Catch music’s biggest talents at these must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Monday, April 15 to Sunday, April 21, 2024.

This week finds plenty of reasons to celebrate as music festivals set up at breweries around town, plus you can catch classic hits with the Symphony and TUTS, honor the legacy of Prince, and more.

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

• Jesse McCartney at House of Blues | Monday, April 15 – The actor and singer-songwriter comes through Downtown Houston while on his All’s Well Tour. $35 and up. 7pm.
• Aterciopelados in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Tuesday, April 16 – The Colombian rock band heads to the Northside for a concert supporting recent release, Tropiplop and other fan faves from their three decades of music-making. $35. 7pm.
• TUTS presents The Cher Show at Hobby Center | Tuesday to Sunday | Ongoing – Called “slyly fabulous” by the Hollywood Reporter, this show examines the life of the incomparable Cher, who’s dominated music, movies and more across her six-decade career. Bonus: every one of those iconic Bob Mackie outfits are recreated for the stage. $40 and up. Showtimes vary.
• Black Joe Lewis and The Honeybears in Concert at Main Street Crossing | Thursday, April 18 – The Tomball stage hosts a night of blues jams from guitarist and singer-songwriter Black Joe Lewis, backed by the Honeybears. $40 and up. 8pm.
• Houston Symphony presents Classical Mystery Tour: A Tribute to the Beatles at Jones Hall | Thursday & Friday – Hear more than two dozen of the Beatles’ greatest hits, transcribed note-for-note and performed as originally recorded, with four musicians who look and sound just like the original Fab Four. Expect “Penny Lane” with a live trumpet section, “Yesterday” with acoustic guitar and string quartet, and more. $55 and up. 7:30pm.

• Afroman in Concert at Last Concert Cafe | Friday, April 19 – The rapper best known for his single, “Because I Got High” takes the stage north of Downtown for a pre-4/20 show. $30 and up. 7pm.
• Tomar & the FCs’ Backyard Bash in Concert at the Continental Club | Friday, April 19 – The high energy group brings deep soul and funk grooves to the backyard stage at the Mid-Main spot. $10 and up. 7pm to 10pm.
• Etienne Charles at Wortham Center | Friday, April 19 – Jazz trumpeter Etienne Charles and his band, Creole Soul, take the Wortham Center stage for Earth Tones, a world premiere co-commision with DaCamera that blends sound, stories, images and film. $41 and up. 8pm.
• Karbach Reggae Fest at Karbach Brewing Company | Saturday, April 20 | FREE – The Spring Branch brewery hosts a family-friendly Reggae Fest with a day of good vibes, local vendors, and music by artists like Mellow Mood, Dem Roots, the Katastrophics, Soulfiya, and more. 2pm to 11pm.
• Third Eyeland Party ’24 at Galveston Island Brewing | Saturday, April 20 – This popular event returns to Galveston Island Brewing for the fifth year, with two stages of live music, light show visuals, art installations, a vendor market, food pop-ups, and other fun. $30. 4pm to 10pm.

• 4/20 Party at 8th Wonder Brewery | Saturday, April 20 | No Cover – Catch live music from Marley Moon, Dollar Disco, the Stevie Clear Experience and DJ G-Funk at this afternoon bash in EaDo. 8th Wonder will serve up their THC-infused drinks and tasty brews, Clutch City Crawfish will sling some mudbugs, and you can join the vibe with a laser show, fire breathers, stilt walkers, face painters and more. 4pm to 10pm.
• Adam Ant at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, April 20 – Coming stateside for the first time in five years, pillars of new wave music Adam Ant brings Antmusic to the Bayou City. $54 and up. 8pm.
• 23rd Annual Noche Caliente with David Sánchez at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, April 20 | FREE – Come out to Hermann Park for an incredible evening of music celebrating the different cultures of the Hispanic community. David Sánchez is recognized around the world as one of the finest saxophonists of his generation. His mastery of the instrument is undeniable, and his sound is unmistakable. 8:15pm.
• Lucille’s presents Prince Day Market & Concert at the Historic Eldorado Ballroom | Sunday, April 21 – Celebrating the iconic musician, this day of activities includes a market with local vendors offering a variety of goods, along with a Prince tribute concert in the afternoon. The market is free to attend; concert tickets are $35 and up. Noon to 7pm.
• Jazzy Sundays at Buffalo Bayou Park | Sunday, April 21 | FREE – R&D Lab takes over the Water Works stage with Lolade for the third of four Jazzy Sundays installments at Buffalo Bayou Park. 5pm to 7pm.

Don’t Miss Out on Tomorrow’s Fun!

Catch music’s biggest talents at these must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Monday, April 1 to Sunday, April 7, 2024.

Houston plays host to an exciting slate of concerts to start the month of April.

Sing along to classic tunes from Whitney Houston, Billy Joel and Elton John; catch a rap icon in Downtown; and bring a blanket for the opening concert of this month’s Jazzy Sundays series.

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

• Performing Arts Houston presents Bruce Liu at Wortham Center | Tuesday, April 2 – The piano virtuoso and winner of the First Prize at the 18th Chopin International Piano Competition, Bruce Liu brings his exceptional talent and musical expertise to the Wortham stage. $19 and up. 7:30pm.
• Big Bad Voodoo Daddy at the Heights Theater | Tuesday, April 2 – Get ready when the So-Cal contemporary swing band brings their legendary high energy performance to the intimate Heights stage to kick-off April. $30 and up. 8pm.
• Queen of the Night: A Tribute to Whitney Houston at Bayou Music Center | Wednesday, April 3 – A dazzling vocalist and full band celebrate the life, legacy, and countless hits of the legendary vocalist Whitney Houston when Queen of the Night takes over the Downtown arena. $35 and up. 8pm.
• The Fall of Troy at Last Concert Cafe | Thursday, April 4 – The post hardcore rock band heads to the north Downtown cantina’s stage, celebrating the 15th anniversary of their landmark EP, Phantom on the Horizon. $25. 7pm.
• Chastity Belt at White Oak Music Hall | Thursday, April 4 – The indie pop band out of Walla Walla, Washington float through H-Town with music from their latest, Chemtrails. $15. 7pm.

• The Music of Billy Joel & Elton John starring Michael Cavanaugh at Hobby Center | Thursday, April 4 – The Broadway actor and musician, Michael Cavanaugh breathes new life into the familiar music of Billy Joel and Elton John for a special one night–only performance on the Hobby Center stage. $49 and up. 7:30pm.
• Amanda Ekery: Árabe Concert at Asia Society Texas Center | Friday, April 5 | FREE – Following a week-long residency at UH, the vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Amanda Ekery will work with the public to create and perform songs at Asia Society’s first public installation, Rafael Domenech and Tomas Vu: Heat Silhouette. 6:30pm to 7:30pm.
• Oneus at Bayou Music Center | Friday, April 5 – The hit K-Pop band, Oneus, brings its R&B-tinged songs to the Bayou City on their second world tour, La Dolce Vita. $75.50 and up. 7:30pm.
• The Disco Biscuits at the Heights Theater | Friday, April 5 – Trance-fusion pioneers the Disco Biscuits are back on the scene with their first release since 2011, a space rock opera called Revolution In Motion. $38 and up. 7:30pm.
• H-Town Blues Festival at NRG | Friday, April 5 – The annual blues festival is back in H-town for its 16th iteration and it’ll have renowned artists Tucka, Pokey Bear, King George and more on the bill. $59 and up. 8pm.

• The Black Crowes at 713 Music Hall | Friday, April 5 – The Atlanta-based Southern rock band comes to Downtown with music from their brand new studio release Happiness Bastards, the first album since reuniting in 2019. $64 and up. 8pm.
• Palomazo Norteño at 713 Music Hall | Saturday, April 6 – The renowned norteño band brings its signature fusion of modern beats and rhythms with traditional norteño music to the Post Houston stage. $109.59 and up. 8pm.
• Ledisi at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, April 6 – The prolific jazz, R&B, and neo-soul singer-songwriter and actress, Ledisi brings music from her tenth studio album, The Good Life. $64 and up. 8pm.
• Offset at Bayou Music Center | Sunday, April 7 – Founding member of the hugely influential rap group Migos, the formative rapper Offset comes through on his first headlining tour supporting his second album, Set It Off. $53 and up. 8pm.
• Jazzy Sundays at Buffalo Bayou Park | Sunday, April 7 | FREE – The annual Jazzy Sunday series moves to Buffalo Bayou Park with four Sunday outdoor concerts open to the public. Catch Ghost Note with Monterey Jazz and the TSU All-Stars (April 7); Free Radicals with Hot Box (April 14); R&D Lab with Lolade (April 21); and cap it off with Chief Adjuah and Sal Capone (April 28), before the series moves to Discovery Green for the month of May. 5pm to 7pm.

Don’t Miss Out on Tomorrow’s Fun!