Updated Firday, May 22, 2026 at noon
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Plan Your Memorial Day Weekend: May 21 to 25, 2026
Events listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time. The are not ranked. Festivals, shows and events that span multiple days are listed first in our All Weekend Long section.
All Memorial Day Weekend Long
TUTS: Beautiful: The Carole King Musical at The Hobby Center | Thursday to Sunday | Ongoing – Relive the life and hitmaking career of one of the 20th century’s greatest songwriters in a jukebox musical. $46+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Dear Alien at Alley Theatre | Thursday to Sunday | Ongoing – An isolated advice columnist races against the deadline to file one last column before facing financial ruin in Liz Duffy Adams’ world premiere existential comedy. $45+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Dirt Dogs Theatre Co: Airline Highway at MATCH | Thursday to Sunday | Ongoing – Explore New Orleans’ gritty underbelly in a darkly comic story of people on the fringes of society facing personal struggles and chasing elusive dreams. $35. Times vary. Get tickets.
Drunk Pirates at Emerald Theatre | Thursday to Sunday | Ongoing – Five actors take on Captain Flint’s hunt for lost treasure, after 1 of them tosses back 5 shots of rum. High seas hi-jinks ensue $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.
5th Annual Bachata Sensual Festival at Sheraton Houston Brookhollow | Daily – The 5-day event features expert workshops followed by all night traditional bachata dancing—elements of contemporary dance, tango, and Brazilian zouk—until sunrise. $59+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comicpalooza 2026 at George R. Brown Convention Center | Friday to Sunday – Brimming with entertainment, special attractions, programming, and celebrities, don your capes and head to Downtown for the annual pop festival. $56+; $10+ ages 6 to 12. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Kevin Nealon at Houston Improv | Friday to Sunday – SNL‘s former Weekend Update anchor—back in the early ’90s when it was a solo job—brings the laughs to the Spring Branch stage for 5 sets over 3 nights. $38+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Memorial Day Weekend Takeover around HTX | Friday to Sunday – Party through the weekend with concerts and day parties with hip hop headliners in EaDo, Third Ward and Uptown. Places, prices, and times vary. Get tickets.
Memorial Day Weekend at Truck Yard Houston | Friday, Sunday & Monday – Tip back $4 beers, $5 cocktails and $6 frozens, plussed with early Monday funday hours on Memorial Day itself. Times vary. Learn more.
The Complete Walking Tour of Houston: History, Architecture & Street Art in Downtown | Saturday (Spanish) & Sunday (English) | Ongoing – Embark on Houston’s only tip-based, guided walking tour—with glowing 5-star reviews on TripAdvisor—exploring iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and fascinating stories from the city’s past in a 2-hour tour of Downtown. Meet at Lyric Market at 411 Smith St. Saturday’s tour will be in Spanish. Pay What You Wish; RSVP required. 10am both days. RSVP.
Houston World of Hot Wheels III at Charlies Collectible Show | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Explore as 80+ vendors showcase 20,000+ Hot Wheels cars. 10am to 5pm both days. Learn more.
Puro Tejano Fest at Azteca Fairgrounds | Saturday & Sunday – The 2-day music festival showcases performances by Tejano acts like The Hometown Boys, David Olivarez, Bianca Ruiz, and more across 2 stages. $20+. Noon both days. Get tickets.
Group Acorde Dance Performance at Archway Gallery | Saturday & Sunday – A program of live, original music and dance fills the gallery space in 2 intimate performances. Pay What You Can. 7pm both nights. Get tickets.
Memorial Day Weekend: Wings of Vietnam at Lone Star Flight Museum | Saturday to Monday – The museum launches into summer with a weekend packed with activities—most notably first thing on Saturday morning, when a TA-4 Skyhawk takes off and does a flyover at 10am and Vietnam Era Aircraft on display from then until 2pm. Prices and times vary. Get tickets.
Memorial Day Weekend at El Segundo Swim Club | Sunday & Monday – The East End swimming pool launches into summer with a pair of Memorial Weekend days. $39+. Get tickets.
Bumper Boats & Cruiser Boats on Kinder Lake at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing – Head out on the water in round, 2-person bumpers or 5-person cruisers. $12 bumper; $25 cruiser; $30 combo. 10am to 11pm daily. Get tickets.
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Pitch in at Hermann Park at Bayou Parkland Pavilion | FREE with RSVP – Help get the park ready for World Cup visitors with simple but meaningful projects like mulching, planting, and litter cleanup. 9am to noon. RSVP.
Welcome Summer Spritz Stroll at Autry Park | FREE – Visit Annabelle, Doko, and Mayahuel to enjoy each restaurant’s take on the spritz over good vibes. 5pm to 8pm. Learn more.
ZaZa’s Cocktail Showdown: Sweet Heat at Hotel ZaZa Memorial City – Savor the creations of Houston mixologists vying stirring sweet drinks with a spicy kick. $49. 6pm. Get tickets.
Blanket Bingo: Grad & Alumni Night at Market Square Park – Grab your lawn chairs, blankets and daubers as the Downtown park hosts this evening of fun for all ages. $10. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Ballet of the Masses Opening Reception at Sabine Street Studios | FREE – In the run up to the World Cup, spy the works of 40 local artists—who each started with a regulation soccer ball as their canvas. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Fútbol Season: FIFA World Cup Houston Host City Poster Artist Stephanie Leal Talk at MFAH – The local artist discusses growing up in a Mexican household, studying at UH, designing for the Dynamo, and winning the FIFA poster contest. Included with admission. 6:30pm. Learn more.
Mahjong Night with Mahj Mama at Decant Urban Winery – Learn to play mahjong, or join an open play for seasoned players. $35+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Artist Sam Durant Talk at The Menil Collection | FREE – The artist discusses how art can question power, memory, and collective responsibility and impact modern civic life. 7pm. Learn more.
Vacation by the Glass: Italy at Heights & Co. – Enjoy a welcome cocktail, and 4-course wine tasting, with movie night on the big screen. Optional curated chef’s dinner available. $35. 7pm. Get tickets.
Alyssa Edwards Live at House of Blues – The drag queen shares stories of her heartwarming and hilarious wild ride on in To RuPaul, Thanks for Everything. +63+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Author Kennedy Ryan at Congregation Emmanu El – The author signs and leads a live presentation about Score, her sequel to Reel, in her Hollywood Renaissance series celebrating Black creatives. $42 includes a signed book. 7pm. Get tickets.
Mary Ellen Carroll: How To Talk Dirty & Influence People Opening Reception at CAMH | FREE with RSVP – Explore the artists works inspired by urgent matters of our time, with music by Houston Jazz Collective and Ice House Radio’s DJ Cold One. 7pm to 9pm. RSVP.
Comedian Maddi Mays at Punch Line Houston – A featured performer at the 2024 Netflix Is A Joke Festival and the 2025 New York Comedy Festival, the standup comic, writer and actress steps out on Downtown’s dedicated comedy stage. $29. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
I Think You Should Leave Trivia at Houston Flying Saucer | FREE – Show off your deep insight into Tim Robinson’s outlandish sketch comedy show on Netflix for prizes and acclaim. 7:30pm. Learn more.
Juvenile in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown ‒ The New Orleans rapper and songwriter who helped popularize bounce music and Southern hip hop plays the Midtown rooftop, joined by The 400 Degreez Band. $38+. 7:45pm. Get tickets.
Comedian Abby Govindan at The Secret Group – Fresh off her successful international tour, the local comic brings her newest jokes to her comedy home base in EaDo. $20. 8pm. Get tickets.
Memorial Weekend Kickoff: That’s My Jam R&B Night with Lloyd at Privilege Rooftop – The R&B singer known for hits like “Southside” and “Get It Shawty” headlines a night to launch weekend grooves in Midtown. $23. 9pm to 2am. Get tickets.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
Friday, May 22, 2026
Happy Hour Friday at MFAH – Explore the campus, visit the galleries, and grab happy hour drinks. Included with $24 admission. 5pm to 8pm. Get tickets.
Vinyl Dining: A Tribute to Cee-Lo Green & BBQ at Gatlin’s BBQ – Pitmaster Greg Gatlin and DJ Big Reeks team up for an epic night of live fire, music, curated wine pairings by Sean Beck, and cocktails—a fusion of cultures and flavors taking diners outside the box. $80. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Tapas: A Hands-On Spanish Tradition at Central Market Cooking School Houston ‒ Learn to make classic tapas dishes celebrating iconic ingredients of Spain, like ham, seafood, and olive oil. $95. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Sports in Concert in the Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues ‒ The Oklahoma-based indie-pop, funk band known for hits like “You Are the Right One,” “Drama King,” and “Nice 2 Meet Myself” plays the upstairs stage. $95+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Pradabagshawty in Concert at The Secret Group ‒ The flashy rapper, vocalist and entertainer known for his singles like “Whoa” and “Cash Cow” takes the EaDo stage. $25. 7pm. Get tickets.
The Custodians in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The young Detroit power pop and punk rock trio bring their high energy DIY sound to the upstairs stage. $15. 7pm. Get tickets.
Rickey Davis Live: The Classic Gentleman’s Songs of Sinatra at Doc’s Jazz Club ‒ Backed by a vintage, 9-piece big band, the singer brings his powerful vocals, suave presence, and elegant interpretations to the Montrose Club. $38+. 7pm and 9:30pm. Get tickets.
Apollo Chamber Players: Venture Concert at MATCH – The ensemble’s final major program of the season brings them back to their roots in America’s space program, as the quartet is joined by Houston-based soprano Jolie Rocke and tenor Ivan Moreno. $40. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Pitbull in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion ‒ The Grammy-winning rapper and singer-songwriter returns on his I’m Back Tour, with Lil Jon opening, on The Woodlands stage. $230+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Triumph in Concert at Smart Financial Centre ‒ The Canadian power trio celebrates 50 years with their The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour on the Sugar Land stage. $70+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show with local talents in elaborate costumes and high production quality in Montrose. $35 includes your first drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets.
Bayou City Funk with Henry Invisible in Concert at Dan Electro’s – The veteran musicians bring their Gulf Coast mix of high-energy roots funk, soul, blues, and jazz fusion to the Heights. $18+. 8pm to midnight. Get tickets.
TsushiMaMiRe in Concert at The Continental Club – Japan’s legendary rock trio bring their 23 years of international touring to Midtown, with Houston’s own Hate Mail starting the party. $15+. 9pm. Get tickets.
Classic Numbers with DJ Wes Wallace at Numbers Nightclub – Now 35 years strong, the Montrose nightclub’s ‘80s+ dance night continues unabated. Cover TBD. 9pm to 2am. Learn more.
More Great Things to Do All Weekend Long – Some of the biggest things to do in Houston are happening all weekend long. Check out local attractions and destinations and more.
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