Take in the works of over 20+ dozen performing arts organizations at the third annual Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival at MATCH on Saturday, January 17, 2026.
Now celebrating its tenth year, Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston—aka MATCH—is bringing back the popular showcase of Houston’s small and mid-sized arts organizations who’ll be delivering captivating live performances, interactive activities, and more spanning the performing arts spectrum.
The festival runs midday and into the evening, inviting all guests to create their own ideal experiences, exploring theater, dance, music, performance art, film, and visual art—all in a single afternoon and evening.
Choose a single performance or make a day of it and choose 4 distinct performances, starting at 3:15pm, 4:45pm, 6:30pm, and 8pm. Explore the full lineup and program and plan your visit.
Guests can also enjoy food trucks and interactive activities throughout the day, ending with the MATCH Mixer, a unique opportunity to mingle and meet with artists, performers, and fellow art lovers.
Order all-access tickets or learn more about Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival.
Family Fun Day 2026 at MATCH
Plus, if you’re wishing there was a similar Houston arts showcase designed for kids, you’re in luck, the completely free MATCH Family Fun Day happens the following day, on Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 1pm to 5pm.
Expect kid-centric performances, bouncy houses, face-painting, stilt walkers and more.
Learn more about MATCH Family Fun Day.
3rd Annual Mix-MATCH: A Mixed Arts Festival at MATCH
- Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026
- Time: 2:30pm to 10pm
- Location: MATCH, 3400 Main St, Houston, TX 77002
- Parking: Garage parking is available at the Mid-Main garage, accessible on Travis and Holman streets. Limited street parking is also available in the surrounding area. Learn more about parking at MATCH.
- Admission: Tickets are $15 for a single performance; $40 for a full festival pass with access to all performances, plus 2 drink tickets. Order tickets, check out the full lineup and program, or learn more.
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