Updated on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:14am

Find the perfect things to do in Houston this weekend with events and more to do in our 365 Houston Weekend Guide for Thursday, September 17 to Sunday, September 20, 2026.

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Plan Your Weekend: September 17 to 20, 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 Weekend Long

Alebrijes & Nahuales from Mexico at Discovery Green | Daily | Ongoing | FREE – Downtown’s front yard welcomes Mexican magical realism and Mesoamerican folklore for Hispanic Heritage Month—the eight, 20-foot tall sculptures created by Mexican artists depict fantastic creatures. 6am to 11pm daily. Learn more.

40th Anniversary at Grotto Galleria | Daily – The O.G. Italian eatery’s location turns 40 with a special menu, featuring favorites from the last 4 decades. Prices and times vary. Learn more.

Sugar Land Space Cowboys vs. Las Vegas Aviators at Constellation Field | Daily – The minor league team play the visitors from Sin City, with daily specials like Thursday’s hat giveaway and Sunday’s family four packs. Prices and times vary. Get tickets.

Galveston Pirate Festival on Galveston Island | Daily | Some FREE – Arrgh! Join in a series of daily events across an island treasure map, with something to shiver the timbers of all pirate fans. Places, prices, and times vary. Get tickets.

Drunk Pirates at Emerald Theatre | Thursday & Friday | Final Days – Five actors take on Captain Flint’s hunt for lost treasure, after 1 of them tosses back 5 shots of rum. High seas high-jinks ensue. $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.

Amanda KM: as ppl see them at Lawndale Art Center | Thursday to Saturday | FREE – Catch this exhibition where corners of the gallery are activated with objects and images to remind all of those who came before. Noon to 2pm. Learn more. 

Amadeus at Rec Room Arts | Thursday to Saturday | Ongoing – The fearless Downtown theater opens its tenth anniversary season with the story of genius and jealousy—following composer Antonio Salieri and his obsession with rival Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. $20+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.

Abra Cadabra: ABBA Tribute Concert in Greater Houston | Thursday & Saturday – The internationally acclaimed tribute group shows up with glittering costumes, irresistible melodies, and pure joy for 2 live performances in Greater Houston—in Stafford on Thursday and Downtown Houston on Saturday. $41+. 7:30pm both nights. Get tickets.

BIPOC Book Fest at ChòpnBlọk & Sawyer Yards | Thursday & Saturday – Enjoy 2 days of books, poetry and film at BIPOC Book Fest’s 5th anniversary celebration, along with delicious bites and immaculate verse. Times vary. Free on Thursday; $6 Saturday. Get tickets.

The Conjurer: An Intimate Magical Experience with Master Magician Curt Miller in The Woodlands | Friday & Saturday – The family-friendly magician brings his close-up magic, clean comedy, and interactive theatrical show to Hyatt Place The Woodlands. $45. Times vary. Get tickets.

Comedian Andrew Schulz at Houston Improv | Friday & Saturday – The edgy comic and Flagrant podcast co-host hits the Houston comedy stage with his signature fearless frank talk. $135+. Times vary. Get tickets. 

Comedian Bo Johnson at The Riot Comedy Club | Friday & Saturday – The Seattle-born comic known for his special Two Sailboats plays 3 shows at The Riot’s new Washington Ave HQ. $25+. Times vary. Get tickets.

The Piano Movie Screening at MFAH | Friday & Saturday – Holly Hunter stars in Jane Campion’s Oscar-winning film (R, 1993) about a mute woman who lands in rugged New Zealand for an arranged marriage, with her daughter and a piano in tow. $9; $7 members. Times vary. Get tickets.

About Noah at Theatre Suburbia | Friday & Saturday | Ongoing – The fast-paced new comedy chronicles the life of Noah Bailey, spanning decades from the swinging ’60s to the present day. $20+. Times vary. Get tickets.

Hispanic Heritage Weekend: Houston Astros vs. Atlanta Braves at Daikin Park | Friday to Sunday – The Astros celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with three days of Latin music, cultural festivities and baseball. Times vary. Get tickets. 

TomsToberfest Houston at Tom’s Watch Bar | Friday to Sunday | No Cover – Downtown’s sports destination inside GreenStreet celebrates with German cuisine, entertainment, activities, a trip giveaway for 2 to Denver Oktoberfest next weekend, and more. Times vary. Learn more.

Stages: Come From Away at The Gordy | Opens Friday | Ongoing – When 38 planes of stranded passengers wind up in tiny Gander, Newfoundland, Canada on September 11, 2001, the townspeople find themselves overwhelmed. What happens next is an extraordinary story of grace and hope. Based on actual events, this musical was nominated for seven Tony Awards, including Best Musical. $49+. Times vary. Get tickets.

77th Annual Pasadena Livestock Show & Rodeo at Pasadena Municipal Fairgrounds | Opens Friday | Ongoing – Nine days of rodeo action, live music, food, drink and fun in Pasa-Get-Down-Dena. Prices and times vary. Get tickets.

Houston Polish Harvest Festival at Our Lady of Czestochowa | Friday to Sunday | FREE – All ages and backgrounds are invited to enjoy 3 days of home-cooked Polish food, live music, folk dance, vendors, and celebration of all things Polish. Times vary. Learn more.

Karbachtoberfest 2026 at Karbach Brewing | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing | No Cover – The annual multi-weekend celebration of all things beer is back, bringing beer specials, stein-hoisting contests, brats, live German music by Brownout, and more. Times vary. Learn more.

Catastrophic Theatre: Rhinoceros at MATCH | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Written in reaction to fascism, conformity, and senseless violence, the subversive comedy brings biting wit to Midtown. Pay-What-You-Can. Times vary. Get tickets.

Jekyll & Hyde at Stageworks Theatre | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – Determined to separate the good and evil within humankind, Dr. Henry Jekyll becomes trapped in a deadly struggle with his sinister alter ego, Edward Hyde in a gothic musical with a pulsing, powerful score. $29+. Times vary. Get tickets.

The Players Theatre: Silent Sky at The Owen Theatre | Friday to Sunday | Ongoing – The Conroe theater company’s play follows female “computers” at the dawn of the 20th century, mapping the heavens from the Harvard Observatory—based on real people and events. $21+. Times vary. Get tickets.

10th Anniversary Weekend at Smither Park | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Celebrate 10 years of the ever-transforming, mosaic-blessed, folk art park near The Orange Show, with music, vendors, classes, artists, fire dancing, and more. 10am to 10pm both days. Learn more.

Galveston Sandcastle Festival at East Beach | Saturday & Sunday – Over 25 skilled teams compete in a weekend of beachside fun, with live music, local food trucks, art vendors, a kid zone, hands-on sand castle-building lessons, and more. $25; $10 ages 11 and under. Times vary. Get tickets.

Hispanic Heritage Weekend at Houston Zoo | Saturday & Sunday – Celebrate Latin and Hispanic communities with dance performances, crafts, loteria games, bilingual zookeeper chats, and more. Times vary. Included with admission. Get tickets.

Tame Impala in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday & Sunday – The Grammy-winning Australian singer-songwriter brings his genre-bending Deadbeat Tour to Downtown’s arena stage. $187+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green | Opens Saturday | Ongoing – Mark the beginning of fall as the popular, all-ages pumpkin fest returns to Downtown, with displays of pumpkins and gourds of all colors, a 30-foot slide, carousel, the Jumpkin’ Pumpkin bounce house, and more. Times vary. $28; Free ages 3 and under. Get tickets.

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Lego Night at Decant Urban Winery – The now-roving Houston Toy Museum continues their popular Lego nights, where guests can choose a Lego set to build over vino. Lego set prices vary. 5pm to 8pm. Learn more.

Plumpjack Wine Dinner at Brennan’s of Houston – Belly up to a 5-course dinner, paired with selections from the California winery. $185. 6pm. Get tickets.

Taiwan & United States: Partners in Democracy at Asia Society Texas Center | FREE with RSVP – Learn about the ongoing significance of the U.S.-Taiwan relationship in the light of the Declaration of Independence’s 250th anniversary and 30 years since Taiwan’s first direct presidential election. 6pm. RSVP.

Blanket Bingo at Market Square Park – Play 9 bingo rounds with music, prizes, and festive fun. $10 on arrival for bingo packs, expected to sell out. 6pm to 9pm; 7pm bingo. Learn more.

In the Between & Sprawl Opening Reception at Houston Center for Photography | FREE – Check out the two new exhibits, exploring identity and the world around us. 6:15pm to 8pm. Learn more.

Sunset Poetry with Undercurrents at Buffalo Bayou Cistern – Begin with a series of readings by poet Martha Serpas, who contributed to the Undercurrents installation, and step into the Buffalo Bayou Cistern—experiencing the space with her. $15. 6:30pm. Get tickets

La Fête de la Rentrée at Alliance Française de Houston – Connect over a warm, lively atmosphere plussed by French food, games, a boutique, and French wine. $6. 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Get tickets.

West 22nd in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The indie rock band from Austin hits HTX on their Places to Be tour. $27+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Black Marble in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – The Brooklyn synth band plays WOMH’s upstairs stage. $27+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Author Stephanie Wittels Wachs at Blue Willow Bookshop | FREE with RSVP – The Houston-born HSPVA graduate and Lemonada Media co-founder comes home to discuss her newest book, Last Day: How to Stop Losing Our Loved Ones to the Opioid Crisis. 7pm. RSVP.

Houston Astros vs. Kansas City Royals at Daikin Park – The Astros wrap up a 3-game home series against the boys from KC. All fans get a Jeremy Peña Telenovela Bobblehead. $14+. 7:10pm. Get tickets.

ABRA Cadabra: The Music & Magic of ABBA at Stafford Centre – The acclaimed touring tribute brings glittering costumes, irresistible melodies, and pure joy to southwest Houston before Saturday’s show in Downtown. $41+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.

A Night in Rio: The Music of Jobim, Gilberto & Beyond Concert at Doc’s Jazz Club – Avec Ensemble plays lush, intimate, and rhythmically captivating music like “The Girl from Ipanema,” “Desafinado,” “Corcovado,” and late-night melodies. $34+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.

J. Cole in Concert at Toyota Center – The rapper, singer and record producer brings The Fall Off Tour to Downtown for a second show, following his first show on Wednesday night. $64+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Lucki in Concert at 713 Music Hall – The rapper, record producer, and songwriter out of Chicago plays the Post Houston stage. $70+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Ethan Regan in Concert at The Heights Theater – The Gen Z troubadour with nearly 100 million streams comes to The Heights on his Young Regan Tour. $52+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Matthias Lattin in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck – The blues guitarist and HPSVA graduate takes the stage for an evening of live music on the intimate Upper Kirby stage. $37+ 8:30pm.

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, September 18, 2026

Blue Dragon Tai Chi in Levy Park | FREE – Start your day with this movement class that will help you focus your mind and build body strength. 9am. Learn more. 

Crayola Imagine Arts Academy & Parachute Playtime at CityCentre | FREE – Take a seat at the plaza and create fun projects with your kids as they learn and get creative. 9am to 11am. Learn more. 

Lunch & Learn: Punch in Early America at Bayou Bend – Explore the historical importance of the beverage at a sipping discussion of early American drinking culture and the objects used. Included with $14 admission. 12:30pm. Learn more.

Komé Collective Sake Tasting at Togo – World-renowned sake educator John Gauntner joins sake brewers from Toko and Takahiro for a guided tasting with food pairings. $85. 4pm. Get tickets.

Shane Smith & the Saints in Concert at Pasadena Rodeo & Livestock Show – The red dirt country band out of Austin caps off the first night of rodeo action in southeast Houston. $44+. 5pm gate; 9pm concert. Get tickets.

Selena Movie Screening at Bagby Park | FREE – Catch a live show in the park of the classic 1997 film starring J-Lo (PG) under the stars. 6pm to 9pm. Learn more.

Plant Social: Market & Bingo at Stomping Grounds | No Cover – Shop for plants and more, connect with plant lovers, and try your hand at plant bingo. $23 bingo. 6pm to 9pm. Book bingo or learn more.

Brew at the Zoo at Houston Zoo – Sip beer, cider or seltzer from several local breweries while strolling the zoo grounds at the fan-favorite with live music, games, food, and more. $55 beer pass; $40 no drinks; $150 VIP. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.

Friday Night Wine Tastings: Chapelton Vineyards at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake Conroe – Enjoy a trio of wines from the Texas winery, paired with light bites. $35. 6pm. Learn more.

Platinum Wine Vault Luxury Tasting at Bayway Cadillac of The Woodlands – Wine & Food Week’s ultra-premium tasting brings collectors and wine lovers together for pours from boutique, allocated and powerhouse producers paired with chef-inspired bites in an intimate setting. $150+. 6pm to 9pm. Get tickets. 

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to The Beatles at Resurrection MCC – Soak up classic Fab Four hits—like “Blackbird,” “Eleanor Rigby,” “Here Comes the Sun,” and more—on strings by the glow of candlelight in The Heights. $37+. 6:30pm. Get tickets. 

Couples Cook: Beef Wellington at Central Market Cooking School – You’ll create this classic dish, working in small teams in a hands-on class. $111. 6:30pm. Get tickets. 

AJ McQueen in Concert at The Bronze Peacock Room in House of Blues – Experience an evening of soulful, poetic hip-hop in Downtown. $35+. 7pm. Get tickets.

Houston Jazz Festival: The NOLA Resistance Quintet in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | FREE – Houston Jazz Collective’s annual fall celebration of the beloved art form returns with a concert honoring icons like Louis Armstrong, Jelly Roll Morton, and Sidney Bechet. 7:30pm. Learn more.

The Mavericks & Friends in Concert at House of Blues – The Mavericks keep late frontman Raul Malo’s music alive with a surprise roster of guest musicians. $54. 7pm. Get tickets.

The Murder Mystery Co’s Dinner Theater Show at Saltgrass Steak House – Step into the story at a 1920s mafia wedding whodunit where you just might be the guilty party. $69. 7:30pm. Get tickets.

Volans Tequila Tasting at NettBar Shady Acres – Sip and savor a series of Volans tequilas in The Heights. $42. 8pm. Get tickets. 

Slayyyter in Concert at White Oak Music Hall – In high demand, the singer brings her brash and sex-positive lyricism and electropop to the downstairs stage. $350+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Shreya Ghoshal in Concert at Smart Financial Centre – The acclaimed Bollywood playback singer known for her vocal range spanning Hindi film classics performs her chart-topping hits live. $81+. 8pm. Get tickets.

Isaiah Rashad in Concert at Bayou Music Center – The rapper and hip-hopper brings his soulful style to the Theater District stage. $51+. 8pm. Get tickets. 

Bob Schneider in Concert at The Heights Theater – Austin’s beloved singer-songwriter, and frequent Houston performer, plays the 19th Street stage. Love and Chaos opens. $33+. 8pm. Get tickets. 

Caesar Magic: Connections at MATCH – Marvel at an evening of psychological magic, interactive mind-reading and astonishing synchronicities. $50+. 8pm. Get tickets. 

Everclear in Concert at Wildcatter Saloon – The Katy bar hosts alt-indie rockers that emerged out of Portland, Oregon in the ‘90s. $39. 8pm. Get tickets.

Nacho Libre Movie Screening on the Skylawn at Post Houston | FREE – Catch the Jack Black comedy flick (PG, 2006) above Downtown Houston. 8pm. Learn more. 

The Short & Sweet Speakeasy: A Sexy Burlesque Show at AvantGarden – Take in a live 90-minute burlesque show featuring local talent with elaborate costumes, high production quality, and more. $35 includes 1 drink. 8pm and 10pm. Get tickets. 

Phases: A Live Listening Experience at White Oak Music Hall – Artist Shun Gawd screens his short film accompanied by a live band, drinks, and giveaways. $20. 8:30pm. Get tickets.

Candlelight Concert: Tribute to Metallica at Resurrection MCC – The Listeso String Quartet performs Metallica hits like “Nothing Else Matters” and “One” on strings by the glow of candlelight. $28+. 8:45pm. Get tickets.

Emo Night at Warehouse Live Midtown – Chris Monroe, Midas Well and Deadrite perform a lineup of emo hits on the rooftop club. $13+. 9pm. Get tickets.

The Witch Movie Screening at River Oaks Theatre – Get psyched for the spooky season with the 1630-set film (R, 2015) about a farmer who moves his family to a forest’s edge where strange, unsettling things happen. $16. 10pm. Get tickets.

Bassjackers at Noto – The EDM outfit known for electrifying festival sets, chart-topping anthems, and more brings powerful drops, explosive visuals, and non-stop energy to EaDo. $19+. 10pm to 2am. Get tickets.

DJ Duo: Black V Neck Live Set at Bauhaus – Dance all night to grooves from the Miami-based house music tech house duo. $11+. 10pm to 4am. 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.

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