Catch music’s biggest talents at 18 must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Monday, December 8 to Sunday, December 14, 2025.
Get to it, go out, and support live music, H-Town!
Top 18 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston This Week
Concerts and performances are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Tower of Power in Concert at House of Blues | Tuesday – The R&B soul funk band with a truly powerful horn section—and that’s been performing since 1968—brings the punch to Downtown’s OG music hall stage on their Holiday and Hits Tour. $31+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Gunna in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Wednesday – The Atlanta-based rapper, singer, songwriter brings his Wun World Tour—complete with upbeat beats and lyrics about love, sorrow, and personal growth—to Downtown. $158. 8pm. Get tickets.
Gary P. Nunn in Concert at The Heights Theater | Wednesday – The 80-year old father progressive country scene that arose out of Austin in the early ’70s brings his 2025 birthday bash to the Heights, with Tony Kamel joining the show. $57+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Queensrÿche in Concert at House of Blues | Thursday – The ‘80s progressive metal band makes a stop in Houston on the Volume and Vengeance Tour. $60+. 6pm. Get tickets.
Tune-Yards in Concert at The Heights Theater | Thursday – The Oakland–based duo bring the music made by an eclectic variety of sources and elements like loop pedals, ukulele, vocals, and lo-fi percussion. Darling Farm joins. $31+. 8pm. Get tickets.
A Very Sinatra Christmas Special at Marriott Marquis Houston | Thursday | Ongoing – Catch a tribute concert featuring tunes “Old Blue Eyes” loved to sing during the holidays, mixing Christmas classics and the Sinatra songbook. Includes access to Texas Winter Lights. More dates available. $45+; 1-drink minimum. 8pm. Get tickets.
Houston Symphony: A Very Merry Pops at Jones Hall | Thursday, Saturday & Sunday – The Symphony and choir perform a variety of sacred and popular holiday favorites in a concert for all ages. $63+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Sounds of Midtown: A Jazzy Holiday Under the Stars at Bagby Park | Friday | FREE – Soak up a festive evening of live jazz, local vendors, and holiday cheer at Bagby Park—complete with free hot chocolate, photo booth, and a Santa visit. 5pm to 10pm. Learn more.
Christmas with CeCe Winans at Smart Financial Centre | Friday – The Grammy winner and gospel legend performs some of her Christmas favorites and hits, joined by her sisters Angie and Debbie Winans. $43+. 7pm. Get tickets.
An Evening with Jandek at The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art | Friday – The Houston-based folk singer who’s released more than 120 albums since 1978 performs live. $30. 7pm. Get tickets.
Shinyribs’ Kevin Russel Live at 1859 St. Joseph’s Church | Friday – The Austin-based musician and frontman for Shinyribs and formerly The Gourd brings his blend of Texas blues, New Orleans R&B, Memphis soul, and country twang to Galveston. $53. 7pm. Get tickets.
Performing Arts Houston: A Time for Three Holiday at Wortham Center | Friday – The Grammy-winning group displays their mix of soul, warmth, and playful virtuosity in a “living room” holiday program. $44+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
Bach Society Houston: Bach’s Christmas Oratorio & the Magnificat at Brockman Hall | Saturday – The Bach Choir, Bach Orchestra, and soloists present Houston’s newest holiday concert tradition live on the Rice campus. $35+; $10 students with ID. 3pm. Get tickets.
Houston Grand Opera: Carols on the Green at Discovery Green | Saturday | FREE – The annual holiday concert and sing-along combines beloved carols with festive Spanish-language favorites. 7pm. Learn more.
Randy Rogers Band in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Saturday – The long-running country band out of San Marcos, just south of Austin, brings the band to the stage inside Post Houston. $41+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Jack Ingram in Concert at the Heights Theater | Saturday – The Woodlands-born Texas country singer-songwriter brings his acoustic holiday tour to the intimate Heights stage. $31. 8pm. Get tickets.
French Film in Concert at Axelrad | Sunday – The Austin rock band leads a high energy Sunday night show with Committeemen, Chaoswitch, and Head Coach opening. $12+. 7pm. Get tickets.
Los Retros in Concert at The Bronze Peacock Room in House of Blues | Sunday – Solo multi-instrumentalist and performer Mauri Tapia brings his indie pop, soulful melodies, and influences from ‘70s and ‘80s Latin American and Central American soft rock and alternative pop to Downtown. $99. 7pm. Get tickets.
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