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Texas Southern Tigers College Football vs. Southern University Football

Sat, Oct 24, 2:00 PM

Reliant Stadium · Houston

TEXAS SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY WILL BE ON THE WEST SIDE WITH THEIR BAND IN SECTION 115. SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY WILL BE ON THE EAST SIDE WITH THEIR BAND IN SECTION 135.

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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Sat, Oct 24, 3:00 PM

The Emerald Theatre · Houston

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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Sat, Oct 24, 5:00 PM

The Emerald Theatre · Houston

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RUSLAN KD "GODLY AMBITION TOUR" - MOVED TO BRONZE PEACOCK

Sat, Oct 24, 6:00 PM

The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston · Houston

This show has been moved to Bronze Peacock. You will be relocated based on your seat location. Doors open at 6PM. Originally scheduled for 6:00PM March 21, 2026, Now Octoboer 24th, 2026 at 6:00PM. Event has moved from House of Blues Houston to The Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houston(1204 Caroline St., Houston TX 77002). Previously purchased tickets honored.

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Like Roses at The Box at The Secret Group

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM

The Secret Group · Houston

Like Roses is coming to The Secret Group with special guests Lavi Bly This is an ALL AGES event. Please arrive with a physical form of government ID. Minors under the age of 21 must pay a $5 fee upon entry. GA standing room only.

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th3 L3P3RS (21+ Event)

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

The End - Houston · Houston

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Chingo Bling

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

Improv Comedy Club- Houston · Houston

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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

The Emerald Theatre · Houston

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Pauly Shore

Sat, Oct 24, 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.

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Deep Ella with Potbelly & Of 82

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs · Houston

Doors: 7pm 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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Prof

Sat, Oct 24, 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

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Seth Meyers: Live

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

Bayou Music Center · Houston

Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM Age Limit: All Ages

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MICO - Running From A Feeling

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs · Houston

Doors: 7pm 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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Chingo Bling

Sat, Oct 24, 7:00 PM

Houston Improv · Houston

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Houston Dynamo vs. Minnesota United FC

Sat, Oct 24, 7:30 PM

Shell Energy Stadium · Houston

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CHARLIE BERENS THE LOST AND FOUND TOUR

Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM

Cullen Performance Hall · Houston

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Young Miko - Late Checkout Tour

Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM

Toyota Center - TX · Houston

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Young Miko - Late Checkout Tour

Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM

Toyota Center · Houston

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DEMOLA LIVE!

Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM

713 Music Hall · Houston

Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM ALL AGES **All support acts are subject to change without notice** To reduce staff contact with guest belongings, we have implemented the following bag policy: Bags up to 12" x 6" x 12" are allowed in the venue. All bags will be searched prior to entry. Bags that are not clear will be subject to additional search.

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Oscar D' Leon

Sat, Oct 24, 8:00 PM

Arena Theatre · Houston

The following terms and conditions for this event apply to all: Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All patrons must have a ticket, regardless of age. No Cameras/ iPads No Refund - No Exchanges - No Reprints Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability subject to change. Ticket limits may apply. All sales are final. For accessible seating please call the box office 713-772-5900 Bag policy: we will allow clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" and/or small clutch bags (4.5 x 6.5). Programas, artistas, fechas, precios y disponibilidad sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen límites de boletos. Todas las ventas son definitivas

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Odd Mob (18 and Over)

Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 PM

DUCTWORK - Houston · Houston

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The Crue - A Motley Crue Tribute Experience

Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 PM

Scout Bar - Houston · Houston

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SISTO:DEVOUR Tour (18+)

Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 PM

9PM Music Venue · Houston

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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Sat, Oct 24, 9:00 PM

The Emerald Theatre · Houston

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Pauly Shore

Sat, Oct 24, 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.

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Chingo Bling

Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 PM

Improv Comedy Club- Houston · Houston

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Chingo Bling

Sat, Oct 24, 9:30 PM

Houston Improv · Houston

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Houston Texans vs. New York Giants

Sun, Oct 25, 12:00 PM

Reliant Stadium · Houston

Flex Schedule: Please be aware that there are certain games that are subject to flexible scheduling and the date and time of those games may be changed from what is currently reflected on the schedule and what may appear on the ticket. For more detailed information about NFL flexible scheduling procedures for the 2026 NFL Season 10/25 Battle Red Game WEAR RED! H-Town, we need all of you to WEAR RED for this Houston Texas vs. New York Giants match-up. Get your Battle Red gear before the game at our Team Shop at Reliant Stadium or shop online at Shop.HoustonTexans.com. GET LOUD and WEAR RED. ALL CHILDREN OVER THE AGE OF 2 WILL NEED A GAME TICKET.

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Rice Owls Womens Volleyball vs. Tulsa Golden Hurricane Womens Volleyball

Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM

Tudor Fieldhouse · Houston

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Houston Cougars Womens Volleyball vs. Iowa State Cyclones Womens Volleyball

Sun, Oct 25, 1:00 PM

Fertitta Center · Houston

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Susannah

Sun, Oct 25, 2:00 PM

Brown Theatre-Wortham Center · Houston

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GLAIVE - GOD SAVE THE THREE TOUR

Sun, Oct 25, 6:30 PM

White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs · Houston

Doors: 6:30pm 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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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 PM

The Emerald Theatre · Houston

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Juice

Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 PM

White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs · Houston

Doors: 7pm 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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Melvins

Sun, Oct 25, 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

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Yohay Sponder: Genesis

Sun, Oct 25, 7:00 PM

House of Blues Houston · Houston

This is an all ages seated floor event. Doors open at 6PM. Show begins at approximately 7PM.

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Chingo Bling

Sun, Oct 25, 7:30 PM

Houston Improv · Houston

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Sorry Ghost

Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM

The Secret Group · Houston

Sorry Ghost is coming to The Secret Group!This is an ALL AGES event.Please arrive with a physical form of government ID.Minors under the age of 21 must pay a $5 fee upon entry.GA standing room only.

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Hablando Huevadas - US Tour 2026

Sun, Oct 25, 8:00 PM

Arena Theatre · Houston

The following terms and conditions for this event apply to all: Guests under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. All patrons must have a ticket, regardless of age. No Cameras/ iPads No Refund - No Exchanges - No Reprints Programs, artists, dates, prices, and availability subject to change. Ticket limits may apply. All sales are final. For accessible seating please call the box office 713-772-5900 Bag policy: we will allow clear plastic, vinyl or PVC tote bags no larger than 12" x 6" x 12" and/or small clutch bags (4.5 x 6.5). Programas, artistas, fechas, precios y disponibilidad sujetos a cambios. Es posible que se apliquen límites de boletos. Todas las ventas son definitivas

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WAGE WAR - EMERGENCY BROADCAST TOUR

Mon, Oct 26, 5:30 PM

White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs · Houston

Doors: 6pm 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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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM

The Emerald Theatre · Houston

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LUCY (Cooper B. Handy)

Mon, Oct 26, 7:00 PM

White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs · Houston

Doors: 7 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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Dax - The Anger Management Tour

Mon, Oct 26, 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

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Houston Rockets vs. Atlanta Hawks

Mon, Oct 26, 7:30 PM

Toyota Center - TX · Houston

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Teddy Swims

Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM

Toyota Center - TX · Houston

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Drunk Shakespeare: Drunk Dracula (21+ Event)

Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM

The Emerald Theatre · Houston

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Chasing Abbey

Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM

White Oak Music Hall - Upstairs · Houston

Doors 7PM

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Daniel Sloss: BITTER (Brand New Tour!)

Tue, Oct 27, 7:00 PM

Bayou Music Center · Houston

Doors: 6:00 PM Show: 7:00 PM Age Limit: 16+ Suggested

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Houston'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

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.