We’ve banded together (no pun intended) to bring you another roundup of the best live shows in November.
Jersey Boys
The Tony Award-winning Broadway hit Jersey Boys returns to Fort Worth November 3-8, celebrating the 20-year run of the remarkable music centered on Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons. Follow the group’s rise from humble beginnings on the streets of New Jersey to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, complete with backstage drama and timeliness hits like “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” The acclaimed production provides a unique insight into a beloved pop music group.
John Summit Performs at Ariat Arena
Electronic dance music superstar John Summit brings his CTRL ESCAPE Arena Tour to Fort Worth November 7 and 8, promising two nights of high-energy house music and an immersive production. Joining the DJ are New York-based techno DJ Layton Giordani and rising DJ Jackie Hollander. The concerts are among the first major performances at the newly renamed Ariat Arena, formerly Dickies Arena, following an October 26 announcement of a 10-year naming rights agreement with the Western footwear and apparel brand.
Fort Worth Songwriter Festival
The third annual Fort Worth Songwriter Festival returns November 12–15 for four days of live music celebrating the art of songwriting. Hosted primarily at Tulips FTW, the festival features dozens of local and touring musicians, including Dawn and Hawkes and Jack Barksdale on November 12, Bob Livingston on November 13, Mike Stinson on November 14, and Kevin Russell on November 15. Performances range from intimate songwriter rounds to full-band sets, with free showcases, late-night jam sessions, and after-parties at venues throughout Fort Worth.
The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents Oz With Orchestra
Most great movies have an equally great soundtrack, and The Wizard of Oz more than fits that description. The Yellow Brick Road leads to Bass Performance Hall November 13 and 14 as our city’s resident orchestra performs Herbert Stothart’s original score live, bringing a live music element to the beloved classic film. Hear classic songs like “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” like never before.
Lyle Lovett Performs at Bass Performance Hall
Four-time Grammy Award winner and Texas music icon Lyle Lovett returns to Cowtown November 17 for an evening of memorable music at Bass Performance Hall. With a career spanning four decades and 14 albums, the singer-songwriter blends country, jazz, blues, gospel, and swing with his signature wit and storytelling. Accompanied by his Small Large Band, Lovett will certainly remind the audience why he is one of the state’s most celebrated performers.
Fall Music Series at Blackland Distillery
Enjoy live music and autumn-inspired cocktails at Blackland Distillery in Fort Worth’s Foundry District. The award-winning distillery’s Fall Music Series features Katie Robertson on November 12 and Lindsay Chuber on November 29, with performances from 7 to 9 pm. Sip seasonal creations like the Blood Moon, made with cinnamon-infused bourbon, pomegranate liqueur, and cranberry juice, or the Tallest Tree in the Forest, featuring gin, pear purée, and rosemary-maple syrup. Both evenings feature $10 cocktails and half-price light bites.
Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen
Oscar-winning singer-songwriter and Yellowstone star Ryan Bingham returns to Fort Worth November 14 for a performance with The Texas Gentlemen at Billy Bob’s Texas. Known for his gritty blend of Americana, country, and roots rock, Bingham has deep connections to Fort Worth, where he rode bulls in the Stockyards and played small local venues during his early musical career. The performance brings the acclaimed musician back to a city that helped shape his rise to fame.