Please join us on April 25—for the fourth annual VermaFest, an evening of live music celebrating the life, legacy, and work of Mark Verma. Mark was a superhuman. His dedication, welcoming and ever-cheerful personality, and unyielding compassion left a permanent imprint on North Texas and on all who knew and loved him. VermaFest is held in the spirit of his love for live, local music and the community that surrounded him. Doors open at 5pm at Underdog, where you can see Black Ridge Union, Aenemic, FlashMob, Planet Size Ego, Edge of Insanity, Tin Pool, Sanxion, A Dangerous Affair, and VeiN. Purchase event tickets below. Raffles, auctions, merch, and live music promise to make for another unforgettable event!
Verma Fest 2026
The Mark Verma Memorial Benefit Concert for Paws in the City affectionately known as VermaFest will be an all day celebration of the life of Mark Verma ending with a concert benefiting Paws in the City. This party will start at Benders Sports and Spirits Addison and 3 Nations Brewing in Carrollton and will conclude with 2 concerts in Deep Ellum at Trees Dallas and Reno’s Chop Shop. We will have 17 bands playing at the 4 venues mentioned above, there will be raffles at all locations and a very cool auction at Trees. You can pick up your tickets from any band member or at Reno’s or Trees. If you cannot make it out but want to support just hit the DONATE button for VermaFest. All proceeds will go to Paws In the City (Mark’s charity) in his name. Mark was a beautiful human who was loved by so many and deserves a fantastic celebration! Thanks for your support.