Roller Coaster News

Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington to debut extreme new coaster in 2026

Six Flags Tormenta Rampaging Run roller coaster

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There's a new roller coaster coming to Six Flags Over Texas: The Arlington amusement park will unveil Tormenta Rampaging Run, destined not only to get one's adrenaline pumping and redefine the thrill-seeker experience but also to change the city’s skyline.

According to a release, it'll be the tallest, fastest, longest and first-ever giga (300+-foot-tall) dive coaster in the world.

Unfortunately, it is themed after Spain’s "running of the bulls," an annual tradition in which bulls are shocked with electric prods and loud rockets to encourage them to run onto the narrow, crowded streets of Pamplona, Spain before being sent to their deaths in bullfights. Animal groups have condemned the event, while more than 100 Spanish towns and cities have stopped holding bullfighting events, with a 2019 poll finding that more than half of Spaniards want to see them banned.

Tormenta Rampaging Run will elevate riders to a height of 309 feet and, just like waiting for the release of the bulls, the train will release plunging riders into a record-breaking 95-degree, beyond vertical drop complete with sharp turns followed by other exhilarating drops that replicate the thrill of the running of the bulls.

The new attraction will tower over a new Spanish village called Rancho de la Tormenta and new restaurant Cocina Abuela, all fittingly located in the park’s Spain area.

Record-breaking features of Tormenta Rampaging Run are as follows:

Height: Soaring to an epic 309 feet, Tormenta Rampaging Run will give riders an expansive view of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex area before plunging them into a high-speed descent.
Speed: Reaching a speed of 87 mph, Tormenta Rampaging Run will be the fastest dive coaster on the planet.
Length: Spanning 4,199 feet, this ride will offer an extended journey full of airtime (weightless) moments, sharp turns and drops that will make riders feel like they are bull runners.
Tallest vertical loop: At 179 feet, the loop on this coaster will be the highest of any coaster, of any type.
Highest Immelmann inversion: Being upside down at 218 feet will become a must for thrill-seekers.
Highest 95-degree Beyond Vertical Drop: The train will drop riders a record 285 feet down at a beyond-vertical 95 degrees.

“Six Flags Over Texas has always been a leader in creating unforgettable experiences, and with Tormenta Rampaging Run we are soaring to new heights,” said Six Flags Over Texas VP and Park Manager Mark Boyer. “This coaster is a true testament to our commitment to providing world-class thrills and innovation, and we can't wait to bring this historic ride to life in 2026.”

“As the world’s first giga dive coaster, Tormenta Rampaging Run introduces a completely new ride category, blending giga coaster heights with the fun and thrill of a dive coaster,” said Sophie Bolliger, President of Bolliger & Mabillard, consulting engineers and designers of the coaster. “This level of innovation sets new standards for the theme park industry and our company is honored to be part of this historic moment with Six Flags.”

The Spanish village
Rancho de la Tormenta will be an immersive, themed area depicting a fictional Spanish village, with colorful banners and Spanish music.

It will also feature a new restaurant called Cocina Abuela, featuring flavors from Spain and Latin America such as Spanish rice, papas bravas, chicken tinga, and guacamole.

The 2026 opening of this multi-record-breaking roller coaster will be part of an important milestone for Six Flags Over Texas as it celebrates its 65th anniversary; Six Flags Over Texas opened on August 1, 1961.

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Weekend Event Planner

These are the 16 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

Photo by Chloe Weir

The Eagles will play at Globe Life Field in Arlington on May 16.

There will be no shortage of fun things to do in and around Dallas this weekend, with big events taking place almost every day. Choices include a different kind of home run derby, a trio of concerts (including one huge classic band), four theater productions, a movie star talking about one of his best-known films, two festivals, two comedians, a symphony concert, a car-free bike ride around Dallas, and the opening of a new art exhibition.

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

Thursday, May 14

Dallas Cowboys present Reliant Home Run Derby
At the annual Reliant Home Run Derby, various Dallas Cowboys will swing for the fences to raise money for charity. Each player will take a turn at bat until one Cowboy is declared champion, with each hit and home run earning a donation for The Salvation Army. The event takes place at Riders Field in Frisco.

Haynes Boone presents The Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit Concert
The 14th annual Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit concert is another sports-themed charity event, as it celebrates the 75th birthday of the Texas Rangers Hall of Fame radio broadcaster. The evening will feature live music from Sammy Rae and The Friends and Chuck Prophet and His Cumbia Shoes, as well as live and silent auctions. Proceeds from the event at Longhorn Ballroom will benefit the Grant Halliburton Foundation.

The Firehouse Theatre presents Sister Act
When disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is put in protective custody in the one place the cops are sure she won't be found: a convent. Disguised as a nun, she finds herself at odds with both the rigid lifestyle and uptight Mother Superior. Using her unique disco moves and singing talent to inspire the choir, Deloris breathes new life into the church and community. The musical runs through May 31 at The Firehouse Theatre in Farmers Branch.

AT&T Performing Arts Center presents John Cusack's High Fidelity
With a body of work spanning the course of over four decades, actor John Cusack has evolved into one of Hollywood’s most accomplished and respected actors of his generation. Cusack will host a screening of one of his most popular movies, High Fidelity, followed by a live conversation — moderated by Jeff “Skin” Wade of The Ben & Skin show on 97.1 The Eagle — about his career and the making of the film, as well as a Q&A. The event takes place at Winspear Opera House.

Dead White Zombies presents Big Bird
Big Bird is a performance immersion about the transformation of the human and biological into the digital and artificial. A forest of screens. A birth canal. A Miao shaman and an AI girlfriend who doesn't know if she exists. Big Bird is Dead White Zombies' most ambitious production yet — part ritual, part theater, part something that defies categorization entirely. The production runs through May 30 at The Cedars Union.

Ochre House Theater present Immovable Beast
Immovable Beast is a retelling of Moving Creatures, written and directed by Matthew Posey. It's a politically charged satire about an evil and intolerable oligarch and his tyrannical rise to power. The Baron is a soured, bloated old goat who lords over a once rich and beautiful region that is now a wasteland, due to the Baron’s greediness. People suffer, and their lives have become intolerable under the reckless hand of this narcissistic ruler. The production runs at Ochre House Theater through May 30.

Friday, May 15

City of Grapevine presents 42nd Annual Main Street Fest
Main Street Fest is a family-friendly festival where visitors can enjoy food, shopping, a KidZone, live music, a carnival and midway, Grapevine Art Project Market, and more. Headlining the live entertainment lineup will be country singer Jack Ingram, who will close the night on Saturday. The event runs through Sunday in the heart of Historic Downtown Grapevine.

Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival
The annual Wildflower! Arts and Music Festival will feature live performances by nearly 50 bands, including headlining bands like George Thorogood and the Destroyers, Kaleo, Tonic, Justin Moore, Blues Traveler, and OK Go. The festival also includes the Singer Songwriter contest; Performers Row featuring strolling entertainers, buskers, and acrobats; and more. The event takes place through Sunday in Galatyn Park Urban Center outside of Eisemann Center for Performing Arts in Richardson.

Improv Arlington presents Orlando Jones
Orlando Jones has gone from a brilliant joke writer to a chaos-powered storyteller with receipts. He started out writing for comedic icons like Martin Lawrence, Sinbad, Jay Leno, Colin Quinn, and Ben Stiller. A founding writer and original cast member of MADtv, Jones blends storytelling, razor-sharp political and cultural commentary, and the kind of jokes you think about three days later and start laughing in public like a lunatic. He'll perform four times through Saturday at Improv Arlington.

Verdigris Ensemble presents The Velveteen Rabbit
Verdigris Ensemble will present The Velveteen Rabbit, a tender, immersive musical retelling of Margery Williams’s beloved children’s story. Designed as a shared experience for children and adults alike, the semi-staged production surrounds audiences with music, storytelling, and imagination. As the Rabbit’s journey unfolds, music blooms between moments of narration, layering wonder, playfulness, and feeling while exploring timeless themes of love, belonging, and what it means to become real. There will be three performances through Saturday at Dallas Children's Theater.

Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents "Mahler’s Symphony of a Thousand"
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will present the rarely-performed "Symphony of a Thousand" by Gustav Mahler. The 60-minute program, presented without an intermission, will feature the Dallas Symphony Chorus under the direction of Anthony Blake Clark. The concert, conducted by Fabio Luisi, will have three performances through Sunday at Meyerson Symphony Center.

The Avett Brothers & Mike Patton in concert
Folk rock band The Avett Brothers are on the verge of their 25th anniversary in the music business, having released their debut album in 2002. Mike Patton has served as the lead singer of the rock band Faith No More off-and-on since 1988. The two entities have now joined forces the collaborative album, AVTT/PTTN, which they'll showcase at this concert at Winspear Opera House.

Saturday, May 16

Dallas Bike Ride
Dallas Bike Ride is a 20-mile ride that is the city’s only car-free social ride, a celebration of cycling and community. Participants can cruise at their own pace past some of Dallas’ most iconic landmarks. There will be live music and entertainment to keep participants moving throughout the ride. The Finish Festival will feature live music, food trucks, a beverage garden, and more. The ride starts and ends at Dallas City Hall.

Nasher Sculpture Center presents Nic Nicosia: "Everyday Surreal" opening day
Nic Nicosia: "Everyday Surreal" is a survey of the last 25 years of the artist’s five-decade career that reveals the material and conceptual evolution of one of Dallas' most important living artists. The exhibition will feature over 70 three-dimensional works, drawings, photographs, and films made since Nicosia's mid-career survey in 1999-2000. The exhibition will remain on display at Nasher Sculpture Center through August 16.

Eagles in concert
It's been a very long goodbye for the classic rock band Eagles, who have been on their The Long Goodbye tour since 2023. But this stop at Globe Life Field in Arlington is scheduled to be officially — truly! — the last ever tour date for a band that's been existence since 1971 (they do have a six-show residency planned for The Sphere in Las Vegas later in 2026, though). If you're a fan, it will be your final chance to hear songs like "Hotel California," "Life in the Fast Lane," "Heartache Tonight," and more sung live by Don Henley and his bandmates.

Sunday, May 17

Bobby Lee: The Finally Tour
Comedian, actor, and podcast host Bobby Lee comes to Dallas as part of his first official headline tour, The Finally Tour. Best known for his tenure on MADtv and as the co-host of two comedy podcasts, Bad Friends and TigerBelly, Lee has built a global fanbase through his humor, candid storytelling, and chaotic comedic energy. He'll perform at Majestic Theatre.

Photo by Chloe Weir

The Eagles will play at Globe Life Field in Arlington on May 16.

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