Dallas busy dates: when hotels fill up

The dates when Dallas hotels fill up and prices jump: the State Fair of Texas and the Red River Rivalry in October, the Cotton Bowl, stadium concerts at AT&T Stadium and big conventions. Check here before you pick your travel dates.

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November 2026

Fri Nov 20Journey: Final Frontier Tour · Big event
Arena rock band's farewell tour: "Don't Stop Believin'".
Thu Nov 26Thanksgiving: Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles · Big event
The Cowboys' traditional Thanksgiving Day game, against the Eagles.

December 2026

Wed Dec 30 – Fri Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday
One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.

January 2027

Fri Jan 1Goodyear Cotton Bowl Classic · Big event
New Year's Day College Football Playoff quarterfinal.
Thu Jan 21 – Sat Feb 6Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo: PRORODEO Tournament · Big event
The rodeo of the Fort Worth Stock Show, nightly for three weeks.

February 2027

Sat Feb 20NHL Stadium Series: Vegas Golden Knights vs. Dallas Stars · Big event
Outdoor-style NHL game in a football stadium: the Stars host Vegas.

April 2027

Sat Apr 3Luke Combs with Treaty Oak Revival · Big event
Country star: "Fast Car", "Beautiful Crazy".

December 2027

Thu Dec 30 – Sat Jan 1New Year's Eve · Holiday
One of the busiest nights of the year downtown; book rooms early.

Questions and answers

When are Dallas hotels most expensive?

During the State Fair of Texas (late September to October), on Cotton Bowl and big AT&T Stadium weekends, and whenever the Mavericks or Stars are deep in the playoffs.

How do I find a cheaper week in Dallas?

Avoid the dates on this page, and prefer Sunday to Thursday nights; weekends cost more almost every week of the year.

Dates come from the organizers; we check them regularly.