Detour Concert Series Returns to Franklin Mountains

El Paso's landmark music venue series expands to new location in the city's iconic natural setting.

Feb. 14, 2026 at 9:55am

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The Detour concert series, which aims to transform El Paso landmarks into music venues, is returning for a second edition. This time, the concert will take place on the grounds of the Franklin Mountains' McKelligon Canyon on April 24, 2026. The musical acts have yet to be announced, but early access tickets went on sale on Friday afternoon.

Why it matters

The Detour concert series is an innovative approach to bringing live music to unique and iconic locations around El Paso, helping to showcase the city's diverse natural and urban landscapes. By expanding the series to the Franklin Mountains, it will further establish the Detour brand and attract new audiences to experience live music in an outdoor, natural setting.

The details

The second Detour concert will take place on the grounds of McKelligon Canyon in the Franklin Mountains, rather than the traditional McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre. This will allow the concert series to utilize the natural landscape and terrain of the canyon as part of the music venue. Early access tickets for the event went on sale on Friday afternoon through the JandKDetour.com website.

  • The first Detour concert was held in October 2025 at Lincoln Park underneath the Spaghetti Bowl.
  • The second Detour concert is scheduled for April 24, 2026 at the McKelligon Canyon grounds in the Franklin Mountains.

The players

J&K Present

The El Paso-based promoter that organizes the Detour concert series, transforming local landmarks into music venues.

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What’s next

The musical acts for the second Detour concert at McKelligon Canyon have yet to be announced, but are expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

The Detour concert series continues to push the boundaries of live music experiences in El Paso, this time expanding to the natural setting of the Franklin Mountains. This innovative approach to venue selection helps to highlight the city's diverse landscapes and attractions, drawing new audiences to unique and memorable concert experiences.