Make the most of your month with our list of the 24 biggest and most notable festivals and events in Greater Houston in August 2025.
The Top 24 Festivals & Events in Houston in August 2025
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
51st Annual Houston Shakespeare Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Thursday, July 31 to Saturday, August 9 | FREE – The University of Houston presents alternating performances of the stirring Henry V and enchanting As You Like It in the heart of Hermann Park. 8:15pm nightly.
Weird Al Yankovic in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, August 1 – The acclaimed pop music parodist—and award-winning musician and icon in his own right—brings his Bigger and Weirder 2025 tour to The Woodlands. Puddles Pity Party opens. $47+. 7:15pm.
22nd Annual Houston Restaurant Weeks Around Greater Houston | Friday, August 1 to Labor Day, Monday, September 1 – Benefiting Houston Food Bank, Houston’s signature dining event returns with 32 days of multi-course, prix-fixe menus for brunch, lunch and dinner at nearly 400 restaurants across the Greater Houston area. $25 brunch and lunch menus; $39 or $55 for dinners.
All-Stars Car Show at Daiken Park | Saturday, August 2 – Experience the only car show in history hosted inside a Major League Baseball stadium, with vintage classics, hypercars, muscle cars, rare Japanese legends, iconic movie cars, and more. $26.65; $6.42 ages 4 to 12. 10am to 5pm.
White Linen Night—& Day—in the Heights | Saturday, August 2 | Many FREE or No Cover – In addition to the primary big events and concentrations, find more White Linen Night events, parties, and celebrations in and around the Greater Heights. 10am to 2am.
Comedian George Lopez at NRG Arena | Saturday, August 2 – The Grammy-nominated comedian, actor, and TV host returns to Houston with a big comedy show inside NRG Park. $40+. 7pm.
11th Annual OkraFest at The Lyceum | Saturday, August 2 – Dubbed “The MET Gala of Galveston,” OkraFest is a joyfully unserious fundraising dress-up party and celebration, with food, drinks, live music, and 2025’s “Cowboy Disco” theme, supporting Galveston’s Own Farmers Market. $125+. 7pm to 10pm.
$3 Movies & Free Popcorn at Regal Greenway Grand Palace | Saturday, August 2 & Sunday, August 8 – Escape the summer heat with 2 days of flashback movie hits for just $3, in celebration of the refurbished Greenway movie palace, now with luxury recliners, a full bar, and more. Movies include A Minecraft Movie, Paddington in Peru, Despicable Me 4, Twisters, and more. Click the desired day and scroll down for $3 movies and times on Saturday and/or Sunday.
Houston Dash vs. NC Courage at Shell Energy Stadium | Friday, August 8 – Fresh off the international break and following some forward momentum in June and in international friendlies, the Dash return to the pitch to battle North Carolina. $14+. 7pm.
5th Annual Houston Horror Film Fest at Houston Marriott Westchase | Friday, August 8 to Sunday, August 10 – The yearly convention returns to Westchase with 3 days of horror film and pop culture fun, celebrity meet-and-greets, Q&A panels, plus more than 100 local vendors, artists, authors and more. This year’s guests include Linda Blair, Malcolm McDowell, Chris Sarandon, Jamie Kennedy, Harold Perrineau, and more. $40+. Times vary.
Houston Reggae Summer Fest at City Hall | Saturday, August 9 – A warm-up for the big annual festival, scheduled for Saturday, October 4, the day promises 6 hours of reggae DJs spinning, food trucks, local vendors, and block party vibes. $23+. 4pm to 10pm.
Mixtape Weekend at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, August 15 & Saturday August 16 | FREE – Now in its fifth year, the popular Miller Summer Mixtape concert doubles down with an original live mixtape concert performance. Things kick off on Friday night with ‘90s Mixtape, with a line up 1990s hits sung by 4 Broadway vocalists, then the main event on Saturday night highlights indie HTX talent, with performances by Vortxz, Astro Inn, and Astralce, along with DJ Mohawk Steve. 8pm both nights.
NFL Preseason: Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium | Saturday August 16 – Get your first look at the 2025 Texans on the field at the first home game of the season, as they face off against the Panthers in the heart of NRG Park. $31+. Noon.
Salsa Mami’s at Karbach Brewing Co. | Saturday, August 16 | FREE – Karbach celebrates Latinas with a newly branded edition of the annual August event featuring a live salsa band, a dance lesson from Texas Salsa Congress, a market featuring Latina entrepreneurs, and more. 4pm to 10pm.
Houston Theater Week 2025 | Monday, August 18 to Sunday, August 24 | Save on Tickets – The big summer savings event returns, inviting theater-goers and the theater-curious to grab great deals on tickets to a whopping 400+ performances in the 2025-26 season. It’s a fantastic way to sample different offerings from performing arts groups, discover new favorites and see the variety of arts on offer in the Bayou City. Prices vary.
Life of Pi at The Hobby Center | Tuesday, August 19 to Sunday, August 24 – Experience the Tony-winning theatrical adaptation of Yann Martel’s bestselling novel, Life of Pi. The visually stunning production tells the story of a young boy stranded on a lifeboat with a Bengal tiger, using world-class puppetry and stagecraft. From photos, it may be easy to assume it’s a musical in the vein of The Lion King, but while it is lively and spectacular, you’ll find no singing and dancing here. $53.25+. Times vary.
Performing Arts Houston: 6th Annual Mariachi Festival at Wortham Center | Friday, August 22 to Sunday, August 24 – Celebrate the creativity and legacy of Mariachi music and Hispanic culture as the popular festival brings some of the biggest names in the genre to H-TOwn, including Mariachi Imperial de Mexico, Mariachi Mariposas, Mariachi 7 Leguas, and more. $19+. Times vary.
National Battle of the Bands at NRG Stadium | Saturday, August 23 – Kicking off the fall marching band season, the annual competition sees the country’s top bands battling it out on the Texans’ gridiron. TSU’s Ocean of Soul and Prairie View A&M’s Marching Storm bands highlights the lineup, alongside 6 other HBCU programs. $37+. 4pm.
Kids Night: Houston Dynamo FC vs. San Jose Earthquakes at Shell Energy Stadium | Saturday, August 23 | Book with No Ticketing Fees – The Dynamo face the Quakes in a high-energy battle on the pitch, but the soccer match will feature plenty of pregame fun and extras to celebrate little fans—including pre-match meetings with Diesel the Fox and his mascot buddies from the Astros, Rockets, Texans, Space Cowboys, and SaberCats. $21+ with no ticketing fees at this link. 7:30pm.
Houston Dash vs. Seattle Reign FC at Shell Energy Stadium | Sunday, August 24 – Fresh off a pair of wins away and at home, the ladies of the Dash are back on their home pitch to battle Seattle. $17+. 6pm.
Broadway on the Hill at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, August 29 | FREE – Miller debuts an original new crowdpleaser, showcasing 6 bona fide Broadway singers and performers—all Houston born—to perform a night of classic musical hits from shows like Phantom of the Opera, Frozen, Funny Girl, and more. 8pm.
Galveston Island Wine Festival at Moody Gardens | Friday, August 29 to Sunday, August 31 – This 3-day Labor Day weekend festival returns with a wide range of wine tastings, gourmet food from local Gulf Coast restaurant, and unique experiences. Highlights include a grand tasting event inside the aquarium, specialty bourbon tastings, and curated brunches. Prices and times vary.
The Weeknd in Concert at NRG Stadium | Saturday, August 30 & Sunday, August 31 – The beloved alternative R&B powerhouse returns to Houston, with Playboi Carti and Mike Dean in tow, when his After Hours til Dawn 2025 Stadium Tour pulls up for 2 weekend shows at NRG. $53+. 7pm both nights.
Biergarten Bash at Karbach Brewing Company | Sunday, August 31 | FREE – Join an end-of-summer party complete with yard games, hot dog eating contests, local vendors, live mural painting, a petting zoo, and more at an all ages afternoon celebration. 11am to 6pm.
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