Dance Gavin Dance & The Fall of Troy at The Criterion

2026 North American Headline Tour

Dance Gavin Dance w/ The Fall of Troy The post-hardcore party of the year comes to The Criterion as Dance Gavin Dance and The Fall of Troy headline The Criterion in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on Tuesday, May 12th, 2026 as part of their 2026 North American Headline Tour produced by Live Nation. Dance Gavin Dance and The Fall of Troy will be joined by Wolf and Bear and Novelists for an all post-hardcore show. Doors are 6pm, show is 7pm. Dance Gavin Dance and The Fall of Troy along with special guests Wolf and Bear and Novelists will set out on a 50+ date tour across North America hitting cities including Austin, Chicago, Toronto, New York, Miami Beach, Atlanta, Denver, Portland, Phoenix and Las Vegas and many more.

Dance Gavin Dance

Dance Gavin Dance - Post Hardcore Music Sacramento has given the world so much wonderful music. No other band has done more to help create and evolve post hardcore music then Dance Gavin Dance. A band from Sacramento that was founded in 2005, these guys have shown us that some of the most energetic live shows can also produce some of the catchiest songs in existence. Dance Gavin Dance fans everywhere sing along to songs such as We Own the Night, Prisoner, Head Hunter, and the epic song about a battle between Chucky and a Giant Tortoise. They also recently dropped their new album Afterburner which dropped in 2020 and peaked at #14 on the Billboard 200. The music of Dance Gavin Dance is very complex with dynamic changes in song structure. Some songs can sound almost melodic while switching to a completely different sound at the drop of a dime using vastly different vocal styles and structures. DGD has had several vocalists throughout their band's existence contributing to multiple eras of music. However, the band's continued chart topping albums that reach the Billboard 200 further solidify their place as one of the biggest post hardcore bands in existence. They also released Tree City Sessions 2 in 2020.

The Fall of Troy

The Fall of Troy is a progressive math rock band from Mukilteo, Washington, USA, who were formed in 2002 by Thomas Erak, andrew Forsman and Tim Ward. Characterised by their stunning guitar work and energetic live performances, some of their standout tracks include: “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X”., “Mouths Like Sidewinder Missiles”, “Act One Scene One”, and “I Just Got This Symphony Goin”... A few years back, they took a swing at releasing their album "Mukilteo Meteor" (2020) and their abilities at music seem to remain intact. - “F.C.P.R.E.M.I.X” was released for Guitar Hero III: Winds of Change in 2007. This exposed their music to many new fans and has proven The Fall of Troy to be an influential post-hardcore band, as well as an experimental rock music innovator.

Wolf and Bear

Local heavycore duo Wolf and Bear will be joining a great collection of local musicians at this benefit show. Wolf and Bear is a heavy music group created by lead vocalist Marcus Cisneros and lead vocalist Tyler Watt in 2013. Wolf and Bear music features heavy elements with comedic harmonic vocals. Some of their work includes such songs as “Sight”, “Greyblood”, “Twisted Tongues”, and “Oil Cup”. In 2023 the pair would refine their songwriting and delivery in their album “Bloodletter” which is under Blue Swan Records. Blue Swan Records is a record label founded by Will Swan of Dance Gavin Dance and aims to connect the global Swancore community through catchy songwriting and high energy live performances. So track a wolf and bear!

Novelists

French metalcore band Novelists round out this list of fantastic albums, bringing a bit of exotic flair to the proceedings. The Paris-based quintet was founded in 2013 by brothers Amael and Florestan Durand, and recently recruited Camille as their new lead vocalist. Fans of high energy moshers will likely enjoy pitting the pit to some of their tracks such as All For Nothing, Prisoner, Smoke Signals and The Light, the Fire which blend together elements of metalcore with a healthy dose of prog. Although the band has not yet received an Independent Music Award, they have certainly been making waves in the underground and have just released what they feel is their best work yet entitled CODA (2025). The band is also currently trying to make a name for themselves in the music world by forming their own record label called ACKOR Music that also includes other bands and members from the Danish metalcore band Landmvrks.

The Criterion Information

The Criterion is located at 500 E Sheridan Ave in Bricktown, Oklahoma City. This 30,000 square foot concert venue has a seating capacity of 4,000 with a general admission floor of standing room right up close to the stage, as well as a mezzanine balcony and VIP seating. Standard bar and concessions are available at every show. Food concessions may vary. Please contact The Criterion for more information on food and beverage options at (405) 840-5500.

Parking Information

Parking is convenient to The Criterion. There is a pay lot just west of The Criterion. Free parking is also available at Bass Pro Shop which is 2 blocks south of The Criterion. There is also ample street parking and several parking lots in the Oklahoma City area within short walking distance to The Criterion. So you will never have to worry about parking on game day!

Ticket Information

TICKETS ARE REQUIRED FOR THIS EVENT. Get them now while they are $79, because they will increase in price and we don’t want you to miss this show! Tickets available now through Ticket Squeeze (your tickets are protected) or at The Criterion box office. You know these Dance Gavin Dance and The Fall of Troy shows are going to be tough to come by, so act fast for this OKC date.