Houston Nightlife, Comedy & Date Nights This Week: October 6 to 12, 2025

Find the can’t-miss events in Houston with our Day + Nightlife Guide from Monday, October 6 to Sunday, October 12, 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 6 to 12, 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

The Dare in Concert in the Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues | Thursday & Friday – Part of the indie sleaze revival and best known for his 2022 hit “Girls”, the singer plays the Foundation Club’s music room. $40+. 7pm both nights. Get tickets.

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy: Chapter Two at 1859 Ashton Villa | Thursday to Saturday – Experience Poe’s dark imagination come alive as 4 actors each enact one of his haunting tales—each paired with an appropriately themed classic cocktail—in a 19th century Galveston manor. $55. Multiple times daily. Get tickets.

4th Wall Theatre Co: Eureka Day at Spring Street Studios | Thursday to Saturday | Final Weekend! – The hilarious Tony-winning play about a progressive school dealing with an outbreak of mumps, exploring what is true when no one seems to agree. $50+. Times vary. Get tickets.

DroneArt Show: A Music & Drone Show at Lagoonfest Texas | Thursday to Saturday – See hundreds of synchronized illuminated drones take off and create shapes in the sky, moving in time with live classical music in an hour-long performance. $35+. 7:30pm nightly. Get tickets.

Pumpkins After Dark 2025 at Big Rivers Fairgrounds | Thursday to Saturday | Ongoing – 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.

Live at the Founders Club: A Flamenco Journey at The Hobby Center | Friday & Saturday – Journey across the Atlantic via powerful singing, virtuosic guitar playing and expressive dance. $35+. 7:30pm both nights. Get tickets.

Ray Wylie Hubbard in Concert at Main Street Crossing | Thursday to Saturday – Born in Oklahoma but widely known and celebrated as one of Texas’ most legendary talents, Hubbard plays the Tomball stage for 3 nights. 8pm nightly. $55+. Get tickets.

Comedian Ian Bagg at Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – WIth his fast-paced, ever-changing multi-direction style, the comic’s patrons often return to see multiple shows on the same weekend. $43+ for 2. Times vary. Get tickets.

Comedian Pete Lee Johnson at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – With his clean but cutting style, the comic has earned a reputation as one of today’s most likeable, and laugh-out-loud stand-ups. $34+. Times vary. Get tickets.

The Abyss at Terror Isle Adventures Haunted House | Friday & Saturday | Ongoing – Plunges into a terrifying underwater nightmare, where a cursed treasure unleashes a plague across Terror Isle. $27+. 7pm to 11pm both nights. Get tickets.

Bayou City Art Festival at Memorial Park | Friday to Sunday  – The annual fall edition of the Bayou City Art Festival returns to Memorial Park for 3 days of art shopping, showcasing 300 national and international artists. Plus, you can stroll the craft beer and boutique wine gardens, participate in a community art project, and take in live performances. $20+; $5 for ages 6 to 12. 10am to 6pm daily. Get tickets.

Houston International Festival 2025: Food, Music & Culture in Third Ward | Saturday & Sunday – Travel the world at this vibrant 2-day cultural celebration, featuring global cuisine, live music, art, and cultural exhibits in the heart of the city. $10+. Times vary. Get tickets.

51st Annual Texas Renaissance Festival in Todd Mission | Saturday & Sunday | Ongoing – The beloved and infamous Ren-Fair offers a fall of reveling in the enchanted worlds of kings and queens, knights, fairies, and elves, with unique themes, crowd-pleasing performances, and tasty eats. Prices vary by weekend, generally $29 in advance. 9am to 8pm daily. Get tickets.

Stages: The Lehman Trilogy at The Gordy | Daily | Extended 1 Week! – Three actors play more than 50 characters in a sweeping 160-year saga charting the rise and fall of the Lehman brothers’ powerful real life financial firm, leaving disaster in its wake. $25+. Times vary. Get tickets.

The Da Vinci Code at Alley Theatre | Daily | Ongoing – Based on the hit novel, the thrilling and visually stunning play follows symbiologist Robert Langdon and cryptologist Sophie Neveu in a race across Paris and London, trying to solve a deadly puzzle that could alter the course of history. $53+. Times vary. Get tickets.

Monday, October 6, 2025

Cage The Elephant in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The alt-indie group from Kentucky by way of London plays the Post Houston stage. $98. 6:50pm. Get tickets.

TC Superstar in Concert at Dan Electro’s – The Toyota Corolla Superstars, complete with dancing accompaniments plays the under appreciated Greater Houston venue. Marley Moon opens. $13. 7pm. Get tickets.

Tuesday, October 7, 2025

Marina in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The Welsh singer lands in Houston on her Princess Of Power tour, supporting her sixth album. $37. 8pm. Get tickets.

Isabella Lovestory in Concert at House of Blues – The Honduran pop and reggaeton singer out of Montreal brings her perreo-pop to Downtown HTX. $20+. 7pm. Get tickets.

La Lom in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Los Angeles League of Musicians brings their musical tropical tunes to the HTX. $47+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

Patty Griffin in Concert at The Heights Theater – One of the most consequential singer-songwriters of her generation, and a Texas music legend, Griffin returns to the Heights stage. Curtis McMurtry opens. 8pm. Get tickets.

Thursday, October 9, 2025

Wet Leg & Japanese Breakfast in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The English alt-indie rock band and the Philly indie pop band team up on the North American Moistourizer tour live concert on the lawn. $54+ 4pm. Get tickets.

Jacques Pépin 90 / 90 Dinner at Bludorn – Chef Aaron Bludorn and award winning guest chefs Chris Shepherd, Michael Fojtasek, and Rebecca Masson serve up a collaborative 4-course menu celebrating the culinary legend’s 90th birthday. $354. 6pm. Get tickets.

Tacos & Tempranillo Tasting at Messina Hof Harvest Green – The winery’s ​​Richmond outpost serves up 4 tasty tacos paired alongside 4 wine bold and rustic Tempranillo pairings. $63. 6:30pm. Get tickets.

College Football: Sam Houston State vs. Jacksonville State at Shell Energy Stadium – Take in a game of college ball in Downtown as the Bearkats from Huntsville battle the Floridian Gamecocks. $30+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Artist Talk: Francesca Fuchs at The Menil Collection | FREE – The artist discusses her current exhibition at the museum and reflects on how we live with objects that we love. 7pm. Learn more.

Dallas Stars vs. Winnipeg Jets Opening Game Watch Party at Social Beer Garden | No Cover – The Midtown stakes the flag as Houston’s home for hockey with a live viewing of Texas’ NHL team’s season opener. 7pm to 11pm. Learn more.

Twilight in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – Relive Bella and Edward’s love story through the iconic score performed live on a candlelit stage and synchronized with stunning visuals from the films. $26. 8pm  Get tickets.

Lil Tecca in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The rapper best known for “Ransom” brings The Dopamine Experience tour to the Downtown stage. $53+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Skrilla in Concert at The Secret Group – Known for “Blahdahdahdahdah” and “Doot Doot”, the Philadelphia rapper plays the EaDo stage. $34. 8pm. Get tickets.

Metalachi in Concert at Bad Astronaut – The globe-traveling metalhead band out of LA plays the Hardy Yards brewery for 1 night. $29+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Sinatra Under the Stars Concert at Marriott Marquis Houston – Take in a swinging live Sinatra tribute artist, performing bops like “Mack The Knife”, “Fly Me To The Moon”, and more. Stick around after for the rooftop vibes. $38+. 8pm. Get tickets.

A Night With Decarrio Turner at Moth | FREE with RSVP – The private art house in Near Northside welcomes Decarrio Turner for a night of live music designed to set the mood through sound, presence and storytelling, pulling from neo-soul, R&B, hip hop and jazz. 8pm to 11pm. RSVP now.

Friday, October 10, 2025

Yappy Hour at Market Square Park | FREE – Bring your 4-legged pals to the historic Downtown park for music, dog treats, pet portraits, and free bandana stitching. Future dates available. 5pm to 7pm.

Create Your Own Ceramic Halloween Decor at Archway Gallery – Join artist Gözde Kaya Hepişler in a hands-on, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll make spooky ceramic decorations over light refreshments. $60. 6pm. Get tickets.

Harvest Moon Dinner at Jane & the Lion Bakehouse – Chef Jane Wild continues her monthly supper series with an intimate 5-course, family-style dinner, with seasonal flavors and locally sourced Texas game. $111. 6pm cocktails; 7pm dinner. Get tickets.

Block Exhibitions Opening Reception at Glassell School of Art | FREE – See the new exhibitions Block 10 and Block XXV: The Magic Hour and toast a decade of the school’s Block program. 6pm to 8pm. Learn more.

Forgotten to Furever Gala at Landry’s Kemah Boardwalk – Enjoy a sit-down buffet dinner, raffles, auctions, and more at the fundraiser for Caitie’s Foster Fam Rescue. $150. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

Dining in the Dark: A Blindfolded Dining Experience at Weights + Measures | Ongoing – Savor a secret 3-course meal while blindfolded, heightening your senses of taste and smell. $64. 6pm and 8:30pm. Get tickets.

​​Beyond the Covers: Book Fair for Adults at Social Beer Garden | FREE – Enjoy literary-inspired craft cocktails and mocktails at the Midtown hangout, checking out local indie bookstores and bookish vendors, meeting authors, noshing on food truck bites, and more. 6pm to 10pm. Learn more.

$uicideboy$ in Concert at Toyota Center – The NOLA hip hop duo are joined by Night Lovell, Germ, and Joeyy when their Thin Gray Line tour stops in Downtown. $67. 6:30pm. Get tickets.

Arts of Korea Gallery Celebration at MFAH – Enjoy live Korean music and dance performances, including a traditional dance by Samulnori Newdot from Seoul, South Korea. Arrive early to take advantage of the weekly Happy Hour Friday starting at 5pm. Included with museum admission. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.

Polo & Pan in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Parisian house-electronic  music duo, known for integrating tropical sounds and music from around the world hits HTX on their Americas Tour. $60+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Poetry by Candlelight at Melange Creperie – Sip, savor, and be inspired at an evening of poetry readings, wine and great food. $32.78+. 7pm. Get tickets.

The Lumineers in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The alt-Americana folk band best known for their hit “Ho Hey” plays The Woodlands, with alt-indie Chance Peña, from East Texas, joining the show. $47+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.

Cowboy Mouth in Concert at The Heights Theater – The New Orleans-born band brings their potent, high energy blend of musical ingredients—rock, blues, punk, funk, country, pop, soul and whatever else feels good to the Heights. The Unnaturals open. $31. 8pm. Get tickets.

Woody Witt Awakening Album Release Concert at Echoes – Acclaimed saxophonist Woody Witt and his Brazilian quintet make a Houston stop on their national tour celebrating the release of Witt’s new album recorded in São Paulo. $20. 8pm. Get tickets.

Glixen in Concert at The Secret Group – The alt-indie shoegaze band from Phoenix plays the EaDo stage. $15+. 8pm. Get tickets.

The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show featuring local talents and a special guest with high production quality. $35 includes first drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.

Axelsad: Emo Night at Axelrad | FREE – The monthly residency returns with live music by Die Sexual and Crimson Trio, an emo vendor market, emo karaoke, DJ Bananas, and more. 8pm to 1am. Learn more.

Joe Samba & Cydeways in Concert at The Attic at Axelrad – The rising reggae star stops in Houston, joined by the alt-indie reggae outfit Cydeways. $18. 9pm to 11pm. Get tickets.

Saturday, October 11, 2025

 Oktoberfest at Bad Astronaut Brewing | FREE – Mark the end of the German season with live music,  mini-stein holding and sausage slinging competitions, Deutsch food from Polska Kielbasa, and more. from 2pm to 10pm. Learn more.

Pearland Beer Fest at Pearland Town Center – Take advantage of unlimited tastings of unique seasonal brews, fan favorites, and exciting new releases from local and national breweries, plus live music, food vendors and more. $12+. 2pm to 7pm. Get tickets.

DaCamera: Stop, Look, & Listen! Outdoor Jazz at The Menil Collection | FREE – DaCamera Young Artists David Caceres and his Quartet perform live outside the Montrose museum. 3pm to 4pm. Learn more.

Expo Tequila & Mezcal Houston: Día de Muertos Edition 2025 at Post Houston – Savor curated tequila and mezcal tastings, live music, street bites, a local artisan market, a Catrina costume contest, and more. $36. 3pm to 9pm. Get tickets.

​​Tequila Fest Houston at The Water Works at Buffalo Bayou Park – Arrive early for complimentary tequila drinks until 6pm, or while they last, plus free jerk and barbecue chicken at a 7-hour party. $54+; discounts available. 3pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

ROCO Unchambered: Brook Ferguson & Rebecca Powell Garfield at St. Philip Presbyterian Church  – ROCO’s duo explores the flute family’s range through a number of stirring performances, including covering solos, duets, and a piece for flute choir. Pay-What-You-Wish. 5pm. Get tickets.

Houston Diwali at Levy Park | FREE – The festival of lights will feature live music, a Diwali bazaar fashion show, cultural performances, henna, and street foods in the Upper Kirby park. 5pm to 10pm. Learn more.

The Nightmare Before Christmas Movie Screening at City Place | FREE – Arrive early to meet Jack Skellington and Sally and then stick around to see Tim Burton’s classic stop motion Halloween and Christmas mashup (PG, 1993). 5:45 meet and greets; 7:15pm film. Learn more.

Bingo Loco: The Ultimate Bingo Party at Noto – The EaDo bingo rave comes complete with comedian emcees, throwback anthems, lip sync battles, dance-offs, dancers, confetti showers, CO2 cannons, rave rounds, conga lines, and more. $35. 6pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.

Galveston ArtWalk in Historic Downtown Galveston | FREE – Explore galleries, meet artists, and discover one-of-a-kind works in historic downtown Galveston at the free, monthly self-guided event. 6pm to 9pm.

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show: Midnight at the Masquerade at Saltgrass Steak House – You just may be the killer when a murder happens at a masquerade ball, amidst suspicious characters, clues a plenty and more—with a 3-course meal included in the ticket price. $69.45. 6:30pm. Get tickets.

Horror Classics Candlelight Concert Resurrection MCC – Enjoy a spinetingling string concert by candlelight—inside a church, no less—featuring classic scores from The Conjuring, The Exorcist, Lost Boys, A Nightmare on Elm Street, and more. $56+. 6:30pm. Get tickets. 

Keith Urban in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion – The Aussie-American country singer takes over The Woodlands stage, joined by Chase Matthew, Alana Springsteen, and Karley Scott Collins. $53. 7pm. Get tickets.

Kevin Galloway of Uncle Lucius in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – The Freeport native deemed ​​”one of Austin’s finest singers” by the Austin-American Statesman plays live on the Upper Kirby stage. $47. 7pm. Get tickets.

Machine Country in Concert at The Attic at Axelrad – A staple in noise violence music, the Portland, Oregon band is joined by Buster, Nofacenobodhnolove, and Patchwork. $12+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Twin Peaks Log Lady Blues at Echoes – Chill to a jazz quintet performing instrumentals from Angelo Badalamenti’s soundtracks from Twin Peaks and other works by filmaker David Lynch. $5. 7pm. Get tickets.

Comedian Jordan Klepper at Cullen Performance Hall – The Daily Show host and correspondent performs live when his Suffering Fools tour hits the UH main campus. $34+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Comedian Elena Torres at The Secret Group – The ex-telenovela actress—”Teresa”, “La Que No Podia Amar” and “Por Siempre Mi Amor”—turned stand up comic performs a live set 100% in Spanish. $32. 8pm. Get tickets.

Ramon Ayala in Concert at Toyota Center – Known as the “King of the Accordion”, the Mexican accordion player, composer, and songwriter of Norteño music, Ramon Ayala headlines at Toyota Center. $103+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.

Candlelight Concert: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons at Resurrection MCC – The Divisi String Quartet performs a 60-minute string concert by candlelight, featuring songs like Coldplay’s “Clocks” and “Fix You” and Imagine Dragons’ “Radioactive” and “Nice to Meet You.”. $62+. 8:30pm. Get tickets.

Sunday, October 12, 2025

Concert for a Cure: The Checkmates Live Benefit Fundraiser & Mixer at Dan Electro’s – M.D. Anderson’s house band plays a live concert supporting the hospital’s Boot Walk to End Cancer at the Greater Heights venue. $45+. 2pm to 5pm. Get tickets.

USPA H. Ben Taub Memorial Tournament at Houston Polo Club – The fall season continues with a live, world class polo match with a player parade, expert announcing, live music, Champagne divot stomp at halftime and more. $45; $18 ages 2 to 12. 4pm. Get tickets.

Galveston Symphony Orchestra: Masterworks I: Resonance & Redemption at The Grand 1894 Opera House – GSO kicks off their 47th season with an electrifying celebration of percussion, with kettle drums thundering through Rameau’s revolutionary “Nais Overture”—never performed before in Texas. $25+. 4pm. Get tickets.

The Sound of Animals Fighting in Concert at House of Blues – The rock supergroup, often wearing animal masks to conceal musicians’ real identities, plays the Downtown music hall stage. $43+. 6pm. Get tickets.

Dungeons & Dragons at Loose Cannon | FREE with RSVP – Join an evening of short form game play at the Spring Branch dive bar, complete with themed drinks, bardcore and doom music, food by Slamwiches, and more. RSVP requested. 6pm. RSVP now.

Michael Schenker in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The German rock guitarist, an early member of hard rocking Scorpions and later UFO, plays WOMH’s downstairs stage. $78+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Ludovico Einaudi in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The renowned Italian pianist—famous for blending his classical training with musical genres like pop, rock, folk, and world music—plans the Sugar Land halle. $72+. 7pm. Get tickets.

The Laugh Block with JCann presents Auntie Hammy at The Riot Comedy Club – The social media icon brings her wild wisdom, hilarious rhymes, and unfiltered comedy that hits different to the Montrose comedy stage. $28+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Punchline Sunday: One Minute Comedy Showdown with Jeff Joe at Axelrad | FREE – See 20 comics each perform a one-minute set and decide who advances to win this week’s competition. 8pm to 11pm. Learn more.

9 Year Anniversary Party at The Secret Group | No Cover – Mark the EaDo mainstay’s ninth anniversary with comedy shows, karaoke, drinks specials, and more. 7pm and 8pm $10+ ticketed comedy shows; free entry 9pm to 2am. Get tickets or learn more.

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