Anytime I have a concert here, I always go with the yard seats. We bring our own blanket and floor chairs. It's just a better idea for those who like space or have a big crowd. With the drinks and food at the back you can't go wrong. Don't let that ruin the fun. Always good bands and artists to check out. All servers are not the same, some are enjoying themselves and others are just there for the paycheck. Same with the crowds, some are there for fun and are friendly others not so much. read more

The drive sucks, the area sucks, the parking is a nightmare. If you follow Apple Maps the map misdirects constantly. You need a good hour in advance to deal with traffic congestion. The lines once at the gate move quickly. On a summer day it is hot, thick and sweaty. I. Ant even image being closer to the stage and not getting a small breeze. The seats are not bad they have a cup holder so that's convenient. The food court area is well spread out. You must leave soon after the show is over. Once outside there's men yelling and cussing at people to buy their bootleg merch and leftover water bottles. Once in line to leave the parking lot men were trying to clean windshields with a bottle of windex harassing people. No security no one directing people or traffic. Absolutely never coming back. read more

The driving to get here might be a hassel but it's just easier to uber or use another ride sharing app. I do enjoy this venue because of their ease in ordering drinks/food as well as how many bathrooms the vicinity has to offer. Even though it is farther than most venues, the easy experience of this one is great! read more

This place sucks and owners are greedy. Parking used to be free. Not anymore. They allow scammers to hang out in the parking lot and hassle patrons into buying bootlegged band shirts, drinks and golf cart rides to the entrance. I do not feel safe in the parking lot. One 10 inch pizza and a drink was $40. They used to allow you to bring your own chairs to Sit on the lawn. Not anymore. Now you have to rent them. Before and after the show, they now have employees who hassle you into buying more show tickets for other upcoming shows. read more

I had a time!!! Stayed out past my bedtime for this one! The venue is nice and a lot of the staff were nice. I just need more to be knowledgeable of the directions South vs East entrance. It's a smoking allowed venue (didn't know that) so take allergy meds or your inhaler. The food was cool, slightly overpriced but that's what I expected. I'll definitely go back. read more

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Me and my bf went for fifa fest today. I registered myself for ada and my boyfriend as my companion. In the first half of the game it was good with all the people and the energy. But then I left my chair and went to get water and use the bathroom. I left my boyfriend there and a supervisor came to him trying to take my chair. My boyfriend has an argument with him and then he left him alone after he told the supervisor I have seizures and my Achilles is messed up. Tell me how you would feel?? read more

Trying to get into my parking spot during the Jack Johnson concert was horrific. We couldn't pull into gate 10 and got forced into gate 11 only for them to make us exit the parking lot and drive in circles to try to get back around to gate 10 and get into the concert over a half an hour late. read more

Went to a concert here for the first time. Parking and entering was pretty easy, despite there being a line, but it went fast. Security staff are nice when they check bags etc. when you walk in, there's a ton of stands for food and drinks- although super expensive. I had tickets for the lawn, which was nice! There's food and drinks stands towards the back, and it was easy to find a spot with a good view. Everyone was respectful of each other's space too. The concert itself was great! Was able to hear the singers and instruments perfectly! The only downside was getting out of the parking lot at the end. It took about 45 minutes to just get out of the venue parking lot. But grateful that the Parking was free read more

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parking is shit. workers are rude. gates closed. didn't even get into the venue after a couple of hours

Love nachos from Tim Love booth. Staff is always great. Exiting the parking is always a pain but what concert venue doesn't have parking issue. But still my favorite place to see concerts. I prefer being able to stand and dance to the music with friends vs. in a seat stacked like sardines. read more

Dos Equis Pavilion - So much FUN! - Music Venues Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Want to see Glass Animals here, and it was the first time attending it event at this pavilion. The parking was pretty easy to find in the beginning, and the security was a breeze to go through. there's a lot of places to buy food and drinks when you walk in and there's also places to purchase things when you are seated. The seating area and the lawn is pretty well-maintained and clean. read more

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Came out with my wife to see the Train concert. We rented chairs and sat out on the lawn. The venue is very nice and lawn tickets are reasonable as well as parking. The people working there are very nice. Overall it's a good venue and I'm sure I will be back. I hope the venue reads this because I use to manage a music hall and these changes could make it a 5 star venue. First the restrooms were clean but every soap container was completely out of soap. Lastly, the music was way too loud for the lawn. All 3 acts were cranked up. Usually the opener is quieter then it gets loader with every act until the closer. The sound mix was great but literally had to shout at my wife next to me just so she could hear me. Note to venue; people who sit out on the lawn are there to relax and visit a little without having their ears blown. My wife's Apple Watch kept going off saying the sound was over 90 decibels and to leave. No lie! Let the fans who want to be blown away by the sound sit up close but please turn it down for the lawn folks. The sound can still be at a safe level and be heard. Again a great venue but just too loud. Next time I'll bring ear protection. Thanks! read more

I've seen many shows at this venue and always have a great time. I like that they allow guest to bring in water bottles since summer shows tend to be very hot. My only complaint is that it's a nightmare trying to get out of the parking lot after a concert. read more

Dos Equis Pavilion - Music Venues Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Paid for lawn chair, it was a prefect day, with no explanation they didn't give out the chairs. ZIGGYS PIZZA SUCKS. It was horrible and stale and barely warm. The pepperoni looked like it was trying to jump off the crappy cheese, cupped and stale. The food vendors DO NOT CARE about quality, buyer beware when eating there. read more

I honestly loved the venue overall. My boyfriend and I were in town specifically for the kid cudi concert. Our seats were close to the pit but not in the actual pit (view was great). Security was friendly and talkative. We loved the corn dogs and bottomless popcorn. The only thing we thought was weird is that we had to put our alcoholic beverages into plastic cups to bring with us to our seats. This is the view from row H 1-2! read more

Pros: basically no where has a bad view. Con: summer is a downer. Almost the entire area under cover gets sun between 6 and 8 pm. Wear sunscreen and bring the gallon of water they allow. read more

Dos Equis Pavilion - Music Venues Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Dos Equis needs some work to improve the venue. The location has a benefit being accessible on the DART. However if you arrive by car or Uber/Lyft, it is a nightmare. Take the DART. The sound production is not amazing. Also, the mikes kept dropping on the performers. This is simply not professional at this level. Continuing for these issues to occur will drive artists away. You can only purchase through Live Nation, which charges super high fees. Sometimes Dos Equis offer specialty pricing on certain shows so that is nice. The seating is good and even the lawn seats are not bad. They have food in house since you are trapped and cannot get other options. Nothing healthy though. And the prices of the food and drinks are not ok. Base this how you want- security getting in was intense. That may make some ppl reassured. That may make some ppl super scared by the very intense experience to get through. This is not a rating of the performers. This is a rating of venue management. I prefer a smaller venue, Dos Equis is at the high end in terms of volume so I want to see Dos Equis improve, continue to bring in high quality acts. Let's take this feedback as well as the other fellow Yelpers to heart and get some improvements here. read more

Janet Jacson was awesome! However, my experience at Dos Equis Pavilion was dreadful. Too many long lines coming and going. Long lines everywhere! The lawn was overcrowded and could've been a fire hazard. This is how people get trampled at concerts, overselling tickets. The parking lot was a disaster after the concert. My friend and I sat in our parking space for 30 minutes as we weren't even able to get out of our parking space. Where was the staff directing traffic?! The chaotic traffic issue and outside the pavillion was completely unnecessary! Logistocal failure based on greed. Side note: the burger, fries, and Whiskey peach tea I had there were excellent. read more

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I came here for a Bush concert with my husband and son. We had a great time. Parking was convenient and the staff were friendly. I liked the seats we had, they were close to the stage. I enjoyed the variety of foods that they offer. We had Pulled Pork Nachos, French Fries, Pizza and lots of beer. Everything tasted amazing!!! My favorite item to get were the nachos!! Dos Equis Pavilion is a vibe! We all enjoyed ourselves. read more

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Security: Their security wasn't as stringent as the venues in Houston, but I found them to be thorough and reasonable. They allowed each person to bring one large water bottle, provided that it was sealed and not frozen. We also brought sunscreen and a large sheet for the lawn area. Others brought in their own stadium chairs. Check the guidelines for your particular event before going. Food and Drink: I didn't purchase alcohol, so I can't comment on it. It was pricey though. A can of water is $5, which is typical, but ridiculous. I bought several the first time because it was August and during a heat wave, but after that we brought our own. The food MUST be mentioned. We bought two Campisi's pizzas for about $12 or $14 each plus a tip. If I had taken a bite with my eyes closed, I would have sworn I was eating the box. Whoa, SUPER BAD. Merchandise: Super expensive. Expect to spend $50 or more on a T-shirt, and when they ask you to sign, a tip is requested too. I always give something, but geez. Lawn tickets: Pavilions are my favorite type of venue, and I especially like the lawn seating. It creates a festival-like atmosphere, which is a bit more friendly and casual than being packed in at stadium. If there's someone in front of you who is constantly flailing about and won't sit down, you have the option to move! You have a little more space to move around, and can have a blanket and/or short stature stadium chair. Chairs are available to rent, but a lot of people brought their own when I was there. Sound Quality: I've been here for three concerts: Beck, 50 cent, and Rob Zombie with Alice Cooper. The sound quality was just okay. For whatever reason, the sound quality wasn't as clear as it is at Cynthia Woods Pavilion in the Woodlands/Houston. Parking: Dos Equis has a lot of free parking, so that's a big advantage compared to other venues. I suggest parking in a grass lot outside of the fenced area if you can. Getting out after a show requires a lot of time and patience. Also, watch out for people bringing T-shirts to sell in the parking lot. They will approach your car from the front, requiring you to slam on brakes or hit them. I don't understand why security doesn't put a stop to that. It was especially bad at the 50Cent concert August 2023. Ants: My one major complaint was that the lawn area needed to be treated for ants, so we ended up with bites on our feet. Constantly slapping ants, especially in the dark, isn't my idea of fun. Dos Equis should take care of that pronto! TLDR: Lots of parking, lawn tickets are awesome, reasonable security but look for specific guidelines for your event, do NOT get the pizza. Watch out for ants! read more

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Fun concert spot Lots of shade if you buy a seat Summer time ... but a seat Adding more characters not much to say read more

Dos Equis Pavilion - 200 level seat view - Music Venues Near Me - Dallas, Texas

We attended the Santana concert May 06,2023. We were definitely concerned as there was a thunderstorm brewing. Had it come, we would have been stuck! Luckily it broke up and we enjoyed a nice breeze on the lawn. The gates opened at 5:30, but we were in line by 4:30. We entered and walked over to rent chairs, then right up to the lawn. We sat behind section 204 and had an excellent view. The restroom lines moved pretty quick especially when a staff member helped us know which stalls were available. The only issue was getting out of the parking lot when it was over, but moving out a lot of people is going to require patience. Overall our experience was very good, considering we had lawn seating. If it were a hotter time if the year, I'd probably pay for covered seating and bring a mini hand held fan, since the covered seating didn't get the breeze we did. read more

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This place is ok for concerts. Usually the headliners are big names, so you will usually get a good show from them - but damn, if you aren't going to risk your safety, your sanity, and your future trust in humanity as a species every time you come here. Getting in and out of this place is a goat rope. The bottlenecks you have to squeeze through are atrocious. The facility itself is okay - but never again will I do lawn seats here. You have to leave it completely to use the restroom - and if the lawn is crowded, good luck finding your way back to your spot in the dark. Seats are good - and the views are decent from any seat in the house. The staff in the seating area can be salty, but when you see the people they have to deal with, it's understandable. I often have to curb my temper at some of the idiotic behavior that concerts encourage. All in all, this venue is a necessary evil. I have seen some amazing shows here. And I will likely return, dammit. read more

The only reason people come back to this place is because the entertainment is always top notch. That being said, everything about the venue is OVERPRICED. I paid $40 for SINGLE vodka red bull. The staff is always very kind but I will never spend another dollar on anything but tickets again. After that overpriced situation, I hesitate to ever go back or recommend to anyone. read more

Dos Equis Pavilion was not the worst, but definitely not the best. This venue was not prepared for the large crowds wrapping around the building in two directions with no determined line formation. They originally posted that parking would open at 2:00, but then changed it to 12:00. Welp, needless to say, get there ASAP or else you will be stuck in line behind the facility smelling absolutely rank sewer. Once we entered the venue, the layout was decent and the lawn had a pretty good view. The one downside to the lawn (and of course it is Texas) was that I got horrendously bit up by mosquitoes. Employees were friendly and enthusiastic, especially when it came to selling their "COOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOLDDDDDDDD BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER". Side note: their funnel cake which is $13 was micro mini and definitely not worth the wait and price. Parking I will say was a complete disaster, as it was a free for all with no parking guard/assistant. Overall, I had a great time and felt safe-ish around the venue. read more

Dos Equis Pavilion - The lawn. - Music Venues Near Me - Dallas, Texas

Cons: If you're in a wheelchair... good luck getting tickets to anything good. They don't regulate the ada seating. 20,000 seats and only 108 are ada. But they still allow the general public to purchase the 108. We don't have a chance. I can't sit in THEIR seats.... Why should they be allowed to sit in mine!?!? Be aware if you have to have ada seating! Prob not gonna happen at this event center. And side note: Restrooms are extremely hard to navigate in a wheelchair. When I attended Halsey the two handicap doors were broken and I couldn't fit into the regular restrooms. This place is DEF NOT HANDICAP FRIENDLY!!!!!! Pros: Great food and drink selection, employees are friendly, and place is clean. read more

This was my second time here and I love it. The Texas skyline is a gorgeous view when concerts usually start. Plenty of great food and drinks. Priced high so be aware of that which I feel is typical for a venue like this so I wasn't surprised. The lawn can get crowded so expect that. A lot of standing depending on the vibe. Parking is typical of any venue with tons of people so be patient and expect delays leaving. The sooner you get there the better for an initial spot. Uber can be a bit chaotic too. Overall it's nothing unusual and I can't wait to go back! read more

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Attended Willy Nelson's outlaw concert and was pleasantly surprised at how accommodating this place was. The parking was easy to navigate and the restrooms were surprisingly clean! I highly recommend catching an outdoor concert out here! They had plenty of vendors offering good food, ice cold drinks and nice memorabilia! Highly recommend the Dos Equis Pavilion! read more

Dos Equis Pavilion - a crowd of people sitting in lawn chairs - Music Venues Near Me - Dallas, Texas

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Loved the set up at the pavilion. All open air and outdoor. We rented chairs and sat at the middle top of the hill for the concert. We watched Lana del ray . The huge screens and awesome sound system were a hit for us . Would go watch another concert here. Parking was a little confusing. I'd go earlier next time and map it out better read more

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First time at this concert venue. 106+ degrees on August 11, 2023 for Loverboy/Foreigner concert. I was worried about the heat. No worries if sitting under the covered portion of the pavilion. The big ass fans did the work of moving enough air to make it comfortable, even in this severe heat. This venue offers plenty of food and drink outlets. Pricey? You bet. But the service was good, gate traffic moved quickly and the drinks were cold. Liked the fact that parking lot was not hard to navigate and even the furthest spots were not too far away. I'll see another concert here. Hopefully it will only be 100 degrees next time. read more

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Sound system/ Venue is not meant for EDM EVENTS ... if you are an audiophile the sound is metallic with distortion and too much reverb. The roof is Tin with no acoustic dampeners to make the range of sound feel like it has a depth or warmth to it .... read more

The concert was great , but why isn't there any security watching over the parking lot! My truck got broken into and other three cars next to me! They took important things and there's no way that nobody saw anything. DO NOT TRUST YOUR CAR BEING THERE!!! read more

It's hard to separate the artist's performance from the quality of the venue itself. I went to see Hozier on April 28th and the venue was conveniently located and had abundant parking, but the facilities didn't seem to be capable of hosting that number of people. The microphone went out mid-way through one of the first songs which detracted from the experience, and the lawn was muddy from recent rain. I wish the facility owners had thought of a way to put in ramps or some other means of protecting concertgoers from slipping because I almost fell down a massive slope of mud. There are really no lights in the lawn and people were too cramped to be able to sit comfortably or go down to the bathrooms/concessions area easily. Bathrooms were dirty and jam-packed. Food and drinks were greatly overpriced and the affiliated service was fine. read more

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I Took my daughters here for the wild'n out show. We definitely had a blast . We were a little nervous about sitting in the uncovered grass area, due to the sun and the warning of rain showers . We end up keeping our seats In the grass only had issues with the bugs. We ordered pizza and drinks at one of the stands. They do not offer lids on their cups there and that's kind of annoying and an inconvenience. Security needs to be a little more attentive, because so many people were able to get passed them with marijuana. The whole grass area had me feeling like I was at a 4/20 snoop dog concert . For those who are planning on doing anything at this venue. You CAN NOT Bring umbrellas, lawn chairs , and ladies no big purses or bags allowed , I suggest getting a clear purse or carrying something small but big enough to hold : car keys, ID, credit cards, money and phone. They did have lawn chair rentals for $10, but me and my girls were just fine sitting on our blankets( you can bring blankets /towels for sitting on in the grass area . Parking was decent , I valet my car for $20 extra . But to me it was all well worth it. The bathrooms were clean and roomy , I highly recommend this venue for concerts/ live shows. read more

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What a joke!!! We pay premium prices for "Ultra VIP Parking ". Get there really early. Park up front. Yay! Make it in the gate 1.5 hours after we're supposed to. Then 2 hours to get out of the parking lot after the show. We were supposed to have dedicated exit for quick exit. Really don't want to come back here. read more

Being not from the area my first question was to Uber or drive. Speaking to an Uber driver earlier in the day they actually recommended not taking an Uber. Surge pricing and trying to find an Uber might be an issue. She also said that sometimes they wall off access for drivers for pickups but looking back there seemed to be a pretty clear space for taxis and ride-shares, so it might actually work well if you can somehow imagine finding your ride while an enormous mob is waiting to do exactly the same thing. Driving there I thought I would plug in what seemed like the most logical parking lot. Well, when there was a sign there that said Super VIP only I guess that wasn't going to happen -- whatever that is. I ended up at gate 8 (I believe) which also included a sign for valet. Valet? Okay, I'm game for that since I am not a fan of trying to find a rental car in a massive parking lot. $70 for valet? Holy... well, at least they take credit cards. The guy pointing us to the regular parking lot after paying for valet was a sign of things to come, but anyway... I parked and then saw lines for access to the event. Another VIP line... okay, I got the VIP ticket but the ticket "needs to say VIP line" to use that so not me. This is more confusing than it needs to be for sure. Off to the regular line which was moving fast. They were using Evolv instead of metal detectors in that line, so there was no one by one needed. Getting in it was easy to see where to go for the section I had. Passed the drinks being sold for enormous prices on the way. Getting to the seat, however, was bizarrely difficult with some ushers pointing us in one direction while others said to go a different way. Making a round trip around the seats I had the real answers only came from Live Nation security. Yes, totally bizarre that Live Nation knows where the seats are and not the people directing you to the seats. Can't give any feedback on the bathrooms. Sweating in Texas June heat I was not going to need them. It would have been nice if water was more abundant than the beer being sold! Post event walking out wasn't so bad. Finding the valet stand was more difficult than it should have been but at least I was in the right general area. As I gave my ticket to the valet, and it disappeared into the process I thought next time I need to take a photo of the ticket AND my keys. Having a rental at a place like this would be a nightmare if that ticket got dropped! Anyway, the wait for the car wasn't bad and the wait getting out of the lot wasn't bad either. I think the older woman that passed out from a possible heat stroke near the valet stand was still waiting for EMS as I left the lot. Yes, they could improve, not jokingly, on that front too. This is Texas. It is HOT! People are drinking and doing whatever. There will be issues, yet no one seems to be around to cover that certainty. read more

LOTS of parking for this venue. Wish there was a more effective way to keep people cool at this venue though. Even when the sun went down, it was still VERY hot. There are fans going on if you are under the awning, but I can't imagine what it is like if you were on the lawn. read more

First of all, they offered a high level VIP parking at $60 before it became $243 for the last level. We decided to splurge and go ahead and get it. When we arrived at gate 10, listed on the ticket, they decided that there was a 10A and 10B. Nothing on ticket or verbiage says this. After waiting 15 minutes to get into this entrance, we were not keen to go somewhere else. We had to pay an additional $10 to get in. They were calling this easy out which still 15 minutes to get out. Not super easy! We felt ridiculously scammed at the last minute. Save your money!!!!! read more

I will never ever ever ever come to this place for a good concert ever again. I paid some good money to see Nas and Mary J and I even brought a cute outfit. Did my make up, barely, and 2 of my girlfriends came to see it with me. We were in an outside sweat box. Even, Mary J said y'all it's hot. We got the drinks, it was $47, I was like surely she meant 27... Nope. We had to hard sparkling beers and a shiner. How????? Ticket taking had no organization and I couldn't believe how it was set up. Both sections. Mary J and Nas were amazing. read more

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This is my favorite place in Dallas to come see a concert. Music outside is just...better. I have been here dozens of times under many different names, and still call it Starplex. They have recently added lots of food and drink options that are frankly over priced and sub par. But hey, it is what it is. They have lawn chair rentals that are great and have planted some trees on the lawn which will eventually provide some shade. The sound quality is fantastic, it is a large stage, and lots of screens. You come here for the show, and you always get a good one. I can only give it four stars because they recently added in metal detectors but have not found a quick and efficient way of getting people through them. The line to get in was LONG. This is something that is new and hopefully gets worked out. They have updated so many things, but the bathrooms are not one of them. And getting OUT of the parking lot this time was ridiculous and inefficient. All that being said, we had an awesome time at Beck and Cage the Elephant. And as always, I will be back. read more