North Texas venues announce 400+ local music events for November

Independent venues across North Texas have scheduled more than 130 named musical acts for the month of November 2026. The events span three major cities and include free performances, ticketed shows, and charity benefit concerts.

Zounds Sounds School of Music marks its 21st anniversary with a 21-night concert series at Zounds Sounds B-Side in Dallas. The schedule runs through November 21 and features over 40 artists, including Marc Solomon, Amy Curnow, and Jackson Scribner.

In Denton, the Rock Lottery 23 takes place on Saturday, November 14, at Dan’s Silverleaf. The event uses a lottery system to randomly assign 25 musicians into five bands at 10 a.m. The groups have 12 hours to write three to five original songs before performing at 10 p.m. Participants include Alex Shore of SLIPS and Rebekah Elizabeth of The Larry Byrds.

Fort Worth hosts the third annual Songwriter Festival from November 12 to 15 at Tulips FTW. The four-day event features multiple stages and more than 90 acts, such as Bolton Serunjogi, Theo Carracino, and Lorena Leigh.

The Echo Lounge & Music Hall in Dallas celebrates its fifth anniversary on Saturday, November 28. Cure For Paranoia, a 2026 Tiny Desk winner, headlines the show with support from Rosegarden Funeral Party and DAMOYEE. D Magazine hosts an afterparty featuring Brandon Blue.

On Saturday, November 14, Cool Beans Bar & Grill in Denton hosts its 34th anniversary celebration, known as Beanstock 2026. Cory Cross & The Burden headline the event, which runs from 4 p.m. Admission requires a suggested donation of two canned food items or one case of water to benefit the Denton Water Project and local pantries.

Dallas garage pop band The Deathray Davies promotes its new album, LAMPSHADE EARTHQUAKE MICROPHONE, with a three-day mini tour from November 5 to 7. The group plays Rubber Gloves Rehearsal Studios in Denton, Tulips FTW in Fort Worth, and Far-Out in Dallas. Supporting acts include Helium Queens and Buttercup.