No plans yet for the weekend? Don’t sweat it. From concerts, to brunch spots, bars, and more, our list of exciting, entertaining, and free things to do in Houston this weekend has something for you!
Check out our list of what to do this weekend in Houston TX:
Top Events in Houston this Weekend
1. HPMA Jazz Fest
Continue to celebrate jazz month this weekend at POST, hosting the 4th annual HPMA Jazz Fest. This Sunday, the event will feature over 150 Houston jazz artists – from funk to big band, and more. The event is free for all ages with RSVP.
📍POST
📅 April 27
2. Collect-A-Con
Billed as the “nation’s largest trading card, anime, & pop culture convention”, Collect-A-Con is poised to take over the George R. Bown Convention Center in Houston this weekend.
Taking place over the course of two days, the event a wide spread of vendors, video games, celebrity guests, panels, and performances including a concert from Southern hip-hop, trap artists Waka Flocka Flame.
Other special guests at the event include Ray Park, Christopher Judge, Terri Hawkes, Erica Shroeder, Leah Clark, and more! Tickets start at $30 for a one-day pass; 2-day passes are available at $50.
📅 April 26-27
📍George R. Brown Convention Center
3. Jazzy Sundays at Discovery Green
Jazz up your weekend at Discovery Green. Organizers have reprised its popular Jazzy Sundays with a great lineup of artists performing at Discovery Green each Sunday from now until June 1.
This Sunday will feature a performance from Houston artist, Diana Greenleaf, and her band, Blue Mercy as well as The Adam DeWalt Experience, and Laura Walls. The event is free.
📍Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney Street
📅 April 27
4. Party on the Plaza: A Night of Music and Fun
The annual Downtown block party returns this weekend! Taking place at Avenida Plaza, Party on the Plaza will feature local eats as well as live music by Robert Randolph, The Dip, and Abraham Alexander.
📍Avenida Houston
📅 April 26
Concerts in Houston this weekend
5. RUFUS DU SOL
The Australian electronic trio, Rufus Du Sol, is set to bring their electrifying Inhale / Exhale World Tour to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion this April, with special guest Sofia Kourtesis kicking off the night. Fans can still snag resale tickets for the show.
📍Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
📅 April 24
6. Fontaines DC
Following the release of their fourth studio album, Romance, the acclaimed Dublin post-punk outfit, Fontaines DC, are set to perform high-energy set at White Oak Music Hall this Friday in Houston. Tickets are sold out, but you can shoot your shot with resellers.
📍White Oak Music Hall
📅 April 25
7. Yo La Tengo
Catch the beautiful noise-rock outfit Yo La Tengo as they perform an intimate set at the The Heights Theater this Saturday.
📍The Heights Theater
📅 April 26
8. Beabadoobee
The acclaimed artist takes her The Space In Between Tour to the 713 Music Hall this Friday in support of her recent album, This Is How Tomorrow Moves.
📍713 Music Hall
📅 April 25
9. Nada Surf
The mid-90s alt-rock, power-pop group is set to perform at The Heights Theater this Friday as a part of the Moon Mirror tour.
📍The Heights Theater
📅 April 25
Comedy in Houston this weekend
10. Felipe Esparza
Acclaimed Mexican-American headliner, Felipe Esparza, is set to perform a stadium show this Friday at NRG Arena. The comedy event will also feature a performance by Nate Jackson.
📍NRG Arena
📅 April 25
11. Todd Barry
Highly regarded in the comedy community, Todd Barry is set to bring his deadpan, dry, and hysterical comedy to The Riot Comedy Show in Houston this Friday and Saturday.
📍The Riot Comedy Show
📅 April 25-26
13. D.L. Hughley
One of the OG “King’s of Comedy”, D.L. Hughley is a renowned stand-up, author, and actor will perform at The Houston Improv this Saturday.
📍The Houston Improv
📅 April 25
Other Houston events this weekend
14. The Great Migration at Hermann Park
The touring public art installation, The Great Migration is now on display in Houston. Largely congregated at Hermann Park, the free outdoor art exhibit features 100 life-sized Indian elephant sculptures of which visitors can touch and walk among, highlighting the importance of wildlife conservation.
Pods of elephants are also located at Texas Medical Center, Houston Museum of Natural Science, and one by the Sam Houston statue.
📅 April 1 – April 30
📍6001-6399 Fannin St.
15. Camden Park
Camden Park is now open in West Houston! The 3.5-acre park features a fantastic array of amenities for everyone to enjoy including a 30,000-square-foot lawn space, multi-purpose pavilion, covered rooftop terrace, dog park, games area, and more. The park also features free Wi-Fi.
📅 Daily
📍2951 Wilcrest Drive
16. Jurassic Giants at Houston Zoo
The Houston Zoo has turned into Jurassic Park with the debut of Jurassic Giants debuts. Here, visitors can enjoy 60 colossal prehistoric dinosaurs populating lush trails throughout the zoo grounds as well as dig sites, photo-ops, and more. Ticket prices vary by date.
📍6200 Hermann Drive
📅 March 7 – September 1
17. Meow Wolf
Explore all of the interdimensional realms inside the psychedelic wonderland this weekend in Houston. Heed our guide to discover how to get the most out of your visit to Meow Wolf, including a must-stop inside the Cowboix Hevven dive bar and kitchen.
From now until March 23, Meow Wolf is hosting a special Rodeo Season Celebration. Throughout the month, visitors will be able to enjoy pop-up galleries as well as two-stepping, honky tonk revelry, mechanical bull-riding, live music and more!
📍2103 Lyons Ave Bldg 2
📅 Daily
Where to drink and eat this weekend
18. Houston Michelin Star Restaurants
Houston is officially a Michelin Star city! This past week, the tire company/esteemed culinary guide reaped its rewards upon the city of Houston honoring six Houston restaurants with Michelin Stars and 13 restaurants with Bib Gourmands.
19. Brunch, brunch, brunch
Breakfast might be considered the most important meal of the day, but brunch is the most important meal of the weekend. Whether you’re interested more in mid-morning champagne or a pile-high plate of huevos rancheros, here’s where to get the best brunch in Houston.
📍Multiple locations
Bars, cocktail spots, other local watering holes
20-23. Houston’s hottest new bars
From surreal honky tonks, to moody cocktail bars, whisky havens, and more: take a look at our list of the best new bars in Houston!
More recent openings
24. CAMP
The Store with the Magic Door has opened in Houston! The interactive, experiential venue is part performance, product, and play for families and is now open in Galleria Houston. Soon thereafter, the venue will roll out its exclusive Bluey experience.
📍5085 Westheimer Rd
📅 Daily
25. Tear up the Tracks at Velocity
Cruise through the greatest race tracks in the world right here in Houston at Velocity Simulator Lounge. The world-class racing simulator lounge is equipped with 16 top-tier simulators where racers can choose from the best rides in the world. The venue in Sawyer Yards also features a full kitchen and bar.
📍2110 Edwards St.
📅 Daily
26. Taroko Sports
If the return of Astros baseball has got you fired up, steal your way to the new Taroko Sports batting cages and entertainment venue in Katy. Now open, the venue features a restaurant, bar, arcade, and deluxe batting cages where players can take a swing at either softballs or baseballs up to 80 mph.
📅 Daily
📍24539 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77494