Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, July 6 to Sunday, July 12, 2026.
Day + Nightlife Guide in Houston This Week: July 6 to 12, 2026
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in the Ongoing section.
Ongoing
Billy Bob Thornton & The Boxmasters in Concert at Main Street Crossing | Monday & Tuesday – The actor and musician headlines his rock band formed in 2007 and hit the Tomball venue in support of their just released 21st album, In The Bay. $98+. 8pm both nights. Get tickets.
FIFA Fan Festival Houston in EaDo | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday | Ongoing | FREE – The official World Cup celebration takes over EaDo near Shell Energy Stadium—with live match screenings on giant screens, concerts, food vendors and interactive soccer activations. Times vary by match times. Learn more.
World Cup Watch Parties at Levy Park | Monday, Tuesday, Thursday to Saturday | FREE – One of Houston’s most popular all ages watch parties continues, finalizing the 8 teams that move on to the quarterfinals, which kick off on Thursday. Times vary. Learn more.
Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Nashville Sounds at Constellation Field | Tuesday to Sunday – Root for the Cowboys as they welcome visitors from Tennessee. $9+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Casa de la Cultura: The Living Archive at Winter Street Studios | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – It’s opening weekend for Fresh Art’s exhibit by Viola Alvarez, which explores cultural identity, migration, memory, and resilience. 9am to 5pm. Learn more.
Comedian Dave Smith at Punch Line Houston | Thursday to Saturday – The podcaster and political commentator performs five shows across three days. $41+. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Catastrophic Theatre: Tamarie’s Greatest Hits, Volume 3 at MATCH | Thursday to Sunday | Ongoing – A Houston institution with a cult following, Tamarie Cooper returns with another installment of her wholly original, full-scale summer musicals. Pay What You Can. Times vary. Get tickets.
Stages: Broadway & Beyond: Celebrating 30 Shows with Holland Vavra at The Gordy | Opens Thursday | Ongoing – Vavra offers a cabaret of songs and stories celebrating her milestone with Stages. $59+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian D.L. Hughly at Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – The actor, commentator, writer and all-around funny man performs 4 shows over 2 days. $56+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Tuesday, July 7, 2027
The SoapGirls in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The French-born, South African-raised sister duo bring their genre-defying alternative sound to the upstairs stage on their Rebel DNA tour. $28+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Thursday, July 9, 2026
Stereosity in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – Stereosity plays math rock, twinkle rock and midwest emo on the upstairs stage $22. 6pm. Get tickets.
Houston Plays the World Opening Reception at Silver Street Studios | FREE – See the debut of contemporary paintings and sculptures inspired by the spirit of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and its intersection with Houston. On view through next Saturday. 6pm to 8pm. Learn more.
Young the Giant in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The alt-rock band known for “Mind Over Matter” and “Cough Syrup” brings the Victory Garden Tour to Downtown. $42+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
The Ojeband All-Stars Live Set at Little Dreamer Coffee – Experience an evening of jazz with the energy of a metal band at the Montrose spot. Pay-What-You-Can. 7pm. Learn more.
Chef Series Dinner at Brenner’s on the Bayou – Savor a 5-course dinner with wine pairings, inspired by the 1996 film, The English Patient. $125. 7pm. Get tickets.
Spanish Wine Dinner at Dario’s Steakhouse – The Cypress steakhouse serves 5 courses showcasing the flavors of Spain with wine pairings. $119. 7pm. Get tickets.
Galveston Island Sand Crabs vs. Texas City Tall Boys at Roger Quiroga Stadium – Cheer on the summer wood bat pro teams in a “battle of the bay.” $10. 7pm. Get tickets.
Casa de Cultura: The Living Archive Opening Reception & Luz y Sombra at Winter Street Studios | FREE – Enjoy a live Aztec dance, music by Pachuco Boogie Sound System, food, drinks, and more. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Tito Puente, Jr. in Concert at Doc’s Jazz Club – Dance the night away to lively Latin music as the acclaimed musician and son of the legendary Tito Puente performs. $40+. 7:30pm and 9:30pm. Get tickets.
George Michael Tribute at Main Street Crossing – George Michael Reborn performs the singer’s hits from Wham! and as a solo artist. $55+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Top Gun: Maverick Movie Screening at Market Square Park | FREE – Tom Cruise’s Maverick returns to the skies, still pushing the envelope, in the high-energy film (PG-13, 2022). 8:30pm. Learn more.
RnB After Dark: Text Me When You Get Home at Warehouse Live Midtown – Kick off the Dream Con weekend with slow jams, toxic anthems, throwbacks, and singalongs. $27. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Back of the Bus: Open Mic Comedy Show at The Secret Group | FREE – See Houstonians perfecting their comic chomos in EaDo. 9:30pm. Learn more.
Friday, July 10, 2026
Soccer Celebration: World Cup Quarterfinals Watch Party at Shell Energy Stadium | FREE with RSVP – Watch the second quarterfinals match, where Spain faces Belgium, live on the stadium screens. Free game tickets must be claimed in advance for ages 18+. 2pm. Get free tickets.
Football Friday at MFAH – Wear any soccer jersey and score half-price admission at The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, plus enjoy Friday happy hour, tunes from DJ Issa. Prices vary. 4pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Soccer Celebration: L.O.U.D.Fest at Shell Energy Stadium | FREE with RSVP – L.O.U.D. Muzik artists, creators, and DJs take over the stadium, complete with fan experiences, interactive activities, and HTX culture. Free game tickets must be claimed in advance. 4pm to 9pm. Get free tickets.
Market Square Cup at Market Square Park | FREE – Catch soccer play along with a live DJ, wellness vendors, food and drink from Petite Lucie, and more. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Sparta in Concert at The End – The post hardcore band brings their world tour to the East End stage. $20+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Satin Dolls: Iconic Ladies of Jazz with Trisha Jones at Doc’s Jazz Club – The jazz club’s 11-piece house band and singer Trisha Jones perform songs by greats like Ella Fitgerald, Billie Holiday, and more. $39+. 7pm and 9:30pm. Get tickets.
Decked Out: A Skateboard Art Show at Insomnia Gallery | FREE – Check out—and maybe buy—the works of dozens of Houston artists who designed 100+ skateboards. 7pm to 11pm. Learn more.
Move & Dance: Encanto Movie Screening & Live Folklórico Ballet at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – Mixteco Ballet Folklorico performs live, followed by a screening of Disney 2021 streaming hit (PG) featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda’s insanely catchy songs. 7:30pm. Learn more.
Poet Leslie Archibald at Inprint House | FREE – The Houston writer reads from her poetry collection, Poems for a Broken 𝙼̶𝚊̶𝚛̶𝚛̶𝚒̶𝚊̶𝚐̶𝚎̶ Man. Sign up to share your own work. 7:30pm. Learn more.
Pat Green in Concert at Home Run Dugout – Texas’ country sensation, known for songs like “Wave on Wave”, performs live in Katy. $54+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Hot in Herre: 2000s Dance Party at White Oak Music Hall – Groove out all night to fave hits and deep cuts from the aughts on the downstairs stage. $22+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show with local talents, elaborate costumes and high production quality in Montrose. $35 includes 1 drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony Summer Nights: Elgar’s Cello Concerto & Dvořák’s New World Symphony at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Come out to Hermann Park and hear the orchestra play some of classical music’s greatest pieces. 8:30pm. Learn more.
Light Rock Express in Concert at The Big Top – Hailing from Light Rock, Illinois, the quartet performs ‘70’s light rock favorites to crowds’ delights. $10+. 9pm. Get tickets.
Saturday, July 11, 2026
Saint Arnold Pub Crawl in Historic Market Square | No Cover – Stop in at any participating pub, grab a punch card, sample a Saint Arnold brews while exploring 6 bars. Prices vary. 2pm to 3pm start; 6pm end. Learn more.
Speed Dating (Ages 25–40) at Fix Coffeebar – Jigsaw Dating hosts the mixer for ages 25 to 40 in the cozy, intimate Montrose coffee shop. $26+. 3pm. Get tickets.
KTX Market at No Label Brewing | FREE – Discover unique finds from small businesses and local artisans from Katy and Greater Houston. 5pm to 9pm. Lean more.
18th Annual Juried Exhibition Opening Reception at Archway Gallery | FREE – Scope out the works of local artists working across a variety of media in a juried exhibit benefitting Friends for Life. 5pm to 8pm; 6:30pm talk. Learn more.
Houston Dynamo FC vs. C.D. Olimpia at Shell Energy Stadium – They Dynamo hosts the boys of Honduras team for an international friendly in EaDo. $20+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Sylar in Concert at The Secret Group – The metalcore band brings its hip-hop-influenced sound to EaDo. $34. 6pm. Get tickets.
America 250: Night at the MFAH – Explore the fine arts museum’s exhibitions after hours, over cocktails and music, and see works that are part of America 250: 1776-2026. $40. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Galveston ArtWalk & Aaron Lee Tasjan in Concert in Historic Downtown Galveston | FREE – Find open galleries, artists, wine and light bites, one-of-a-kind works, and more. Plus, Nashville’s Aaron Lee Tasjan performs live in Saengerfest Park. 6pm to 9pm; 7pm concert. Learn more.
Red Bull Dance Your Style South USA at Silver Street Studios – The nation’s best street dancers compete to advance to the finals in the global all-styles street dance event series. $17. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Candlelight Concert: ’90s Hip-Hop on Strings at Resurrection MCC – Hear 1990s hip hop classics from the Fugees, Nas, Outkast, Missy Elliott, Wu Tang Clan, 2Pac, and more played on strings by candlelight. $38+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Flashback Funk Fest at Smart Financial Centre – Morris Day & The Time, Zapp, Con Funk Shun, and The S.O.S. Band turn up the funk at an epic night of nonstop grooves, classic hits, and old‑school party vibes. $48+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Man Man in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The experimental rock band performs at WOMH’s upstairs stage. $30+. 7pm. Get tickets.
6th Annual Fashion Fitness Swim at Post Houston – Celebrate local design, wellness, art, live entertainment, and more at a fundraiser for American Foundation For Suicide Prevention. $55. 7pm to midnight. Get tickets.
New Orleans Night: Trisha Jones in Concert at Doc’s Jazz Club – Jones sings timeless NOLA classics with fresh, modern twists with a band of local players. $39+. 7pm and 9:30pm. Get tickets.
T.I. in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The rapper brings ‘em out when The King Succession Tour hits the Post Houston stage. $54+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Vincent Neil Emerson in Concert at The Heights Theater – The country singer-songwriter brings the Blue Stars tour to HTX. Hayden Redwine opens. $36+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony Summer Nights: Mendelssohn & Márquez at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Travel through the hills of Italy with Mendelssohn’s spirited Symphony No. 4 (“Italian”), and tango with Manuel de Falla’s exuberant Three Dances from El Sombrero de tres picos. 8:30pm. Learn more.
Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles at Resurrection MCC – Soak up a program of Fab Four hits—including “Blackbird”, “Eleanor Rigby”, “Here Comes the Sun”, and more—by candlelight. $34+. 8:45pm. Get tickets.
Donny Edwards: An Elite Tribute to Elvis at Dosey Doe The Big Barn – Hear a concert of songs made famous by The King at this tribute show. $98+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Battle of the DJs: NYC vs. HTX at Rich’s – NYC and Houston DJs go song-for-song in a DJ battle full of city pride, rap classics, Southern anthems, and crowd reactions. $37. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Sunday, July 12, 2026
Un Verano Tropicoqueta Mercado at The Esplanade at Navigation | FREE – Shop 75+ vendors with tropical vibes provided by Karol G tunes, cumbias, and merengue music, and more. 11am. Learn more.
Thorn & Moon Mystical Market at Bad Astronaut Brewing | FREE – The all-ages event features mystical and magickal artists, occult and oddities vendors, live tattoo artistry, tarot readers, and more. 1pm to 6pm. Learn more.
Jaston Williams: Beware of Short Texans at the Grand 1894 Opera House – The character actor and Greater Tuna star offers new stories and lots of laughs. $30+. 3pm and 8pm. Get tickets.
Mi Casa es su Casa Kenji – Modern Japanese–Latin eatery hosts a 4-course tasting dinner with oyster and yakitori, accompanied by 3 cocktails. $75. 4pm. Get tickets.
House of Sound: Volume 3 at Hotel Saint Augustine | FREE – The Suffers’ Kam Franklin headlines a trio of back-to-back music and storytelling performances—Sara van Buskirk and Sorry Sarah—in Menil campus’ boutique hotel. 4pm to 7pm. Learn more.
Meet Me in St. Louis Movie Screening at MFAH – Judy Garland stars in the 1944 musical about the 1904 World’s Fair-era St. Louis—shown in conjunction with America 250: 1776–2026. $9; $7 members. 5pm. Get tickets.
Sunday Concert Series: Babatunde & Friends with Batala Houston at Discovery Green | FREE – Dynamic international singer-songwriter Babatunde blends Afro-fusion, soul, reggae, African folk music and jazz in the heart of Downtown. 5pm to 7pm. Learn more.
Aaron Lee Tasjan in Concert at 1859 St. Joseph’s Church | FREE with RSVP – The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter—known for blending glam rock, folk, country, and pop—performs solo in the intimate Galveston church. 7pm. Get free tickets.
Labels in Concert at The End – Dallas’ garage and punk band plays live in the East End dive bar. $10. 7pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Max Amini at Cullen Performance Art – The Iranian comic and storytelling delivers eccentric impressions and tales of family ties, cultural trappings and social topics to the UH campus. $45+. 8pm. Get tickets.
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