Snag your seats for our 40 picks for the top concerts and live performances happening across Greater Houston in August 2025.
Top 40 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston: August 2025
Concerts and shows are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Uncle Tino in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Friday, August 1 – Houston’s own beloved rapper and singer-songwriter—known for tracks like “Habits”, “La Primera Vez”, and “Blue”—takes over WOMH’s upstairs stage. $21+. 7pm.
Weird Al Yankovic in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, August 1 – The acclaimed pop music parodist and star musician in his own right brings his Bigger and Weirder 2025 tour to The Woodlands. Puddles Pity Party opens. $47+. 7:15pm.
Jerry Garcia’s B-Day with Chokehold at Dan Electro’s | Friday, August 1 – Celebrate the 83rd birthday of the late Grateful Dead founder in the Greater Heights. Take Back Pluto opens. $13. 8pm to midnight.
Rock in Español: Vosotros in Concert at The Continental Club | Friday, August 1 – The Houston-based band formed in 2021’s pandemic challenges, headlines a night of Spanish-language rock at the Midtown venue, joined by Elyze, Tress Marfil, and The Black Velvets. $15+. 9pm.
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony in Concert at House of Blues | Saturday, August 2 – The iconic hip hop group featuring Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone return to Downtown. $45+. 7pm.
Raq Baby in Concert at The Secret Group | Saturday, August 2 – The Chicago-born, Atlanta-based rapper brings his act to EaDo for a night of live hip hop in The Box. $25. 7pm.
Robert Earl Keen in Concert at Camp Margaritaville Crystal Beach | Saturday, August 2 – The legendary Texas country musician, originally from Corpus Christi, performs live on the gulf coast. All proceeds go to support Hill Country flooding recovery. $60+. 7:30pm.
Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Friday, August 8 – The experimental trap, hip-hop, EDM, and pop duo from Buenos Aires perform live on the lawn to jumpstart the weekend. $43+. 6pm.
Macy Gray in Concert at House of Blues | Saturday, August 9 – The legendary multi-award-winning R&B and soul singer and actress arrives in HTX in celebration of the silver anniversary of her debut album On How Life Is and her first hit single “I Try.” $45+. 7pm.
Reverend Horton Heat in Concert at Saengerfest Park | Saturday, August 9 | FREE – Catch the full band a free twilight show in the heart of Historic Downtown Galveston, with food and drink vendors, and VIP seating options. The band’s frontman, also going by Reverend Horton Heat, performs solo the following night at 1859 Ashton Villa. 7pm to 9pm.
Teddy Swims in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Saturday, August 9 – IKnown for his genre-bending music mashing up soul, country, and pop, the artist’s I’ve Tried Everything But Therapy Tour passes through the Post Houston music venue. $152+. 8pm.
Marco Antonio Solís in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Saturday, August 9 – The Mexican singer, songwriter, and producer, who rose to fame as the frontman of Los Bukis and has won 5 Latin Grammys, lands in Sugar Land. $98+. 8pm.
Regina Spektor in Concert at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, August 9 – The Russian-born, U.S. naturalized singer-songwriter and pianist known for songs like “Fidelity” and “Bird” brings her Midsummer Daydream Tour to Downtown. $49+. 8pm.
Less Than Jake in Concert at House of Blues | Tuesday, August 12 – The long-running ska punk band that emerged out of Florida in the ’90s brings their Summer Circus tour to the music hall stage. $32.50. 6pm.
Enhypen in Concert at Toyota Center | Tuesday, August 12 & Wednesday, August 13 – The powerhouse K-pop sextet bring their Walk the Line tour to Downtown Houston for 2 nights. $64+. 7:30pm both nights.
Falling In Reverse in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Thursday, August 14 – The rock group fronted by Ronnie Radke brings their God is a Weapon Tour to The Woodlands, joined by Wage War, Tech N9ne, and, Sleep Theory. $44+. 6:15pm.
Jason Aldean in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, August 15 – The country star best known for “Try That in a Small Town” and “She’s Country” plays The Woodlands stage. Nate Smith, Raelynn and Dee Jay Silver join the show. $67+. 7pm.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings in Concert at Cullen Performance Hall | Friday, August 15 – The folk singer, probably best known for “I’ll Fly Away”, and her musical partner, guitarist David Rawlings perform a live concert on the UH campus. $48+. 7:30pm.
Ghost in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday, August 16 – Fresh off the release of their album Skeletá, the Grammy-winning Swedish theatrical rock band descends upon Downtown on the Skeletour World Tour. $51+. 8pm.
The Red Jumpsuit Apparatus in Concert at The Secret Group | Sunday, August 17 – The rock band known for “Face Down” and “False Pretense” plays the Box in EaDo. $36+. 6pm.
Mystery Skulls in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown | Sunday, August 17 – The EDM group out of Dallas brings the Ultra Rare Tour to Midtown’s Rooftop stage. $34+. 8pm.
The Flaming Lips & Modest Mouse in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Wednesday, August 20 – The pair of alt-indie rock bands bring their co-headlining summer tour, with each band playing a full concert set, to the Downtown stage at Post Houston. $35. 7pm.
Apollo Chamber Players: With Malice Towards None at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, August 22 | FREE – The ensemble presents this multidisciplinary performance incorporating music and spoken word, dedicated to the memory of Civil Rights activist and congressman John Lewis. 8pm.
Anuel AA in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, August 22 – The Latin trap and reggaeton pioneer known for his gritty lyrics and raw style takes to the Sugar Land stage. $84+. 8pm.
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 football 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.
The Offspring in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, August 23 – The long-running ‘80s group known for “Pretty Fly” and “Gone Away” returns to rock the Woodlands stage. $29+. 7pm.
Dale Watson in Concert at The Heights Theater | Saturday, August 23 – With 30+ albums and singles to his name, the Texas country musician returns to the Heights for an intimate performance, with Texas singer-songwriter Summer Dean joining the show. $50+. 8pm.
Texas Music Scene Live Taping at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, August 23 | FREE – Now celebrating 15 years, the Texas and Americana music TV show tapes a live concert featuring Statesboro Revue, West Texas Exiles, and Bri Bagwell. 8pm.
Aluna in Concert at Bauhaus | Saturday, August 23 – Known for “You Know You Like It”, “Beggin”, and “More Baby”, the British singer-songwriter, DJ, and producer returns to the Downtown club for a late night of music. $17+. 11pm.
Ethel Cain in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Monday, August 25 – The singer, songwriter, producer, and model, known for her ambient, southern gothic style, starts the last week of August with a live show on the Post Houston stage. $66+. 8pm.
Men I Trust in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Tuesday, August 26 – The indie pop trio from Quebec known for “Show Me How” and “Tailwhip” perform Downtown. $45. 8pm.
Shinedown in Concert at Toyota Center | Wednesday, August 27 – The chart-topping rock band arrives in the HTX on their Dance, Kid, Dance Tour, joined by guests Bush and Morgan Wade. $57+. 7pm.
The Biggest Brandon Concert at MFAH | Friday, August 29 – The Houston electronic artist—known for his work bridging soul, jazz, R&B, classical, and experimental sounds—performs works inspired by the museum’s Floating World: A.A.Murakami summer exhibition. Included with admission. 6:30pm.
Jeezy Presents TM:101 Live with Color of Noize Orchestra Concert at The Hobby Center | Friday, August 29 – Join Young Jeezy to celebrate 20 years of Thug Motivation 101, leading a full symphony orchestra to perform the album live at a black tie event. $128+. 8pm.
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.
Bomba Estéreo in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Saturday, August 30 – The Columbian band from Bogotá brings their electro tropical and psychedelic cumbia style to WOMH’s lawn on their Astropical tour. Ramayana opens. $65+. 6:30pm.
Rob Thomas in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Saturday, August 30 – The former frontman from Matchbox 20 and solo artist in his own right, Thomas brings The All Night Days Tour to Sugar Land, with Great Big World and The Lucky joining. $36+. 7:30pm.
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 town, when his After Hours til Dawn 2025 Stadium Tour pulls up for 2 weekend shows at NRG. $53+. 7pm both nights.
Grupo Bronco in Concert at Smart Financial Center | Sunday, August 31 – The renowned Mexican grupero band originally from Nuevo León rose to international fame in the 1980s and ’90s. Los Humildes open the show. $80. 8pm.
Don’t Miss Out on Tomorrow’s Fun!
Subscribe to our free Weekend Guide newsletter and receive a round-up of great things to do every weekend in Houston, hitting your inbox on Thursday.
Don’t want to miss anything? Opt in for our Daily Updates to discover new things happening in Houston and receive special updates and offers, every weekday.