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.
– WorldFest Houston, April 24 - May 4 2025
Annual festival of American and international independent filmmaking. More details
– Barnstorm Dance Fest, April 28 - May 3 2025
Annual festival celebrating the diversity of dance in the Greater Houston area. More details
– Houston Polish Festival, May 2-4 2025
Annual festival of Polish culture at Our Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church, with authentic Polish foods, music and dancing, vendors, silent auction, and more. More details
– Galveston Historic Homes Tour, May 2-4, 9-11 2025
Annual tours of historic Galveston private homes not ordinarily open to the public, and other special events. More details
– Soul Flower Music Fest, May 3 2025
Soul, R&B and neo soul music festival at Discovery Green. More details
– East End Street Fest, May 3 2025
Annual Cinco de Mayo festival at The Esplanade at Navigation in celebration of Mexican and Chicano music, culture and heritage, with music and dance performances, children’s activities, food, games and more. More details
– Wine Fest, May 3 2025
Annual wine festival at Brenner’s on the Bayou, with wine tastings, small bites, live music and more. More details
– Houston Greek Fest, May 15-17 2025
Popular annual festival at Saint Basil the Great Greek Orthodox Church, with Greek foods and pastries, church tours, vendors, traditional dancing, children’s activities and more. More details
– Main Street Fest, May 16-18 2025
Annual beer festival in downtown Grapevine, with craft beers, live music, food, vendors, carnival, children’s activities and more. More details
– Camo Fest, May 17 2025
Hip-hop music festival at Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. More details
– The International Fest USA, May 17 2025
Celebration of multiculturalism and diversity at Discovery Green, with exhibits and performances from cultures around the world. More details
– Sin Muros: A Latinx Theater Festival, May 22-25 2025
Annual performing arts festival at The Gordy, with play readings, workshops, and celebrations led by Latinx artists and creators. More details
– Buzzfest, May 24 2025
Rock festival at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. More details
– Wine and Food Week, May 28 - June 6 2025
Annual food and wine festival with events at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and elsewhere. More details
– Frida Festival, May 31 2025
Annual arts festival in celebration of the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo, with art exhibition; arts, crafts, clothing and food vendors; music and dance performances; and more. More details
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– Wine and Food Week, May 28 - June 6 2025
Annual food and wine festival with events at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center and elsewhere. More details
– Texas Music Festival, June 1-28 2025
Annual festival of classical music. More details
– Galveston Island Revue Weekend, June 6-8 2025
Beauty pageant and vintage-inspired summer festival in Galveston. More details
– Houston Tattoo Arts Festival, June 6-8 2025
Annual tattoo arts festival at NRG Center. More details
– Fade to Black Arts Festival, June 8-14 2025
Arts festival featuring works and performances by Black filmmakers, musicians, poets and other artists. More details
– Juneteenth Culture Fest, June 13 2025
Free festival of gospel, blues, R&B, neo-soul and funk music at the Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park. More details
– Tokyo X, June 14-15 2025
Indoor Japanese festival at NRG Center with vendors, Japanese food, cosplay, concerts, cultural performances and more. More details
– Brewsology Beer Fest, June 21 2025
After-hours craft beer and cider festival at the Houston Museum of Natural Science. More details
– Make Music Houston, June 21 2025
Annual music festival featuring free city-wide performances by amateur and professional musicians, open to anyone to participate. More details
– Summer of Loud Festival, June 28 2025
Hard rock and heavy metal music festival at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. More details
→ See more June events in Houston
– Houston Caribbean Festival, July 3-7 2025
Annual celebration of Caribbean music and culture, with live soca, reggae, calypso and other performances, Caribbean cuisine, costumed parade and more. More details
– Freedom Over Texas, July 4 2025
Independence Day celebration along Allen Parkway, with live music, fireworks show and more. More details
– Outlaw Music Festival, July 6 2025
Country and folk rock music festival at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. More details
→ See more July events in Houston
– Houston Horror Film Fest, August 8-10 2025
Annual horror convention and film festival featuring 100+ films, at the Houston Marriott Westchase. More details
– Fort Bend County Pride Fest: Super Heroes of Pride, August 10 2025
Annual Pride festival at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds, Rosenberg, with live entertainment, children’s activities, vendors, food and drink and more. Costumes welcome. More details
– National Battle of the Bands, August 22-24 2025
Annual HBCU marching band festival at NRG Park and other venues, with marching band performances, contests, college fair, band camp, seminars and more. More details
– Galveston Island Wine Festival, August 29-30 2025
Annual wine festival at Moody Gardens, Galveston, with wine and spirit tastings, paired wine and seafood tastings, bourbon dinner, seminars, music and more. More details
→ See more August events in Houston
– Dear Summer Festival, September 20 2025
Annual festival with DJ music, BBQ and other foods, networking for young professionals and more. More details
– Galveston Island Shrimp Festival, September 26-27 2025
Annual seafood festival in the Historic Strand District, Galveston Island, with shrimp gumbo cook-off, food from local restaurants, boat show, vendors, live music and more. More details
→ See more September events in Houston
– Nigerian Cultural Parade and Festival, October 4 2025
Annual festival at Root Memorial Square Park in celebration of Nigerian Independence, with parade, Nigerian foods, performances and more. More details
– Quilt Festival Houston, October 9-12 2025
Annual quilting arts festival at the George R Brown Convention Center, with quilt show and more. More details
– Good Oil Days, October 11 2025
Annual community festival in Humble, with live music, beer garden, children’s activities, plant sale, car show, food trucks, vendors and more. More details
– Korean Festival Houston, October 11-12 2025
Big annual cultural festival at Discovery Green, with Korean foods, Korean music and other live performances, vendors and more. More details
– Wings Over Houston, October 18-19 2025
Big annual air show at Ellington Airport, featuring vintage World War II aircraft, ground and aerial displays, exhibits and more. More details
→ See more October events in Houston
– Houston Greek Film Festival, November 20-23 2025
Annual festival of Greek, Cypriot and diaspora filmmaking at MATCH Theater. More details
→ See more November events in Houston
– Dickens on the Strand, December 5-7 2025
Annual 19th-century-themed holiday festival in Galveston, with parades, live entertainment, family activities, costumed vendors, food and drink, crafts and more. More details
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