While music is always a big part of play in Frisco, we’re cranking it up a couple notches in May during the week of the 59th Academy of Country Music Awards. The award show is taking place on Thursday, May 16, 2024. We can’t wait for the biggest names in country music to stop by — plus, it’s a great excuse for us to show off some of the local talent with roots right here in the Frisco area. For a week surrounding the ACMs, Frisco is hosting live music in intimate and unique venues across the city.
There’s also the ACM Country Kickoff, a two-day festival at Tostitos Championship Plaza at The Star featuring live music, performances from several up-and-coming musicians, including a handful of ACM Award nominees. Of course, no festival is complete without good food, good drinks, and good company. You’ll find all this and more with a beer garden, food trucks, and country music’s biggest stars. ACM Awards show merchandise, photo opportunities, and partner activations round out an exciting lineup. Don’t miss this free event!
Read on for our guide on where you can kick back, relax, and enjoy live music throughout Frisco during the week of the Academy of Country Music Awards.
Frisco Live is a special concert series with local musicians taking place at the best hotels and unique restaurants across Frisco. It’s a collaboration with Melody of Hope, a nonprofit organization supporting and advocating for nonprofits across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex through music. Many of the shows are free and open to the public. Now that’s sweet music to our ears.
Tuesday, May 14
From the dynamic duo of storytellers Ariana Ortiz and Mark Lafon to the Texas singer-songwriter Rob Bray, you can hear tunes from 5 - 11 p.m. with the below lineup.
ACM Country Kickoff @ Tostitos Plaza at The Star | 3 - 10:00 p.m.
Austin Staley @ Embassy Suites Frisco | 5 - 7:00 p.m.
Rob Bray @ Pete's Dueling Piano Bar + Snowbird Cocktail Lounge Patio | 5:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Ariana Ortiz + Mark Lafon @ Pete's Dueling Piano Bar + Snowbird Cocktail Lounge Patio | 6 - 8:00 p.m.
Jillie Kerwin @ The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa | 6 - 9:00 p.m.
Austin English @ Sidecar Social Western Son Tent | 6 - 8 p.m.
Matt Barron @ The Monarch Stag | 7 p.m.
Rob Bray @ Hyatt House Frisco | 8 - 9:00 p.m.
Patrick Casey @ The Common Table | 8 - 11 p.m.
Kameron Marlowe Lifting Lives Concert @ Sidecar Social | 10 p.m.
Wednesday, May 15
Another Frisco favorite entertains us on day two of Frisco Live with singer-songwriter and guitarist April Sapp's poignant lyrics with soulful vocals that perfectly pair with her country, folk, and Americana tunes. More local favorites like Jillian Kerwin and Alex Lease take the stage Wednesday so mark those calendars.
ACM Country Kickoff @ Tostitos Plaza at The Star | 3 - 10:00 p.m.
Bruce Dunai @ Embassy Suites | 5 - 7 p.m.
Rob Bray @ The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa | 5 - 8 p.m.
David Archibald @ Hyatt Regency Frisco | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
April Sapp @ Aloft Frisco | 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Jett Platt @ Lookout Lounge at Omni PGA Frisco Resort | 6 - 9 p.m.
Songbird Jones @ Didi's Downtown | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Courtney Istre @ eight | 11 place | 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Shelby Ballinger @ The Monarch Stag | 7 p.m.
Brad Ackland @ Rare Books Bar | 7 - 10 p.m.
Midnight 30 & Brothers Beckham @ The Revel | 7:30 p.m.
Tyler Hook @ Hyatt House Frisco | 8 - 9 p.m.
Ariana Ortiz, Mark Lafon, Alex Lease @ Pete's Dueling Piano Bar + Snowbird Cocktail Lounge Patio | 8 - 10 p.m.
Jillie Kerwin @ The Common Table | 8 - 11 p.m.
Thursday, May 16
The third day of Frisco Live starts with a unique-to-Frisco music moment when the Museum of the American Railroad has Hayfield Strings with Byron Haynie and Mark Fields entertaining guests at 11 a.m. Music plays into the night across Frisco, from the big stage at Ford Center at The Star to the intimate Lookout Lounge overlooking the beautiful golf courses of Fields Ranch.
Hayfield Strings @ Museum of the American Railroad | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Taylor Davidson @ The Westin Stonebriar Golf Resort & Spa | 3 - 5 p.m.
Seth Keiffrey @ Tricky Fish | 3 - 6 p.m.
Shelby Ballenger @ Lookout Lounge at Omni PGA Frisco Resort | 6 - 9 p.m.
Chaz Marie @ Didi's Downtown | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Jordan Stoltz @ eight | 11 place | 6:30 - 10 p.m.
Academy of Country Music Awards @ Ford Center at The Star & Streaming on Amazon Prime | 7 - 9 p.m.
Deric Merrill @ The Monarch Stag | 7 p.m.
Rebekah Prim @ Pete's Dueling Piano Bar + Snowbird Cocktail Lounge Patio | 7 - 10 p.m.
Taylor Lewis @ Tricky Fish | 9 - 11 p.m.
Josh Ward @ Sidecar Social | 9:30 p.m.
Friday, May 17
The weekend music lineup is full in Frisco! Catch Lorynn The Redhead, Seth Keiffer, Jimmy Martin and so much more to get your weekend vibes flowing.
Lorynn The Redhead @ Hyatt Regency Frisco | 5: 30 - 7:30 p.m.
Patrick Casey @ eight | 11 place | 6:30 - 10 p.m.
The String Kings @ Didi's Downtown | 7 - 10 p.m.
Alex Cantrell @ The Monarch Stag | 7:30 p.m.
OLDS Cool Band @ Frisco Rail Yard | 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Jimmy Martin @ Lookout Lounge at Omni PGA Frisco Resort | 8 - 11 p.m.
Anita Graef @ Council Chambers in George A. Purefoy Municipal Center | 8 p.m.
Henry Coke Band @ The Frisco Bar | 9 p.m.
Emerald City @ The Revel | 9:30 p.m.
Saturday, May 18
Meia Potter @ eight | 11 place | 6:30 - 10 p.m.
High 'N' Fidelity & Heartbreak Petty @ The Revel | 7 p.m.
Rhythm Ministers @ Didi's Downtown | 7 - 10 p.m.
Alex Cantrell @ Rare Books Bar | 7:30 p.m.
The Rumble Kings @ Frisco Rail Yard | 7:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Tony Cook @ The Monarch Stag | 7:30 p.m.
Seth Keiffer @ Lookout Lounge at Omni PGA Frisco Resort | 8 - 11 p.m.
Book Your Stay Where the Music Plays
From hotels conveniently located near The Star to the hotels hosting Frisco Live shows, it’s easy to stay close to where the music plays during the week of the Academy of Country Music Awards. As an official Music Friendly Texas Community, it’s always a good time to add live music to your playlist of things to do the next time you plan a trip to Frisco, Texas.