Catch music’s biggest talents at 12 must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Monday, February 17 to Sunday, February 23, 2025.
Top 12 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.
Mary J. Blige in Concert at Toyota Center | Tuesday – The Grammy- and Emmy-winning and Oscar-nominated “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul” takes over the Rocket’s home stadium with a live concert celebrating her latest album, Gratitude. Ne-Yo and Mario open. $79 and up. 7pm.
TopHouse in Concert at Last Concert Cafe | Thursday – The folk band from Montana, living in Nashville, takes to the stage in Downtown’s Warehouse District. The Wildwoods open. $25. 7pm.
Soccer Mommy in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Friday – The alternative indie singer-songwriter out of Nashville—who also plays the guitar, drums, bass, and saxophone—lands on the downstairs stage. $30 and up. 7pm.
The Bright Light Social Hour in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Friday – The psychedelic rock band from Austin known for “Sweet Madeline,” “Infinite Cities,” and “Sun King” drops into H-Town to play WOMH’s upstairs stage. $25. 7pm.
Faye Webster in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Friday – The Georgia-based indie singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her 2019 album Atlanta Millionaires Club brings her act to the 713 stage. $76 and up. 8pm.
Shovels & Rope in Concert at The Heights Theater | Friday – The husband and wife folk duo from Charleston, South Carolina, Michael Trent and Cary Ann Hearst, land in the HTX, blending their individual traditional folk, rock ‘n roll and country rock talents into a compelling sound. James Felice opens. $26. 8pm.
Houston Symphony: Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert at Jones Hall | Friday & Saturday – See a live screening of what’s widely regarded as the best Star Wars movie of all time (1980, PG) with John Williams’ moving and rousing live score, including the exhilarating Imperial March, performed live on stage by the symphony. Performances include a Saturday matinee. Prices and showtimes vary.
Cursive in Concert at White Oak Music Hall | Saturday – The emo and post-hardcore outfit that emerged out of Omaha in 2003—known for “The Recluse,” “Art is Hard,” and “From the Hips”— plays the upstairs stage at the Near Northside venue. $25 and up. 7pm.
Sue Foley in Concert at The Heights Theater | Saturday – The legendary Austin singer-songwriter and guitarist brings, what Vintage Guitar Magazinecalled, her “Hot licks and tasty riffs, all inspired by classic Texas blues” to the Heights venue. Danielle Nicole opens. $28 and up. 8pm.
Pimpinela in Concert at Arena Theatre | Saturday – The Argentine duo comprised of siblings Joaquín Galán and Lucía Galán, known for their songs of love and original singling style, come to West Houston’s theater in the round on their Noticias del Amor Tour. $49 and up. 8:30pm.
Gypsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Sunday – Led by Nicolas Reyes, the Gypsy Kings have dominated the World Music charts and enthralled audiences worldwide for more than 3 decades. Special guest Adelaide opens. $44 and up. 7pm.
Jackopierce in Concert at House of Blues | Sunday – Sometimes called the hardest touring band in the U.S. the alt-rock duo that emerged out of Dallas in 1988 lives up to their reputation with a live show on the Downtown stage. $30 and up. 7pm.
10th Annual Mardi Gras on Main in Downtown La Porte | FREE – The annual popular all ages street festival kicks off with a New Orleans tradition, the second line parade with everyone welcome to join the procession to the main celebration. There you’ll find a Mardi Gras market, a kids zone, an artisan vendor market, live music, food trucks, beer and wine, and more spirited fun. 4pm to 8pm.
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