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FAN EXPO brings the ultimate pop culture weekend to Dallas this September

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Show up as your favorite character.

The ultimate fandom weekend is heading to Dallas, and if you're a local fan, you need to be there. Get ready for FAN EXPO, a three-day pop culture convention with big-name celebrities, endless shopping, panels, photo ops, autographs, cosplay, and special experiences.

Whether you geek out over The Lord of the Rings, The Boys, One Piece, Hazbin Hotel, Star Wars, or anything in between, it's all coming to life at FAN EXPO. Get up close with the stars you love, including Nicolas Cage, Mel Gibson, Elijah Wood, Jack Quaid, Karl Urban, and more.

These icons are even taking the stage September 11-13 for panels where you can get your questions answered, hear behind-the-scenes anecdotes, and get the inside scoop on your favorite on-screen moments.

Meet your heroes. Get autographs.Photo courtesy of FAN EXPO

This is your moment to see them face-to-face and capture the moment with a keepsake. Looking for that rare collectible? A signed replica? Maybe you're hoping for your favorite comic creator to personally hand you a commissioned drawing. Between Artist Alley and local retailers, you should start clearing your shelf and make room for a few new prized possessions. From comics and artwork to fandom merchandise and one-of-a-kind finds, there will be plenty to discover.

Your kids will love this fandom experience as much as you will. Catch cosplay of your family-favorite characters, train like a Jedi, settle in for story time, and get creative at a hands-on workshop. With plenty to see and do throughout the weekend, FAN EXPO is a chance to step into the worlds your family loves most. This is where family memories are made.

Bring the kids.Photo courtesy of FAN EXPO

And don't forget the cosplay. Whether you're coming dressed as your favorite character or simply admiring the creativity around you, the convention floor is part of the experience. Expect larger-than-life costumes, fandom-filled photo opportunities, and plenty of chances to meet fellow fans who speak the same geeky language.

FAN EXPO Dallas is returning to the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center September 11-13, 2026, for an action-packed weekend. Grab your tickets now and start planning your adventure at fanexpodallas.com.

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Concert News

Alternative R&B artist Steve Lacy to bring 'Oh yeah?' tour to Dallas

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Steve Lacy is visiting three Texas cities in November.

Alternative R&B artist Steve Lacy is embarking on a new North American tour called the Oh yeah? Tour, which will stop in Irving at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory on Thursday, November 5.

The 27-city tour starts September 27 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and ends November 30 in Vancouver, British Columbia. There are three Texas stops on the list; in addition to Dallas, the tour stops in Austin on November 7 and Houston on November 8.

Lacy released his third studio album, Oh yeah?, on July 17 via RCA Records. This collection of 10 songs comes with some big collaborators, including SZA and Erykah Badu, plus the more niche but well-established Cecile Believe. A press release connects the album to "carefully engineered visuals" — that includes the dreamlike new music video for "doom," out July 29, which prominently features women bodybuilders.

Oh yeah? is Lacy's first album in four years, and its tour is also his first headlining run since 2022's, the sold-out Give You The World Tour. His 2022 album, Gemini Rights, won a Grammy award for Best Progressive R&B Album.

Tickets will be available starting Friday, August 14, at 10 am via wearesteve.net.

Steve Lacy Oh yeah? Tour Dates:

Sun, Sep 27 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory
Wed, Sep 30 – Chicago, IL – Aragon Ballroom
Sat, Oct 3 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre at Freedom Hill
Mon, Oct 5 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum
Tue, Oct 6 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
Sat, Oct 10 – New York, NY – Radio City Music Hall
Tue, Oct 13 – Boston, MA – MGM Music Hall at Fenway
Thu, Oct 15 – Camden, NJ – Freedom Mortgage Pavilion
Sun, Oct 18 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
Tue, Oct 20 – Virginia Beach, VA – The Dome by Rutter Mills
Thu, Oct 22 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre
Fri, Oct 23 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater
Mon, Oct 26 – Miami, FL – FPL Solar Amphitheatre
Wed, Oct 28 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center
Fri, Oct 30 – Atlanta, GA – Synovus Bank Amphitheater at Chastain Park
Mon, Nov 2 – Nashville, TN – Nashville Municipal Auditorium
Thu, Nov 5 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory
Sat, Nov 7 – Austin, TX – Moody Amphitheater at Waterloo Park
Sun, Nov 8 – Houston, TX – Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land
Wed, Nov 11 – Morrison, CO – Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Fri, Nov 13 – Las Vegas, NV – The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Tue, Nov 17 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre
Thu, Nov 19 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park
Sat, Nov 21 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Bowl
Tue, Nov 24 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
Sat, Nov 28 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater
Mon, Nov 30 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

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