Catch music’s biggest talents at 17 must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Monday, May 5 to Mother’s Day, Sunday, May 11, 2025.
Top 17 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.
Julien Baker & Torres in Concert at The Heights Theater (Canceled) | Monday – The female country duo plays the Heights stages on their Send A Prayer My Way Tour, supporting their debut album. Ali Macofsky opens. $39.50. 8pm.
Rauw Alejandro in Concert at Toyota Center | Tuesday – The Latin Grammy-winning Puerto Rican singer-songwriter arrives in Downtown on his Cosa Nuestra World Tour. $349+. 8pm.
Katy Perry: The Lifetimes Tour at Toyota Center | Wednesday – So now she’s back, from outer space… and she’s bringing all of her hits, like “Teenage Dream”, “ROAR”, “Hot N Cold”, and more to the Rockets’ home arena. Rebecca Black opens. $59. 7pm.
Drake White in Concert at The Heights Theater | Thursday – The country-soul troubadour sings from his new album, Low Country High Road, as well as other songs from his catalog. $24.50+. 8pm.
Sinatra Under the Stars Concert at Marriott Marquis Houston | Thursday – Take in a swinging live Sinatra tribute artist, performing bops like “Mack The Knife”, “Fly Me To The Moon”, and more. Stick around after for the rooftop vibes. $45+. 8pm.
Willie Nelson Celebration at the Continental Club | Thursday – Hunter Perrin, Paul Beebe, and friends perform live in a rousing tribute to the iconic country star’s music and legacy. $10+. 9pm.
311 in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Friday – The long-running rock band known for “Down”, “Beautiful Disaster”, and “Amber” performs live at the Post Houston venue. $35. 8pm.
DaCamera: Lizz Wright in Concert at Wortham Center | Friday – The acclaimed vocalist and songwriter—with a voice The New York Times called “a smooth, dark alto possessed of qualities you might associate with barrel-aged bourbon or butter-soft leather”—brings the show to Houston. $51+. 8pm.
Houston Latin American Philharmonic: Mothers Day Serenade at The Hobby Center | Friday – The orchestra and guest artists present a concert dedicated to moms, with selections like ”Costumbres”, “Amor Eterno”, “Besos en mis Sueños” and more. $30 and up. 8pm.
Sugar Land Jazz Festival at Crown Festival Park | Friday & Saturday – Enjoy 2 back-to-back evenings of jazz from artists like Brian Culbertson, Sheila E. and E Train, The Commodores, and more. $44 and up. 3pm to 10:30pm both days.
October London & Tamar Braxton in Concert at Smart Financial Centre | Saturday – The Grammy-nominated R&B powerhouses bring their blend of soulful melodies, heartfelt storytelling, and electrifying performances when The October Nights: Calling All Lovers tour comes to HTX. $81+. 8pm.
Apollo Chamber Players: Freedom at Holocaust Museum Houston & Unity Houston | Saturday – Apollo Chamber Players’ We the People season concludes with an intergenerational conversation about freedom, democracy, and the future. Apollo will perform the show again next week at Unity Houston, at a higher ticket price. $10. 7:30pm.
Ian Moore in Concert at The Heights Theater | Saturday – The Austin rocker and singer-songwriter returns to the Heights stage for a night of his music, like “Blue Sky” and “Magdalena“. $24+. 8pm.
Graham Wilkinson in Concert at The Continental Club | Saturday – The Texan musician brings his energetic and eclectic blend of roots music, folk, rock, Americana, jazz, and reggae to Midtown. The Pecan Street Preachers open. $15+. 8:30pm.
Soulja Boy in Concert at House of Blues | Sunday – The rapper who first emerged onto the scene with “Crank That” in 2007, and more recent hits “Squid Game” and “BTBT”, lands on House of Blues’ music hall stage. $25. 7pm.
Central Cee in Concert at 713 Music Hall | Sunday – The British rapper—whose style blends hip hop, trap, and UK drill—known for “Band4Band” and “Sprinter”—performs live in Downtown. $64+. 8pm.
The War & Treaty in Concert at The Heights Theater | Sunday – The Grammy-nomimated husband-and-wife duo bring their fusion of country and soul to the Heights. $14.25+. 8pm.
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