Make the most of your month with our list of the 30+ biggest and most notable festivals and events in Greater Houston in April 2026.
You know it’s springtime in the Bayou City when nearly every day brings with it a reason to get outside and celebrate all the vibrant diversity of our city. I’m not even talking about cultural diversity—although there’s definitely a lot of that represented here. I’m talking about the difference in events from each other—the Art Car Parade (is anything more beloved in Houston?), a sake festival, an afternoon highlighting participants in the upcoming World Cup, and a beloved and acclaimed brewery pre-empts its closing with a Sunday celebration of life and space-fueled Houston joy.
Houston’s signature comedy festival is back. So is a favorite LGBTQ+ tradition. There’s more rodeo and arts festivals, birding and photography walks and a new flower celebration. And a whole lot more besides.
Get out there and enjoy April, Houston!
The Top 30+ Festivals & Events in Houston in April 2026
Events are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time, and are not ranked.
4th Annual The Riot Comedy Festival in Houston & Conroe | Wednesday, April 1 to Saturday, April 4 –The 4-day, laugh-filled celebration presents 50+ performers in 30+ shows in the heart of Montrose—plus the 2nd Comedy & BBQ Cookoff centerpiece on Saturday and 6 shows at the Conroe outpost. $15+ for individual shows; $59+ all-access.Times vary. Get tickets.
Easter Egg Hunts, Festivals & Events in Greater Houston | Friday, April 3 to Sunday, April 5 | Some FREE – Find egg hunts, markets, brunches, bunny sightings and more across the Houston metro over the holiday weekend. Places, prices and times vary. Learn more.
2026 Reggae in the Park Fest at Guadalupe Plaza Park | Saturday, April 4 – The East End park hosts an afternoon of live performances, art, vendors, food and other fun. $12+. 3pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Bunnies on the Bayou 47 at Wortham Center | Easter Sunday, April 5 – A signature Houston LGBTQ+ event returns to Buffalo Bayou’s shores with live DJs, entertainers, drinks, dancing, games, people-watching and more. $75+. 1pm to 6pm. Get tickets.
Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo at Montgomery County Fairgrounds | Thursday, April 9 to Sunday, April 19 – Montgomery County hosts 11 more days of rodeo action, carnival, live music, a barbecue cook-off, livestock contests, and more. $6+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Comedian Mo Amer at Houston Improv | Friday, April 10 & Saturday, April 11 – Houston’s own Palestinian comic and creator and star of Netflix’s Mo plays 4 shows over 2 nights in Spring Branch. $43+. Times vary. Get tickets.
FoodieLand Food Festival at NRG Park | Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 – The 3-day all ages fest offers food and flavors from a wide array of cuisines, 185+ vendors, games, live entertainment, and more. $12.99. Times vary. Get tickets.
The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival at Town Green Park | Friday, April 10 to Sunday, April 12 – The Woodlands’ yearly standout spring event offers 200+ artists on the Waterway shores, plus live music, entertainment, and more. $16.50+. Times vary. Get tickets.
39th Annual Houston Art Car Parade on Allen Parkway & in Downtown | Saturday, April 11 | FREE – Houston’s beloved spring event returns with 250+ creative cars rolling on Allen Parkway. 11am pre-party and mini music festival with food trucks and drinks; parade at 2pm. Learn more.
Houston Oyster & Seafest at Buffalo Bayou Park | Saturday, April 11 – Many of Greater Houston’s favorite restaurants serve up oyster-themed dishes along with live music, drinks, and more. $44+. 11:30am to 2:30pm. Get tickets.
Spring Festival at Czech Center Museum Houston | Saturday, April 11 – Celebrate Czech and Slovak culture, heritage, and traditions with music, folk dances, delicious food, and more. $10+. Noon to 5pm. Get tickets.
Brazilian Food & Music Festival at Powder Keg | Saturday, April 11 – All ages can enjoy authentic Brazilian food, live performances, arts and crafts, and more. $15+. Noon to 8pm. Get tickets.
Houston Latin Fest at Midtown Park | Saturday, April 11 | FREE with RSVP – Dive into Latin culture with live music, performances, authentic food, and more in Midtown. 1pm to 10pm. RSVP.
Market Mile at Galveston’s Own Farmer’s Market | Sunday, April 12 – Lace up your sneakers and walking shoes for a Sunday morning adventure, neighborhood stroll and fun run—followed by a legit after-party with music and more. $18+. 9am to noon. Register.
Flower Power Festival at Houston Botanic Garden | Sunday, April 12 – The new, ’60s-inspired springtime fest offers live music by a Beatles cover band, natural garden photo ops, art and vendor market, floral and tie-dye crafts, and more. $20; $16 ages 3 to 11, students, active military, and 65+. 9am to 4pm. Get tickets.
13th Annual Houston Barbecue Festival at Humble Civic Center | Sunday, April 12 – Barbecue lovers bond over 30+ of Houston’s best barbecue joints in northeast Houston. $75+. 1pm to 4pm. Get tickets.
Mustang Week Texas at Moody Gardens | Tuesday, April 14 to Saturday, April 18 – The 4-day celebration of America’s iconic muscle car brings car shows, competitions, races, autocross, live music, a kids zone, markets, fireworks, and more. $65+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Fleet Week Houston at Port of Houston & Around Greater Houston | Wednesday, April 15 to Wednesday, April 22 | Many FREE – Houston’s first ever—and postponed—Fleet Week welcomes multiple U.S. Navy vessels and more than 1,000 sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, celebrating the Navy and U.S. Marine Corps servicemen and women for the U.S. 250th birthday. In addition to the Parade of Ships arrival, expect many special events across the city. Places, prices, and times vary. Learn more.
24th Annual FeatherFest Birding & Nature Photography Festival in Galveston | Thursday, April 16 to Sunday, April 19 – All skill levels can partake in the multi-day fest with birding walks through various coastal communities. $25 registration; single activities vary. Times vary. Get tickets.
Feast with the Beasts at Houston Zoo | Friday, April 17 – Savor local bites from Houston restaurants curated by Houston Top Chef winner Tristen Epps-Long, over drinks, live music, after hours animal experiences and more. $149+. 6:30pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Puranava Indian Art & Culture Fest at Pearland Town Center | Saturday, April 18 | FREE – Indian culture takes center stage live performances, art exhibits, hands-on activities, a food and vendor bazaar, youth chess and trivia competitions, and more. 10am to 6pm. Learn more.
Super Saturday: Soccer Spectacular at Asia Society Texas Center | Saturday, April 18 – Explore countries that will be visiting Houston to compete in the upcoming World Cup. $5. 11:30am to 2:30pm. Get tickets.
Neighborhood Community Day at The Menil Collection | Saturday, April 18 | FREE – Montrose’s beloved art campus welcomes guests of all ages for a day of art, music, poetry, and family fun. 1pm to 5pm. Learn more.
East End Street Fest at the Esplanade on Navigation | Saturday, April 18 | FREE – The east side event champions Mexican and Chicano arts with live music, dances, a kids’ area, and more. 3pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Houston Kanpai Festival at Garage HTX | Sunday, April 19 – The new festival in Arts District Houston celebrates Japanese sake, showcasing Japan‘s craftsmanship, diversity, and cultural heritage. $64+. 2pm to 6pm. Get tickets.
18th Annual H-Town Blues Festival at NRG Arena | Friday, April 24 – The blues extravaganza returns with renowned artists like King George, Tucka, West Love, Pokey Bear, Marcellous the Singer, and more. $84+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Planet Earth Celebration at Space Center Houston | Saturday, April 25 – Explore the planet and how to sustain, conserve, and preserve its natural resources with exclusive activities, activations, and more educational fun. $24.95+. 10am to 4pm. Get tickets.
The Grand Kids Festival in Historic Downtown Galveston | Saturday, April 25 | FREE – The Grand 1894 Opera House spills out onto the street with a full day of kid-focused fine arts, hands-on projects, performances, inflatables, a petting zoo, pony rides, and more. 10am to 5pm. Learn more.
Pearland Grand Arts & Eats in Old Town Pearland | Saturday, April 25 | FREE – Mark Pearland’s beginnings and future with live music, artist and maker booths, a farmers market, family fun zone, food from local Pearland restaurants, and more. 10am to 5pm. Learn more.
Earth Day at Discovery Green | Saturday, April 25 | FREE – The annual family festival is filled with the Magpies and Peacocks fashion show, a Downtown art installation, Houston recycled goods artist Glee Ryan, and a live art project and spectacle by Wolfbat puppet-maker Dennis McNett. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
Houston Tasting Society Premium Spirits & Cigars Festival at Event Space Unlimited | Saturday, April 25 – Enjoy exclusive cigars and meet-and-greets with some of the most famous premium cigar manufacturers, along with incredible deals on sought-after sticks and unique selections of whiskies, rums, vodkas, tequilas and other spirits. $117+. 6pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
Sylvan Beach Festival in La Porte | Saturday, April 25 – Country artists Waylon Wyatt and Blake Whiten headline a day of all ages fun with carnival rides, a barbecue cook-off, arts and crafts, inflatables, a vendor market, and more on Galveston Bay beach. $16+. 10am to 11pm. Get tickets.
30th Annual Keels & Wheels Concours D’Elegance at Lakewood Yacht Club | Saturday, April 25 & Sunday, April 26 – The largest classic car and antique boat show in the nation. Returns with live music, food and drink, and classic watercraft and autos. $33; $16.50 students. Times vary. Get tickets.
Sazón Latin Food Festival 2026 at Karbach Brewing Co. | Sunday, April 26 | FREE – Experience Latin food vendors representing the best flavors from the Caribbean, Central and South America. Noon to 5pm. Learn more.
Celebration of Life at True Anomaly Brewing | Sunday, April 26 | No Cover – After 7+ years, the multi-award winning craft brewery—including Texas Brewery of the Year in back-to-back years and multiple top awards at the Great American Beer Festival—founded in EaDo by 4 guys from NASA is closing its doors on April 30. But first, they’re throwing a day long celebration of great memories, brews, and people. Times TBA. Learn more.
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