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Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
Fri, Nov 13, 10:30 AM
Reliant Stadium · Houston
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice -- where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today's favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
View eventBreakaway Music Festival
Fri, Nov 13, 12:00 PM
Shell Energy Stadium · Houston
Breakaway Houston 2026
Fri, Nov 13, 3:00 PM – Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 PM
Blue Lot at Shell Energy Stadium · Houston

Rice Owls Womens Volleyball vs. UNC Charlotte 49ers Womens Volleyball
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PM
Tudor Fieldhouse · Houston
Icon for Hire: Scripted 15 Year Anniversary Tour
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs · Houston
Doors:6 pm This show is ALL AGES All General Admission Tickets are Standing Room only IMPORTANT: WHITE OAK MUSIC HALL IS A CASHLESS VENUE. Please be sure to bring a debit or credit card.
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Elmo's Got the Moves
Fri, Nov 13, 6:00 PM
Bayou Music Center · Houston
Doors: 5PM Show: 6PM All Ages Children 2 and under & who can sit in a lap of a parent/guardian without obstructing those behind them do not need a ticket. Make unforgettable memories with your little ones at Elmo?s Got the Moves?the all-new Sesame Street Live show! This exciting experience brings Elmo and his Sesame Street friends to the stage with singing, dancing, and favorite songs like ?Sunny Days,? ?Elmo?s Got the Moves,? and ?Letter of the Day.? Families will laugh, learn, and play together in a heartwarming celebration that you?ll treasure long after the final song. Sensory Notice: This show contains Flashing Lights, Haze (Fog), and Confetti
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Defiance w/ Sex Mex
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
The End - Houston · Houston

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre · Houston
ROZ Presents: SE ESTÁ HACIENDO TARDE
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
House of Blues Houston · Houston
Monster Energy Outbreak Tour Presents RØZ: SE ESTÁ HACIENDO TARDE BOX OFFICE: 6:00 DOORS: 7:00 All Ages Welcome We're cashless! All points of sale will only accept credit, debit or mobile pay (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay). ADA tickets can be purchased online - you do not need to call the box office to place an order. Look for the logo on the Find Tickets page to view all available accessible seats. We do have accessible seating in every price range but be advised it may sell out. We have very limited seating available for guests on the day of the event so please make sure you purchase accessible seating when you order tickets. Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry. For more FAQs please visit www.houston.houseofblues.com/faq
View eventChristopher Titus: Doomed To Repeat
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
Punch Line Houston · Houston
Doors will open one hour prior to show time. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID. There is a two beverage minimum per person. Cameras and video/audio recording devices are not permitted. $.25 per each ticket sold for a majority of events at Punch Line benefits Comedy Gives Back, a safety net for the comedy community. For more information, please visit www.comedygivesback.com Our events often run for multiple dates/times. Before purchasing, please ensure that you can attend the specific event, date, and time that is listed on the event page. There are no refunds/exchanges unless an event is cancelled/postponed.
View eventQ Marsden - Do You See Me?
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston · Houston
BOX OFFICE: 6:00 DOORS: 7:00 All Ages Welcome - standing room only We're cashless! All points of sale will only accept credit, debit or mobile pay (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay). Will call tickets can be picked up on day of show at the Box Office. Box Office opens 1 hour prior to door times. You will need a valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase. Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry. For more FAQs please visit www.houston.houseofblues.com/faq
View eventDisney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
Fri, Nov 13, 7:00 PM
Reliant Stadium · Houston
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice -- where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today's favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
View eventHouston Rockets vs. Utah Jazz
Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 PM
Toyota Center - TX · Houston
Corey Holcomb
Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 PM
Improv Comedy Club- Houston · Houston

Faust
Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 PM
Brown Theatre-Wortham Center · Houston
Corey Holcomb
Fri, Nov 13, 7:30 PM
Houston Improv · Houston

Unloco (Under 18 with parent)
Fri, Nov 13, 8:00 PM
Scout Bar - Houston · Houston
D.O.D (18+)
Fri, Nov 13, 9:00 PM
DUCTWORK - Houston · Houston

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Fri, Nov 13, 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre · Houston
Christopher Titus: Doomed To Repeat
Fri, Nov 13, 9:15 PM
Punch Line Houston · Houston
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID. There is a two beverage minimum per person. Cameras and video/audio recording devices are not permitted. $.25 per each ticket sold for a majority of events at Punch Line benefits Comedy Gives Back, a safety net for the comedy community. For more information, please visit www.comedygivesback.com Our events often run for multiple dates/times. Before purchasing, please ensure that you can attend the specific event, date, and time that is listed on the event page. There are no refunds/exchanges unless an event is cancelled/postponed.
View eventCorey Holcomb
Fri, Nov 13, 9:45 PM
Improv Comedy Club- Houston · Houston
Corey Holcomb
Fri, Nov 13, 9:45 PM
Houston Improv · Houston
Pedro Sampaio
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00 PM
NOTO · Houston
ABOUT THE VENUE NOTO is Houston's premier nightlife experience. A beautiful venue complimented by superior service and unmatched energy. Come experience something not of the ordinary! TABLE RESERVATIONS https://notohtx.com/ VENUE INFO NOTO Houston 3215 McKinney Street Houston, TX 77003 (832) 409-7089 10:00PM - 2:00AM Thursday, Friday & Saturday excluding special events NOTO is a 18+ venue, valid ID required Ticket Prices Ticket prices vary based on tiers, as allotment of tickets are sold, the tier & price point increases. Tickets can be printed, or shown via email or, mobile app. Tickets at the door are subject to increase day of the event. NO REFUNDS All sales are final and you must agree to all the terms as outlined above and in the Terms of Purchase agreement on this form. Follow us for exclusive guestlist offers and up to date info: https://www.facebook.com/NOTOhouston/ https://www.instagram.com/notohouston/ https://twitter.com/notohouston https://notohtx.com/
View eventDisney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 AM
Reliant Stadium · Houston
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice -- where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today's favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
View eventBreakaway Music Festival
Sat, Nov 14, 12:00 PM
Shell Energy Stadium · Houston

Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball vs. Utah Utes Womens Volleyball
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00 PM
Fertitta Center · Houston

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Nov 14, 3:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre · Houston
Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
Sat, Nov 14, 3:00 PM
Reliant Stadium · Houston
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice -- where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today's favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
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Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Nov 14, 5:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre · Houston
Leanne Morgan
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
Toyota Center - TX · Houston
Corey Holcomb
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
Improv Comedy Club- Houston · Houston

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre · Houston
Father Of Peace - The Year Of Madness & The Mystery Century Tour
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston · Houston
BOX OFFICE:6PM DOORS:7PM All Ages Welcome - standing room only We're cashless! All points of sale will only accept credit, debit or mobile pay (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay). Will call tickets can be picked up on day of show at the Box Office. Box Office opens 1 hour prior to door times. You will need a valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase. Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry. For more FAQs please visit www.houston.houseofblues.com/faq
View eventBuena Vista Orchestra
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
House of Blues Houston · Houston
BOX OFFICE: 6:00 PM DOORS: 7:00 PM All Ages Welcome We're cashless! All points of sale will only accept credit, debit or mobile pay (such as Apple Pay or Google Pay). Will call tickets can be picked up on day of show at the Box Office. Box Office opens 1 hour prior to door times. You will need a valid photo ID and the credit card used for purchase. ADA tickets can be purchased online - you do not need to call the box office to place an order. Look for the logo on the Find Tickets page to view all available accessible seats. We do have accessible seating in every price range but be advised it may sell out. We have very limited seating available for guests on the day of the event so please make sure you purchase accessible seating when you order tickets. Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry. For more FAQs please visit www.houston.houseofblues.com/faq
View eventChristopher Titus: Doomed To Repeat
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
Punch Line Houston · Houston
Doors will open one hour prior to show time. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID. There is a two beverage minimum per person. Cameras and video/audio recording devices are not permitted. $.25 per each ticket sold for a majority of events at Punch Line benefits Comedy Gives Back, a safety net for the comedy community. For more information, please visit www.comedygivesback.com Our events often run for multiple dates/times. Before purchasing, please ensure that you can attend the specific event, date, and time that is listed on the event page. There are no refunds/exchanges unless an event is cancelled/postponed.
View eventDisney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
Reliant Stadium · Houston
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice -- where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today's favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
View eventCorey Holcomb
Sat, Nov 14, 7:00 PM
Houston Improv · Houston
Streetlight Manifesto w/ Bridge City Sinners
Sat, Nov 14, 8:00 PM
Warehouse Live Midtown · Houston
OZZ - A Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne w/ Victims Of A System
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 PM
Scout Bar - Houston · Houston
Steve Aoki with JOYRYDE (18 and Over)
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 PM
DUCTWORK - Houston · Houston

Drunk Shakespeare: A Drunk Christmas Carol (21+ Event)
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 PM
The Emerald Theatre · Houston

House of Heavy
Sat, Nov 14, 9:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs · Houston
Doors: 9 pm This show is 18+ All General Admission Tickets are Standing Room only IMPORTANT: WHITE OAK MUSIC HALL IS A CASHLESS VENUE. Please be sure to bring a debit or credit card.
View eventChristopher Titus: Doomed To Repeat
Sat, Nov 14, 9:15 PM
Punch Line Houston · Houston
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to show time. This show is 18 & over with valid, government-issued photo ID. There is a two beverage minimum per person. Cameras and video/audio recording devices are not permitted. $.25 per each ticket sold for a majority of events at Punch Line benefits Comedy Gives Back, a safety net for the comedy community. For more information, please visit www.comedygivesback.com Our events often run for multiple dates/times. Before purchasing, please ensure that you can attend the specific event, date, and time that is listed on the event page. There are no refunds/exchanges unless an event is cancelled/postponed.
View eventCorey Holcomb
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 PM
Improv Comedy Club- Houston · Houston
Corey Holcomb
Sat, Nov 14, 9:30 PM
Houston Improv · Houston

Breakaway Houston 2026 Official After Party ft. Know Good
Sat, Nov 14, 11:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs · Houston
Doors: 11:00 pm This show is 18+ All General Admission Tickets are Standing Room only IMPORTANT: WHITE OAK MUSIC HALL IS A CASHLESS VENUE. Please be sure to bring a debit or credit card.
View eventNutcracker Market SUNDAY ONLY: Valid For One Entry On Sunday Only
Sun, Nov 15, 10:00 AM
Reliant Center · Houston
Ticket is good for 1 entry to the Nutcracker Market on Sunday, November 15 only. Shopping starts at 10 am. Anyone over the age of 2 requires a ticket.
View eventDisney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars
Sun, Nov 15, 1:00 PM
Reliant Stadium · Houston
Chart a course through the night sky to Disney On Ice -- where every story starts with a wish! Take a magical journey with Mickey, Minnie, and friends through the timeless stories of Cinderella, Aladdin, Toy Story, and Cars, and today's favorites including Encanto, Frozen 2, and Moana. Create new memories with Raya from Raya and the Last Dragon and Asha from Wish, and become enchanted by Tiana, Rapunzel, and The Disney Princesses. Celebrate the unforgettable adventures of Disney and Pixar brought to life in new ways at Disney On Ice presents Magic in the Stars. *Note: Costumes not permitted for guests 14 years & older. Visit DisneyOnIce.com for more information.
View eventHouston's calendar never really empties. On any given week there's a touring act at Toyota Center, a club show in the Heights or EaDo, a home game downtown, a play in the Theater District and a festival somewhere in the city. The listings on this page update with what's coming up. Below them, our guide to the city's year shows you which big annual events to plan a trip around.
How Houston's year works
Houston's event seasons follow the weather. Spring and fall are festival season, when it's comfortable to spend a whole day outdoors. Early spring belongs to the Rodeo, which takes over the city for most of March. Summer moves indoors and into the evenings: concerts, theater, air-conditioned museums and fireworks after dark. December is all lights, parades and markets.
That rhythm matters when you plan. Outdoor events in June, July and August are usually built around the evening, so arrive late and bring water. Spring storms can move fast, so check the forecast on our weather page on the day of anything outdoors. Rain or shine, assume parking near big events fills early.
Where to start
- Festivals: Our festivals hub covers food, culture and arts festivals across the metro.
- Concerts: The concerts hub has a guide to every major venue, from arenas to 200-person rooms, plus parking tips.
- The Rodeo: The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is the city's biggest annual event. Start with our Houston Rodeo guide.
- Holidays: See our Christmas events guide and Fourth of July guide.
- Food: Houston Restaurant Weeks is the city's big dining event. Our Restaurant Weeks guide explains how it works.
- Sports: Schedules for every team are on our sports hub.
Getting to big events
Downtown, the Museum District and Reliant Park (formerly NRG Park) are all on METRORail. On Rodeo, Texans and big-concert days, the train is often faster than circling for a space. Our METRO guide covers routes and fares, and our downtown parking guide covers the garages. Big stadium and arena shows usually have bag-size rules. Check the venue's site before you leave home so you don't have to walk back to the car.
Free events worth knowing
Some of Houston's best annual events cost nothing. You can watch the Art Car Parade for free, and admission to Japan Festival Houston is free. Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park runs a free season most of the year, including the Houston Shakespeare Festival each summer. Emancipation Park's Juneteenth concert is free, and so is the MLK Day parade downtown. Our free things to do in Houston guide has more.
Where events happen
A few places host most of the city's big gatherings. Downtown has the Theater District, Toyota Center, the convention center and the parks around them. Hermann Park, next to the Museum District, has Miller Outdoor Theatre and the festival grounds around it. Reliant Park, south of the Medical Center, hosts the Rodeo and stadium shows. Out in the suburbs, the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands and Smart Financial Centre in Sugar Land book big touring acts. On the bay, Clear Lake and Kemah host waterfront events.
Houston's year at a glance
These events come back every year. The timing below is approximate. Exact dates move from year to year, so confirm on each event's official site before you book anything.
January
- Chevron Houston Marathon and Aramco Houston Half Marathon: Mid-January, downtown. Even if you're not running, the course makes a good spectator morning.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade: On the MLK holiday Monday, downtown.
- Mardi Gras! Galveston: Starts in late January or February, depending on when Lent falls. It runs across the two weekends before Ash Wednesday.
February
- Mardi Gras! Galveston: Continues through Fat Tuesday in years when Lent starts late.
- Rodeo kickoff: In the week before the Rodeo opens, you get the World's Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, the trail rides into town and the downtown Rodeo parade.
March
- Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo: Roughly three weeks, mostly in March, at Reliant Park. Expect concerts every night, a carnival, livestock shows and serious traffic around the stadium. See our Rodeo guide.
- Theater District Open House: A free day of performances and backstage tours downtown, usually in spring.
- Texas Children's Houston Open: A PGA Tour event at Memorial Park Golf Course, typically in spring.
April
- Houston Art Car Parade: Usually in April, from the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. Hundreds of decorated cars roll through the city, and watching is free.
May
- Miller Outdoor Theatre's season: In full swing by now. Free shows run most of the year in Hermann Park.
June
- Juneteenth: Celebrations across the city in mid-June, with the biggest gatherings at Emancipation Park in Third Ward.
July
- Freedom Over Texas: The City of Houston's Fourth of July festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou, with music and fireworks. See our Fourth of July guide.
- Houston Shakespeare Festival: Free performances at Miller Outdoor Theatre, usually from late July into August.
August
- Houston Restaurant Weeks: Runs from August into early September, with fixed-price menus that raise money for the Houston Food Bank.
September
- Japan Festival Houston: A free weekend of food, music, performances and traditional arts in Hermann Park.
October
- The Original Greek Festival: Usually early October at Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Montrose.
- Bayou City Art Festival: An outdoor art fair in Memorial Park, usually in October.
- Texas Renaissance Festival: Opens in October in Todd Mission, northwest of Houston, and runs on weekends into late November.
- Wings Over Houston Airshow: At Ellington Airport in late October or early November.
November
- International Quilt Festival: Fills the George R. Brown Convention Center for a long weekend in November.
- Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market: A giant holiday shopping market at Reliant Park, usually in mid-November.
- Zoo Lights: Opens at the Houston Zoo in November and runs into early January.
- H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade: Thanksgiving morning, downtown.
December
- Dickens on the Strand: Galveston's Victorian holiday festival, usually the first weekend of December.
- Christmas Boat Lane Parade: Lighted boats on Clear Lake, usually on a Saturday in mid-December.
- Holiday lights and skating: See our Christmas events guide and downtown holiday activities.
For what each season feels like on the ground, read our best time to visit Houston guide.
Last verified: October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the biggest annual event in Houston?
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. It runs for about three weeks, mostly in March, at Reliant Park (formerly NRG Park), with concerts every night.
When is festival season in Houston?
Spring and fall. March through May and October through November have the most comfortable weather and the most outdoor festivals.
What free events happen in Houston every year?
The Art Car Parade, Japan Festival Houston, the Houston Shakespeare Festival and the rest of the Miller Outdoor Theatre season, Juneteenth at Emancipation Park and the MLK Day parade are all free to attend.
Where does Houston celebrate the Fourth of July?
The City of Houston's Freedom Over Texas festival at Eleanor Tinsley Park on Buffalo Bayou, with live music and fireworks.
When are the Christmas events in Houston?
Zoo Lights opens in November, the H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade kicks off the season downtown, and December brings boat parades, Dickens on the Strand in Galveston and holiday lights across the city.
