Brooks & Dunn Forced To Reschedule Lubbock Show Amid Texas Tech Campus Closure

Brooks & Dunn will no longer be performing at the United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas tonight (March 13). An announcement from the venue revealed that the best-selling duo of all time has been forced to reschedule the opening show of their 2025 Neon Moon Tour to a new date of Thursday, March 20.

The statement shared across social media cited that the reason for the sudden change came as a result of the events that took place on the Texas Tech University campus on Wednesday, March 12.

Brooks & Dunn’s performance at United Supermarkets Arena originally scheduled for tonight, March 13, has been rescheduled to Thursday, March 20, due to the events on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock on Wednesday, March 12.

All previously purchased tickets will be…

— Texas Tech University (@TexasTech) March 13, 2025

According to PEOPLE, there was an explosion at a manhole that caused a series of fires and widespread power outages across the Texas Tech campus. The school issued a mass evacuation, canceled classes and announced the closure of the Lubbock campus.

“TechAlert! There is a power outage on the Texas Tech University campus in Lubbock affecting multiple areas,” the university wrote at 7:30 p.m. local time on Wednesday. “Additionally, we are evacuating the Engineering Key due to a gas odor. Please follow evacuation instructions if you are in the area, and stay tuned for updates.”

Campus Remains Closed For Two Days

The Lubbock Fire Rescue responded to the incident in a press release stating, “Engine 4 arrived first on scene and found multiple manhole covers with active fire and smoke issuing from them…Engine 4 quickly requested additional units to help to mitigate the rapidly escalating scene, and a second alarm was called by Battalion 1 for manpower.”

While power has restored to some parts of the university, students and staff are being asked to avoid returning to the campus to collect their belongings until further notice. Luckily, the fire department confirmed that no injuries were reported. The campus will remain closed on Thursday, March 13, and Friday, March 14. 

The statement regarding Brooks & Dunn’s show confirmed that any previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. Additional tickets are also available here.

Anyone who will no longer be able to attend the March 20 date will be issued a refund at point of purchase.

All remaining dates on the first leg of the Neon Moon Tour are currently scheduled to take place as planned, with more cities to be announced soon. Throughout this Live Nation-produced run, the duo will take their one-of-a-kind show to stages across the U.S., performing their extensive catalog hits and celebrating their 30-year plus career

Country rocker David Lee Murphy has also been tapped to accompany Brooks & Dunn on the upcoming tour.

Brooks & Dunn 2025 Neon Moon Tour Dates:

3/20 – Lubbock, TX – United Supermarkets Arena
3/14 – Austin, TX – Moody Center
3/15 – Corpus Christi, TX – American Bank Center
3/27 – Raleigh, NC – PNC Arena
3/28 – Charlotte, NC – Spectrum Center
3/29 – Charlottesville, VA – John Paul Jones Arena
4/3 – Indianapolis, IN – Gainbridge Fieldhouse
4/4 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center Arena
4/5 – Rosemont, IL – Allstate Arena
4/24 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
4/25 – St. Louis, MO – Enterprise Center
4/26 – Louisville, KY – KFC Yum! Center