We’ve parsed through the lineups and cut through the noise to bring you a monthly roundup of the best live shows in Fort Worth.
September 7
Sunday Supper Club at the Post
The Post continues its run of intimate songwriter nights with a special acoustic song swap featuring Texas favorites Courtney Patton and Adam Hood. Patton’s vivid storytelling and soulful delivery pair seamlessly with Hood’s roots-driven country and Southern rock edge. Together, the two trade songs and stories in a stripped-down setting that puts the focus squarely on lyrics and craft.
September 13
Nine Inch Nails Peel It Back Tour 2025 Comes to Dickies Arena
Industrial rock legends Nine Inch Nails bring their Peel It Back World Tour to Fort Worth’s Dickies Arena, marking one of the most anticipated tours of the year. It’s their first proper tour since 2022, spanning more than 40 arenas across Europe and North America. Demand has been so intense that cities like Chicago, Brooklyn, and Los Angeles added extra shows. Trent Reznor and company deliver career-spanning setlists that mix classics like “Closer” and “Hurt” with lesser-performed tracks and surprises.
September 18
Samantha Fish Performs at Billy Bob’s Texas
Guitar firebrand Samantha Fish brings her Paper Doll World Tour to Billy Bob’s Texas for an electrifying Thursday night. Hailed as one of the most formidable players of her generation, Fish blends blues grit, rock edge, and soulful songwriting into a high-voltage live experience. Her latest album Paper Doll pushes boundaries with raw, defiant anthems and soaring guitar work.
September 19-21
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Presents Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland
The whimsical world of Lewis Carroll comes alive as the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra performs Joby Talbot’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland suite at Bass Performance Hall. Known for his film scores (Sing, Sing 2, Wonka), Talbot’s vivid music is paired with live ballet dancers to create an imaginative journey through Carroll’s beloved tale. The program begins with Mozart’s Symphony No. 38, “Prague,” written to showcase the virtuosity of Bohemia’s finest wind players at the time.
September 21
5th Annual Tacos and Tequila Vendor Popup at Tulips FTW
Back for its fifth year, the Tamales and Tequila vendor pop-up returns to Tulips FTW with an afternoon full of food, drinks, and local flavor. Enjoy tacos, tamales, elotes, sweets, and more, paired with a special tequila menu crafted by the Tulips bar staff. This family-friendly, pet-friendly event is free to attend and runs for four hours, with nonalcoholic options also available.
September 25-27
Raise a stein and celebrate Bavarian tradition when Oktoberfest returns to Trinity Park. For three days, the festival fills the riverfront with German music, dancing, and food. Guests can enjoy cold beer under large tents, sample bratwurst and pretzels, and catch live performances ranging from traditional polka to contemporary party bands.