Make the most of your week with our top 22 festivals, events, and things to do this week in Greater Houston from Monday, April 27 to Sunday, May 3, 2026.
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Top 22 Festivals, Events & Things to Do This Week in Houston
Events are not ranked but are listed in chronological order, by start date and time and then by end date and time.
Mel Robbins’ Let Them Tour at Smart Financial Centre | Tuesday – The most-shared podcaster and author of the bestselling book of 2025—both famous for Robbins’ “Let Them!” theory—brings her inspiring and exhilarating message to the Sugar Land stage. $61+. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
ABBA Under the Stars Concert at Marriott Marquis Houston | Thursday – Take in a night of iconic ABBA hits by the Texas-shaped lazy river atop the Downtown hotel. Stick around for rooftop views after the show. $22.50+. 8pm. Get tickets.
Sara Van Buskirk in Concert at The Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe | Thursday – The Galveston listening room welcomes the Houston singer-songwriter known for her emotional depth and commanding vocals. $26. 8:30pm. Get tickets.
Matthew Dirst in Recital at Rienzi | Friday – Ars Lyrica’s artistic director and renowned harpsichordist, Dirst performs a selection of Bach compositions. $40. 7:30pm. Get tickets.
La Izquierda Surf & Music Festival at Beach Central | Friday & Saturday – The 2-day celebration features live music, surfing contests, local vendors and more beachside fun in Galveston. $30+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Houston Polish Festival at Lady of Czestochowa Roman Catholic Church | Friday to Sunday | FREE – Celebrate Polish culture with authentic home-cooked Polish food, music, dance, and vendors. $20 parking. Times var
Kentucky Derby Day 2026 Watch Parties Around Houston | Saturday | Some FREE – Get gussied up to mark 2 minutes of horse race madness at the 152nd Kentucky Derby live from Churchill Downs. Place, prices and times vary. Race time is 5:57pm Houston time. Learn more.
Spring Fling Earth Day Celebration at Armand Bayou Nature Center | Saturday – Enjoy live animal demonstrations, seed ball making, dip netting, mini Bayou Safari Tours and more. $5+. 10am to 4pm.Get tickets.
Cinco de Mayo Parade & Fiesta at the Old Galveston Court House | Saturday | FREE – Enjoy a parade to start the afternoon, followed by more festivities on the Island as the much-loved tradition returns for the first time in 30 years. Noon to 9pm. Learn more.
EnergyFest at Addicks Park & Ride | Saturday | FREE – Take in live music, rides and attractions, a vendor market, beer and wine patio, and local flavors in the Energy Corridor. 3pm to 7pm. Learn more.
ROCO Connections: Sense of Mind at Artechouse Houston | Saturday – In a bold exploration of how music and the brain intertwine, ROCO’s final concert of the season features real-time EEG data measuring the neural activity from select audience members during the show. Pay-What-You-Can. 5pm. Get tickets.
36th Annual Montrose Art Party (MARTY) at Art League Houston | Saturday | FREE – For 2026, the annual block party takes the theme Flower Power—a vibrant, floral-inspired night celebrating creativity, resilience, and community. 6pm to 2pm. Learn more.
Luche Libre at Cuchara Restaurant | Saturday – Get ready for amazing energy and authentic vibes as the beloved wrestling tradition returns to Montrose. $30. 7pm to 10pm. Get tickets.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Beamer) at Menil Collection | Saturday | FREE – Bring a picnic and your blanket or lawn chair and settle in to watch as members of the community project their own visuals onto the museum’s facade using video, film, slides, and overhead projectors. 8:30pm to 10:30pm. Learn more.
Galveston Historic Homes Tour Around Galveston Island | Saturday & Sunday – Explore some of the Island’s most striking homes. $50. 10am to 6pm. Get tickets.
Houston’s African Art Festival at The Garage | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Celebrate African culture with art, food, vendors, and more for all ages in Third Ward. Free daily admission; $27 Saturday afterparty. Times vary. Get afterparty tickets or learn more.
Spring Vibe Art Fair at Silver Street Studios | Saturday & Sunday | FREE – Vibe Artisan Market pops up in Sawyer Yards, with 125 handcrafted artists and makers, a live vinyl DJ set, free Topo Chico, free swag bags for the first 25 people both days, and more. 11am to 5pm both days. Learn more.
Houston Symphony: Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert at Jones Hall | Saturday & Sunday – Go to infinity and beyond a screening of the original 1995 movie (G) that started it all with the Symphony performing the score live with the film. $29+. Times vary. Get tickets.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Arnaldo Richards’ Picos | Sunday | No Cover – In the run up to the restaurant closing its doors at the end of summer, the Upper Kirby destination for Mexican dining hosts a street food buffet, drink specials, live mariachi music, and more. 10am to 4pm. Learn more.
Hot Sauce Festival at Karbach Brewing | Sunday | No Cover – Sample hot sauces from a host of vendors from around the country, get food from food trucks, enjoy live music and join a host of family-friendly activities. 11am to 6pm. Learn more.
Original Star Wars Trilogy Movie Screenings at River Oaks Theatre | Sunday – On the eve of Star Wars day, see George Lucas’ original trilogy on the big screen. $14+ per film. Star Wars (1977) at noon; Empire (1980) at 3:15pm; Jedi (1983) at 6:30pm and 7pm. Get tickets.
12th Annual Crawfish Festival at Buffalo Soldier National Museum | Sunday – Enjoy tasty mudbugs, live music, zydeco performances, and family-friendly activities. $17+. 1pm to 6pm. Get tickets.
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