Top 30 Live Shows & Concerts This Month: July 2023

A view of Cynthia Woods stage from under a red-lit canopy
Cynthia Woods features a star-studded lineup of concerts throughout July | Courtesy of Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Snag your seats for our picks for the top concerts and live performances taking place across Houston in July 2023.

This month features a packed calendar of concerts from legends of rock ‘n’ roll, best-selling superstars, Mexican bandas, and much more.

We’ve gathered some of the highlights to be found on this month’s concert schedule.

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

Top 30 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston: July 2023

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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. Washington 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Paramore, Foals & the Linda Lindas at Toyota Center | Tuesday, July 11 – Hayley Williams leads her rock and roll band Paramore to Clutch City, supported by teen punk sensations, the Linda Lindas and British rockers Foals. $40.50 and up. 7pm.
  • División Minúscula at White Oak Music Hall | Wednesday, July 12 – Having just celebrated their 26th anniversary together, the seminal rock band out of Mexico will command the downstairs stage at White Oak. $42 and up. 7:30pm.
Mark Hoppus of Blink 182 leaps in the air while playing bass guitar
Blink 182 packs the Toyota Center for a throwback pop punk show | Courtesy of Blink 182
  • Okkervil River at the Heights Theater | Wednesday, July 12 – Austin transplant and indie rock ’n’ roller Will Sheff is not only bringing familiar Okkervil River tunes to town when he headlines the Heights Theater, but also music from his first semi-solo release from 2022, Nothing Special. $24 and up. 8pm.
  • Ben Kweller, with Robert Ellis at White Oak Music Hall | Thursday, July 13 – Ben Kweller takes a little time off from touring with Ed Sheeran to roll through the South with support of hometown singer-songwriter Robert Ellis, appropriately on 713 Day. $30. 7pm.
  • Ace Frehley at House of Blues | Friday, July 14 – One of the founding members of rock band Kiss, the face-melting guitarist is heading to the House of Blues to rock and roll all night. $39.50 and up. 7pm.
  • Marca MP at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, July 14 – The California-based trio making Regional Mexican music is bringing their flair for banda, mariachi, and more to Sugar Land with the Brindo tour. $44 and up. 8pm.
  • Tears for Fears, with Cold War Kids at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Sunday, July 16 – The English pop duo are bringing some of the most iconic tunes of the ’80s era to the Woodlands, along with their latest release, The Tipping Point. $29.50 and up. 7:30pm.
  • Santa Fe Klan at Toyota Center | Wednesday, July 19 – The 23–year old singer-songwriter and internet sensation from Mexico is bringing his arena-sized performance to Downtown where he’ll showcase exactly why he’s garnered more than 10 million monthly listeners. $39 and up. 7:30pm.
  • Sublime with Rome, Slightly Stoopid at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, July 21 – The titans of reggae rock and ska punk meet when Sublime with Rome and Slightly Stoopid cruise through the Woodlands in a joint headlining show. $29.50 and up. 6:15pm.
  • The Drums at White Oak Music Hall | Friday, July 21 – Fresh off the release of new single “Obvious,” the one-man band that is the Drums brings his signature melancholic kaleidoscope-pop to the White Oak downstairs stage. $26 and up. 7pm.
  • An Evening with Jackson Browne at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, July 21 – The legendary singer-songwriter, political activist, and best-selling rock star Jackson Browne celebrates five decades in the biz with a stop in Sugar Land. $72 and up. 8pm.
  • Shania Twain at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, July 22 – One of the best-selling artists of all time, Shania Twain makes Cynthia Woods her kingdom when she brings the Queen of Me tour to the Woodlands. $199 and up. 7:30pm.
Lil Baby performs on stage
Lil Baby brings a packed lineup of rap stars to Toyota Center | Courtesy of LIl Baby

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