Top 15 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston This Week: July 3 to 9, 2023

Catch music’s biggest talents at these must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Monday, July 3 to Sunday, July 9, 2023.

This week, Houstonians have a chance to see chart-topping Mexican musicians, Afrobeats sensations, pop punk favorites, and a slate of free concerts on each day of the weekend.

Want to dig deeper for live concerts in Houston this month? Check the 365 Houston calendar for more shows happening across H-Town.

Top 15 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston This Week

• Houston Symphony’s Star Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4 | FREE – Prepare to be absolutely captivated by the stirring sounds of America’s most beloved classical compositions performed by the world-renowned Houston Symphony. A fireworks show caps off the 4th of July spectacle after the concert. 8:30pm to 10:30pm.
• Steve Earle at the Heights Theater | Thursday, July 6 – One of the most acclaimed songwriting figures in country, folk, and rock ‘n’ roll is headlining a venue fit for a legend when Steve Earle pays the Heights Theater a visit. $42 and up. 8pm.
• Davido at Toyota Center | Friday, July 7 – The Nigerian Afrobeats sensation will grace the Clutch City stage bringing his infectious rhythms and chart-topping hits to the H. $59 and up. 7pm.
• Eslabon Armado at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, July 7 – The Califas-bred Mexican regional ranchera banda that’s tighter than the links of a chain is bringing their explosive sierreña music to Sugar Land. $80.50 and up. 8pm.
• An Evening with Booker T. Jones at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, July 7 | FREE – The legendary Stax Records musician and frontman for Booker T. & the MG’s, Booker T. Jones headlines a free concert at Miller, showing why the prodigal talent has been showered with awards like a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame induction and Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. 8:30pm.
• Sonido! A Live Music Event at Equal Parts Brewing | Saturday, July 8 | FREE – The Harrisburg brewery hosts a live music event with musicians Karina Nistal & the Cosmic Cats, DJ Daro and DJ Purplpitch. Folding chairs and blankets are encouraged. 4pm to 8pm.
• Louis Tomlinson at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, July 8 – Once a member of One Direction, Louis Tomlinson brings Faith in the Future to the Woodlands pavilion. $33 and up. 7pm.
• Los Gemelos de Sinaloa at House of Blues | Saturday, July 8 – Brothers Juan Moises y Roberto Cardena of Los Gemelos de Sinaloa represent la nueva generación de Regional Mexican music and are bringing a taste of their tunes to the House of Blues in Downtown. $75 and up. 7pm.
• Blink-182 at Toyota Center | Saturday, July 8 – The OG’s are back as Mark, Tom and Travis take the stage together for the first time in 10 years, bringing their highly influential pop punk energy and countless hits to Houston. $29.50 and up. 7:30pm.
• NPR Music Tiny Desk Contest on the Road at Warehouse Live | Saturday, July 8 – Culling from nearly 6,000 entrants, NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest celebrates several of the talented competitors from each city, as well as the contest winner for 2023. $18. 8pm.
• Los Skarnales at the Heights Theater | Saturday, July 8 – Houston’s own favorite ska punk outfit, Los Skarnales, are taking the Heights Theater stage with support from Cayoga All Stars. $18. 8pm.
• Don Toliver at 713 Music Hall | Saturday, July 8 – The H-Town rapper packs the 713 with songs from his spring release, Love Sick, and other fan favorites. $105 and up. 8pm.
• Dumpstaphunk at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, July 8 | FREE – Delight in the funky stylings of New Orleans’ Dumpstaphunk when they pull up for a free concert at the Hermann hill. 8:30pm.
• Brisket & Bourbon: Tina Turner Tribute Edition at Raven Tower | Sunday, July 9 | FREE – In Northside, take in a tribute concert to Tina Turner alongside smoked brisket, specialty drinks and a local vendor pop-up. 6pm to 10pm.
• Beats on Screen: Wild Style at Emancipation Park | Sunday, July 9 | FREE – Pull up for a DJ battle between renowned mixmasters DJ Aggravated and DJ Def Jam Blaster, where they’ll take you through a sonic tour of hip-hop. This event is in conjunction with the 50th anniversary of hip-hop and the Houston Museum of African American Culture’s Beats on Screen: A Celebration of Hip-Hop Cinema, a film series featuring classic films significant to the culture. 7:30pm.