Spring into action this March, Houston. On top of the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, the month has everything in store from the Oddities & Curiosities Expo to The Azalea Trail, 65th Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and more. Also on the roster, is the stellar return of Moon 2 Mars at Space Center Houston.
This year marks the fifth anniversary of the festival. Year after year, Moon 2 Mars features stellar entertainment ranging from sensational concert performances, space technology and exhibitions, food, drinks, and more.
Notably, this year’s festival will feature headlining performances by iconic, reggae rockers 311 (on March 14) as well as equally celebrated ’90s group, The Wallflowers (on March 13). Both performances wil take place at 7 pm.
In addition, the four-day festival will feature an exciting array of activations for the whole family to enjoy. On top of exploring Space Center Houston, the Moon 2 Mars Festival will feature a wide array of cutting-edge technology, including 400 cosmic artifacts, immersive screenings of “The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks”, as well as hands-on activities.
Moon 2 Mars also features the on-site Starbase Beer Garden. For 21+ space cadets, the beer garden near the Innovation Tent and Main Stage will be open to enjoy festive foods and stellar brews including the limited-edition Go for Launch beer. The beer is a collab between Space Center Houston and Starbase Brewing, a Texas brewery who plans to be the first beer on Mars.
Moon 2 Mars takes place at Space Center Houston from March 11 – 14, 2026. The concerts will take place on March 13 – 14. Tickets to the festival are on sale through the venue’s website. Prices vary, with separate concert tickets available at $50 which do not include general admission for the festival. General Admission tickets are available for $85 which include access to the concerts. Find more information about ticketing and access at its website here.