Put on your dancing shoes for these must-see live shows and concerts around Houston from Labor Day, Monday, September 6 through Sunday, September 12, 2021.
Touring artists return to the stage this week, bringing long-awaited performances of chart-topping hits alongside electrifying tribute concerts, opening night at the Symphony, free shows at Houston’s parks, and more.
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 14 Live Shows & Concerts in Houston This Week
- Omah Lay at House of Blues | Labor Day, Monday, September 6 – The Nigerian Afro pop singer-songwriter lands at Downtown’s House of Blues for night of songs from his 2020 EPs, Get Layd and What Have We Done, as well as a forthcoming album. Tickets are $29.99, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Primus at Bayou Music Center | Tuesday, September 7 – The funk-meets-metal band excitedly returns to touring with a special concert that features the trio performing in its entirety, A Farewell to Kings, the fifth studio album from prog rock legends, Rush. Tickets range from $50 to more than $150, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7pm.
- Twin Shadow at White Oak Music Hall | Wednesday, September 8 – Catch a set from talented indie artist, Twin Shadow, when he performs an acoustic solo show in celebration of his latest self-titled album at White Oak Music Hall near the Heights. $25 in advance; $27 at the door. 7pm.
- Las Fenix in Concert at Discovery Green | Thursday, September 9 | FREE (Canceled) – Sit among the skyscrapers while experiencing a high-energy norteño and cumbia performance when Las Fenix hits the stage at Discovery Green in Downtown. Houston-based singer and rapper Morena Roas opens the show. 7pm.
- Kevin Gates at Bayou Music Center | Thursday, September 9 – The “I Don’t Get Tired” rapper dropped his 17th mixtape earlier this year, Only the Generals, Pt. II, and continues to tease his third studio album, Khaza, which could drop any day. Tickets range from $43.50 to $59.50, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Pitbull with Iggy Azalea at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Friday, September 10 – Mr. Worldwide arrives in the Woodlands for a night of club hits and fan faves while on the I Feel Good Tour, joined by Australian rapper Iggy Azalea. Tickets range from $29.50 to $499.50, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
- Arcángel at Arena Theatre | Friday, September 10 – El Fenómeno arrives in Southwest Houston for a performance of his chart-topping reggaeton hits from his studio albums, including his gold-certified Sentimiento, Elegancia, y Maldad release from 2013. Tickets range from $50 to more than $200, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 9pm.
- Proud Tina: The Ultimate Tribute to Tina Turner at Miller Outdoor Theatre | Friday, September 10 & Saturday, September 11 | FREE – Take in an electrifying concert performance featuring all the hits of the legendary Tina Turner, including “Simply the Best,” “What’s Love Got to Do With It,” “Proud Mary,” “River Deep Mountain High,” and so much more when Proud Tina presents back-to-back nights of showstoppers and energetic thrills. 8pm both nights.
- Glass Animals at White Oak Music Hall (Lawn) | Saturday, September 11 – The British indie rock band finally returns to touring, bringing the songs off their latest album from the summer of 2020, Dreamland, to the lawn at White Oak. Tickets are $45.50 in advance, with VIP packages available, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 6:30pm.
- Rebelution’s Good Vibes Summer Tour 2021 with Special Guests at Bayou Music Center | Saturday, September 11 – Vibe all evening to hypnotic tunes when Rebelution brings their all ages Good Vibes Summer Tour 2021 to Bayou Music Center in Downtown for a single show, with special guests Kabaka Pyramid, Keznamdi, and DJ Mackie. $20 to $35. 7pm.
- Apollo Chamber Players presents With Malice Toward None at MATCH | Saturday, September 11 – The Apollo Chamber Players marks the beginning of its season with the world premiere of With Malice Toward None. This new work, composed by J. Kimo Williams, will tap into the philosophies of Abraham Lincoln and Ludwig van Beethoven. Tickets start at $10. 7:30pm.
- Jason Aldean at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion | Saturday, September 11 – The country musician with 22 No. 1 singles returns to the stage for the Back in the Saddle Tour, touting many of his hits from across the past 15 years. Tickets range from $40.50 to $125.50, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Renée Fleming with Houston Symphony at Jones Hall | Saturday, September 11 – Superstar soprano Renée Fleming helps open Jones Hall for a new season with the Houston Symphony, performing beloved opera arias and musical theater showstoppers. Tickets range from $49 to $160, but you may find better or cheaper seats using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 7:30pm.
- Breland at House of Blues | Saturday, September 11 – The country-meets-trap artist rose to platinum-certified status with his 2019 single, “My Truck” and heads to Downtown for a night of his genre-bending songs and tracks from a forthcoming album. Tickets range from $16 to $100, but you may find better or cheaper tickets using the TicketNetwork online marketplace. 8pm.
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