We’ve banded together (no pun intended) to bring you a roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth this May!
Y2K Prom - 2026
Technology has always offered both connection and distraction. It brings people together online while pulling attention away from the pleasures that can only be fully experienced in person. Y2K Prom offers a chance to literally unplug while connecting with live performers and the people sharing in that moment.
Singer-songwriter Joseph Neville and his team are bringing back the widely popular Y2K Prom this month at Southside Preservation Hall. The evening promises a nostalgic run through late-1990s and early-2000s hits. Phones are checked at the door, and guests are encouraged to lean into the era with vintage looks from that classic era where belting Alanis Morissette from the car or shower united a generation.
The Marcus King Band Performs at Billy Bob’s Texas
The Marcus King Band brings a blues and Southern rock sound that feels both classic and current. Formed in the early 2010s, the group built a loyal following through relentless touring and high-energy shows driven by intricate guitar work, expressive songwriting, and emotive vocals. Known for albums like Soul Insight and Carolina Confessions, the band takes the main stage at Billy Bob’s Texas on May 8 for an evening of Americana-rooted performances.
Dickies Arena Presents The Queens! Four Legends, One Stage
The Queens! Four Legends, One Stage brings Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle, Gladys Knight, and Stephanie Mills together for a single night built on their biggest hits. Between them, the group spans decades of chart-topping hits and crossover moments that helped define R&B’s mainstream reach. The set pulls from deep catalogs and leans into the vocal power and stage presence that made each artist a headliner in her own right.
Mother’s Day Martinees with Rick Derek & the Vegas Six
Ricki Derek has built a steady following in Fort Worth by leaning into a faithful, Rat Pack–era sound with his Vegas Six. This Mother’s Day, give mom what she really wants — a night off in the welcome company of an ice-cold Martini and the smooth crooning of Derek and his legendary band. Scat Jazz Lounge holds the torch for straight-ahead jazz in a city with deep roots in the genre.
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents NieR: Orchestra Concert
At Bass Performance Hall, NieR: Orchestra Concert 12026 [YoRHa] brings the series’ score into a full-scale live setting, blending orchestra, chorus, and large-screen visuals into a single, narrative-driven performance. Presented by Square Enix, the production pairs sweeping compositions with cinematic storytelling tied to the world of NieR: Automata, expanding the series beyond the screen and into a fully immersive concert experience.