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    Events News

    The latest event cancellations in Dallas-Fort Worth due to coronavirus concerns

    Alex Bentley
    Jun 12, 2020 | 2:57 pm
    Tim McGraw close
    Tim McGraw's concert at Dos Equis Pavilion on August 8 is one of the latest cancellations due to the coronavirus pandemic.
    Photo by Michelle Watson/CatchLightGroup.com

    As concerns regarding the spread of the coronavirus and government restrictions on group gatherings continue, more event cancellations and postponements are being announced every day in Dallas-Fort Worth. In an effort to keep you as up-to-date as possible, we'll compile a list of different announcements every week.

    Note: Given the pace at which things are happening during these times, cancellations are coming at a rapid clip. To be sure you're up to speed, you may want to check with the presenting organization or venue regarding the status of any particular event.

    Dallas

    • ABBA the Concert: This event, scheduled for July 28 at Annette Strauss Square, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
    • Aventura: This concert, scheduled for August 1 at American Airlines Center, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
    • B. Moore Dance presents The Neglected Heart of Soul: An Ode to Donny Hathaway: This event, scheduled for July 16-18 at Winspear Opera House, has been postponed to undetermined dates.
    • Bauhaus: This concert, scheduled for July 23 at The Bomb Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
    • Bishop Arts Theatre Center presents Facing Facts: The Harsh Truth About Women Behind Bars: This event, scheduled for July 18, has been canceled.
    • The Black Keys: The rock duo has canceled its entire 2020 tour, including the July 17 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
    • Breaking Benjamin: This concert, scheduled for August 10 at Dos Equis Pavilion, has been canceled.
    • The Classics Theatre Project: The theater company has put a hold on all productions, including Look Back in Anger (scheduled July 10-25) and Abraham Lincoln (scheduled November 5-22).
    • Dallas Children's Theater: The theater company has canceled its production of Willy Wonka, Jr., scheduled for July 24 and 25.
    • Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Chris Botti: The appearance by trumpeter Botti, originally scheduled for March 13-15 at Meyerson Symphony Center and then rescheduled for July 10-12, has been rescheduled again to October 8-10, 2021.
    • Fair Park Fourth: The annual Fourth of July Celebration at Fair Park has been canceled.
    • Foreigner: The classic rock band has canceled their Juke Box Hero Tour, including the September 11 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
    • Garrison Brothers Distillery presents Dallas Bourbon Brawl Semi-Finals: This event, scheduled for July 30 at The Empire Room, has been rescheduled for October 8.
    • Hyena's Comedy Nightclub presents Jen Kirkman: The appearance by the comedian, scheduled for July 10 and 11, has been rescheduled for February 12 and 13, 2021.
    • Incubus: The rock band has canceled its entire 2020 tour, including the July 28 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
    • Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit: This concert, scheduled for August 9 at The Bomb Factory, has been rescheduled for August 6, 2021.
    • Klyde Warren Park: The downtown park has canceled its Independence Day Celebration, scheduled for June 27, and its Labor Day Food Truck Rally, scheduled for September 6. A fireworks display will still be visible on June 27, as a limited number of frontline healthcare workers and their families are invited to the recording of a KTVT-CBS 11 television special in their honor.
    • Korn and Faith No More: This co-headlined concert, scheduled for August 21 at Dos Equis Pavilion, has been canceled.
    • Kraftwerk: This concert, scheduled for July 2 at The Bomb Factory, has been canceled.
    • Louis The Child: This concert, scheduled for July 24 at South Side Ballroom, has been rescheduled for July 30, 2021.
    • The Monkees: This concert, scheduled for July 25 at Majestic Theatre, has been rescheduled for April 3, 2021.
    • Neil deGrasse Tyson: The appearance by the astronomer, originally scheduled for June 22 at Winspear Opera House and then postponed, has been fully canceled.
    • Purity Ring: This concert, originally scheduled for May 8 at The Bomb Factory, has been rescheduled for April 10, 2021.
    • Sad Summer Festival featuring All Time Low: This music festival, scheduled for July 21 at the since-shuttered Gas Monkey Live, has been canceled.
    • Second Thought Theatre: The theater company has canceled its production of A Streetcar Named Desire, scheduled for July 22-August 15.
    • Shinedown: The rock band has canceled its entire 2020 tour, including the August 24 and 25 dates at House of Blues Dallas.
    • The SpongeBob Musical: The national tour of the Broadway musical has been canceled, including the July 14-19 dates at Winspear Opera House.
    • Tim McGraw: The country star has canceled his entire 2020 tour, including the August 8 date at Dos Equis Pavilion.
    • Uptown Players: The theater company has postponed its production of Head Over Heels, scheduled for July 10-26 at Kalita Humphreys Theater, to undetermined dates. Its production of Del Shore's A Very Sordid Wedding, scheduled for August 21-30, has been changed into a one-night-only performance on September 7.

    Fort Worth

    • Fort Worth's Fourth: The festival portion of Fort Worth's Fourth at Panther's Island Pavilion on July 4 has been canceled, but the fireworks will still be launched.
    • Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival: The annual foodie event, scheduled for October 22-25 at multiple locations, has been canceled. Next year’s festival is planned for April 8-11, 2021.
    • Garrison Brothers Distillery presents Fort Worth Bourbon Brawl Semi-Finals: This event, scheduled for August 6 at The Ostreum, has been rescheduled for October 1.
    • Jubilee Theatre: The theater company, which has postponed its production of How I Got Over several times, has rescheduled it again for June 19-July 19.
    • Rascal Flatts: The country group has canceled their entire Farewell: Life is a Highway Tour, including the July 18 date at Dickies Arena.

    Addison

    • Addison After Dark: The city has canceled the remainder of its entertainment series, which had been scheduled monthly through November.
    • Kaboom Town: The annual fireworks display will still take place on July 3, but the watch party at Addison Circle Park and the accompanying Addison Airport Airshow have both been canceled. Residents are being encouraged to watch the fireworks from their homes or other locations.

    Arlington

    • Green Day, Fall Out Boy, and Weezer: This "Hella Mega" concert, scheduled for July 31 at Globe Life Field, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
    • Mötley Crüe, Def Leppard, Poison, and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts: The tour of the '80s rock legends has been postponed to undetermined dates in 2021, including the July 14 date at Globe Life Field.

    Grand Prairie

    • Bert Kreischer: The appearance by the comedian, scheduled for The Theatre at Grand Prairie on April 24 and then rescheduled for September 25, has been rescheduled again for March 5, 2021.
    • Celtic Woman: This concert, originally scheduled for April 25, has been rescheduled for April 29, 2021.
    • Maks & Val Live: Motion Pictures Tour: This dance event, scheduled for July 18 at The Theatre at Grand Prairie, has been rescheduled for July 31, 2021.
    • REO Speedwagon: This concert, originally scheduled for May 6 at The Theatre at Grand Prairie, has been rescheduled for November 9.

    Irving

    • AJR and Quinn XCII: This concert, scheduled for July 21 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been canceled.
    • David Gray: This concert, scheduled for August 7 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
    • Lindsey Stirling: This concert, scheduled for July 24 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
    • Megadeth: This concert, scheduled for July 18 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been postponed to an undetermined date.
    • Melanie Martinez: This concert, scheduled for July 9 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory, has been canceled.

    Plano

    • Plano's All-American Fourth: The festival portion of this annual event on July 4 at Oak Point Park has been canceled, but fireworks will still be launched from a nearby farm. Residents are encouraged to watch the fireworks from their own homes, vehicles, or neighborhoods.
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    These are the 13 best things to do in Dallas on Christmas weekend

    Alex Bentley
    Dec 24, 2025 | 4:01 pm
    City Rink, Santa skating, holiday ice skating
    Photo by Ashley Gongora
    The CultureMap City Rink is one of many continuing holiday events taking place during Christmas weekend and beyond.

    When Christmas bumps up against a weekend, as it does this year, it's usually just the ongoing holiday events that are featured. But there will be more than a few new events sprinkled in this year, leaving you with plenty of choices in holiday-themed happenings, theater, comedy, music, and more.

    Below are the best ways to spend your free time this Christmas weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events. For a big list of the best Christmas lights, go here.

    Continuing holiday events

    If you haven't already had a chance, many different holiday events will remain open at least through this weekend, and some through New Year's weekend. Choices include Snowday and Santaland at Galleria Dallas, Holiday at the Arboretum at Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden, CultureMap City Rink at Main Street Garden Park, The Trains at NorthPark, Coca Cola's Classic Christmas at Dallas Midtown, The Light Park in Little Elm, Frisco, or Arlington, and Prairie Lights at Lynn Creek Park at Joe Pool Lake in Grand Prairie, among others.

    Theater

    Broadway Dallas presents Disney's Beauty and the Beast
    Disney’s 30th Anniversary production of Beauty and the Beast is in the middle of an extended stay in Dallas, taking place at the Music Hall at Fair Park through January 4. The enchanting and timeless tale boasts the Oscar-winning and Tony Award-nominated score, including the classic songs “Be Our Guest” and “Beauty and the Beast.”

    Pegasus Theatre presents MacMurder!
    How about a little murder for Christmas? Pegasus Theatre brings back Harry Hunsacker and his paid-by-the-hour assistant, Nigel Grouse, to try to find a mysterious murderer who might have their sets sights on Harry himself. MacMurder! is produced in Pegasus' Living Black & White style, which recreate the look and feel of classic black-and-white films through a unique combination of makeup, costumes, lighting, and set design. The production runs through January 4 at Addison Performing Arts Centre.

    Dallas Theater Center presents A Christmas Carol
    Seeing A Christmas Carol is a tradition for many, and no Dallas theater company has done it as much or as well as Dallas Theater Center. Audiences will embark on a magical Christmas Eve adventure with Ebenezer Scrooge as three otherworldly spirits whisk him away on a breathtaking journey of hope and redemption. From the nostalgic warmth of Christmases past to the stark truths of the present and the ominous shadows of the future, Scrooge’s journey is a spectacle of wonder. There will be showings through December 27 at Wyly Theatre.

    Broadway at the Center presents Mrs. Doubtfire
    What's this? A new production on Christmas weekend? Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny comes to Dallas in Mrs. Doubtfire. The musical, based on the beloved 1993 film starring Robin Williams, tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. There will be five performances, December 26-28, at Winspear Opera House.

    Comedy

    Hyena's presents Ron Pearson
    Not only does Ron Pearson juggle in his act, he also juggles his Hollywood career. As a stand-up comedian, Pearson has made hundreds of TV appearances doing stand-up on shows like The Late Late Show, Chelsea Lately, The Dennis Miller Show, Nickmom Night Out, and on Comedy Central. He'll perform four times on December 26 and 27 at Hyena's Comedy Nightclub.

    Improv Addison presents Mark Curry
    Mark Curry is an American actor, comedian, and host best known as the star of the ABC sitcom Hangin' with Mr. Cooper and as one of the various hosts of the syndicated series It's Showtime at the Apollo. He'll perform five times, December 26-28, at Improv Addison.

    Improv Arlington presents Aries Spears
    Ever since Chicago native Aries Spears was 14 years old, he has been a force to be reckoned with in the comedy scene throughout America. His quick wit, charisma, and ferociously aggressive style of comedy have earned him critical acclaim, high accolades, and above all, a busy schedule. He has been a regular on Fox’s Mad TV, starring in feature films, appeared on a number of national talk shows, and continually toured the country with his stand-up act. He'll perform six times, December 26-28, at Improv Arlington.

    Dallas Comedy Club presents Dean Stanfield
    Dean Stanfield is a comedian, actor, writer and race car driver from Austin. He has been showcased three years on Moontower Comedy Festival and won second place in Helium’s "Funniest Person in Austin" competition. He has featured for Mark Normand and Ian Fidance on the road and was recently named a 2025 Just For Laughs New Face in the stand-up category. He'll perform four times on December 26 and 27 at Dallas Comedy Club.

    Music

    Old 97's in concert with Joshua Ray Walker and Rhett Miller
    The Old 97's are a Dallas original, forming in 1992 and becoming pioneers of the alt-country movement. Even though they never made it huge nationally, they continue to be a big deal locally and still put out new music, most recently American Primitive in 2024. This special post-Christmas show, taking place on December 27 at Longhorn Ballroom, will feature a set by both the band and a solo set by lead singer Rhett Miller, as well as a performance by Joshua Ray Walker.

    Other holiday shows

    Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland
    The first of a trio of one-off holiday events this weekend is Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland, which features a thrilling blend of world-class circus artistry and favorite holiday music, is a spectacular production that transports audiences to a winter wonderland of awe and enchantment. The performance takes place on December 26 at Comerica Center in Frisco.

    Eisemann Center presents Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico
    Campana Sobre Campana: Christmas in Mexico, presented by Mariachi Garibaldi de Jaime Cuéllar and Ballet Folklorico del Rio Grande, is named after the beloved Andalusian Christmas carol. The show journeys through the joyous rhythms of "Bells Upon Bells" and the vibrant spectacle of Mexican dance, capturing the heartwarming story of Mary and Joseph's journey. The event takes place on December 27 at Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson.

    Mocky Horror Picture Show presents Jack Frost
    People love to revisit classic holiday movies, but what about ones that are infamously bad? In this special show, Mocky Horror stars comedians Liz Barksdale, Danny Gallagher, and Albie Robles will riff on Jack Frost, starring Michael Keaton as a dad who dies on Christmas Day and comes back to life as a snowman. In addition, the group will perform brand new comedy sketches, new riffs of holiday shorts, offer a chance to win presents from Collected Comics, and welcome a special visit from Santa Claus himself. The event takes place on December 28 at Texas Theatre.

    City Rink, Santa skating, holiday ice skating

    Photo by Ashley Gongora

    The CultureMap City Rink is one of many continuing holiday events taking place during Christmas weekend and beyond.

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