

Summer in DFW is filled with hot days and long luxurious evenings. In a city where the culture appreciates excitement and grandeur, you can be sure to find entertainment. Don’t miss out on this August’s events including festivals, concerts, and other outdoor events. We’ve put together this list to help you make the best of your summer, so be sure to mark your calendars with your most anticipated events.

The American Airlines Center is known as Dallas’s spot for big concerts with big-name celebrities. This multi-purpose arena located in Victory Park is the site of much-anticipated concerts this season. Some of the most popular performers include Top 40 pop sensations such as Ed Sheeran and John Mayer. Other highlights this August include a Lionel Richie concert with an appearance by Mariah Carey as well as concerts by Queen and Adam Lambert. Be ready to dance along to these thrilling artists this August. Get your tickets now before they sell out.

When: Various dates
Where: 2500 Victory Ave

When it’s summer, you want to maximize your time outdoors. Why not combine two of your favorite things: the outdoors and live music? The Starplex Pavilion has been a popular site for outdoor shows since 1988 with many celebrities gracing its stage. This August’s set list features big names like Incubus, Jimmy Eat World, Foreigner, and so much more. Buy tickets now and get ready to rock your time outdoors.

 When: Various dates
Where: 3839 S Fitzhugh Ave

The Texas Rangers are an iconic team and have been making Dallas proud since 1972. Treat yourself this summer to a Rangers game or two. This August features home games played against Seattle, Houston, Detroit, and Chicago. Whether you’re an avid baseball fan or a casual observer, it’s exciting to watch these players excel at America’s sport. Watch the Rangers flaunt their skills at the Globe Life Park this season. 

When: Various dates
Where: 1000 Ballpark Way

With the bright skies and warm weather, you’re sure to feel like dancing. Get your groove on at the Vitruvian Salsa Festival. Inexperienced dancers can take part in hour-long salsa lessons, and everyone is sure to enjoy the abundance of festival food and salsa music played by DJs and live bands. Grab your dancing shoes and a dance partner and head to Vitruvian Park.  

When: August 5, 12, 19, 26, 6pm – 10pm
Where: 3875 Ponte Ave

Make this summer one of a kind by catching a show with the renowned Rod Stewart at the Verizon Theatre. Stewart is a sensation, having sold 100 million records worldwide with over sixty hit singles. As an added lure, pop culture icon Cyndi Lauper will be making a special guest appearance. The combination of the two will be enthralling, and headliner Stewart is known for his enrapturing live performances, so this is an event not to be missed. 

When: August 11, 7:30pm 
Where: 1001 Performance Place

The endless sky in North Texas is perfect for cloud watching and balloon rides. That’s the idea behind the 30th Annual Highland Village Balloon Festival. Take a short drive to Highland Village and enjoy this family-friendly event. At this festival, you can take flight with tethered hot air balloon rides. Along with the balloons, enjoy food from various vendors, live music, and balloon glow events. The most exciting part? This event is free and even features a dedicated kids area so you can be sure the whole family will have a blast. 

When: August 18 – 20
Where: Unity Park, 2200 Briarhill Blvd

Enjoy a local craft brew while listening to the latest hot acts at the House of Blue’s iconic festival. The best part of this event is that you’ll get to sample brews from local Texas breweries with an assortment of music. With acts performing on multiple stages all day, you’ll get to tour your State’s delicious breweries and sample a variety of local music all in one setting. Scheduled acts include The Bodarks and Chuck Ligon. Get your tickets now and immerse yourself in Dallas’s culture. 

When: August 19, 4pm
Where: 2200 North Lamar Str 

Mozart, Beethoven, and Haydn may have lived two centuries before us, but their music has spanned the centuries. The Fort Worth Symphony and conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya are up to the task of making these classic pieces enthralling in our age. This 3-day festival opens with a screening of Amadeus and then takes us through riveting performances of Hadyn’s London Symphony and Beethoven’s Fourth. Head out to Fort Worth this summer and lose yourself in these symphonies played by masters of the craft. 

When: August 25 at 9pm, 26 at 7:30pm, 27 at 2pm
Where: 420 Main Street 

  Whether you’re looking for a place to chill with friends or a date or if you’re looking for a family-friendly event, you’re bound to find it this August in DFW what you need.