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12 of the most memorable AT&T Stadium concerts we’ve ever covered

This collection of stories captures memorable concerts at AT&T Stadium in Arlington. Morgan Wallen brought his country flair, sporting a Dallas Cowboys jersey during his sold-out show. Taylor Swift impressed audiences with her record-breaking three-night run at the venue, reminiscent of Bruce Springsteen's marathon performances.

Garth Brooks delighted fans with his return to North Texas, noting the emotional significance of playing at AT&T Stadium, while Beyoncé's Renaissance Tour dazzled with unique visual presentations and nods to her career-spanning hits.

Here's a look back at some of the most memorable shows over the past couple of years.

Garth Brooks played to one of the largest crowds in AT&T Stadium’s 13-year existence Saturday night in Arlington. Although an official attendance has yet to be announced, the crowd was likely between 90,000 and 100,000.

NO. 1: GARTH BROOKS ADDS ANOTHER HISTORIC CONCERT TO HIS NORTH TEXAS LEGACY

Was it the greatest Garth Brooks show of all-time? I won’t argue. | Published July 31, 2022 | Read Full Story by Stefan Stevenson

The Weeknd performs during The After Hours Til Dawn Global Stadium Tour at Mercedes Benz Stadium on Aug. 11, 2022, in Atlanta. (Photo by Paul R. Giunta/Invision/AP)

NO. 2: SOMETHING WAS MISSING AT THE WEEKND’S EYE-OPENING, SENSES-BENDING SHOW

The pop superstar performed 29 songs to about 60,000 fans in Arlington. | Published August 15, 2022 | Read Full Story by Stefan Stevenson

Taylor Swift pauses between songs during her first sold-out concert of three nights at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, in March.

NO. 3: TAYLOR SWIFT CAPS HISTORIC AT&T STADIUM RUN WITH SPRINGSTEEN-ESQUE STAMINA

She made sure the price of your ticket was reflected in the scope and quality of the production. | Published April 3, 2023 | Read Full Story by Stefan Stevenson

Lead vocalist James Hetfield performs with bass guitarist Robert Trujillo during the Metallica: M72 World Tour concert at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023.

NO. 4: METALLICA SHOW ECLIPSES TAYLOR SWIFT’S AT AT&T STADIUM IN ONE STUNNING DEPARTMENT

Due to its stage configuration, Metallica’s show at AT&T Stadium packed in 100,000 for a pulsating evening. | Published August 19, 2023 | Read Full Story by Mac Engel

Beyonce in concert at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Sunday, July 5, 2009.

NO. 5: PHOTOS: BEYONCE IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH. HOW MANY OF THESE MOMENTS DO YOU REMEMBER?

It’s been a minute since the Queen Bey has slayed a stage in the Metroplex. Here’s a look back at a few past appearances in Dallas-Fort Worth. | Published September 18, 2023 | Read Full Story by Candi Bolden

Beyoncé performs at AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Thursday, September 21, 2023.

NO. 6: ‘IT FEELS GOOD TO BE HOME’: BEYONCE DAZZLES NORTH TEXAS WITH RENAISSANCE TOUR PERFORMANCE

Even Blue Ivy got in on the act. | Published September 22, 2023 | Read Full Story by Candice Bolden

Legendary performer Billy Joel entertained more than 50,000 fans at AT&T Stadium on Saturday night in Arlington after Stevie Nicks opened the three hour show. By Mac Engel

NO. 7: BILLY JOEL & STEVIE NICKS’ SHOW A ‘RAGE AGAINST THE DYING OF THE LIGHT’

The two legendary performers combined to thrill an aging audience for more than three hours in Arlington | Published March 10, 2024 | Read Full Story by Mac Engel

Chris Stapleton preforms with his band at the City Tavern, in Dallas Thursday, April 16, 2015. (Special the the Star-Telegram/Mark Rogers)

NO. 8: CHRIS STAPLETON IN FLAWLESS FIGHTING FORM. INTIMATE, ENTHRALLING, BARE BONES

The singer-songwriter and his six-piece band sounded pristine during a rocking, soulful 26-song set at Globe Life Field Saturday night. | Published June 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Stefan Stevenson

The Morgan Wallen One Night At A Time tour logo at AT&T Stadium on Thursday, July 25, 2024. By Jake Harris

NO. 9: MORGAN WALLEN SINGS ABOUT WHISKEY & NOT MUCH ELSE TO SOLD-OUT CROWD

Don’t expect a lot of variety from Morgan Wallen’s show, our reviewer writes. | Published July 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jake Harris

Approximately 30,000 participated in Journey’s performance of “Lights” during their set on Monday night at Globe Life Field in Arlington. Journey was joined by Steve Miller and Def Leppard for the near five hour show. By Mac Engel

NO. 10: A 15-YEAR-OLD GIRL’S REVIEW OF THE STEVE MILLER, DEF LEPPARD AND JOURNEY CONCERT

A teenager takes in the show that features “oldies but goodies?” Steve Miller, Def Leppard and Journey. | Published August 13, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vivian Engel

Legendary AC/DC guitarist Angus Young, 70, played a 10-minute solo during “Let There Be Rock” during the band’s performance at AT&T Stadium on Monday night. By Mac Engel

NO. 11: AC/DC RELIES ON THEIR GREATEST HITS TO ENTERTAIN THE MASSES

In what will likely be their final stop in DFW, AC/DC’s 21-song set list relied on the favorites that made the band big. | Published April 15, 2025 | Read Full Story by Mac Engel

Kendrick Lamar performs with SZA in the halftime show during Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, in New Orleans. By Dominick Williams

NO. 12: KENDRICK LAMAR & SZA’S GRAND NATIONAL TOUR CONCERT: 5 THINGS

“Not Like Us” was the hit of the night at Saturday’s concert in Arlington. | Published April 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Candi Bolden

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.