While the summer temps may be cooling down, our social calendar is heating up. From concerts and galas to the Cowboy’s first home game at Jerry’s World, we’ve rounded up our top events in Dallas this September.
Renowned pianist Lang Lang is set to perform at The Dallas Symphony Orchestra 2024 Gala.
9/9-10
ALL FOR THE HALL DALLAS BENEFIT
Grab your cowboy hats and dancing boots—the two-day musical event, All for the Hall Dallas Benefit, is back in support of the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum’s education program. As for the country music stars? Expect an impressive lineup featuring Clint Black, Robert Earl Keen, Scotty McCreery and Carly Pearce in a Nashville-style “guitar pull.” Oh, and did we mention Grammy-nominated trio Midland will kick off the event on Monday with a covetable ticket to the Patron Party? We’ll see you there! countrymusichalloffame.org
9/11
CHILDISH GAMBINO
Childish Gambino (who you may also know as Donald Glover) drops down in Dallas to debut his latest album Brando Stone & The New World. Sing along to crowd favorites like “Yoshinoya” and “Survive” from his latest album, plus classics like “Redbone,” “Les” and more. American Airlines Center,childishgambino.com
Childish Gambino performs at the American Airlines Center on Sept. 11.
9/13-15
CINDERELLA
Admire the elegance of the Texas Ballet Theater as the company takes the stage to perform the timeless classic Cinderella. Former Royal Ballet dancer and current artistic director laureate of the Texas Ballet Theater, Ben Stevenson O.B.E., choreographed a tale of romance and splendor to complement the magical fairy tale. Every matinee show boasts a special children’s area with photo opportunities prior to curtain call. Winspear Opera House,texasballettheater.org
9/14
BRANIFF HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE CONFERENCE
Our September plans? Let’s just say they’re up in the air. This month, the Braniff Airways Foundation hosts the highly anticipated Braniff History and Architecture Conference in support of the foundation’s various community outreach programs. Expect an exciting lineup of entertainers, speakers, Braniff employee group interviews and, last but not least, an exhilarating presentation of new Hall of Fame inductees. Thomas Jefferson High School Auditorium,braniffinternational.com
9/14
KANE BROWN
Brown takes his “In The Air Tour” to Texas for a night of country music fun. Listen to hits “Bury Me in Georgia,” “Thank God”’ and “Heaven” as you tap your boots and tip your caps to this country sensation. Enjoy his recent collaboration with Marshmello, “Miles On It,” to get in the mood. Globe Life Field,kanebrownmusic.com
Catch star quarterback Dak Prescott at the Dallas Cowboys’ first home game on Sept. 15.
9/15
DALLAS COWBOYS
How ‘bout them Cowboys? Kick off the 2024-2025 NFL regular season with the first home game at Jerry’s World. Watch quarterback Dak Prescott and the rest of the Dallas Cowboys take on the New Orleans Saints in an early morning matchup—tailgating not required, but strongly recommended. AT&T Stadium,dallascowboys.co
9/28
2024 DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA GALA
Music lovers, rejoice! The Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Gala is back and better than ever. The black-tie event features a lively cocktail reception, decadent seated dinner and gala concert performed by the DSO and legendary pianist Lang Lang. Led by music director Fabio Luisi, the program showcases Rachmaninoff’s stunning Second Piano Concerto and Rossini’s famous Overture to William Tell for a special one-hour concert. Don’t want the night to end? Keep the party going with a dazzling after-party filled with drinks and dancing. Morton Myerson Symphony Center,dallassymphony.org
8/29-9/01
HARRY POTTER AND THE GOBLET OF FIRE IN CONCERT
Listen to the Dallas Symphony Orchestra’s performance of Patrick Doyle’s infamous score while the Harry Potter film plays on screen. Allow the music to bring to life the magic of Harry Potter’s wizarding world through “Hogwarts’ March,” “Potter Waltz,” “The Quidditch World Cup” and more. Morton Myerson Symphony Center,dallassymphony.org
