The Best Concerts to Catch in Dallas-Fort Worth This July — Kendrick Lamar, Garth Brooks, Santana, and More
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BY Megan Ziots // 07.06.22
Kendrick Lamar performs at the American Airlines Center this summer.
From big-name country concerts to an incredibly popular rapper, these are the 10 best concerts to see in Dallas-Fort Worth this July (in chronological order).

Parker McCollum and Pat Green
Friday, July 8 at 7 pm at Dos Equis Pavilion
Country singer Parker McCollum is performing at Dos Equis Pavilion this Friday night along with Pat Green. Known for hits like “To Be Loved By You” and “Pretty Heart,” the Texas-based singer-songwriter has won numerous awards from the Academy of Country Music and CMT Music Awards, including the ACM Awards New Male Artist of the Year in 2022. Tickets are available here.

Santana and Earth, Wind & Fire
Friday, July 15 at 7 pm at Dos Equis Pavilion
San Franciscan rock band Santana is teaming up with iconic American band Earth, Wine & Fire on July 15 for their “Miraculous Supernatural Tour.” Led by Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana, the former band is known for hits like “Black Magic Woman” and “Smooth.” The latter band that blends jazz, R&B, soul funk, and more has been performing songs like “September” and “Let’s Groove” for decades. Get your tickets here.

Animal Collective
Friday, July 15 at 8 pm at Granada Theater
Head to Lower Greenville’s Granada Theater this July to catch experimental pop band Animal Collective in an intimate setting. Formed in Baltimore, the band consists of Avey Tare, Panda Bear, Geologist, and Deakin. They’re known for hits like “My Girls” and “Cuckoo Cuckoo.” Tickets are here.

Brandi Carlile
Saturday, July 16 at 7 pm at Dos Equis Pavilion
American singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile is coming to Dallas on her “Beyond These Silent Days Tour” this summer, performing songs from her latest album In These Silent Days, as well as past hits like “The Joke” and “Crowded Table.” Purchase tickets here.

Purity Ring
Saturday, July 16 at 8 pm at The Factory in Deep Ellum
Canadian electronic pop band Purity Ring is stopping at The Factory in Deep Ellum this July with Ekkstacy on their “tour de womb.” Known for songs like “Fineshrine” and “i like the devil,” the band is led by vocalist Megan James and multi-instrumentalist Corin Roddick. The album Womb is their latest. Get your tickets here.

Train
Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 pm at Dos Equis Pavilion
Rock band Train is stopping by Fair Park on their “AM Gold Tour” this July along with Jewel, and Blues Traveler. Primarily known for iconic song “Drops of Jupiter,” the San Francisco-based band currently includes Pat Monahan, Taylor Locke, Hector Maldonado, Jerry Becker, Matt Musty, Sakai Smith, and Nikita Houston. Get your tickets here.

Kendrick Lamar
Saturday, July 23 at 7:30 pm at AAC
Rapper Kendrick Lamar follows the release of his most recent album Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers with a massive tour stop at American Airlines Center. “The Big Steppers Tour” will include Baby Keem & Tanna Leone as well. Purchase tickets here.

REO Speedwagon and Styx
Saturday, July 23 at 6:45 pm at Dos Equis Pavilion
Rock bands REO Speedwagon, Styx, and Loverboy all head to Dos Equis Pavilion this July on the “Live and UnZoomed” tour. Both formed in Illinois, REO and Styx are iconic for their iconic rock songs. REO’s best-selling album, Hi Fidelity, included four U.S. Top 40 hits and sold over 10 million copies. Buy tickets here.

Garth Brooks
Saturday, July 30 at 7 pm at AT&T Stadium
Taking over Cowboys Stadium this month, country icon Garth Brooks is stopping in Arlington on his stadium tour on July 30. Tickets are sold out on the AT&T Stadium website, except for standing room-only tickets, but you can probably still find some for resale.

Third Eye Blind
Sunday, July 31 at 7 pm at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
On their “Summer Gods Tour,” this iconic rock band is stopping in Irving at the end of this month. Known for 1997 hits “Semi-Charmed Life” and “How’s It Going to Be,” the band was a staple of the late 90s. Taking Back Sunday and Hockey Dad will perform as well. Tickets are here.