Where to Stay Near Dallas’s Top Concert Venues and Attractions

Dallas brings together live music, professional sports, major festivals, public art and energetic entertainment districts. Choosing the right place to stay can make it easier to experience more of the city without spending the entire weekend traveling between neighborhoods.

Located in the Cedars/Southside area near Downtown Dallas, CANVAS Hotel Dallas offers a creative home base near many of the city’s leading venues and attractions. Guests can attend a concert at Gilley’s Dallas, explore Deep Ellum, catch a game at American Airlines Center or plan a day at Fair Park—all while staying connected to the heart of the city.

STAY NEAR GILLEY’S DALLAS

Gilley’s Dallas is one of the city’s best-known destinations for concerts, private events and live entertainment. The venue hosts performances across a wide range of genres, from country and rock to hip-hop and electronic music.

Located on Botham Jean Boulevard in the Cedars/Southside neighborhood, Gilley’s Dallas is just steps from CANVAS Hotel Dallas. Staying nearby makes it easier to enjoy the event without adding a long trip across the city before or after the show.

For travelers searching for a hotel near Gilley’s Dallas, CANVAS Hotel Dallas provides a convenient location along with refreshed guestrooms, on-site dining and a rooftop lounge overlooking the Dallas skyline.

EXPERIENCE EVENTS AT FAIR PARK DALLAS

Fair Park Dallas is a major destination for concerts, festivals, sporting events and cultural experiences. The historic campus is known for its Art Deco architecture and is home to the State Fair of Texas, Cotton Bowl Stadium, Music Hall at Fair Park and several museums.

CANVAS Hotel Dallas offers a stylish place to stay near Fair Park Dallas while keeping guests close to Downtown Dallas and the surrounding entertainment districts.

Whether the itinerary includes a festival, football game, theatrical performance or concert, the hotel provides a comfortable place to recharge after a full day at Fair Park.

CATCH A GAME OR CONCERT AT AMERICAN AIRLINES CENTER

Located in Victory Park, American Airlines Center hosts Dallas Mavericks basketball games, Dallas Stars hockey games, major concerts and special events throughout the year.

Guests looking for a hotel near American Airlines Center can stay at CANVAS Hotel Dallas and remain close to the arena as well as Downtown Dallas dining, nightlife and cultural attractions.

After the final buzzer or encore, guests can return to an art-filled hotel with spacious accommodations and views of the city from The Gallery Rooftop Lounge.

DISCOVER THE LONGHORN BALLROOM

Longhorn Ballroom is a legendary Dallas music venue with a history that includes performances by artists such as Elvis Presley and Willie Nelson. Today, the venue continues to host concerts and events inside the ballroom and at its outdoor Backyard Amphitheater.

Located near CANVAS Hotel Dallas, Longhorn Ballroom is an excellent addition to a Dallas music weekend. Guests can enjoy the venue’s history and live performances while staying close to other entertainment destinations in the Cedars and Downtown Dallas.

For concertgoers comparing hotels near Longhorn Ballroom and Backyard Amphitheater, CANVAS Hotel Dallas combines a convenient location with a distinctive, design-forward atmosphere.

EXPLORE THE MUSIC AND ART OF DEEP ELLUM

Deep Ellum is one of Dallas’s most recognizable entertainment districts. The neighborhood is known for its live music venues, colorful murals, independent restaurants, nightlife and creative culture.

Staying at CANVAS Hotel Dallas places guests near Deep Ellum while providing a relaxing home base outside the center of the late-night activity. Visitors can spend the evening discovering local music and dining before returning to the hotel’s refreshed guestrooms.

The hotel’s focus on local art also makes it a natural fit for travelers interested in the creative energy of Deep Ellum and the surrounding Dallas neighborhoods.

SEE A SHOW AT THE KESSLER THEATER

Located in Oak Cliff, The Kessler Theater is an intimate live music venue housed in a restored 1940s theater. Its concert calendar features both touring performers and local artists across a variety of musical styles.

CANVAS Hotel Dallas is a convenient hotel near The Kessler Theater for visitors planning a concert, date night or music-focused Dallas getaway. Guests can also explore the nearby Bishop Arts District and its locally owned restaurants, boutiques and cocktail bars.

A stay at CANVAS makes it possible to experience Oak Cliff while remaining connected to Downtown Dallas, the Cedars and the city’s other major entertainment areas.

VISIT THE AT&T DISCOVERY DISTRICT

The AT&T Discovery District brings public art, digital installations, restaurants, outdoor gathering areas and entertainment together in Downtown Dallas.

Visitors can explore the district’s immersive technology, dining options and public spaces as part of a wider downtown itinerary. CANVAS Hotel Dallas offers a convenient place to stay near the AT&T Discovery District and other central Dallas attractions.

The hotel’s own connection to local art and design provides a fitting extension of the creative experiences found throughout the district.

MAKE CANVAS YOUR DALLAS HOME BASE

CANVAS Hotel Dallas gives concertgoers, sports fans and city explorers a central place to begin and end their Dallas plans. Guests can enjoy:

• A Cedars/Southside location near Downtown Dallas

• Convenient access to major music and entertainment venues

• Newly refreshed, art-filled guestrooms

• On-site dining at Chef’s Palette

• A rooftop pool and lounge with Dallas skyline views

• Original artwork from Dallas-based artists

• Easy access to restaurants, cultural attractions and nightlife

Instead of planning an entire trip around a single event, guests can experience several sides of Dallas from one creative home base.

PLAN YOUR DALLAS EVENT WEEKEND

From concerts at Gilley’s Dallas and Longhorn Ballroom to games at American Airlines Center and festivals at Fair Park, CANVAS Hotel Dallas keeps guests close to many of the experiences that make the city worth exploring.