Irving: NEEDTOBREATHE at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

NEEDTOBREATHE brings its “The Long Surrender Tour” to The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving on September 9, with support from Drew and Ellie Holcomb, tickets starting at $49.

Formed in South Carolina in 2000, NEEDTOBREATHE has spent over two decades building one of contemporary music’s most durable crossover careers, blending Southern rock, folk, and roots influences into anthemic songs that have found homes on both Christian and mainstream rock radio. Albums like “The Reckoning” (2011), “Rivers in the Wasteland” (2014), and “Into the Mystery” (2018) have earned the band a devoted national following, and hits like “Washed by the Water” and “Difference Maker” remain staples of their sprawling live catalog, which now spans well over a decade of consistent touring across the country.

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The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory anchors Irving’s Toyota Music Factory entertainment district with a flexible 8,000-capacity indoor-outdoor amphitheater, able to host both intimate seated shows and larger festival-style crowds. Since opening in 2017, it has become one of the DFW area’s most versatile mid-to-large concert venues, surrounded by restaurants, bars, and a movie theater that make an entire night out possible without leaving the district. More on the venue is available at The Pavilion’s own page on Texas Music Map.

Married duo Drew and Ellie Holcomb bring their own warm, harmony-driven Americana sound as direct support, rounding out a bill built for fans of heartfelt, roots-leaning rock and folk. Both acts share a reputation for genuinely communal live shows, making this a strong pick for anyone looking for an uplifting night of music with a full band behind every song.

Doors typically open around 6 PM for Pavilion shows. The surrounding Toyota Music Factory district offers plenty of dinner options within walking distance before the show starts, along with a movie theater and bars for those looking to make a full evening of it.