From Oktoberfest and Wings over Houston Air Show to Olympic gymnasts, chart-topping pop stars and more, here’s this month’s lineup of can’t-miss Houston events.
Catch Sabrina Carpenter at the Toyota Center on October 27. Before the event, queue up her latest album, Short n’ Sweet, featuring pop hits “Espresso,” “Please, Please, Please,” “Taste,” and more.
10/5 & 10/12
HOUSTON COUNTRY, FOLK, AND RED DIRT FESTIVAL
Country music, craft beer and wine, craft vendors, and a farmer’s market all in one place! Start off your day with a jamboree of Texas bands, and later on, catch Billboard award winners Frank Ray and Chase Wright. Don’t forget your picnic blankets! Clear Lake Park & Pearland Town Center Pavilion,houstonfolkfestival.com
10/11-13
BAYOU CITY ART FESTIVAL
Explore one-of-a-kind art presented by 300 artists, and while you stroll, enjoy live music and a bite to eat. Ash Beheshti, a multi-media artist from LA, is this year’s featured artist, so don’t forget to check out his collages! Memorial Park,bayoucityartfestival.com
10/19
GOLD OVER AMERICA TOUR
They stick the landing! If you’re still in an Olympic mindset, the Gold Over America Tour is just for you. Watch America’s best gymnasts perform their medal-worthy routines and high-energy choreography—led by Simone Biles, alongside Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Healy Rivera, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Fred Richard, Joscelyn Roberson, Shane Whiskus and Yul Moldauer. Toyota Center,goldoveramericatour.com
10/22
POST MALONE
If you’re trying to soak up Houston’s cool fall days, an outdoor concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is just what you need. And thankfully, Post Malone is hitting the amphitheater's stage for an exciting performance featuring his most iconic songs. As for what to expect? New tunes from his most recent album, F-1 Trillion, as well as crowd favorites from Austin, Stoney and more. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion,postmalone.com
10/24-26
CODY JOHNSON
Houston, it’s time to throw on those cowboy boots and hat—Cody Johnson is in town. Taking over The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for not one, two, but three nights, the country star is set to perform his biggest hits from Leather, as well as his classics like “Me and My Kind” and “’ Til You Can’t.” The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion,codyjohnsonmusic.com
10/25-26
GALVESTON ISLAND OKTOBERFEST
An iconic German tradition celebrated right on the coast! All weekend, you can enjoy music, dancing, beer, and plenty of Bratwursts. German garb is encouraged! 2415 Winnie,galvestonoktoberfest.com
10/26-27
WINGS OVER HOUSTON AIR SHOW
Spend your weekend watching thrilling aerial performances. The iconic Blue Angels take the skies with high-flying loops and tricks that will leave you in awe! Ellington Airport,wingsoverhouston.com
10/27
SABRINA CARPENTER
We’ll keep this Short n’ Sweet: pop sensation Sabrina Carpenter shimmies her way to the Toyota Center on October 27 for a flirty performance filled with her biggest hits like “Espresso” and “Please, Please, Please” from her recently debuted album. Toyota Center,sabrinacarpenter.com
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