Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater Reveals Grand-Opening Spring Season Schedule

Mt. Joy, La Mafia and Braxton Keith kick off the new Dallas venue’s inaugural slate of concerts.

By Andy Kahn Jan 28, 2026 10:57 am PST

The Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater’s grand-opening spring season lineup was revealed for Texas’ new 6,500-capacity outdoor venue located adjacent to the Longhorn Ballroom.

Mt. Joy, La Mafia and Braxton Keith were the first confirmed performers headed soon to downtown Dallas.

Celebrating 46 years as a band, native Texans La Mafia will perform at the Longhorn Backyard Amphitheater on March 28. Mt. Joy — who this year mark 10 years as a band — will make a stop at the amphitheater for a performance on April 24. Midland, Texas-born singer-songwriter Braxton Keith is also part of the grand-opening spring season with a Longhorn Amphitheater concert scheduled for May 30.

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The historic, recently renovated and reopened Longhorn Ballroom was built in 1950 and has hosted countless memorable concerts. The one-time home to Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys was an unexpected stop on the Sex Pistols’ abbreviated first U.S. Tour in 1978.

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