Put on your dancing shoes for these must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Labor Day, Monday, September 13 through Sunday, September 19, 2021.
This week sees Houston welcoming Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famers, rappers and pop performers at the top of the game, a special grito ceremony at Hermann Park, and a Mexican group reunites to fill NRG Stadium.
Want to dig deeper for live concerts in Houston this month? Check the 365 Houston calendar for additional shows taking place across H-Town.
Top 12 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston This Week
- Harry Styles with Jenny Lewis at Toyota Center (Postponed) | Monday, September 13 – Update 9/13/21: Due to the approaching Tropical Storm Nicolas, this show has been rescheduled once again. Ticketholders should hang on to their tickets until a new date is announced. Originally scheduled in August 2020, this concert sees One Direction’s Harry Styles arrive to play songs from his award-winning album, Fine Line, joined by former Rilo Kiley lead singer, Jenny Lewis. Tickets range from $39.50 to $149.50, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- El Grito, featuring Cambalache at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Wednesday, September 15 | FREE | Virtual Option – The annual Grito ceremony returns to the Hermann Park stage with Cambalache, a Chicano-Jarocho group from East Los Angeles that reflects the heritage and culture of Mexico through participatory performances of music and dance. This performance can also be view online via livestream. 7:30pm.
- Tinashe at House of Blues | Thursday, September 16 – R&B singer-songwriter Tinashe travels to Downtown Houston for the 333 tour to promote her latest album. Tickets range from $30 to $59.50. 7pm.
- Lil Baby with Lil Durk at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Thursday, September 16 – The Atlanta-born rapper, who topped the Billboard charts last summer with My Turn, arrives in the Woodlands with Lil Durk to perform songs from their 2021 collaborative album, The Voice of the Heroes, and more. Tickets range from $39.50 to $159.50, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Eric Clapton with Jimmie Vaughan at Toyota Center | Friday, September 17 – The Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Famer returns to Houston for a performance of some of his greatest hits, joined by Texas native Jimmie Vaughan. Tickets range from $65 to $350, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Pedrito Martinez Group at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, September 17 – Get moving to the sounds of Latin jazz from the energetic, award-winning Pedrito Martinez Group. This performance will also be livestreamed. 8pm.
- Kings of Leon with Cold War Kids at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, September 18 – After releasing their latest album, When You See Yourself, the Grammy Award-winning rock group heads out on the road, with a stop in Spring. Tickets range from $36 to $130.50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- VryLatin: A Latin Music Experience at Warehouse Live | Saturday, September 18 – Dance to Latin music from Bad Bunny, J Balvin and more when DJ VRYWVY spins at Warehouse Live. Tickets range from $20 to $30. 10pm.
- The Houston Jazz Festival at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Saturday, September 18 | FREE | Virtual Option – Set your Saturday night mood at the Houston Jazz Festival with Shelley Carrol and Mike Moreno headlining the show, plus a performance of John Coltrane’s magnum opus, A Love Supreme. Artwork by Jack Whitten will be displayed to inspire the artists and listeners alike. This performance will also be livestreamed. 8pm.
- Los Bukis at NRG Stadium | Saturday, September 18 – After 25 years, the Mexican Grupera band led by Marco Antonio Solís has returned to touring, releasing a re-recording of their smash hit “Tú Cárcel” and promising many of their beloved songs at a highly anticipated concert at NRG Stadium. Tickets range from $59 to more than $750, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Korn with Staind at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Sunday, September 19 – Emerging from the pandemic, the alt metal group returns to the road to perform songs from their Top 10 album, 2019’s The Nothing, plus more fan faves. “It’s Been Awhile” rockers Staind open the show. Tickets range from $29.50 to $109.50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6:30pm.
- Sylvan Esso at Bayou Music Center | Sunday, September 19 – The “Die Young” electropop duo swings through Downtown to perform songs from their latest album, 2020’s Free Love. Tickets start at $29, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
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