Interested in another type of event? See Houston’s calendars of upcoming:
– Comedy shows
– Beer and wine festivals
– Music festivals
– Food festivals and other food events
– Plays and musicals
– Marathons, 5Ks and other races
!Dates, venues and other details can change at short notice. Please check all information at the official website before making plans to attend an event.
– The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, April 10-12 2026
Popular annual festival in The Woodlands, with 200 artists, live performances on several stages, family-friendly activities and more. More details
– Humble Flower Festival, April 11 2026
Annual festival in Humble, with flowering plant sale, farmers market, children’s activities, beer garden, food trucks and more. More details
– Houston Latin Fest, April 11 2026
Annual family-friendly Latin music festival, with live music, art and foods of the Latin world and more. More details
– Houston Art Car Parade, April 11 2026
Popular annual parade of decorated vehicles on Allen Parkway and in Downtown Houston. More details
– Brazilian Food and Music Festival, April 11 2026
Annual heritage festival at Powder Keg, with traditional Brazilian foods and drinks, live music and performances, crafts, children’s activities and more. More details
– Houston Underwater Film Festival, April 11-12 2026
Annual festival of aquatic filmmaking at MATCH. More details
– Crawfish & Zydeco Festival, April 11-12 2026
Food and music festival at Kemah Boardwalk, with boiled crawfish, live Zydeco bands, amusement rides and more. More details
– Flower Power Festival, April 12 2026
Spring festival at the Houston Botanic Garden, with live music, craft activities, local artists and vendors, plant sale and more. Floral print/1960s attire welcome. More details
– Barnstorm Dance Fest, April 13-18 2026
Annual festival of dance arts at MATCH with performances, film screenings, workshops, artist talks, and more. More details
– East End Street Fest – Fleet Week, April 18 2026
Annual celebration of Mexican and Chicano arts, music and heritage in East End Houston, with dance and other performances, BBQ from local chefs, live music and Navy band, children’s activities and more. More details
– WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, April 24 - May 3 2026
Big annual festival of international independent filmmaking. More details
– RailFest, April 25-26 2026
Annual model train festival at the Galveston Railroad Museum, with model train displays from across the country, exhibits, vendors and live entertainment. More details
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– WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival, April 24 - May 3 2026
Big annual festival of international independent filmmaking. More details
– Houston Polish Festival, May 1-3 2026
Annual festival of Polish food and culture at the Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, with traditional Polish foods, music, dance, vendors and more. More details
– Houston Greek Fest, May 14-16 2026
Popular annual festival of Greek food and culture at Saint Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church, with traditional Greek foods and pastries, church tours, vendors, traditional music and dancing, children’s activities and more. More details
– Rūng Film Festival, May 16-17 2026
Festival in independent Pakistani filmmaking. More details
– iFest USA, May 30 2026
Annual celebration of multiculturalism and diversity at Discovery Green, with international cuisine, cultural exhibits, live performances and more. More details
– Brewsology Beer Fest, May 30 2026
Annual beer festival at Houston Museum of Natural Science, with local craft beers and ciders, after-hours access to the museum, food and more. More details
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– Wine & Food Week, June 3-6 2026
Annual food and drink festival in The Woodlands with a range of wine- and food-tasting and other events. More details
– Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival, June 11-14 2026
Annual theatrical arts festival at The Gordy in celebration of Latinx artista and creators. More details
– Make Music Houston, June 21 2026
Free annual music festival featuring performances by amateur and professional musicians in public spaces across the city. More details
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Festivals this month to be confirmed.
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– Fort Bend County Pride Fest, August 2 2026
Comic-book inspired Pride festival at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds. More details
– Houston Horror Film Fest, August 7-9 2026
Annual horror film festival and expo at the Houston Marriott Westchase. More details
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– King Music Fest, September 3-6 2026
Annual Elvis tribute festival in Pearland. More details
– Galveston Island Wine Festival, September 4-6 2026
Annual wine festival at Moody Gardens, Galveston, with wine tastings, wine dinners, seafood tastings and more. More details
– Fall Fest, September 19 2026
Annual fall community festival at Sugar Land Town Square. More details
– Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, September 25-26 2026
Annual seafood festival in Galveston’s Historic Strand District, with shrimp gumbo cook-off, 5K race, boat show, vendors, live music and more. More details
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– Jaipur Literature Festival Houston, October 2-4 2026
Annual literary festival with author talks and more. More details
– Humble Good Oil Days Festival, October 10 2026
Annual community festival in Humble with classic car show, live music, trick-or-treating, children’s activities, beer garden, food trucks, vendors and more. More details
– Katy Rice Harvest Festival, October 10-11 2026
Annual community festival in downtown Katy, with 100+ vendors, food trucks, live music, carnival, beer garden, exhibits and more. More details
– CAF Wings Over Houston, October 31 - November 1 2026
Air show at Ellington Airport, with aerial displays of vintage WWII and other aircraft and more. More details
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– CAF Wings Over Houston, October 31 - November 1 2026
Air show at Ellington Airport, with aerial displays of vintage WWII and other aircraft and more. More details
– Sugar Land Arts and Music Fest, November 6-8 2026
Annual community festival at Sugar Land Town Square, with live music, food, wine and beer gardens, 100+ artists, live mural-painting and more. More details
– Houston Greek Film Festival, November 19-22 2026
Annual festival of Greek, Cypriot and diaspora filmmaking at MATCH Theater. More details
→ See more November events in Houston
– Dickens on The Strand, December 4-6 2026
Annual Victorian-themed holiday festival in Galveston, with parades, live entertainment on several stages, costumed vendors, holiday food and drink, crafts and more. More details
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– Mardi Gras Galveston, January 29 - February 9 2027
Big annual Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, with parades, concerts, food and other vendors, and more. More details
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– Mardi Gras Galveston, January 29 - February 9 2027
Big annual Mardi Gras celebration in Galveston, with parades, concerts, food and other vendors, and more. More details
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– Houston Holi: Festival of Colors, March 20 2027
Annual spring celebration with Bollywood concert, Indian dance performances, international performances, music, rikshaw parade, Indian and other foods, and more. All are welcome. More details
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