Three Nights, Three Genres: The Eisemann Center's Packed Fall 2026 Schedule

Three Weekends, Three Very Different Shows at the Eisemann Center

If you have not checked the Charles W. Eisemann Center calendar lately, September 2026 is worth a close look. Three distinct performances land on consecutive weekends, spanning synth-pop, ABBA tribute, and stand-up comedy — all under the same roof on Campbell Road.

Friday, Sept. 18 — OMD at 8:30 PM

Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, the British synth-pop duo whose career stretches from “Enola Gay” in 1980 to a string of reunion tours that have drawn sell-out crowds across North America and Europe, takes the Eisemann stage Friday, Sept. 18, with an 8:30 PM curtain.

For Richardson residents who remember OMD from the first run of new wave radio, this is a legitimate get. The band’s catalog holds up on a proper concert sound system in a way that a playlist simply does not replicate. The Eisemann seats roughly 1,500 in its main hall, which means sightlines are good from most of the room, but closer sections tend to move first for acts with this kind of following. Check the Eisemann Center website directly for ticketing and current availability.

Saturday, Sept. 19 — Waterloo (ABBA Tribute) at 7:30 PM

The following evening, Saturday, Sept. 19, the same venue hosts Waterloo, an ABBA tribute show, at 7:30 PM. Tribute productions at the Eisemann have a track record of drawing mixed crowds — longtime fans of the original artists alongside younger audiences discovering the catalog — and an ABBA show tends to lean participatory. If you are planning a group outing, the 7:30 PM start gives families with older kids a workable timeline.

Both the OMD and Waterloo shows fall on the same weekend as the Wellness and Harmony Festival at the Richardson Woman’s Club, so if you are coordinating a full Saturday itinerary, budget your afternoon accordingly before the 7:30 curtain.

Saturday, Sept. 26 — Gaurav Kapoor Stand-Up Comedy at 6:00 PM

The third weekend brings a different energy entirely. Gaurav Kapoor, a stand-up comic with a substantial following in South Asian communities across the U.S. and internationally, performs at 6:00 PM on Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Hill Performance Hall at the Eisemann Center.

The Hill Performance Hall is the Eisemann’s more intimate second venue, which makes it a better fit for stand-up than the larger main stage. Comedy at 6:00 PM on a Saturday also leaves room for dinner afterward — CityLine is a short drive east if you want to extend the evening, and the free live music series at CityLine Plaza runs Fridays and Saturdays through October.

Kapoor’s material draws heavily on personal and cultural experience, and his Richardson date reflects a broader national touring schedule that has put him in front of large audiences in major metros. For residents who follow the South Asian arts and entertainment calendar in DFW, this booking at a Richardson venue is notable.

Practical Logistics

All three events are at the Eisemann Center in Richardson. Parking in the attached garage is straightforward on evenings and weekends. The Eisemann box office and online ticketing portal handle all three shows; the Eisemann Center website is the authoritative source for current pricing, seat maps, and any schedule updates.

A few things worth noting before you buy:

• OMD, Sept. 18, 8:30 PM. The later start time is worth flagging if you are driving from farther out in the metro or coming with children.
• Waterloo, Sept. 19, 7:30 PM. Tribute shows at the Eisemann sometimes add a pre-show reception or VIP option; check the listing for current packages.
• Gaurav Kapoor, Sept. 26, 6:00 PM. The Hill Performance Hall has a different entry point than the main hall; signage inside the building is clear, but first-time visitors should allow a few extra minutes.

A Strong Month for the Eisemann

The Eisemann Center has operated as one of Richardson’s anchor cultural institutions since it opened, and a September schedule that moves from synth-pop to ABBA to stand-up comedy in the span of three weekends illustrates the programming range the venue is willing to take on. None of these three acts overlap with the Richardson Symphony Orchestra’s fall season, which also calls the Eisemann home — meaning October will bring its own round of dates once the RSO schedule fills in.

For residents building out a fall calendar, these three September dates offer a low-friction way to use a venue that is already in town.