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Teddy Swims and The UGLY Tour
Teddy Swims, born Jaten Dimsdale and raised in Conyers, Georgia, started out posting soul covers online and ended up with one of the biggest songs of the decade. “Lose Control” climbed to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, and the voice behind it is the reason The UGLY Tour is playing arenas rather than theaters.
The tour opened in Kansas City on September 22 and covers 32 cities in about two months. Texas gets three nights in four days: Houston on October 27, Austin on October 28 and Fort Worth on Friday the 30th. Expect a full band, big gospel-style vocals and a crowd that sings most of the words back to him.
Friday, October 30, doors 6:00 PM, show 7:00 PM. Freak Freely opens. Tickets are sold through Ticketmaster and the Ariat Arena box office; check the arena’s event page for age rules and any late changes.
Freak Freely Opens, Then Lose Control
Who is opening for Teddy Swims in Fort Worth?
Freak Freely is the support act for the Ariat Arena date. Openers usually take the stage shortly after doors, so if you want to see the full bill, plan to be inside by about 6:30.
What will he play?
There is no published setlist for Fort Worth, so treat this as a likely list rather than a promise. “Lose Control” is a near-certainty, alongside songs from the debut album and the newer singles that built the tour.
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Halloween-Eve Friday in the Cultural District
A Friday show the night before Halloween stacks three kinds of traffic on top of each other: the weekday commute on I-30 and I-35W, 14,000 concertgoers converging on Montgomery Street, and costume-party crowds heading to West 7th next door. Leaving at your usual Friday time is how people miss the opener.
Where do people park if they drive themselves?
Ariat Arena opens its Yellow Lots for every event, and the 2,200-space Chevrolet Garage at 3464 Trail Drive is reached from Montgomery Street. Prepaid parking is sold for both, and the Montgomery Lot is entered from Harley Street and Dickies Way. If anyone in your group is driving separately, buy the right pass ahead of time.
How does a chauffeured drop-off work here?
The arena directs drop-offs to the lane on Dickies Way at the west entrance and pick-ups to Harley Avenue on the north side. Executive SUVs and Sprinters can usually use the drop-off area; stretch limousines and party buses meet the group at a nearby legal spot instead, which dispatch confirms with you in advance. More detail is on our Ariat Arena transportation page.
Your Friday Night, Hour by Hour
Times below assume a pickup in Dallas or the Mid-Cities. From Frisco or Plano, add about 20 minutes; from Arlington, Burleson or Southlake, subtract 15 to 20. Your confirmation lists the exact pickup time, set from the traffic forecast for that Friday.
Teddy Swims at Ariat Arena: Questions
The questions people ask most before the October 30 show, covering timing, the opener, parking, drop-off, bags and what happens after the concert.
What time do doors open for Teddy Swims at Ariat Arena?
Doors open at 6:00 PM on Friday, October 30, 2026, and the show starts at 7:00 PM. Expect the night to wrap up around 10:00 PM, though headliners can run long.
Who is opening for Teddy Swims in Fort Worth?
Freak Freely is the support act for the Ariat Arena date on The UGLY Tour. Check the arena or Ticketmaster listing on the day for exact set times.
Where can I park for Teddy Swims at Ariat Arena?
The arena opens its Yellow Lots for every event and the 2,200-space Chevrolet Garage at 3464 Trail Drive, reached from Montgomery Street. Prepaid parking is available, and the Montgomery Lot is entered from Harley Street and Dickies Way. If you book a car service, you do not need a pass at all.
Where does a car service drop off at Ariat Arena?
Ariat Arena directs drop-offs to the lane on Dickies Way at the west entrance and pick-ups to Harley Avenue on the north end. Stretch limousines and party buses use a nearby legal meeting spot that dispatch confirms when you book.
What size bag can I bring into Ariat Arena?
Bags must not exceed 12 x 6 x 12 inches, and larger bags, including backpacks, are not allowed. Clear bags are encouraged for quicker entry, so leave anything bigger in the car.
Can our chauffeur take us to a Halloween party after the show?
Yes. Book the evening as hourly, as-directed service and the same chauffeur drives you from the arena to West 7th, a party or home, on whatever schedule the night takes.
The UGLY Tour, Friday Night —
Your Car Is Already Waiting.
Book your chauffeur for Teddy Swims on October 30. Tell dispatch where you are starting, how many are riding and whether the night goes on after the show, and you will get a confirmed plan and price.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (945) 212-1412 or text us — dispatch is live 24/7.