Snag your seats for our 44 picks for the top concerts and live performances happening across Greater Houston in May 2026.
Top 44 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston: May 2026
Concerts and shows are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Raye in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Friday, May 1 – The British singer-songwriter brings her soulful voice to the Post Houston music hall. $155+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Carlos Vives in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, May 1 – The iconic Colombia musician, who’s sold 20 million+ albums brings his Tour Al Sol to Sugar Land. $72+. 8pm. Get tickets.
La Izquierda Surf & Music Festival at Beach Central | Friday, May 1 & Saturday, May 2 – The 2-day celebration features live music from Los Skarnales, Lost Bayou Ramblers Louisiana Surf Department, Dem Roots, Galvezton, Alex Mass, India Tigers in Texas and more—plus surfing contests, local vendors and more beachside fun in Galveston. $30+ both days. Times vary. Get tickets.
ROCO Connections: Sense of Mind at Artechouse Houston | Saturday, May 2 – In a bold exploration of how music and the brain intertwine, ROCO’s final concert of the season features real-time EEG data measuring the neural activity from select audience members during the show. Pay-What-You-Can. 5pm. Get tickets.
Maren Morris in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Saturday, May 2 – The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter brings The Dreamsicle tour to the Downtown HTX. $30+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Ari Lenox in Concert at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, May 2 – Catch a live performance from the R&B singer-songwriter when The Vacancy Tour hits Downtown. $30+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony: Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert at Jones Hall | Saturday, May 2 & Sunday, May 3 – Go to infinity and beyond a screening of the original 1995 movie (G) that started it all with the Symphony performing the score live with the film. $29+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Los Lobos in Concert at The Heights Theater | Sunday, May 3 – The iconic, Grammy-winning band with a legendary, 50 year-long career brings their blend of rock and roll, blues, and folk with traditional Mexican music. $64+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Florence + The Machine in Concert at Toyota Center | Tuesday, May 5 – Florence + The Machine returns to HTX on their Everybody Scream tour, in support of their latest album. $50+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Earth, Wind, & Fire in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Tuesday, May 5 – The R&B pop group known for timeless hits like “September”, “Boogie Wonderland”, and “Shining Star” brings their dynamic horn section, kalimba-driven grooves, and electrifying stage show to Sugar Land. $48+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Flaming Lips in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Thursday, May 7 – The psychedelic rock band that formed in 1983 brings an Evening with The Flaming Lips to the downstairs stage. $68+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Celebrating Jewish-American Heritage Month with DaCamera at Holocaust Museum Houston | Thursday, May 7 | FREE with RSVP – Soak up an evening of string quartet and piano music celebrating Jewish-American composers and their works. 6:30pm. RSVP.
Party on the Plaza: Shakey Graves in Concert at Avenida Houston | Thursday, May 7 | FREE – Austin’s choose-your-own-adventure musician plays live in the heart of Downtown. Micah Edwards opens with his Texas soul. 7pm to 9pm. Learn more.
Romeo Santos & Prince Royce in Concert at Toyota Center | Thursday, May 7 – The kings of bachata take over the Downtown arena on their Mejor Tarde Que Nunca Tour. $126+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Dave Matthews Band in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, May 8 – The ubiquitous ‘90s rock band takes to The Woodlands’ pavilion stage. $69+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Alejandro Sanz in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, May 8 – One of Latin music’s most influential and celebrated artists arrives in Sugar Land with his flamenco-infused ballads and poetic songwriting. $45+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Floetry in Concert at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, May 9 – The English music duo, combining the works of singer Marsha Ambrosius and spoken-word poet Natalie Stewar, play the Downtown stage, with Raheem Devaughn. $101+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Lisa Morales & Los Texmaniacs in Concert at The Heights Theater | Saturday, May 9 – The Austin singer-songwriter with a rich blend of Latin heritage and American roots joins the conjunto masters on the 19th Street stage. $35+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Iration in Concert at Bayou Music Center | Sunday, May 10 – The Hawaii reggae pop and dub group out of Santa Barbara headlines a night of reggae beats. Tribal Seeds and Artikal Sound System join. $30+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Cazzu in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Sunday, May 10 & Tuesday, May 12 – The Argentine rapper and singer arrives on the Post Houston music hall’s stage for 2 shows on her Latinaje en Vivo tour. $58+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Feid vs. Ferxxo in Concert at House of Blues | Tuesday, May 12 – The Columbian reggaeton and Spanish R&B singer-songwriter pits his 2 alter egos agains each other on the Falxo Tour—El Mano a Mano Del Año. $293+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Moe. in Concert at The Heights Theater | Tuesday, May 12 – The jam band sextet known for their melodic Americana music land their Born to Fly Tour to the Heights. $48+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Grandaddy in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Wednesday, May 13 – The ’90s indie rock band from Modesto, California celebrate the 25th anniversary of Sophtware Slump, their 2020 album, on the downstairs stage. $43. 7pm. Get tickets.
Sting in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Wednesday, May 13 – The legendary English singer, songwriter, actor, and activist—who launched into the public eye as frontman for ’80s sensation The Police—brings his storied songbook to The Woodlands on his 3.0 Tour. $139+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Don Toliver in Concert at Toyota Center | Thursday, May 14 – The Houston rapper brings the Octane Tour to his hometown, joined by SahBabii, SoFaygo, and Chase B. $90+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Wonder Women of Country in Concert at McGonigel’s Mucky Duck | Friday, May 15 – Hear great country songs from Kelly Willis, Brennae Leigh and Melissa Caper on the Upper Kirby stage. $63+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Elmiene in Concert at House of Blues | Sunday, May 17 ‒ Praised as one of R&B’s most promising voices, the British singer brings his Sounds for Someone Tour to HTX. $126+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Fattmack in Concert in The Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues | Sunday, May 17 ‒ The Alabama rapper known for his 2025 project, Untreated Trauma, hits Downtown on the McKenzie Tour. $195+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Juvenile in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown | Thursday, May 21 ‒ The New Orleans rapper and songwriter who helped popularize bounce music and Southern hip hop plays the Midtown rooftop, joined by The 400 Degreez Band. $38+. 7:45pm. Get tickets.
Sports in Concert in the Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues | Friday, May 22 ‒ The Oklahoma-based indie-pop, funk band known for hits like “You Are the Right One,” “Drama King,” and “Nice 2 Meet Myself” plays the upstairs stage. $95+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Pitbull in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, May 22 ‒ The Grammy-winning rapper and singer-songwriter returns on his I’m Back Tour, with Lil Jon opening, on The Woodlands stage. $230+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Triumph in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Friday, May 22 ‒ The Canadian power trio mark 50 years, bring their The Rock & Roll Machine Reloaded Tour to the Sugar Land stage. $70+. 8pm. Get tickets.
MGK in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, May 23 ‒ Rapper turned pop-punk and rock artist, Machine Gun Kelly brings his Lost Americana Tour to The Woodlands, with Wiz Khalifa and Beauty School Dropout joining the show. $44+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Mike Posner in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown | Saturday, May 23 ‒ The Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, poet, rapper, and record producer plays Midtown’s enclosed rooftop. $22+. 10pm. Get tickets.
Demi Lovato in Concert at Toyota Center | Monday, May 25 ‒ The singer brings her high-energy dance-pop era to life, marking her first major headlining run in three years. Adéla opens. $79+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Echo & The Bunnymen in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Wednesday, May 27 ‒ The English post-punk, neo-psychedelic rock band known for moody sounds and dramatic vocals performs live on the downstairs stage. $64+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Alex Warren in Concert at Toyota Center | Wednesday, May 27 ‒ Known for his vulnerable pop melodies, passionate vocals, and lyrical candor, Warren has amassed nearly 5 billion streams. Nat and Alex Wolff join. $49+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
The Queens: Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan, Patti LaBelle & Stephanie Mills in Concert at Toyota Center | Thursday, May 28 ‒ It’s 4 legends on 1 stage as the powerhouse voices of R&B, soul, and pop join forces for a night of iconic music and timeless hits. $95+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Old 97’s in Concert at The Heights Theater | Thursday, May 28 ‒ The Dallas-bred, alt-country band arrives in HTX in support of their 13th album, American Primitive. Caleb Caudle joins the show. $42+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The Kid Laroi in Concert at Bayou Music Center | Thursday, May 28 ‒ The Australian pop-rap, emo rap and alt-pop artist brings his A Perfect World Tour to the Theater District in Downtown. $76+. 8pm. Get tickets.
The String Cheese Incident in Concert at House of Blues | Saturday, May 30 ‒ The ’90s Colorado jam band and progressive bluegrass rockers arrive at the Downtown music hall on their Just Keep Spinning Tour. $70+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Godsmack with Stone Temple Pilots in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, May 30 ‒ The hard rock, alternative metal, and nu metal group headlines a live outdoor show with STP and Dorothy. $44+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Shinyribs’ Album Release at The Heights Theater | Saturday, May 30 ‒ Kevin Russell and company celebrate their latest album showcasing their mix of Texas blues, New Orleans R&B-funk and horn-driven Memphis soul. Schaefer Llana joins the show. $35+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Carín León in Concert at Toyota Center | Sunday, May 31 ‒ The regional Mexican singer, multi-instrumentalist, and artist takes over the Downtown arena on his De Sonora, Para el Mundo tour. $90+. 8pm. Get tickets.
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