Key Takeaways
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The Criterion Theater in Oklahoma City’s fall 2026 calendar spans country, pop, rock, metal, indie, Christian, Latin, EDM, and comedy, which positions the venue as a key mid-size stop in the South-Central U.S.
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Three emerging artists tracked by OnesToWatch — Artemas (Sept 26), Suki Waterhouse (Oct 6), and Parcels (Oct 8) — headline shows at the venue, with ticket links and support acts already announced.
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Cashless payment, an 8.5″ x 11″ bag limit, and paid parking in Bricktown shape how attendees should plan their night.
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The fall schedule combines legacy acts such as Indigo Girls and Switchfoot with breakthrough tours, creating a slate that serves longtime fans and newer audiences.
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OnesToWatch Live’s curated ticket links give fans a direct path to these shows and a clear view of rising touring talent.
Featured OnesToWatch Shows: Ticket Links
Three acts on the fall 2026 slate are artists OnesToWatch has been tracking as part of the current wave of emerging touring talent. Tickets for all three are available now.
Artemas — Saturday, September 26, 2026 | LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM | All Ages
Suki Waterhouse — Tuesday, October 6, 2026 | The Loveland Tour | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM | All Ages
Tickets for Suki Waterhouse in OKC
Parcels — Thursday, October 8, 2026 | Loved Tour 2026 | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM | All Ages
The OnesToWatch Artists: Full Show Breakdowns
These three dates anchor the venue’s fall run for emerging talent and show how different artists use a 3,000-capacity room.
1. Artemas — September 26, 2026
Artemas (full name Artemas Diamandis) is an English singer, songwriter, and producer from Oxfordshire, England, of Greek Cypriot descent on his father’s side. His viral singles “If U Think I’m Pretty” and “I Like the Way You Kiss Me” earned RIAA Platinum certifications and secured a spot on Forbes’ 2026 30 Under 30 Europe Entertainment list. His discography includes the mixtapes Pretty, Yustyna, Lovercore, and Getting Up to No Good. The Oklahoma City date is part of the LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour and features support from Henry Morris. Ticketing tiers at The Criterion include General Admission Floor, Reserved Balcony Seating, and premium front-of-section options, and the show is listed as all ages.
2. Suki Waterhouse — October 6, 2026
Suki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour to The Criterion on October 6, 2026, presented by Live Nation. The Oklahoma City date features support from Rochelle Jordan and EMMMA. Ticketing options include General Admission Floor, General Admission Balcony, and 4 Top Lounge Tables with limited inventory. The show is listed as all ages, consistent with the venue’s standard policy when no age restriction appears. Waterhouse has built a reputation for emotionally direct songwriting and a live show that scales her intimate recordings to a full-room setting, often marking a key step in an artist’s touring profile.
3. Parcels — October 8, 2026
Parcels bring the Loved Tour 2026 to The Criterion on October 8, 2026. The Australian five-piece has spent nearly a decade refining a live sound that blends disco, funk, and indie pop, a combination that plays well in a mid-size room with strong acoustics. Ticketing tiers include General Admission Floor (standing room only), Reserved Balcony Seating, and premium front-of-section options. The show is all ages.
Discover more emerging artists shaping this touring cycle. Explore OnesToWatch for in-depth coverage on the future of music.
Upcoming Shows: Full Fall 2026 Calendar
This calendar shows how The Criterion moves from OnesToWatch headliners to legacy acts, multi-artist bills, and genre nights across the season.
The following shows are scheduled at The Criterion Theater in Oklahoma City from the date of writing (September 15, 2026) through the end of the year. Dates and support acts are subject to change; check criterionokc.com for the latest updates.
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September 26 — Artemas | LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour | Support: Henry Morris | 8:00 PM | All Ages
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October 2 — Anne Wilson & Aodhan King | 7:00 PM | Christian/gospel
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October 5 — Turnstile | The Never Enough Pt. 2 Tour | Support: Die Spitz | 7:30 PM. Note: Die Spitz is the support act for Turnstile at The Criterion in Oklahoma City on October 5, 2026, after the show moved from its originally scheduled October 3 date at the Zoo Amphitheatre. Turnstile appears as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live’s Season 52 episode airing October 3, 2026, with Dakota Johnson as host; the season premiere on September 26, 2026 features KATSEYE. All previously purchased tickets are honored at the new venue and date.
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October 6 — Suki Waterhouse | The Loveland Tour | Support: Rochelle Jordan and EMMMA | 8:00 PM | Presented by Live Nation | All Ages
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October 8 — Parcels | Loved Tour 2026 | Support: booyah! kids | 8:00 PM | All Ages
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October 9 — Levity | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM | Electronic/indie collective
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October 13 — Leonid & Friends | A Tribute to Chicago | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM
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October 17 — Indigo Girls | Support: Linda Perry | 6:00 PM | Folk/rock
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October 22 — Prof | 8:00 PM
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October 24 — Brincos Dieras | 8:30 PM | Comedy
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October 29 — Los Gemelos De Sinaloa | 8:00 PM | Latin
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November 1 — Ryan Bingham w/ The Texas Gentlemen | 8:00 PM | Country/Americana
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November 3 — Lenny Pearce | Doors 5:00 PM, Show 6:00 PM
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November 4 — Daughtry & Ryan Perdz | Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM | Rock
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November 6 — Underoath | Define the Great Line 20th Anniversary Tour | Support: August Burns Red, Atreyu, As Cities Burn | Doors 5:30 PM, Show 6:30 PM | Tickets from $78 | Presented by Live Nation
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November 12 — Thundercat | Distracted AF Tour | 8:00 PM
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November 13 — Switchfoot | With Anberlin | 8:00 PM
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November 16 — Bitch Cabal feat. Mannequin Pussy & Wednesday | Support: Snõõper | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM | $1 per ticket for the Bitch Cabal feat. Mannequin Pussy & Wednesday tour supports organizations working for equity, access, and dignity for all via PLUS1
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November 25 — Silverstein & Story of the Year | Doors 6:00 PM, Show 7:00 PM
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December 6 — Blue October | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM
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December 12 — Deorro | Doors 7:00 PM, Show 8:00 PM | EDM/electronic
Booking Patterns And Venue Themes
The Criterion’s fall 2026 calendar reflects a deliberate multi-genre strategy. The Criterion in Oklahoma City pairs legacy catalog acts like Indigo Girls, Amy Grant, and Switchfoot with contemporary touring names such as Artemas, Suki Waterhouse, and Turnstile on its fall 2026 calendar. This mix serves both long-established audiences and fans tracking the current touring circuit. Multi-artist packages are common: Underoath’s fall 2026 Define The Great Line 20th-anniversary tour features August Burns Red and Atreyu on all dates, with As Cities Burn and Emery on select dates. Suki Waterhouse’s Loveland Tour features support from Charlotte Lawrence, Rochelle Jordan, and Love Spells on select dates. Switchfoot tours with Anberlin as special guest on select dates of their 2026 fall US “Forever Now Tour.”
Anniversary tours such as Underoath’s Define the Great Line released June 20, 2006 sit alongside debut headline runs from artists like Artemas. This combination positions the venue as a room where legacy moments and first-major-market breaks share the same calendar. Latin and EDM bookings, including Hermanos Espinoza, Los Gemelos De Sinaloa, and Deorro, further show how the room programs across formats to keep its floor active.
Before You Go: Practical Venue Guidance
This section gathers the core logistics that shape a night at The Criterion, from parking to payment.
Address: 500 E. Sheridan Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73104 | Phone: (405) 840-5500
Parking: A pay-to-park lot sits directly west of the building. Event-night parking rates in the surrounding Bricktown area run approximately $15–$30 per vehicle, according to SpotHero’s average rental prices near The Criterion and Bricktown. Prices vary by show size and lot. The closest free parking is the Bass Pro Shop lot, about two blocks south of the venue, and it fills early on sold-out nights. The Criterion recommends carpooling or rideshare because Bricktown’s parking supply can tighten on busy nights.
Transit: The OKC Streetcar’s Bricktown Loop runs along Sheridan and Reno avenues, departing each platform approximately every 12–15 minutes; single-use tickets were priced at $1 (day passes $3), but the streetcar became fare-free as of August 7, 2026, and operates until 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays. EMBARK is the public transit system of Oklahoma City, operated by the Central Oklahoma Transportation and Parking Authority (COTPA) as a hybrid city department and public trust, serving the greater Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Late-night service remains limited on many routes, so rideshare often works better after headliners end.
Bag Policy: At The Criterion in Oklahoma City, no bags larger than 8.5 inches by 11 inches are permitted, and no backpacks of any kind are allowed. Bag searches and walk-through metal detectors are used at all entrances.
Seating Tiers: Most shows at the Criterion Theatre offer seating across three levels: the Stalls, Dress Circle, and Upper Circle.
Arrival Timing: Doors typically open about an hour before the show. On sold-out nights, traffic heading east into Bricktown on Sheridan Avenue slows in the hour before doors and often backs up for 30–45 minutes after the headliner ends.
Cashless Policy: Starting April 16, 2025, The Criterion in Oklahoma City is a cashless facility: cash is not accepted at its bar or box office, which take debit or credit cards. Touring merchandise may still accept cash, and cash tips are welcome.
Ticket Delivery: The Criterion Theatre in London emails the purchaser’s eTicket 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 performance.
Accessibility: Guests requiring accessible seating or other ADA accommodations must email the box office at least 72 hours before the show date.
Re-Entry: At The Criterion in Oklahoma City, re-entry is allowed until the time posted at the event by exit, though a separate venue-rules listing states that re-entry is generally not allowed. Once a guest exits after that cutoff, re-entry is not allowed.
Box Office Hours: If a show is not sold out in advance, The Criterion’s box office sells tickets Tuesday through Friday from 11 am to 4 pm; on Saturday through Monday, tickets are available from 2 pm until the start of the show on event days only.
Full FAQ and prohibited items list: criterionokc.com/faq | Questions: info@criterionokc.com
Check out OnesToWatch’s 2026 Top 30 Artists To Watch to go deeper on the emerging acts shaping this touring cycle.
FAQ
Which OnesToWatch artists are playing The Criterion in Oklahoma City in fall 2026?
Three artists tracked by OnesToWatch are on the fall 2026 slate at The Criterion. Artemas headlines on Saturday, September 26, 2026 as part of the LOVERCORE / GETTING UP TO NO GOOD Tour, with support from Henry Morris. Suki Waterhouse brings The Loveland Tour on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, with support from Rochelle Jordan and EMMMA. Parcels play the Loved Tour 2026 on Thursday, October 8, 2026, with support from booyah! kids. All three shows are all ages and take place at 500 E. Sheridan Ave in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown district.
What is The Criterion’s bag policy?
The Criterion prohibits all backpacks, including small and drawstring styles, and does not allow any bag larger than 8.5″ x 11″. Bag searches and walk-through metal detectors are used at every entrance. The full list of prohibited items is available at criterionokc.com/faq.
Where should I park for a show at The Criterion in Oklahoma City?
The primary option is the pay-to-park lot directly west of the building. Event-night rates across nearby Bricktown garages and surface lots typically run $15–$30 per vehicle depending on show size. The Bass Pro Shop lot, about two blocks south, is the closest free parking but fills early on sold-out nights. The venue recommends carpooling or rideshare. The OKC Streetcar’s Bricktown Loop stops nearby, runs every 12–15 minutes, and operates until 2:00 a.m. on Fridays and Saturdays.
How does The Criterion deliver tickets, and when do they arrive?
To protect against third-party resellers, The Criterion delivers tickets to the purchaser’s email address 24 hours before the event starts, with a link also included in the Know Before You Go email. The venue and box office are cashless, so digital or card payment is required for all purchases.
What seating options are available at The Criterion?
Most shows at The Criterion offer General Admission Floor, Reserved Balcony Seating, and 4 Top Lounge Tables with limited inventory; the lounge tables include admission, escorted entry, table service, exclusive bathrooms, and four premium drink tickets. Availability varies by event. The Criterion in Oklahoma City’s Bricktown District boasts a capacity to welcome over 3,000 guests. Check the individual event page on Prekindle or criterionokc.com for show-specific options.