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10 must-see spring concerts

With Dallas’ mild winter soon coming to an end, it’s time to look forward to an unseasonably warm spring and the concerts that come with it. From House of Blues to Gexa Energy Pavilion, get ready to rally your friends and buy tickets for these shows you won’t want to miss.

February

Dustin Lynch

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Dustin Lynch Photo credit: Facebook

“Cowboys and Angels” alike should be excited for Lynch’s Hell of a Night tour stopping in Dallas Feb. 6 at the House of Blues. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. General admission tickets are $22.50, so go slide on your cowboy boots and dance the night away!

Carly Rae Jepsen

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Let’s be honest, no one can resist the “Call Me Maybe” singer’s catchy songs! Her Gimme Love tour comes to town Feb. 19 at House of Blues. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show starts at 8:30 p.m. General admission tickets are only $25, making this the perfect Friday night outing for a big group of friends.

Hoodie Allen

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Hoodie Allen Photo credit: Facebook

You should be “All About It” when it comes to Hoodie’s Happy Camper tour. He’ll be performing at House of Blues Feb. 21. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the concert starts at 8 p.m. This show is sure to be a blast and won’t break your bank with general admission tickets for just $25.

March

Rihanna

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“Where Have You Been” if you haven’t bought your Rihanna tickets yet? The singer will bring her Anti world tour to the American Airlines Center March 6. The concert starts at 7:30 p.m., and tickets are available for as low as $39. Go get yours “Right Now”!

Fetty Wap

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Just picture the rapper singing, “Won’t you come my way?” and there will be no stopping you from getting to his show at House of Blues March 8. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show, part of the Monster Energy Outbreak tour, starts at 8 p.m. If you’re in town for spring break, get your general admission resale tickets starting at $59.

Casting Crowns

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Riding rollercoasters at Six Flags Over Texas and seeing this group perform sounds like a “Glorious Day.” The concert is March 25 at 7 p.m., and tickets are only $10. The catch is that you’ll also have to purchase park admission that day, but who would complain about a Friday like that?

April

Mumford & Sons

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Get ready to be a “Lover of the Light” when these Brits come to town. The band performs at Gexa Energy Pavilion April 4 at 7:30 p.m. Lawn tickets are a steal at $34.50, so don’t say “I Will Wait” when it comes to getting yours.

Justin Bieber

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It might be too late to say “Sorry.” Bieber fever will hit Dallas April 10 when his Purpose world tour comes to the American Airlines Center. Tickets are basically sold out on Ticketmaster, but StubHub has some available starting at a lofty $249.99. Your motto might be “Never Say Never,” but you just might have to at that price.

Ellie Goulding

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Ellie Goulding Photo credit: Facebook

It’s true that “Anything Could Happen” when it comes to tickets, so grab yours soon! Goulding’s Delirium world tour comes to the Verizon Theatre at Grand Prairie April 18. Doors open at 6 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Ticket prices are as low as $29.50, so follow your “Beating Heart” and get ready to lose your voice in the name of indie pop.

May

Dave Matthews Band

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Dave Matthews Band Photo credit: Facebook

May 14 might be SMU seniors’ time to “Say Goodbye,” but what better way to end undergrad than by celebrating with this concert? The group will bring their tour to Gexa Energy Pavilion at 7 p.m. that night. The tickets don’t go on sale until Feb. 19 at noon, so mark your calendars and kick off summer the right way.

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