Concert News

New HiFi Dallas concert venue opens with all local and regional bands

Blue October will be the first act to play.

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The newest concert hall in town has rolled out its lineup of acts: The HiFi Dallas, the new venue in Dallas' Design District which boasts a fortuitous Mark Cuban connection, is set to open in May, with a lineup that spotlights local and regional acts, from Bowling For Soup to The Revivalists.

Currently under construction at 1323 N. Stemmons Fwy., the venue will open on May 15 with two Texas acts: a performance by Blue October followed the next night by Bowling For Soup.

The lineup includes:

May 15: Blue October - Grand Opening Show
May 16: Bowling For Soup
May 17: Wallows (matinee)
May 17: Wallows (evening)
May 20: The Revivalists
May 23: Palaye Royale
May 24: The Struts
May 27: Yung Pinch
May 28: Kevin Fowler
May 29: SNBRN
May 30: Power Trip
June 13: Cross Rags and Young
June 19: Robert Earl Keen
June 21: Half Alive and MisterWives

Live Nation COO Ben Weeden calls the lineup an "exciting and diverse list of artists."

The venue is operated by Live Nation, longtime promoter which already operates and/or books House of Blues, South Side Ballroom, and Toyota Music Factory. They expect to produce 250 annual concerts and events at HiFi. Ambitious!

The venue features two floors, an outdoor patio serving food, beer, and cocktails, with a 1,000-person capacity.

Box seats and premium tickets are on the venue’s upper level alongside food and beverage offerings and dedicated hospitality.

The idea is that concertgoers will have loads of choices for dining as well, including food and drinks on both levels.

"The attention and time we've taken to invest in building something special and unique will all be worth it when fans experience their favorite artists inside this amazing new venue," Weeden says. "The sound system we are putting in and the sight-lines are really just incredible."

Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, February 14, at 10 am via thehifidallas.com, livenation.com, and ticketmaster.com.

Citi cardmembers get access to presale tickets beginning February 11 at 10 am through Citi EntertainmentSM. Live Nation and select artist presales will begin February 12 at 10 am.

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Turn Cancer Upside Down

Figure skating legend Scott Hamilton brings holiday ice show to DFW

Scott Hamilton & Friends Benefiting The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation

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Scott Hamilton will emcee the ice show.

Scott Hamilton, the 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater known for his signature backflip, is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth for a holiday ice show and "Frozen 5K" fundraising mega-event.

The fundraiser portion ties into Hamilton's public battle with testicular cancer in the 1990s, which led him to found the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation in 2014. The nonprofit's mission is to fund innovative, patient-centered, targeted treatments that fight cancer while preserving quality of life.

One of its fundraising events is the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer ice shows, which bring Hamilton and other world-class athletes to rinks around the country.

NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills is hosting a holiday version on Saturday, December 20 at 7 pm, where Hamilton will emcee and Olympians Mariah Bell, Ashley Cain, and Polina Edmunds will perform.

Tickets range from $32.75 to $79, with proceeds benefiting UT Southwestern Medical Center in addition to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.

Mariah Bell, figure skating, Olympian Figure skater Mariah Bell. Getty Images

"This isn’t just an ice show - it’s a celebration of hope, resilience, and community," the city of North Richland Hills says in a Facebook post. "Expect breathtaking performances, holiday cheer, and the chance to see world-class athletes light up the ice, all while supporting a cause that will touch so many."

If you'd like to get out on the ice yourself, you can register for the Frozen 5K on December 21 and skate 35 laps to honor and remember those impacted by cancer. The $35 registration fee includes a T-shirt, or you can donate extra to receive other Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer swag.

DFW-only fundraising incentives include an autographed program ($500), a VIP meet-and-greet plus autographed program ($1,000), or the chance to perform at the holiday ice show (top fundraisers only — see more info here). Better start stretching.

It's the perfect time for Hamilton to bring his ice show to North Texas. Ice rinks are a huge holiday trend for 2025, with kids of all ages gliding and spinning on special pop-up rinks from Grapevine to Garland to the all-new CultureMap City Rink in downtown Dallas.

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