Snag your seats for our 49 picks for the top concerts and live performances happening across Greater Houston in September 2025.
Top 49 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston: September 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.
Hayes Carll in Concert at The Heights Theater | Thursday, September 4 – Carll brings his We’re Only Human tour to town, in support of his tenth album. Jonathan Terrell opens. $44+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Cachivache Tango in Concert at The Continental Club | Thursday, September 4 – Tango punk band from Buenos Aires, Argentina returns to the Midtown venue with its undeniably creative, original, and danceable style. $30. 9pm. Get tickets.
Pixies with Spoon & Fazerdaze in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Friday, September 5 – The alt-rock powerhouse take over the WOMH lawn, join by Austin-originating Spoon and New Zealand singer Fazerdaze. $78+. 5pm. Get tickets.
DaCamera: Isaiah J. Thompson Quartet in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, September 5 | FREE – Called “a compelling composer and a powerhouse performer…one of the leading pianists of his generation” by All About Jazz, the young national jazz talent performs live on Miller’s stage. 8pm.
Blind Melon in Concert at House of Blues | Friday, September 5 – The beloved alt-rock band that emerged in the early ‘90s with hits like “No Rain” and “Change” play HOB’s Downtown music hall. $41. 7pm. Get tickets.
Solar Flare Music Festival 2025 at Axelrad | Friday, September 5 & Saturday, September 6 – Houston Music Classifieds presents 2 days of live music with 35+ Houston-based acts, an artist market, and more. $20+. Times vary. Get tickets.
NBA YoungBoy in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday, September 6 – The Billboard-topping rapper arrives in Downtown Houston, headlining a show with special guests Offset, Toosii, DeeBaby, Mellow Rackz, Baby Mel, Lil Dump, and K3. $148+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Coheed & Cambria and Taking Back Sunday in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Monday, September 8 – The 2 rock bands bring their co-headlining tour to the Post Houston stage in Downtown. $41+. 6:30pm. Get tickets.
Chris Brown in Concert at Daikin Park | Monday, September 8 – The pop, hip hop and R&B performer takes over the Astros’ stadium for a live show, joined by Summer Walker and Bryson Tiller, when the Breezy Bowl XX hits HTX. $188+. 7pm. Get tickets.
The Hives in Concert at House of Blues | Tuesday, September 9 – The Swedish garage alt-rock band that emerged in the ’90s, known for “Hate to Say I Told You So” and “Tick Tick Boom”—land in Houston on The Hives Forever, Forever The Hives tour. $51. 7pm. Get tickets.
The World of Hans Zimmer: A New Dimension at Toyota Center | Tuesday, September 9 – Multiple Grammy-nominated and Hans Zimmer’s long-running collaborator Matt Dunkley—himself one of the world’s most renowned orchestrators, arrangers, and conductors—leads a show featuring songs and arrangements selected personally by Zimmer himself. $45+. 7:30pm.
Manuel Turizo in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Thursday, September 11 – The Colombian singer and songwriter known for his smooth blend of reggaeton, Latin pop, and romantic lyrics performs live in Sugar Land. $48+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Nine Inch Nails in Concert at Toyota Center | Friday, September 12 – The ‘80s and ‘90s industrial rock group and 2020 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees bring their Peel It Back Tour to HTX. $88+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony: Valčuha Conducts West Side Story at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, September 12 | FREE – Kick off Hispanic heritage month with a concert of dance-inspired pieces by Revueltas and Ginastera, Bernstein’s beloved West Side Story, and Ravel’s sultry Bólero. 8pm.
Tops in Concert at The Heights Theater | Friday, September 12 – The alt-indie band out of Montreal, known for “Way to Be Loved” and “Petals” performs live on the 19th Street stage. $33+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Lea Salonga in Concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, September 13 | FREE – The Broadway legend sings songs from Miss Saigon, Les Misérables, Aladdin, and Mulan and new-found favorites. 8pm.
Buena Vista Orchestra at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, September 13 – Experience a performance by this acclaimed set of musicians, performing a dynamic Cuban music repertoire as they stop in Houston on their 2025 USA tour. $42+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Samia in Concert at The Heights Theater | Saturday, September 13 – The alt-indie pop artist arrives on the Heights stage on her Bloodless tour, in support of her third album. Hank Heaven opens. $42+ 8pm. Get tickets.
Insane Clown Posse in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Sunday, September 14 – The hip hop duo bring their signature horrorcore style to the lawn at the Houston Heights-adjacent stage. $52+. 4:30pm. Get tickets.
Performing Arts Houston: Jeff Goldblum & the Mildred Snitzer Orchestra at The Hobby Center | Sunday, September 14 – The multitalented actor and producer leads his band, playing contemporary arrangements of classic jazz and American Songbook standards. $49+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
El Grito at Miller: A Night with Lupita Infante, with Jacqie Rivera at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Monday, September 15 | FREE – Mark Mexican Independence Day with the traditional Grito ceremony followed by a rousing performance by Lupita Infante, the emerging, Grammy-nominated ranchera artist singer-songwriter. 7:30pm.
Eladio Carrión in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Wednesday, September 17 – The Latin trap and reggaeton rapper out of Kansas City, and Latin Grammy-winner for his 2023 smash hit “Coco Chanel”, brings his Don KBRN World Tour to Downtown. $77+. 8pm.
Benson Boone in Concert at Toyota Center | Thursday, September 18 – The Grammy Award-nominated global pop sensation brings his American Heart World Tour to Downtown Houston arena. $67+. 8pm.
Lil Wayne in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Thursday, September 18 – The rapper known for his mixtape style and for launching artists like Drake performs live in The Woodlands. $56+. 7pm.
Lainey Wilson in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, September 20 – The country singer-songwriter, and actress with appearances on Yellowstone, performs live in The Woodlands with Muscadine Bloodline and Drake Milligan opening. $95+. 7pm.
Laufey in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday, September 20 – The Icelandic-Chinese artist, composer, producer and multi-instrumentalist brings her sweeping orchestral arrangements, interwoven with strains of bossa nova and jazz, to the Downtown arena. $114. 7:30pm.
Houston Jazz Festival: Mark Gross & Veronica Swift at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, September 20 | FREE – Modern jazz masters—Grammy winning alto saxophonist Mark Gross of the Duke Ellington Orchestra joined by special guest Veronica Swift—perform classics from the Cannonball Adderley songbook. 8pm.
Bob Schneider in Concert at The Heights Theater | Saturday, September 20 – The beloved Austin favorite and the former singer-songwriter and former frontman of The Ugly Americans and The Scabs, Bob Schneider returns to HTX. $33+. 8pm.
Vân-Ánh Vanessa Võ & Blood Moon Orchestra in Concert at Asia Society Texas Center | Sunday, September 21 – The Emmy-winning composer and traditional Vietnamese instrument master, the artist brings her bold and moving voice to a program honoring Vietnamese cultural roots, lived experiences, and American contributions. $50+. 6:30pm.
The Crooner & the Cowboy: Leon Bridges with Charley Crockett in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Sunday, September 21 – The Grammy-winning R&B artist Leon Bridges and Grammy-nominated Texas maverick Charley Crockett celebrate their shared roots, longtime friendship, and the rich musical heritage of Texas in The Woodlands. $58+. 7pm.
Tom Sandoval & The Most Extras in Concert at Warehouse Live Midtown | Sunday, September 21 – The Vanderpump Rules cast member headlines his band that appeared on America’s Got Talent 2025 in a live show in Midtown. $32+. 8pm.
David Duchovny in Concert in The Bronze Peacock Room at House of Blues | Monday, September 22 – The X-Files and Californication star and brings his band to HOB’s Foundation Room stage for a lively and fun intimate show. $54. 7pm.
Raphael Saadiq in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Monday, September 22 – The Grammy-winning, Oscar-nominated R&B artist who rose to fame with the group Tony! Toni! Toné! plays the Sugar Land stage. $61. 8pm.
Addison Rae in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Tuesday, September 23 – The social media personality and singer from Lafayette, Louisiana plays the Downtown music hall in support of her first studio album Addison. $14+. 8pm.
Neal Francis in Concert at The Heights Theater | Wednesday, September 24 – The Chicago-based alt-indie singer-songwriter and pianist brings his Return to Zero tour to the 19th Street stage. $31+. 8pm.
The Temptations & The Four Tops in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Wednesday, September 24 – The 2 legendary Motown groups have joined forces for a powerhouse tour, celebrating the 60th anniversary of the hit song “My Girl” and packed with decades of hits since. $30. 8pm.
La Femme in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Thursday, September 25 – The French rock band known for songs like “Tatiana” and “Ciao Paris!” arrive in H-Town on their Rock Machine America tour. $33+. 7pm.
Uncle Charlie’s R&B Cookout: Charlie Wilson, Babyface, K-Ci & El Debarge in Concert at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, September 26 – The R&B legend headlines a concert celebrating Black culture, filled with nostalgic anthems and community spirit. $54+. 7pm.
Model/Actriz in Concert at The Secret Group | Friday, September 26 – The Boston-born, Brooklyn-based post punk and noise rock quartet brings songs like “Donkey Show” and “Mosquito” to the EaDo stage. Body Meat opens. $27+. 7pm.
Alabama Shakes in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Friday, September 26 – The Post Houston stage welcomes the Alabama Shakes’ blend of soul, blues, and rock music to Downtown. $77+. 8pm.
Chance the Rapper in Concert at House of Blues | Friday, September 26 – The hip hop singer-songwriter and rapper returns to H-Town on his And Now We Back tour. $64+. 8pm.
ROCO in Concert: Feels Like Home Around Houston | Friday, September 26 & Saturday, September 27 | FREE at Miller – The full 40-piece chamber orchestra conducted by Delyana Lazarova offers 2 performances to kick off their 21st season. The free Friday show at Miller Outdoor Theatre in Hermann Park is followed by a pay-what-you-wish performance the next day at the intimate Church of St. John the Divine in River Oaks. Place, prices and times vary.
Cuco in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Saturday, September 27 – The California singer-songwriter known for blending bossa nova, indie-pop, and psychedelia pulls into HTX as the Ridin’ Tour hits the WOMH lawn. $54.40. 7pm.
Freddie Gibbs in Concert at House of Blues | Saturday, September 27 – Best known for hit “Thuggin”, the Midwest-native rapper brings the Alfredo II Tour to HTX, joined by The Alchemist, and more. $40+. 7pm.
Ana Gabriel in Concert at Toyota Center | Saturday, September 27 – Known to fans as “La Luna de América”, the Mexican singer and songwriter, Ana Gabriel, hits the stage at Downtown’s Toyota Center. $89+. 8pm.
The Dandy Warhols in Concert at The Heights Theater | Saturday, September 27 – Combining psych-rock, shoegaze, power pop, and synth pop with the cheeky detachment of their pop-art namesake, the Dandy Warhols take to the Heights stage. Kula Shaker joins the show. $44+. 8pm.
Chris Botti in Concert at The Grand 1894 Opera House | Sunday, September 28 – The Grammy-winning trumpeter, instrumentalist and jazz artist—who has collaborated with superstars like Sting, Paul Simon, Barbra Streisand, Lady Gaga—celebrates 3 decades on the Galveston stage. $40.50+. 3pm.
Haim in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Sunday, September 28 – The alt-indie L.A. rock trio, composed of the 3 Haim sisters, closes out the weekend with a concert on the lawn. $72+. 6pm.
The Brian Jonestown Massacre in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Sunday, September 28 – The long-running rock band that formed in San Francisco in the ’90s plays the downstairs stage. $45+. 7pm.
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