See setlists from every concert the Star-Telegram covered this year so far
So far in 2026, Star-Telegram journalists attended concerts in North Texas from several acts, from country and pop to classic rock. Here’s a roundup of which songs fans heard at venues across Dallas-Fort Worth.
- Eric Church delivered a 31-song set at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on Feb. 27, 2026, including Tom Waits, Guy Clark and Willie Nelson covers. Opener Stephen Wilson Jr. and Joanna Cotten joined him for collaborations during the show.
- Lady Gaga left two major hits off her setlist during her “Mayhem Ball” tour stop in Fort Worth, skipping “The Edge of Glory” and “Hold My Hand” from the “Top Gun: Maverick” soundtrack. The theatrical show featured 20 dancers and four acts prioritizing tracks from her latest album.
- Nine Inch Nails performed a 20-song set at American Airlines Center in Dallas on March 3, 2026, closing the night with “Hurt.” The setlist included a David Bowie cover of “I’m Afraid of Americans.”
- The Eagles played their scheduled final DFW show ever at Globe Life Field in Arlington as part of “The Long Goodbye Act III.” Texas native Don Henley promised a two-hour show packed with hits, joined by Joe Walsh solo tracks like “Life’s Been Good” and “Rocky Mountain Way.”
- Mumford & Sons performed 25 songs at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth on June 8, 2026. Four acoustic tracks, including “Timshel” and “Ghosts That We Knew,” were played from a smaller stage.
- Rush played 22 songs across nearly three hours during their 50 Something tour stop at Dickies Arena, including tributes to late drummer Neil Peart. The band varied their setlist across a four-performance run in Fort Worth to give audiences some surprise.
The summary points above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists. The source reporting referenced above was written and edited entirely by journalists.
Jake Harris
Fort Worth Star-Telegram