Key Takeaways
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Oklahoma City ranks No. 46 in Pollstar’s 2025 Concert Market Rankings and still delivers a packed fall 2026 season across Paycom Center, The Criterion, and Zoo Amphitheatre.
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Key OnesToWatch artists in OKC include Role Model at Zoo Amphitheatre (Oct 10), Suki Waterhouse at The Criterion (Oct 6), and sombr at Paycom Center (Oct 16).
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October brings the heaviest run of shows, with several nights where major tours overlap and fans must choose between strong options.
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November dates generally have more tickets available and lower average prices, especially across mid-tier and arena rooms.
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OnesToWatch Live highlights emerging-artist tours and early ticket drops so fans can move before inventory tightens.
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Quick Ticket Links For Featured OnesToWatch Shows
Use these links to go straight to tickets for the core OnesToWatch artists playing Oklahoma City this fall.
Artemas — LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
Suki Waterhouse — The Loveland Tour
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
Also available via Prekindle:
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Parcels — Loved Tour 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
Role Model — Chuck On Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, OK
Also available via Prekindle:
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sombr — You Are The Reason Tour (with The Hellp)
Friday, October 16, 2026 | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
Featured Artist Spotlight: Role Model, Suki Waterhouse, And sombr
Three OnesToWatch artists anchor the emerging-act tier of OKC’s fall calendar and show different stages of career growth.
Role Model brings his Chuck On Tour to the Zoo Amphitheatre on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The show is presented by Live Nation at 2101 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111.
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Suki Waterhouse plays The Criterion in Oklahoma City, OK on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, on The Loveland Tour. The Criterion is located at 500 E. Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104.
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sombr headlines Paycom Center on Friday, October 16, 2026, on the You Are The Reason Tour, with support from The Hellp. This booking moves the artist into the city’s largest indoor venue at 100 West Reno, Oklahoma City.
Beyond these featured artists, the full fall calendar covers arena, mid-tier, and club shows across Oklahoma City.
Full Fall 2026 OKC Concert Calendar
Use this calendar for date-by-date planning. It groups shows by time period so readers can scan quickly.
Artemas — LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour
Saturday, September 26, 2026 | The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
Suki Waterhouse — The Loveland Tour
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
Also available via Prekindle:
Buy Suki Waterhouse Tickets On Prekindle
Parcels — Loved Tour 2026
Thursday, October 8, 2026 | The Criterion, Oklahoma City, OK
Role Model — Chuck On Tour
Saturday, October 10, 2026 | Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City, OK
sombr — You Are The Reason Tour (with The Hellp)
Friday, October 16, 2026 | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
This Weekend In OKC (Sept 21–27)
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Parker McCollum — Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 PM | Paycom Center (100 West Reno, Oklahoma City). McCollum brings his Texas country sound to the arena with special guests Vincent Mason and Jackson Wendell. According to Vivid Seats, tickets start at $37. Event details at Paycom Center.
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Artemas — LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour — Saturday, September 26, 2026, 8:00 PM (Doors 7:00 PM) | The Criterion, 500 E. Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City. Artemas Diamandis, known mononymously as Artemas, is an English singer-songwriter and record producer of Greek Cypriot descent from his father’s side, known for viral hits “If U Think I’m Pretty” and “I Like the Way You Kiss Me.” Tickets start at approximately $48 on the secondary market.
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Phil Wickham — Song of the Saints Tour — Sunday, September 27, 2026, 7:00 PM | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. Tickets on sale via Ticketmaster.
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October Marquee Shows
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Brooks & Dunn — Neon Moon Tour 2026 — Thursday, October 1, 2026, 7:00 PM | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. The country duo’s arena run brings one of the season’s biggest country nights to OKC. Secondary-market tickets start at approximately $54–$63, with get-in prices reported as low as $38.
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Turnstile — Saturday, October 3, 2026, 7:30 PM | OKC Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City.
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Suki Waterhouse — The Loveland Tour — Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 8:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Low inventory, so early purchase is recommended.
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Parcels — Loved Tour 2026 — Thursday, October 8, 2026, 8:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Parcels is an Australian electropop group from Byron Bay, New South Wales, whose sound blends electropop with disco-soul and funk. The cheapest tickets currently start at $28 on the secondary market, with other resale sites listing get-in prices ranging from about $52 to $76.
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Levity — Friday, October 9, 2026, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and an 8:00 PM showtime | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Tickets start from $49 on StubPass, with other resale marketplaces quoting starting prices from $57.50 to $69.
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Role Model — Chuck On Tour — Saturday, October 10, 2026, 8:00 PM (Doors 6:30 PM) | Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City. Tickets start at $68 including fees.
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Sleeping with Sirens — Monday, October 12, 2026 | Diamond Ballroom, 8001 S. Eastern Ave, Oklahoma City.
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Leonid & Friends — A Tribute to Chicago — Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 8:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. According to Vivid Seats, tickets start at $74.
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sombr — You Are The Reason Tour — Friday, October 16, 2026, 7:30 PM | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. Support: The Hellp. Tickets start at approximately $63, according to TickPick.
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Snarky Puppy — Friday, October 16, 2026 | Tower Theatre, 425 NW 23rd St, Oklahoma City.
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Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick — Fall Tour 2026 — Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. Ticketmaster lists a 7:00 PM start time, while the venue’s official page lists the start time as TBA. Tickets start from as low as $40, with most resale listings showing starting prices between $50 and $54.
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Indigo Girls — Saturday, October 17, 2026, with doors at 6:00 PM and showtime at 7:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. As of SeatData’s latest update, the cheapest tickets start at $48 on the secondary market, with prices not including marketplace fees.
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Black Country, New Road — Monday, October 19, 2026 | The Jones Assembly, Oklahoma City.
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Ole 60 — Off the Grid Tour — Thursday, October 22, 2026, with doors at 5:00 PM and showtime at 6:30 PM, though some sources list the showtime as 6:00 PM | Zoo Amphitheatre, Oklahoma City. Support: Arcy Drive and Garret Elias. According to okc.events, tickets start from $44, though other ticket marketplaces list higher starting prices for the same event.
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The Smashing Pumpkins — The Rats in a Cage Tour — Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:00 PM | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. The tour belatedly celebrates the 30th anniversary of their 1995 double album Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness, though the tour itself takes place on the album’s 31st anniversary. As of SeatData’s tracking, the cheapest secondary-market ticket is $54, though other sources list starting prices ranging from about $50 to $87.50.
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Brincos Dieras — Saturday, October 24, 2026, 8:30 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Tickets start at $175 all-in per ticket.
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Los Gemelos de Sinaloa — Thursday, October 29, 2026, with most listings showing an 8:00 PM CDT start time (one aggregator lists 7:00 PM CDT) | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. There are 29 tickets available.
November And Beyond
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Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen — Sunday, November 1, 2026, 8:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Tickets start at $63.75 all-in per ticket, with 197 seats available across 44 live listings.
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Daughtry — Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with doors at 6:00 PM and the show starting at 7:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. 20 Years Unplugged Tour.
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Underoath, August Burns Red & Atreyu — Friday, November 6, 2026, with doors opening at 5:30 PM and the show starting at 6:30 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Underoath’s Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour.
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MercyMe — Sunday, November 8, 2026, 7:00 PM | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. Support: Jeremy Camp, Tim Timmons, and Sam Wesley.
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Jonas Brothers — The Burning Up Tour All Over Again — Monday, November 9, 2026, 7:30 PM | Paycom Center, Oklahoma City. Tickets start from $78 according to okc.events, though other sources list starting prices ranging from $103 to $132.
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Thundercat — Distracted AF Tour — Thursday, November 12, 2026, 8:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Tickets start from $34.50, with VIP packages such as the Distracted AF Tour VIP Bundle available.
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Switchfoot & Anberlin — Friday, November 13, 2026, with doors at 7:00 PM and showtime at 8:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Tickets start from $39.50, with a Switchfoot Standard VIP package available.
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Wednesday & Mannequin Pussy — The Bitch Cabal Tour — Monday, November 16, 2026, with doors opening at 7:00 PM and the show starting at 8:00 PM | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Tickets start from $25.50, per JamBase.
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Mojo Brookzz — Friday, November 20, 2026, with doors at 7:00 PM and an 8:00 PM showtime | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. The cheapest (get-in) tickets start at $59 on the secondary market. This is his second date at The Criterion, following his first on Thursday, November 19, 2026, and is flagged as high demand.
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Silverstein & Story of the Year — Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | The Criterion, Oklahoma City. Tickets for the Camp Screamo Tour start at $53, per resale marketplace listings.
Emerging-Artist Spotlight: Small Rooms
Oklahoma City’s club circuit runs alongside the arena calendar and gives fans close-range views of rising artists. Beer City Music Hall (1141 NW 2nd St) and Resonant Head are among the small-room venues for discovery-level acts this fall.
Notable small-room shows include Bayonne’s The “Filters” Tour at Beer City Music Hall on September 27 and Bad Nerves on October 7. Post Animal’s Maybe You Have To Tour show at Beer City Music Hall in Oklahoma City on Thursday, November 12, 2026, with doors at 7:00pm and showtime at 8:00pm and Nick Shoulders’ Apocalypse, Never! Tour show in Oklahoma City on Sunday, November 22, 2026, at Beer City Music Hall extend that run into November. Morgan Page plays Tower Theatre in Oklahoma City, OK on Thursday, October 1, 2026, and Madeon plays Tower Theatre on October 28.
Additional Mentions
Several shows add breadth to the calendar without appearing in the main OnesToWatch spotlight.
Teenage Mutants play The Criterion in Oklahoma City on Friday, September 25, 2026, with doors at 8:30 PM and showtime at 9:30 PM. This EDM date is close to selling out.
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Dan & Phil appear at The Criterion in Oklahoma City on September 23, 2026, with doors at 6:30 PM and the show starting at 7:30 PM, and demand is high.
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Morgan Page brings his Classics Only set to Tower Theatre on October 1. Old Crow Medicine Show plays The Jones Assembly on October 30. Randy Travis performs at Rose State Performing Arts Center in Midwest City on November 6. Alok’s Eat Pray Leave tour stops at the Tower Theatre in Fresno, CA on Friday, March 12, 2027 (doors 6pm, show 7pm, all ages).
Patterns, Themes, And Takeaways
The fall 2026 OKC calendar clusters into three clear tiers. Paycom Center carries the arena load with Parker McCollum, Brooks & Dunn, The Smashing Pumpkins, the Jonas Brothers, and sombr, whose date stands out as a key emerging-artist arena play. The Criterion functions as the workhorse mid-tier venue, with the densest schedule in the city and a mix of indie pop, rock, Latin, and Americana. The Zoo Amphitheatre offers an outdoor option through October, with Role Model and Ole 60 among its anchors.
October marks the peak density month. Fans face genuine scheduling conflicts. sombr and Indigo Girls land on the same Friday–Saturday window (Oct 16–17). Role Model’s Zoo Amphitheatre date (Oct 10) competes with Hermanos Espinoza at The Criterion that night. November opens up and becomes the value window. Ryan Bingham, Daughtry, Thundercat, and Switchfoot all offer tickets at lower average prices with more inventory.
The emerging-artist pipeline appears clearly in the bookings. sombr at Paycom Center and Role Model at the Zoo Amphitheatre represent artists who have moved from club-level to mid-tier and larger rooms within a short cycle, a trajectory OnesToWatch tracks closely. Suki Waterhouse at The Criterion, with limited remaining inventory, stands out as the season’s clearest low-inventory alert.
For a broader view of rising acts, see OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch for context behind this season’s most notable emerging bookings.
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Practical Reader Guidance
Choosing By Room Size: Paycom Center, with an 18,203 basketball capacity, suits fans who want large-scale production and can accept distance from the stage. The Criterion in Oklahoma City has a maximum capacity of up to 3,500 people, though its fixed seating capacity is much lower. Zoo Amphitheatre has a capacity of approximately 7,000, with recent renovations adding over 4,000 new reserved seats and bringing total capacity to roughly 9,000. Beer City Music Hall and Resonant Head are standing-room club environments for fans who prioritize proximity and discovery.
Timing Advice: October is the busiest month, so early booking matters for Suki Waterhouse, Teenage Mutants, and Los Gemelos de Sinaloa, all of which show critically low inventory. November offers more breathing room on most dates.
Venue Logistics:
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Paycom Center — 100 West Reno, Oklahoma City, OK. Box office: (405) 602-8500, while the venue’s main number is (405) 602-8700. Enforces a small-bag policy: bags must be smaller than 6″ x 9″ x 2″. Clear bags are allowed but not required, and all bags are subject to search. Outside food and beverages are prohibited, with exceptions for medical needs arranged through the venue. Professional cameras with interchangeable or detachable lenses, or lenses longer than 3 inches, are restricted, though some events may adjust this policy. Parking in lots and garages surrounding Paycom Center typically runs $10–$25+, with EMBARK-operated downtown garages charging a flat $10 event-day fee and premium garages near the arena commanding $16–$25 on game nights. Will Call opens one hour before event start time, and patrons must present a valid photo ID, the credit card used for purchase, and an order confirmation. Rideshare drop-off zones are marked.
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The Criterion — 500 E. Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104. Cashless facility: as of April 16, 2025, cash is not accepted at its bar or box office, though touring merchandise may still accept cash and cash tips are welcome. No backpacks of any kind are allowed, and according to the venue’s official FAQ, no bags larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches are permitted (though some third-party sources cite different size limits). The Criterion Theatre in London emails eTickets a week prior to the performance (or immediately if booked within a week), and sends a reminder eTicket by text on the morning of the booked performance. A pay-to-park lot sits directly west of the venue, and free parking is available at Bass Pro Shop two blocks south. Rideshare is recommended.
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Zoo Amphitheatre — 2101 NE 50th Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73111. Operates as a cashless facility for its box office, bars, and concession stands, though touring merchandise vendors may still accept cash. No backpacks are allowed, and bags must be 14″ or smaller on the longest side. Tickets purchased online come with an email containing purchase info, and tickets are transferred directly to your phone. A free people-mover trolley runs from the OKC Zoo parking lot to the amphitheatre entrance on show days. Rideshare drop-off occurs at the OKC Zoo parking lot via OKC Zoo Drive from NE Grand Blvd.
Transit: Oklahoma City’s EMBARK bus system serves downtown venues via its Downtown Transit Center hub, but late-night bus service is limited: five routes (003, 011, 13N, 022, 23N) run hourly Monday–Friday from 7 p.m. to midnight, while RAPID NW runs to midnight Monday–Thursday and until 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Uber and Lyft are the most practical options for most concert nights.
Weekly Refresh: This guide updates weekly. Check back for new on-sales, support act announcements, and inventory changes.
Below are answers to common questions about the fall 2026 OKC concert season.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Concerts Are Happening In Oklahoma City This Weekend (September 21–27, 2026)?
The most notable shows this weekend are Parker McCollum at Paycom Center on Friday, September 25 at 7:30 PM with special guests Vincent Mason and Jackson Wendell. Other weekend highlights include Artemas at The Criterion on September 26 and Phil Wickham at Paycom Center on September 27.
What Are The Biggest Arena Shows At Paycom Center This Fall?
Paycom Center’s fall 2026 headliners include Parker McCollum (September 25), Phil Wickham (September 27), Brooks & Dunn’s Neon Moon Tour 2026 (October 1), sombr’s You Are The Reason Tour with The Hellp (October 16), Elevation Worship & Steven Furtick (October 17), The Smashing Pumpkins’ Rats in a Cage Tour celebrating the 30th anniversary of Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness (October 24), MercyMe with Jeremy Camp (November 8), and the Jonas Brothers’ The Burning Up Tour All Over Again (November 9). Paycom Center is located at 100 West Reno, Oklahoma City, and its box office can be reached at (405) 602-8500.
Which Oklahoma City Shows Have The Lowest Ticket Inventory Right Now?
As of September 21, 2026, the tightest inventory appears at Teenage Mutants at The Criterion (September 25), Suki Waterhouse at The Criterion (October 6), Los Gemelos de Sinaloa at The Criterion (October 29), and Silverstein & Story of the Year at The Criterion (November 25). As noted earlier, Suki Waterhouse’s Loveland Tour date is the most urgent option for fans of emerging pop artists.
Where Can I See Emerging Artists In Oklahoma City This Fall?
The primary emerging-artist venues are The Criterion (500 E. Sheridan Ave), Zoo Amphitheatre (2101 NE 50th Street), Beer City Music Hall (1141 NW 2nd St), Resonant Head, and Tower Theatre (425 NW 23rd St). OnesToWatch-featured artists playing OKC this fall include Role Model at Zoo Amphitheatre (October 10), Suki Waterhouse at The Criterion (October 6), sombr at Paycom Center (October 16), Artemas at The Criterion (September 26), and Parcels at The Criterion (October 8). Beer City Music Hall and Resonant Head host the smallest-room discovery shows, including Bayonne, Post Animal, and Nick Shoulders.
Are There Country Concerts In Oklahoma City This Fall?
Country fans have several options. Parker McCollum headlines Paycom Center on September 25 with tickets from approximately $37. Brooks & Dunn bring their Neon Moon Tour 2026 to Paycom Center on October 1 with tickets from approximately $76. Ole 60’s Off the Grid Tour plays Zoo Amphitheatre on October 22. Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen play The Criterion on November 1 with tickets from $27. Smaller country and Americana shows include Nick Shoulders at Beer City Music Hall on November 22 and Old Crow Medicine Show at The Jones Assembly on October 30.
Conclusion
Oklahoma City’s fall 2026 concert season delivers value at every room size, from Paycom Center arena nights to sub-100-ticket club discoveries. The clearest editorial story of the season is the emerging-artist pipeline. sombr is stepping into an 18,000-seat arena, Role Model is headlining an outdoor amphitheatre, and Suki Waterhouse is approaching sellout at The Criterion. These shows illustrate where the next generation of touring artists is headed.
For ongoing coverage of the artists shaping that pipeline, including in-depth features, playlist placements, and tour announcements, OnesToWatch serves as a central resource. Readers can discover new artists and follow the stories behind their rise. Explore OnesToWatch for exclusive in-depth content that maps the future of music.