For K-pop lovers: NCT Dream’s The Dream Show 3: Dream( )Scape at Dickies Arena on Sep. 17
K-pop groups are well known for their ability to not only sing but to provide a full performance, and NCT Dream is no exception. With seven members, the team’s expert choreography keeps the energy up all night, but they also don’t skimp out on little moments of fan interactions. Multi-colored light beams and impressive visuals create a fun atmosphere, which is yet another way they engage the crowd. The setlist includes songs such as “Smoothie” and “Candy,” and there is bound to be a sea of lightstick-holding fans singing chants back to the group.
For indie-pop lovers: Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us Tour at the Toyota Music Factory on Sep. 19
Singer Gracie Abrams features all of the songs from her new album, along with older fan favorites, on this tour. After performing as an opener on The Eras Tour, Abrams has a new-found stage presence that many fans will enjoy. Although this concert is a step up from her previous tours, she continues to pay homage to her roots with multiple songs on guitar and piano. Her close ties to her fandom shine through during the encore with upbeat songs such as “Close to You,” which she released per requests from fans.
For nostalgic R&B lovers: Usher’s Past Present Future Tour at the American Airlines Center on Oct. 5
As the name of the tour suggests, R&B legend Usher will perform a combination of past and present hits during this thrilling concert. Usher’s hip-hop style, background dancers, and extravagant performances make this a true spectacle. The Past Present Future Tour is his first tour in eight years, and he celebrates the legacy of his music with a 45-song setlist that spans the past 30 years of his career.
For mainstream pop lovers: Sabrina Carpenter’s Short n’ Sweet Tour at the American Airlines Center on Oct. 30
Anyone listening to pop music recently would know at least a few songs from singer Sabrina Carpenter’s No. 1 album Short n’ Sweet. The album was a breakthrough in her career, and fans are excited to sing and dance to her new songs live. This will be her first time headlining a tour with arenas, but even in a bigger venue, her humor and stage presence will engage the crowd. Although the tour has yet to start, her performances are bound to include cute choreography and hit songs like “Espresso” and “Please Please Please.”