Key Takeaways
- San Antonio’s fall 2026 calendar splits into two clear tiers: arena spectacles at the Alamodome and Frost Bank Center, and club shows at Aztec Theatre, Paper Tiger, Stable Hall, and Sam’s Burger Joint.
- September already stacks heavyweight names, including J. Cole, Guns N’ Roses, Artemas, The Red Clay Strays, and Bruno Mars with RAYE.
- Featured OnesToWatch artists such as Artemas, RAYE, SWMRS, and Jesse Jo Stark appear across multiple venues and formats.
- Club and theater rooms give audiences close-range access to rising artists, with support slots often serving as the first live entry point.
- OnesToWatch Live keeps ticket links and show details current for this San Antonio calendar.
Featured OnesToWatch Dates And Ticket Links
These dates spotlight artists highlighted by OnesToWatch and sit at the center of this fall guide.
- Artemas — Friday, September 18, 2026 · Aztec Theatre, San Antonio, TX · LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour
Get Artemas Tickets - RAYE (supporting Bruno Mars) — Wednesday, September 23, 2026 · Alamodome, San Antonio, TX · The Romantic Tour
See Bruno Mars With RAYE - SWMRS — Saturday, September 26, 2026 · Sam’s Burger Joint, San Antonio, TX · SWMRS Live 2026
Reserve SWMRS Tickets - Jesse Jo Stark (supporting Cannons) — Saturday, October 3, 2026 · Aztec Theatre, San Antonio, TX · The Everything Glows Tour
Tickets For Cannons With Jesse Jo Stark
Arena And Stadium Highlights At Frost Bank Center And Alamodome
San Antonio’s largest rooms host a run of arena and stadium shows that anchor the fall calendar.
Frost Bank Center
- The Red Clay Strays – September 20, 2026
The Mobile, Alabama Southern rock band brings their Grateful Tour to Frost Bank Center on Sunday, September 20, with Muscadine Bloodline and Sweet Talk. Doors open at 5:30 PM and showtime is 6:30 PM. Their debut album produced the viral hit “Wondering Why,” which reached the top 10 on Billboard’s Hot Rock & Alternative Songs Chart.
Find Red Clay Strays Tickets - RUSH – September 23 and September 25, 2026
RUSH brings its Fifty Something reunion tour to Frost Bank Center for two nights, marking the first full RUSH tour with Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson in more than a decade. Ticket starting prices vary by resale marketplace. For September 23, 2026, listings start at approximately $82–$131. For September 25, 2026, listings start at approximately $138–$192.
Check RUSH Ticket Options - Zach Top – September 26, 2026
The 24-year-old traditional country singer brings his Cold Beer & Country Music Fall Tour ’26 to Frost Bank Center on Saturday, September 26 at 8:00 PM. Top grew up on his family’s ranch in Sunnyside, Washington and has quickly become a Nashville breakout.
Get Zach Top Tickets - Chayanne – September 27, 2026
The Puerto Rican pop star brings his Bailemos Otra Vez Tour 2026 to Frost Bank Center on Sunday, September 27 at 7:00 PM. The tour takes its name from his 2023 album Bailemos Otra Vez, which debuted at No. 3 on Billboard’s Latin Pop Albums chart. Tickets start around $108, with some marketplaces listing starting prices between $84 and $113.
Browse Chayanne Tickets - Journey – October 10, 2026
Journey’s Final Frontier Tour stops at Frost Bank Center on Saturday, October 10 at 7:30 PM. The band has scored 19 top-40 singles in the United States and entered the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2017.
See Journey Live - Elevation Worship – October 13, 2026
The Grammy-winning worship collective brings the Elevation Nights Tour 2026 to Frost Bank Center on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Pastor Steven Furtick delivers a message alongside the performance, with ELEVATION RHYTHM opening.
Elevation Worship Tickets - Lil Wayne – October 17, 2026
Lil Wayne’s 20+ Years of Carter Classics tour arrives at Frost Bank Center on Saturday, October 17 at 8:30 PM. Tickets start at roughly $60 for a career-spanning set focused on the Carter series.
Lil Wayne Ticket Info - Don Omar – October 22, 2026
“El Rey del Reggaeton” brings The Last King World Tour to Frost Bank Center on Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM. His 2006 album King of Kings debuted at No. 1 on Billboard’s Latin charts and No. 7 on the Billboard 200.
Don Omar Tickets - Three Days Grace – October 26, 2026
Three Days Grace brings the Alienation Tour to Frost Bank Center on Monday, October 26. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster.
Three Days Grace Tickets - Doja Cat – November 6, 2026
Doja Cat’s Tour Ma Vie World Tour comes to Frost Bank Center on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The date reflects her shift from club-level artist to full arena headliner.
Doja Cat Tickets - Jonas Brothers – November 14, 2026
The Jonas Brothers bring The Burning Up Tour All Over Again to Frost Bank Center on Saturday, November 14 at 7:30 PM. Ticket marketplaces list starting prices around $92.
Jonas Brothers Tickets
Alamodome
- Guns N’ Roses with Pierce the Veil – September 16, 2026
Guns N’ Roses bring their World Tour 2026 to the Alamodome on Wednesday, September 16 at 6:25 PM, with Pierce the Veil in support. San-antonio.events lists the lowest ticket price at $23, with prices reflecting current market demand, which keeps this arena rock date relatively accessible.
Guns N’ Roses Tickets - Bruno Mars with RAYE – September 23, 2026
Bruno Mars headlines The Romantic Tour at the Alamodome in San Antonio, TX on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 7:00 PM, his first major headlining run in nearly a decade. RAYE opens the show, bringing a deep solo catalog to a full stadium audience. Tickets start at $153, with an average price near $827.
Bruno Mars Ticket Details - Iron Maiden, Megadeth, and Anthrax – September 29, 2026
Three long-running metal bands share the Alamodome stage on Tuesday, September 29 at 6:15 PM. Tickets start at $30, with an average price around $186, and roughly 5,940 tickets listed as available.
Iron Maiden / Megadeth / Anthrax Tickets - Usher and Chris Brown – October 5, 2026
The 2026 R&B Tour, a co-headlining stadium run from Usher and Chris Brown, includes an October 5 date at the Alamodome. Tickets start at $43, with an average price near $397, and the show carries a high-demand label.
Usher And Chris Brown Tickets - K-POP World 2026 Festival – October 30–31, 2026
The Alamodome hosts two concert nights of the KPOPWORLD Festival on October 30 and 31, with performances starting at 5:00 PM each day. The lineup includes Jay Park and Jessi, plus a dance competition and international vendor village. A two-day pass starts at $415, with an average price around $595.
K-POP World Festival Passes
Club And Theater Calendar: Aztec Theatre, Paper Tiger, Stable Hall, Sam’s Burger Joint
San Antonio’s club and theater rooms mix established touring acts with newer names building momentum in front of a few hundred to roughly 1,500 fans.
Aztec Theatre
- Artemas – September 18, 2026
Artemas headlines the Aztec Theatre on Friday, September 18 at 8:00 PM as part of the LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour. The room holds about 1,477 people, which keeps this date relatively intimate for an artist on a fast upward trajectory.
Artemas At Aztec Tickets - Cannons with Jesse Jo Stark – October 3, 2026
Cannons bring The Everything Glows Tour to the Aztec Theatre on Saturday, October 3 at 8:00 PM, with Jesse Jo Stark opening. Support slots at this level often introduce future headliners to new listeners.
Cannons With Jesse Jo Stark Tickets - Arch Enemy – October 13, 2026
Swedish melodic death metal veterans Arch Enemy perform at the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
Arch Enemy Tickets - Marilyn Manson – October 17 and 18, 2026
Marilyn Manson plays two consecutive nights at the Aztec Theatre on Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18, both at 8:00 PM.
Marilyn Manson Tickets - Cameron Whitcomb – October 24, 2026
Cameron Whitcomb brings the Kingdom of Fear Tour to the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, October 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Cameron Whitcomb Tickets - The Story So Far – November 3, 2026
Pop-punk band The Story So Far performs at the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX on Tuesday, November 3, 2026 at 7:00 PM.
The Story So Far Tickets - Skillet – November 6, 2026
Skillet’s Comatose 20 Years, Still Screaming Tour stops at the Aztec Theatre on Friday, November 6 at 7:00 PM. Tickets start at about $60.
Skillet Tickets - Alter Bridge – November 19, 2026
Alter Bridge performs at the Aztec Theatre on Thursday, November 19 at 7:00 PM.
Alter Bridge Tickets - Band of Horses – November 21, 2026
An Evening With Band of Horses plays the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Tickets start around $60.
Band Of Horses Tickets - Isaiah Rashad – November 22, 2026
Isaiah Rashad performs at the Aztec Theatre on Sunday, November 22 at 8:00 PM.
Isaiah Rashad Tickets - AJ McLean – November 30, 2026
AJ McLean presents Alexander James: The Better Man Tour at the Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX on Monday, November 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM. Doors open at 7:00 PM and the show is all ages.
AJ McLean Tickets
Sam’s Burger Joint
- SWMRS – September 26, 2026
SWMRS headline Sam’s Burger Joint (330 E Grayson St., San Antonio, TX) on Saturday, September 26, 2026 as part of SWMRS Live 2026. The venue is designed for up to 300 guests, according to its private events page, which makes this one of the smallest rooms on the fall schedule.
SWMRS At Sam’s Tickets
Paper Tiger
- The Menzingers with Hot Water Music and Weakened Friends – September 25, 2026
A three-band punk bill hits Paper Tiger on Friday, September 25, 2026 at 7:00 PM, with groups that have shaped underground punk for nearly two decades.
The Menzingers Tickets - Built to Spill – September 24, 2026
Indie rock veterans Built to Spill perform at Paper Tiger on Thursday, September 24 at 8:00 PM.
Built To Spill Tickets - Rico Nasty – October 16, 2026
Rico Nasty performs at Paper Tiger on Friday, October 16, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
Rico Nasty Tickets - Dinosaur Jr with Stef Chura – November 6, 2026
Dinosaur Jr. with Stef Chura perform at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX on Friday, November 6, 2026 at 8:00 PM, bringing their signature wall-of-sound guitar approach.
Dinosaur Jr Tickets - We Are Scientists – November 13, 2026
We Are Scientists perform at Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX on Friday, November 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM.
We Are Scientists Tickets
Stable Hall
- Band of Heathens with Donavon Frankenreiter – November 22, 2026
The Band of Heathens close out their Texas run at Stable Hall (307 Pearl Pkwy, San Antonio, TX) on Sunday, November 22, 2026 at 8:00 PM for the Rolling Together Revue, joined by Donavon Frankenreiter. Tickets start at $61.
Band Of Heathens Tickets
Additional Notable Club And Arena Dates
Several other shows round out the fall schedule across Aztec Theatre, Paper Tiger, and Freeman Coliseum.
- The Midnight — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, September 14, 2026 at 8:00 PM (Time Machines Tour)
The Midnight Tickets - W.A.S.P. — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, September 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
W.A.S.P. Tickets - Alicia Villarreal — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, September 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Alicia Villarreal Tickets - Rodrigo y Gabriela — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, October 1, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Rodrigo Y Gabriela Tickets - Juanes — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, Friday, October 2, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Juanes Tickets - Bowling For Soup — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, November 20, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Bowling For Soup Tickets - Streetlight Manifesto — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Streetlight Manifesto Tickets - Daughtry — Aztec Theatre in San Antonio, TX, Friday, November 13, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Daughtry Tickets - Hot Flash Heat Wave — Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Hot Flash Heat Wave Tickets - Scene Queen with WARGASM and Bailey Spinn — Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX, September 26, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Scene Queen Tickets - Squirrel Flower with Sour Widows — Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX, Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Squirrel Flower Tickets - Ceremony — Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX, Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Ceremony Tickets - Nick Shoulders — Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX, Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Nick Shoulders Tickets - Ripe — Paper Tiger in San Antonio, TX, November 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM
Ripe Tickets - Sin Bandera (ESCENAS US TOUR) — Freeman Coliseum in San Antonio, TX, Saturday, September 19, 2026
Sin Bandera Tickets
Past September 2026 Shows
These September concerts took place before the current date of 2026-09-13 and provide context for the season’s overall run.
- Karol G (Viajando Por El Mundo Tropitour) with Becky G — Alamodome, September 2, 2026
- My Chemical Romance — Alamodome, September 12, 2026
Patterns And Seasonal Themes
San Antonio’s fall 2026 calendar shows a dense arena tier alongside a broad mix of genres. Bruno Mars, Guns N’ Roses, Iron Maiden, Usher and Chris Brown, RUSH, Doja Cat, and Lil Wayne all appear between September and November, covering rock, hip-hop, R&B, and Latin pop at large scale. The same window also includes reggaeton (Don Omar), traditional country (Zach Top), Latin pop (Chayanne), Christian worship (Elevation Worship), and K-pop (K-POP World Festival).
Club and theater bookings add a different layer. Artemas at the Aztec Theatre, SWMRS at Sam’s Burger Joint, and Jesse Jo Stark opening for Cannons at the Aztec show how smaller rooms can frame an artist’s early touring chapter before any arena move.
Support slots stand out as key discovery moments. RAYE opening for Bruno Mars at the Alamodome places a OnesToWatch-featured artist in front of a full stadium crowd, and Jesse Jo Stark’s appearance with Cannons at the Aztec plays a similar role on a smaller scale.
The rodeo ecosystem also shapes the calendar. The 2027 San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo (February 11–28, 2027 at Frost Bank Center) already lists Flatland Cavalry, Turnpike Troubadours, and Keith Urban. Country and Americana dates in fall 2026, including Zach Top and The Red Clay Strays, fit into that broader pattern.
For a wider view of rising artists, OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch highlights names positioned for the next touring level.
Practical Guidance For Choosing Shows
Venue tier offers a quick way to narrow options. The Alamodome and Frost Bank Center focus on large shared experiences built around production and spectacle. Aztec Theatre, Paper Tiger, Stable Hall, and Sam’s Burger Joint favor proximity, shorter sightlines, and crowds that often see artists earlier in their touring arc.
Scheduling also plays a role. September 23 presents a direct conflict, with Bruno Mars at the Alamodome and RUSH at Frost Bank Center on the same night. Genre preference and interest in RAYE’s support set help determine which show fits better.
Logistics differ by room. Frost Bank Center operates as a cashless venue, accepting only cards and tap-to-pay, and enforces a 12″ x 12″ x 6″ bag policy. The Aztec Theatre has no attached parking garage, so nearby structures and extra arrival time become important. Most Aztec events are all ages unless the ticket page lists 18+ or 21+.
Primary ticket sources reduce pricing surprises. Venue box offices and Ticketmaster links for Artemas, Bruno Mars with RAYE, SWMRS, and Cannons with Jesse Jo Stark connect to primary inventory. For broader availability checks, san-antonio.events and KSAT provide reliable local listings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Concerts Are Coming Up In San Antonio This Month?
As of September 13, 2026, upcoming shows include Artemas at the Aztec Theatre on September 18, Guns N’ Roses with Pierce the Veil at the Alamodome on September 16, The Red Clay Strays at Frost Bank Center on September 20, RUSH at Frost Bank Center on September 23 and 25, Bruno Mars with RAYE at the Alamodome on September 23, SWMRS at Sam’s Burger Joint on September 26, Zach Top at Frost Bank Center on September 26, and Chayanne at Frost Bank Center on September 27. The calendar then continues through November with additional arena and club dates.
What Rock Concerts Are Happening In San Antonio?
San Antonio’s fall 2026 rock slate includes Guns N’ Roses with Pierce the Veil at the Alamodome on September 16, Iron Maiden with Megadeth and Anthrax at the Alamodome on September 29, and two RUSH shows at Frost Bank Center on September 23 and 25. At the club level, The Story So Far, Skillet, Alter Bridge, Band of Horses, Dinosaur Jr, and The Menzingers with Hot Water Music and Weakened Friends all appear across Aztec Theatre and Paper Tiger.