Concert News

Willie Nelson’s Outlaw Festival rolls into Irving with all-star lineup

The Outlaw Music Festival Tour, starring Willie Nelson, comes to Irving on July 3.

Photo by Pamela Springsteen

The soon-to-be 93-year-old Willie Nelson will headline his annual Outlaw Music Festival Tour, which will come to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on Friday, July 3.

The star-laden tour will travel to 12 cities in July and August, including the Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic in Austin on July 4 and a stop in Houston suburb The Woodlands on July 5.

Nelson will be joined by a variety of big names over the course of the tour. Irving and The Woodlands will see Wilco, Sheryl Crow, Stephen Wilson, Jr., Margo Price, and Lily Meola.

Nelson will be making fewer appearances on the road this year, giving each night of this tour added significance as a rare chance to experience a living legend alongside the powerhouse lineup.

“Being on the road and playing for the fans is what I love to do," said Nelson in a statement. "We don’t get to do as many shows as we used to, so every night out there means a little more. I’m looking forward to seeing everyone and making it a special time.”

The iconic singer continues to release music at a prodigious pace. After releasing two new albums in 2025, he will put out his 104th album, Dream Chaser, at the end of May.

Tickets for the tour go on sale to the general public on Friday, March 27, at 10 am at OutlawMusicFestival.com and ticketmaster.com.

Citi card members will have early access to presale tickets, available now through Thursday, March 26 until 10 pm via the Citi Entertainment program.

2026 OUTLAW MUSIC FESTIVAL TOUR DATES

July 3: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory - Irving, TX
July 4: Germania Insurance Amphitheater - Austin, TX (Willie Nelson Fourth of July Picnic)
July 5: The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion - The Woodlands, TX
August 18: Hollywood Casino Amphitheater - Maryland Heights, MO
August 19: Mystic Lake Amphitheater - Shakopee, MN
August 21: Alpine Valley Music Theatre - East Troy, WI
August 22: Pine Knob Music Theatre - Clarkston, MI
August 23: Ruoff Music Center - Noblesville, IN
August 25: Credit Union 1 Amphitheatre - Tinley Park, IL
August 28: Northwell at Jones Beach Theater - Wantagh, NY
August 29: Bethel Woods Center for the Arts - Bethel, NY
August 30: Albany Med Health System at SPAC - Saratoga Springs, NY

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Fun in the Trees

Go Ape Adventure Park to bring ziplining and treetop thrills to Cedar Hill

Rendering of Go Ape Adventure Park in Cedar Hill

Image courtesy of City of Cedar Hill

The new Go Ape Adventure Park in Cedar Hill brings ziplining and more to the treetops of the Dallas suburb.

A new Go Ape Adventure Park is swinging into the Midtown district of Dallas suburb Cedar Hill. The Cedar Hill City Council approved the new park during its meeting Tuesday, August 25 meeting, according to a release.

The adventure experience, known for its ziplines, rope bridges, tree houses, and canopy walks, currently has one other DFW park, in Arlington (a Plano location is closed for repairs this season). There's also one location in the Houston area and locations in eight other states.

Designed to offer a range of experiences for people of all ages, the Cedar Hill location will pair Go Ape’s most popular attractions with new, site-specific adventures inspired by the city’s unique terrain and natural landscape, the release says.

While many details of the Cedar Hill location are still TBA, if it's anything like the Arlington park, guests can expect a Treetop Adventure, a three-hour, high-ropes course with eagle-eye views of the terrain below; and a one-hour version called Treetop Journey. The Arlington park also has a range for outdoor axe-throwing.

People at Go Ape Walk among the treetops at Go Ape!. Photo courtesy of Go Ape!

Construction is expected to begin before the end of 2026, with the goal of opening in spring 2027.

“We’re incredibly proud to partner with Cedar Hill to bring these new aerial amenities to life," said Tony Holt, CEO of Go Ape, in a statement. "From design and installation through ongoing operations, our goal is to create exceptional experiences that residents and visitors can enjoy for years to come, while adding a new dimension to the city’s recreation and visitor experience."

Midtown is an emerging district in Cedar Hill, designed to be a connected, walkable destination for retail, dining, entertainment, office, hospitality, and mixed-use development.

Go Ape will join the already-existing Library in a Park, Government Center, and Cinemark movie theater in the Midtown district.

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