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.
– Wild & Scenic Film Festival, April 2 2025
Festival of environmentally-focused filmmaking at MATCH. More details
– The Riot Comedy Festival, April 3-6 2025
Annual comedy festival in Montrose, featuring dozens of stand-up artists, podcasters and other comedy performers. More details
– CCMH Czech Spring Festival, April 5 2025
Annual festival celebrating Czech culture at the Czech Center Museum Houston, with Czech and Slovak food, live music and traditional and family activities. More details
– Good Oil Days, April 5 2025
Annual community festival in Humble in celebration of the local oil industry, with family activities, live music and dancing, beer garden, vendors, food trucks, plant sale and more. More details
– Houston Barbecue Festival, April 6 2025
Food festival at Humble Civic Center featuring barbecue from local restaurants. More details
– The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, April 11-13 2025
Popular annual fine arts festival along The Woodlands Waterway and in Town Green Park, with juried artists from across the world, authors, music, food, children’s activities and more. More details
– Houston Art Car Parade, April 12 2025
Very popular annual parade of decorated and modified vehicles, in association with the Orange Show Center for Visionary Art. More details
– Brazilian Food and Music Festival, April 12 2025
Celebration of Brazilian culture at Powder Keg, with authentic Brazilian foods and drinks, live music and other performances, crafts, children’s activities and more. More details
– Houston Latin Fest, April 12-13 2025
Family-oriented festival of Latin music, art, food and culture at Crown Festival Park. More details
– Houston Underwater Film Festival, April 12-14 2025
Festival of underwater filmmaking at MATCH. More details
– H-Town Blues Festival, April 18 2025
Annual festival of blues music at NRG Arena. More details
– Punjabi Society of Greater Houston: Grand Vaisakhi Mela, April 19 2025
Festival of Punjabi heritage and celebration of the Sikh New Year at the Stafford Centre, with live musical and dance performances, turban-tying contests, Punjabi craft, clothing and food vendors, and more. More details
– Flower Fest 420, April 20 2025
Music and marijuana culture festival at Warehouse Live Midtown. More details
– WorldFest-Houston, April 22-27 2025
One of the longest-running film festivals in the country, featuring dozens of independent, international films. More details
– Mustang Week Texas, April 24-27 2025
Mustang festival in Galveston Island, with car show, contests, cruise-in, drag racing, food trucks, fireworks show, music and more. More details
– Galveston FeatherFest, April 24-27 2025
Annual birding and nature photography festival in Galveston, with birding and photography field trips, workshops, children’s birding and nature activities, raptor show, accessible outings and more. More details
– RailFest, April 25-26 2025
Annual model railroad festival at the Galveston Railroad Museum, with model train and railroad displays, vendors, caboose rides and other entertainment. More details
– Bellaire Arts & Crafts Festival, April 26 2025
Arts and crafts festival in Paseo Park, Bellaire, with 75+ vendors, food, live music and children’s activities. More details
– Houston Art Bike Parade & Festival, April 26 2025
Annual parade of decorated bikes and family festival at Fonde Park. More details
– Sugar Land Arts Fest, April 26-27 2025
Annual arts festival at the Smart Financial Centre Plaza, with 100+ local, national and international artists, live music, beer and wine gardens, food and more. More details
– Barnstorm Dance Fest, April 28 - May 3 2025
Annual festival celebrating the diversity of dance in the Greater Houston area. More details
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– Barnstorm Dance Fest, April 28 - May 3 2025
Annual festival celebrating the diversity of dance in the Greater Houston area. 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
– 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
– 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
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– 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
– 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
– 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
– 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
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– 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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