Snag your seats for our 25 picks for the top concerts and live performances happening across Greater Houston in January 2025.
Top 25 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston: January 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.
Pink Martini with China Forbes in Concert at Jones Hall | Friday, January 3 to Sunday, January 5 – Celebrating 30 years, the world-famous “little orchestra,” featuring original lead singer China Forbes, brings their heady mix of multilingual delights, from music of Brazilian Samba to jaunty Parisian café songs to retro jazz and old-fashioned pop to Downtown. $58 and up. Showtimes vary.
Apollo Chamber Players: We The People: Opportunity at MATCH | Saturday, January 4 – The multi-faceted program celebrates composers and artists who have nurtured their talents in “the Land of Opportunity,” adding to the musical fabric of our nation and demonstrating the beauty of diversity. The performance will feature guest percussionist Jesús Pacheco and 4 Cuban-bord dancers from Houston Ballet. $35. 7:30pm.
ROCO Connections: Beer & Brass at Saint Arnold Brewing Company | Tuesday, January 7 – ROCO’s annual musical beer hall tradition kicks off 2025 with a live show from the ROCO Brass Quintet performing beer hall music (of course) and other favorite arrangements while the audience enjoys craft brews, root beer, and bites from Saint Arnold. $50; $15 ages 12 and under; $75 VIP. Taps open at 6:30pm; show at 7pm.

16th Annual BowiElvis Fest at Dan Electro’s Guitar Bar | Friday, January 10 – The annual music fest and party returns, this time to the Heights, honoring two music legends with an almost shared birthday—David Bowie and Elvis Presley. Catch tribute tunes from bands, including Pecos Hank and the Turnaways on 2 stages, burlesque, food, birthday cake, a costume contest, prizes and more. $25 and up. 6:30pm to midnight.
Live at St. Joes: Joe Henry in Concert at 1859 St. Joseph’s Church | Saturday, January 11 – The 3-time Grammy winner performs live in the oldest wooden church building in Galveston for a night of unparalleled music in one of the island’s favorite listening rooms. $40. 6:30pm.
Valhalla Cinema Album Release Party & Concert at The Kickback Bar | Saturday, January 11 – The local punk rockers of Valhalla Cinema celebrate their album release at the East End bar, joined by performances from Bickley, Mugger, Mind Mine, Lonesome Haunts, and the Hates. Hand-numbered limited edition vinyl copies of the album will be available. 7pm.
DaCamera presents Vanisha Gould Quartet in Concert at Eldorado Ballroom | Sunday, January 12 – Inspired by artists like Billie Holiday, Sarah Vaughan and Joni Mitchell, the New York-based vocalist released 2 albums last year, She’s Not Shiny, She’s Not Smooth and Life’s a Gig, both of which Downbeat called some of the best of the year. 5pm and 7pm.
Dweezil Zappa in Concert at House of Blues | Wednesday, January 15 – The rock guitarist comes to town on The Rox(postroph)y Tour, celebrating 50 years of his father Franks songs Apostrophe (‘) and Roxy and Elsewhere. $45. 7pm
Killer Mike & The Mighty Midnight Revival in Concert with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall | Thursday, January 16 – Atlanta hip hop scion and American activist Killer Mike performs tracks from his newest, 3-time Grammy-winning album Michael, and more, accompanied live by the epic sounds of the Mighty Midnight Revival and the Houston Symphony. $59 and up. 7:30pm.
Ani DiFranco in Concert at House of Blues | Friday, January 17 – The alternative folk rocker known for “Untouchable Face,” “Both Hands,” and “Little Plastic Castle” performs on the music hall’s main stage Joy Clark opens. $40 and up. 7pm.
One Time for the City Concert at NRG Arena | Friday, January 17 – Houston’s own Scarface, Slim Thug, Mike Jones, Devin the Dude, Lil Flip, Z-Ro, Lil Keke, and Lil Troy join forces at NRG Park for a singular hip hop event. $69 and up. 8pm.
Charlie Wilson in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, January 17 – Originating as lead singer of the legendary R&B and funk group, The Gap Band, the Grammy nominated Wilson’s soulful voice and charismatic stage presence has earned him the nickname “Uncle Charlie” from fans and musicians alike—not to mention a respected place in R&B history. The Whispers open. $72. 8pm.
2nd Annual Mix-Match: A Mixed Arts Festival at MATCH | Saturday, January 18 – Mix-MATCH returns showcasing 20+ local performance groups—ranging from theater and dance to film and music—including captivating live performances by multiple Houston music talents 3G Percussion, Boomtown Brass Band, oh, hooray, and Houston’s A.S.S. Plus you’ll find interactive exhibitions and food trucks throughout and a mixer that caps off the evening. $40 for an all festival pass with 2 drink tickets; $15 for a single performance. 3:15pm to 10pm. Showtimes vary.
Ebi in Concert at Stafford Centre | Saturday, January 18 – Best known as Ebi, Iranian pop singer Ebrahim Hamedi comes to southwest Houston on his Pooste Shir tour, named for one of his more enduring hits and filled with songs and stories his fans know by heart. $69 and up. 9pm.
Houston Symphony: Harry Potter & The Prisoner of Azkaban in Concert at Jones Hall | Saturday, January 18 & Sunday, January 19 – “Mischief managed” as the live symphony performs John Williams’ enchanting score to the third installment (PG, 2004) of the 8-film Harry Potter series, directed by Alfonso Cuarón and introducing dementors, time turners, Buckbeak, and Sirius Black. $56 and up. Showtimes vary.
Spafford in Concert at The Heights Theater | Wednesday, January 22 – The off-the-cuff extended jam band famous for high profile sets at Bonnaroo, Firefly and other music fest riffs on the Heights stage. Howard and The Nosebleeds—known for their hypnotic, genre-defying grooves drawn from ’70s psychedelia and krautrock—opens. $25. 7:30pm.
Alan Walker Live Set at Bayou Music Center | Thursday, January 23 – The Norwegian DJ and producer—known for “Faded,” “Sing Me to Sleep,” and “Alone”—takes to the Theater District decks in Downtown. $53. 9pm.
Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise at House of Blues | Friday, January 24 – Named for beloved children’s author Shel Silverstein, the Canadian rock band marks their silver anniversary on a live tour with special guests Thursday and Split Chain. $35 and up. 6pm.
Aluna in Concert at Bauhaus | Friday, January 24 – The iconic Welsh singer, songwriter, DJ and producer of AlunaGeorge fame makes her Bauhaus debut in Downtown Houston. $15 and up. 10pm to 2am.
ROCO Connections: The DeLuxe Theater | Saturday, January 25 – Guest violinist Nicole Cherry joins ROCO’s Scott St. John at the beautifully renovated historic DeLuxe Theater in the Fifth Ward Cultural Arts District. They’ll perform an evening of chamber works honoring and inspired by the outstanding contributions of London-based nineteenth-century Afro-European violin virtuoso, George Bridgetower. Pay-What-You-Wish; $45 suggested. 5pm.
Phantogram in Concert at House of Blues | Saturday, January 25 – The electronic rock, dream pop, electronica and trip hop duo sprints through the House of Blues on their Running Through Colors Tour. $41 and up. 7pm.
DaCamera: Lakecia Benjamin at Wortham Theater Center | Saturday, January 25 – The 5-time Grammy nominated 2024 JJA Jazz Awards Alto Saxophonist of the Year debuts in DaCamera’s jazz series following her high-energy 2023 appearance on the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage. $46 and up. 8pm.
2nd Annual Galveston Island Country Music Fest at Galveston Island Convention Center | Saturday, January 25 –Bask in an upscale concert and celebration of Texas country music, and seated dinner, headlined by Fort Worth’s Drake Milligan with Austin’s The Powell Brothers. $225; $200 for Galveston Chamber of Commerce members. 6pm to 11pm.
Dua Saleh in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Tuesday, January 28 – The Sudanese-American singer and actor brings their alternative hip hop to the upstairs stage on the I Should Call Them World tour. $20. 7pm.
Matthew Logan Vasquez in Concert at The Continental Club | Friday, January 31 – Best-known as the co-founder and frontman for shape shifting heartland indie rockers Delta Spirit, Vasquez brings his indie rock, electronic pop, R&B, and soulful Americana to the legendary Midtown venue. Skyler Rose opens. $20; $25 day of. 9pm.
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