Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, October 27 to Sunday, November 2, 2025.
We’ve got you covered all week long with our in-the-know list of social nightlife events—including comedy, music, and art—happening around Houston.
Day + Nightlife Guide in Houston This Week: October 27 to November 2, 2025
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 our Ongoing section.
Ongoing
Pearland Restaurant Weeks 2025 Around Pearland | Monday to Friday | Ends Friday – Save and take advantage of special curated menus and meal bundles at popular local restaurants across Pearland while supporting Pearland Neighborhood Center. Places and times vary. See restaurants or learn more.
Halloween Week at Eureka Heights Brew Co. | Tuesday to Saturday | No Cover – The Heights area brewery celebrates Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with 3 beer releases, spooky events, and more. Times vary. Learn more.
Pumpkins After Dark 2025 at Big Rivers Amusement Park | Tuesday to Sunday | Last Week– Journey down a magical road adorned with 10,000 hand-carved lit pumpkin sculptures and displays, complete with full access to Big Rivers Amusement Park. $23. 6pm to 10pm nightly. Get tickets.
Fractal Worlds at Artechouse | Wednesday to Sunday | Ongoing – Visual artist Julius Horsthuis invites audiences to step inside the infinite, using powerful digital projections to show how mathematics shape our physical world along with our perception, emotion, and imagination. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Spirits of the Bayou: A Historical Halloween Walk along Buffalo Bayou | Thursday & Friday – Meet at Allen’s Landing for a 90-minute walk through Houston’s haunted history on the banks of the bayou. Costumes encouraged. $10. 6pm. Get tickets.
Halloween Week at Eureka Heights Brew Co. | Thursday to Saturday | No Cover – The Heights area brewery celebrates Halloween and Dia de los Muertos with 3 beer releases, spooky events, and more. Times vary. Learn more.
Drunk Dracula at The Emerald Theatre | Thursday to Saturday | Ongoing – The fall favorite returns, with an actor pounding 5 shots of whiskey right before their starring turn as the vampire who can’t be satisfied—while fellow actors try to keep things on script. $69+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Grand Opera: Il Trittico at Wortham Center | Thursday & Sunday | Ongoing – It’s opening weekend for the company’s first-ever full presentation of Puccini’s trio of 1-act opera, offering 3 stories in 1. $31+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Día de los Muertos Festivals, Celebrations, Parades & Events in Greater Houston | Thursday to Sunday | Most FREE – Traditionally celebrated on the first 2 days of November, the Day of the Dead is bigger than ever in Houston with events, parades, festivals, movie screenings, community altars, cemetery gatherings, concerts, dancing, love for those who came before, food and drinks and more. Times vary. Learn more.
Comedian DeRay Davis at Houston Improv | Thursday to Sunday – The Chicago-raised comedian brings his sidesplitting anecdotes on life, working, fatherhood and more to Houston. $40+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony: From Stage to Screen: Broadway Meets Hollywood at Jones Hall | Friday to Sunday – Broadway stars Hugh Panaro and Elizabeth Stanley join the orchestra for showstoppers from West Side Story, The Phantom of the Opera, Les Misérables, Fiddler on the Roof, and more. $29+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Trick or Drink Houston Halloween Bar Crawl | Friday & Saturday – Gain entry to participating bars with no cover charge and enjoy drink specials all night long. $27+. Times vary. Get tickets.
A Haunting Affair: Halloween at Aye Candy | Friday & Saturday | FREE with RSVP – Compete in the ultimate costume contest, with cash prizes for first and second place, over drinks like the Witches Brew and dancing at the Spring Branch speakeasy. 5pm to 2am both nights. Reserve now.
Rocky Horror Picture Show with The Royal Mystic Order of Chaos at River Oaks Theatre | Friday & Saturday – The cult classic is back in its late-night time slot, just in time for Halloween, so do the Time Warp again with Brad, Janet, the cross-dressing mad scientist Dr. Frank-N-Furter, and the rest. $25. 11:59pm. Get tickets.
Monday, October 27, 2025
Rico Nasty in Concert at House of Blues – The rapper and singer from the DMV (DC, Maryland, Virginia) brings her hip-hop, punk rap and trap metal stylings to the Downtown stage on her Lethal North America tour. $38+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Tuesday, October 28, 2025
NBA YoungBoy in Concert at Toyota Center – The Billboard-topping rapper brings his Masa Tour to Houston, with Offset, NoCap, DeeBaby, Mellow Rackz, Baby Mel, Lil Dump, and K3 joining the show. $317+. 7pm. Get tickets.
The Mars Volta in Concert at 713 Music Hall – Originally out of El Paso, the experimental and progressive rock band known for “Inertiatic ESP” and “Blacklight Shine” play the Post Houston stage. $52+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
Lord Huron in Concert at 713 Music Hall – Known for hit “The Night We Met” and their immersive musical storytelling, the L.A.-based alt-indie rock band lends in Downtown to cast a spell before Halloween. $64+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Thursday, October 30, 2025
Zombie Run Club & Halloween Drag Bingo at Eureka Heights Brew Co. – Join in a creepy edition of the weekly running group at 5:30pm, followed by a zombie costume contest and drag bingo with Dessie Love Blake at 7pm. 4pm to 10pm.
Digital Díaspora: Roots x Futures at Lawndale Art Center – Mingle and connect with creatives and technologists across futures, design and culture in a vibrant, interactive setting at this soul-infused mixer featuring live jazz, light bites, and local art. $25+. 4:30pm to 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Halloween Sip & Stroll at Houston Arboretum & Nature Center – The annual adults-only curated twilight hike on the trails comes with 2 glasses of wine or Saint Arnold beer, and festive bites. $45. 5:30pm to 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Carefree Black Girl Cookout: Halloween Edition at Axelrad – Enjoy vendors, food, a costume contest and a host of other Halloween fun at the Montrose venue. $15+. 5pm to midnight. Get tickets.
Blanket Bingo: Dia de los Muertos at Market Square Park – Play 9 rounds with music, prizes, and festive fun. Honor loved ones with free photo printing at the unveiling of a community ofrenda. $10 on arrival for bingo packs, expected to sell out. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Bass Drum of Death in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The rock band brings its mash-up of garage rock, lo-fi, and punk blues to the Heights-adjacent venue’s upstairs stage. $32+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Beetlejuice Movie Screening at Post Houston | FREE – Post screens Tim Burton’s original ‘80s supernatural comedy classic (PG, 1988) about a disgusting ghost hired to scare the new occupants from a New England home. 8pm. Learn more.
Wiley Gaby & Ever More Nest Live in Concert at the Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe – Galveston’s legendary listening room hosts a night of music for the queer country / folk singer-songwriter from Brooklyn and the southern-traditions-meet-confessional-‘90s-angst music of the Mississippi River Delta native. 8pm. Get tickets.
Thirsty Thursday & Dirty Pop Party at Dan Electro’s – Dance and slay to local indie pop acts while the DJ spins pop hits from the ‘90s and ‘00s in between acts. $15+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Daft Disko Halloween at Rich’s Houston – The Midtown spot hosts a Halloween party inspired by French house and disco music Daft Punk, Stardust, Breakbot, Uffie, Purple Disco Machine, and more. $20+. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.
French Police in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown – The Chicago-based post-punk and dark wave group plays the rooftop stage. $32. 9pm. Get tickets.
Reggaetonlandia Halloween Takeover Houston at Mala Vida – Experience a night of non-stop Reggaeton and Latin EDM bangers—spun by top local DJs and special guest performers. $23.18. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Halloween, Friday, October 31, 2025
Halloween Parties, Crawls, Celebrations & More for Adults in Greater Houston | Some FREE – Grown ups can find plenty of Halloween-fueled nightlife, activities, parties, attractions, and more so mark the heighth of 2025’s spooky season. Times vary. Learn more.
Batl-Oween at Batl-Grounds – Enjoy axe-throwing and other games at an all-you-can-play event in the Heights, which comes with a free drink. $15+. 5pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Halloween Bash at Pier 6 | No Cover – The popular seaside restaurant in San Leon hosts a costume party with spooky decor, all-night happy hour, candy for kiddos, tunes spun by DJ Ebonix and a cash prize for best costume. 5pm to midnight. Learn more.
Día de los Muertos Family Movie Night: Coco at Trebly Park | FREE – Catch Pixar’s Coco (PG, 2017) under the stars and enjoy pre-movie meet-and-greets with characters, plus free face painting, popcorn, and candy. 6pm; 7pm movie. Learn more.
Haunted Hotel Halloween at Lucine | FREE – Bring your costume and dancing shoes for a night of live music by Vtephen, Kai Derrick, Tyson Webb, Avenue O, The Sons of Nephilim, Galvezton, and Del Mar featuring Alana Stevenson by the sea. 6pm to 11pm.
Halloween Night: A Party of Titanic Proportions at Loose Cannon | No Cover – The Spring Branch dive bar hosts a martini-fueled sinking ship party with photo ops, an ice luge and more. 6pm to 2am. Learn more.
Aly & AJ in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The pop rock sister duo play the downstairs stage when the Silver Deliverer Tour 2025 hits Houston. $25+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Quevedo in Concert at House of Blues – Best known for his reggaeton, Latin pop and Latin trap, the Spanish singer-songwriter and rap sensation.$93+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Una Noche! en Market Square Park | FREE – Celebrate the spirit of Día de los Muertos in Historic Market Square with live mariachi, ballet folklórico, live music, face painting and arts workshops. Add to the tradition with free photo printing for the community ofrenda. 7pm to 10pm. Learn more.
The Abyss at Terror Isle Adventures Haunted House | Final Night – Plunge into a terrifying underwater nightmare, where a cursed treasure unleashes a plague across Terror Isle at the attraction’s final night of the season. $27+. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Noche de Brujas Party at Caracol – The epic party at the Uptown restaurant promises passed bites, food and drink stations, a costume contest and a DJ keeping the beats going all night long. $85. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Cabaret L’Enfer Halloween Masquerade at Avant Garden Houston – Experience a spooky burlesque and cabaret performance and enjoy a market, a fire show, and a midnight costume contest. $25+. 7pm to 2am. Get tickets.
17th Annual Montrose Crawl on Westheimer | No Cover – The Halloween bar crawl tradition along the Westheimer Curve returns, featuring Brasil and Poison Girl, before heading out to Wild, Pistolero’s, Roswell’s Saloon, and Boondocks. Prizes are handed out to the best costume throughout the night. 7:30pm to midnight. Learn more.
Doechii in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The Grammy-winning rapper and singer known for her mix of hip-hop and R&B lands in HTX on her Live from the Swamp Tour. $97.50. 8pm. Get tickets.
Pony Bradshaw in Concert at The Heights Theater – The Mississippi-born southern folk and country singer plays the Heights stage in support of his album Thus Spoke the Fool. Ryan Culwell opens. $31+. 8pm. Get tickets.
A Toast to the Afterlife: Halloween & Día de los Muertos Celebration at The Laura Hotel | No Cover – Sip Espolòn cocktails, enjoy live music, festive décor, and a costume contest with prizes at this Day of the Dead celebration. 8pm to 11:30pm. Learn more or RSVP.
The Cosmic Howl Halloween House Party at Meow Wolf – The experimental art space in Hardy Yards hosts a Halloween bash complete with live music from Swimwear Department, tunes by DJ Brandon Airlines, photo ops, and more. $35+. 8pm to midnight. Get tickets.
Halloween Night: A Sinner’s Juke Joint at Sharespace Preston – Inspired by the smoky nights of the 1930s Mississippi Delta, the event features live music, bites, cocktails, dancing, and more. $59+. 8pm to midnight. Get tickets.
Hollowicked at Axelrad | No Cover – Groove to EDM on Axelrad’s brand new festival stage, complete with a haunted maze entrance to set the mood. 8pm to 2am. Learn more.
Classic Halloween at Numbers Nightclub – The iconic Montrose nightclub hosts its annual Halloween party with drink specials, tunes by DJ Wes Wallace, and a costume contest with $1,000+ in cash and prizes. Cover at the door. 8:30pm to 2am. Learn more.
Spirits & Skeletons: Halloween Bash at Houston Museum of Natural Science – Party it up at HMNS annual after hours museum-spanning costumed bash, with live music by Joilux, tunes by DJ SkaDean, food trucks, and more. $60; $50 members. 9pm to 1am. Get tickets.
Haunted Casino Soirée at The George Theater – Expect an evening of spooky sophistication over games, bites, the chance to win the $5,000 costume contest grand prize. $108+. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Engine Driver’s Rock N Roll Costume Party at Continental Club – Dress as your favorite rock star and celebrate Halloween dancing the night away with the top tunes of the ‘60s and early ‘70s. $10+. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.
11th Annual 2025 Monster’s Ball at Prospect Park – The party features a $1000 costume contest, tarot card readers, magicians, professional face painters, and a photo booth. No cover until 10pm; $11+. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Nothing Matters Halloween Party at The Secret Group | FREE with RSVP – The EaDo club spins emo, punk and indie jams all night long, while you groove out and enjoy cheap drink specials. 9pm to 2am. RSVP or learn more.
Halloween Party at D&T Drive Inn | No Cover – Costumes are welcome at a live set from The Raging Bonzers at the beloved Heights staple. 9pm to 2am. Learn more.
Post Apocalypse Party 2025 at Post Houston – Post’s X Atrium transforms into an end of the world extravaganza with live DJs, hype dancers, a platform aerialist, 3 terrifying stilt walkers, a costume contest, and more Halloween energy. $30+. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Halloween DJ Night at Art Club in Post Houston – The Post Houston spot transforms into a space of queer ritual and revelry as Club Shugga takes over for a night of glamour and sinister delights led by Chicago’s Miss Twink USA. $25+. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.
Halloween Persian Party HTX at Henke & Pillot – Dance to Persian music from DJ Franky J and DJ Parsa, amidst costumes, drinks, and nightlife fun in Historic Market Square. $28. 10:30pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Halloween Midnight Screening of The Rocky Horror Picture Show at Moody Gardens – Galveston’s multi-faceted attraction presents the cult classic on a massive screen. $25 and up. 11:30pm. Get tickets.
Saturday, November 1, 2025
First Saturday Arts Market in the Heights | FREE – The open-air celebration features 50 talented artists, paired with a noon concert by Heights Fools on Stools performing acoustic folk and original tunes, the final appearance of Houston Cider Company before it closes, and more. 11am to 6pm. Learn more.
Dia de los Muertos at Eureka Heights Brew Co. – Save $1 on all beers if you’re dressed for the occasion, and/or wearing Catrina or Catrin makeup or other Day of the Dead-inspired face paint. Noon to 10pm. Learn more.
Bio Morphe Concert at Rice University Moody Center for the Arts | FREE with RSVP – Hear unique pieces that Rice’s Shepherd School of Music musicians composed in response to the Bio Morphe art exhibit. 3pm. RSVP.
Jollof Festival Houston 2025 at Axelrad – Taste fresh jollof rice prepared in the style of different West African countries and vote for the champion, while enjoying cultural music, dance performances, art, and activities at the family-friendly fest. $15+. 3pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
ROCO: Fragrant Memories at the Church of St. John the Divine – Enjoy a program including world premieres of John Wineglass’ Sacred Ground (based on the Houston community of Freedman’s Town) and more. Pay-What-You-Wish. 5pm. Get tickets.
The Gardener’s Mistress Opening Reception at Archway Gallery | FREE – Enjoy light refreshments as you explore this new exhibit of oil paintings by Margaret Miller, which evokes the layered complexity of humanity’s relationship with Earth. 5pm to 8pm. Learn more.
Night at the Museum: Roman Holiday at MFAH – Explore the museum at an elevated evening with access to all exhibitions and the permanent collection galleries, plus cocktails and live musicians in each gallery building. $40. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
30th Annual Katy Sip & Stroll at The Ark – The popular food and wine event returns with a glow-up bar, body paint, bites from Katy’s most popular restaurants and, of course, wine. $65+. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Revival! Krewe of Saints All Saints Day Party at the Market on Depot – Turn reverence into revelry with Saint Arnold, dancing to the legendary New Orleans Hustlers Brass Band at the return for the All Saints Day Party in Galveston. $28. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets.
Til Death Do Us Art at Sawyer Yards | FREE – Explore the fascinating, vibrant culture of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, including music and traditional Matachines dancing, stunning altars, interactive workshops, tarot and coffee ceremony readings, tasty food and refreshments, and more an immersive environment. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.
The 2025 Health Museum Health Heroes Gala at Hotel ZaZa Museum District – Enjoy an evening of tasty food and drink, music and an auction in support of the museum and its initiatives. $750+. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Día De Los Muertos at Under the Volcano | No Cover – The West U favorite offers up a Day of the Dead altar, live music by Los Skarnales frontman Felipe Galván, pan de muertos, drink specials and more to toast to loved ones lost and found. the day. 6pm to 2am. Get tickets.
Punch Party Masquerade at Rienzi – Explore the house museum grounds in masquerade attire and Día de los Muertos makeup while sipping traditional 18th-century punch—a time-honored blend of spirits, citrus, sugar, and spices—along with light bites. $65. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Bingo in the Patch at Westminster UMC – Mark the final night of Uptown’s fall pumpkin patch playing for prizes and take a free pumpkin home, while they last. Free to play with a new Christmas toy donation or the cash to buy one. 7pm. Learn more.
Stereolab, with Bitchin Bajas in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Anglo-French avant-pop band arrives in Houston in support of their 2025 album Instant Holograms On Metal Film. The alt-indie dance band Bitchin Bajas joins the show. $52. 7pm. Get tickets.
Matt Maltese in Concert at House of Blues – The 30-year old British singer-songwriter brings his mix of indie pop, indie rock, and chamber pop to the Downtown music hall stage. $39+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Silent Film: Hitchcock’s The Lodger with Rob Landes at The Grand 1894 Opera House – Landes and Galveston’s beloved Halloween tradition return with his 1-of-a-kind, fully improvised musical score for Alfred Hitchcock’s 1927 silent classic about a mysterious boarder who moves into a London couple’s home. $30. 7pm. Get tickets.
Spirits of the Night: Cape Horn Tequila Dinner at Hilton Galveston Island Resort – Celebrate Día de los Muertos with an exquisite 4-course dinner where each dish is paired with a handcrafted Cape Horn Tequila cocktail. $150. 7pm. Get tickets.
Día de los Muertos at Ubre – Enjoy vibrant street food from chefs Hugo and Ruben Ortega, interactive food stations, 4 specialty cocktails, calavera folkloric dancers, live DJ and mariachis, face painting, festive décor, prizes for best costumes, and more. $85. 7pm to 11pm. Get tickets.
Tate McRae in Concert at Toyota Center – The Canadian singer, songwriter and dancer brings her Miss Possessive Tour to Houston, with her special blend of pop, R&B and dance tunes. $157+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Lamp in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The Japanese indie pop band known for “Hatachi No Koi” and “Yume Utsutsu” lands in H-Town on their Future Behind Me tour. $41+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Goldie Pipe’s Grown Folks Soul Party at The Big Top – A classic crooner in the vein of James Brown, Curtis Mayfield, and Mavin Gay, Houston native Goldie Pipes brings his soulful, funk-influenced style of the blues that packs the dance floor to Midtown. $10+. 9pm. Get tickets.
Phonetag Tour: Oodaredevil, Talinwya & Kino in Concert in The Attic at Axelrad – Head upstairs at the Midtown mainstay for a ticketed night of live music. $12+. 9pm until 1am. Get tickets.
DJ Night: LB aka Labat at Art Club in Post Houston – The French DJ and producer brings his house, UK garage, rave and hardcore-leaning sounds injected infectious, undeniable groove to Downtown. $19+. 10pm to 3am. Get tickets.
Sunday, November 2, 2025
Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium – The Texans battle to bring the boys from the Mile High City down to sea level. $101+. Noon. Get tickets.
Art & Life in Imperial Rome: Trajan & His Times Opening Day at MFAH – The new exhibit highlights the majestic marble portraits, vivid frescoes and elegant furnishings that chronicled life at the height of the Roman Empire. Included with $24 admission. 12:30pm to 6pm. Get tickets.
De Boulle Cup at Houston Polo – The fall polo season gallops into its final month with a live, world class polo match with expert announcing, live music, Champagne divot stomp at halftime, catering by Chef David Cordúa’s The Lymbar, and more. $45; $18 ages 2 to 12. 2pm. Get tickets.
Dia de los Muertos Concerts with Los Skarnales at Axelrad | FREE – Houston’s own Los Skarnales headlines a lineup that incudes King Baby, Indaskies, and Phil Lerma at a day party with vendors, dancing and more at the new festival stage. 2pm to 6pm. Learn more.
Día de los Muertos at Discovery Green | FREE – Enjoy hands-on art activities, artist demos, a Latin market, cultural performances, Tejano roots music by Houston’s own Nick Gaitan, DJ Mexican Blackbird, and a community altar or ofrenda created by Houston artist Angel Quesada. 4pm to 7pm. Learn more.
Coco Movie Screening at City Place | FREE – Catch an outdoor screening of Pixar’s Coco (PG, 2017). The first 200 guests will receive a free mini concha, and the Texas Tamale Company will be handing out free tamales while supplies last. 5:58pm. Learn more.
Black Violin in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The classically trained duo bring their hip hop technique to strings live on the Downtown stage. $87. 6pm. Get tickets.
85 South: Spin the Block Comedy Tour at Toyota Center – Catch up and coming comedians on stage at the Downtown arena. $71+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Performing Arts Houston: World Ballet Company’s Cinderella at Wortham Center – The L.A.-based troupe brings the classic fairy tale to life with a multinational cast of 40 professional ballet dancers, 150+ hand-sewn costumes, hand-crafted sets and more. $46+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Kaash Paige in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown – The R&B and soul singer known for songs like “Love Songs” and “Doubted Me” performs live. $30+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Shwayze in Concert at The Secret Group – The rapper known for blending hip-hop with reggae beats smashes Houston as part of The Wasted Sunset Tour. $26. 8pm. Get tickets.
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