From world tours to larger-than-life festivals, we’ve rounded up the hottest concerts and events making noise in Houston this July and August.
Paramore's lead singer Hayley Williams
7/3
Rosé N’ Roses Houston Champagne Festival
Summer is in full bloom at the Rosé Garden for the first ever Rosé N’ Roses Champagne Festival. This event allows guests to be on a champagne diet for the day, accompanied by local music, food and a flurry of outfits in the rosé signature colors—pink and white. Grab some of your closest friends for a bit of the bubbly to celebrate summer festivities the rosé way. Rosè Garden
7/4
Houston Symphony Star Spangled Salute
Cue the sparklers! The Houston Symphony is hosting a free concert at Miller Outdoor Theatre to celebrate Independence Day. The Symphony has selected patriotic favorites to perform, and the night will finish with a spectacular fireworks show. Miller Outdoor Theatre
7/4
Shell Freedom Over Texas Festival
The signature Fourth of July celebration is back in Houston this summer for six hours of fun—featuring food, festivities, fireworks and Grammy-nominated artist Chris Young. In true Texas fashion, the night will close with the crowd’s favorite musically-choreographed “Texas-sized” fireworks show. The event will be broadcasted on television, and a proceed of the food and beverage sales will go toward the Houston Food Bank. Eleanor Tinsley and Sam Houston Parks
7/7-8
Houston Symphony The Music of Queen
Prepare yourselves for a night at the Hobby Center singing “We Will Rock You” as the Houston Symphony and vocalist MiG Ayesa celebrate one of the greatest bands of all time, Queen. Ayesa will channel the legendary Freddie Mercury for a high-energy performance featuring the best songs to sing along to, such as “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Killer Queen,” “Somebody to Love” and more. The Hobby Center
7/8
Blink-182
Pop-punk is back like it never left with trailblazing rock band Blink-182’s tour stopping in Houston for one night only. This summer, Blink-182’s pop-punk revival will have you reminiscing on teenage romance and angst with legendary tunes like “All the Small Things” and “What’s My Age Again.” Toyota Center
7/11
Paramore
Hitting the road for the first time since 2018, Paramore makes their way to Houston for one night only with special guest Foals and The Linda Lindas. Celebrate their evolution as a pivotal pop-punk band with lead singer Hayley Williams’ signature style, singing their classic hit “Ain’t It Fun” at the top of your lungs and rocking out to new music from their album, This Is Why. Toyota Center
7/11-16
TUTS: A Celebration of Houston Stories and Songs
If there is one thing worth celebrating this summer, it’s our mutual love for Houston and the history behind the city. The Miller Outdoor Theatre is hosting free performances of the iconic songs from the Theatre Under The Star’s history and modern sounds of Broadway. You don’t want to miss this 90-minute concert featuring a live band, TUTS performers and Houston’s very own students from the TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre and The River. Miller Outdoor Theatre
7/15
2023 Houston Reggae Fest
In need of a day where music can be your escape? Reggae Fest—the largest Caribbean dance party in the U.S.—is ready for Houston to bring all the vibes to the Bayou Music Center this July. Heads up: The festival will be filmed—and they are looking for Houston to wear their best fashions to party from sundown to sunrise. Bayou Music Center
7/16
ThriftCon
NRG Stadium is hosting the number one vintage clothing convention, ThriftCon. Vendors from across the country are meeting each other at the corner of buy, sell and trade to celebrate all things vintage. The best fashion and collectible items are coming to Houston for the weekend, so snag your entry ticket for a day of shopping with family and friends. NRG Stadium
8/2
Pink Floyd Tribute Band Rooftop Concert
Houston, you are going to wish you were here! Post Houston’s rooftop skylawn welcomes Pigs on The Wall, the tribute to the legendary British psychedelic group Pink Floyd for a night of food, beverages and dancing among the city lights. Pigs on The Wall is ready to bring the magic of Pink Floyd to all their fans in Texas with a show featuring their greatest hits from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, The Wall and more. Post Houston
8/4
Thomas Rhett
What says summertime better than a country concert at the Toyota Center? Thomas Rhett’s Home Team Tour is coming to Houston this August. With a handful of number-one hits like “Die A Happy Man” and “Life Changes,” fans can sing along and party like they are on vacation under the stars of the Bayou City. Toyota Center
8/4-6
Jurassic World Live Tour
Inspired by the franchise of Jurassic World, this traveling tour produced by Feld Entertainment and NBCUniversal will perform seven live shows at NRG Stadium this summer. The interactive and family-friendly show will feature some of Jurassic World’s iconic dinosaurs, like Blue the Raptor and the mighty T. rex. Houston dates have the opportunity for pre-show experiences where you can take photos and get up close and personal with the dinosaur stars of the show. NRG Stadium
8/12
Stevie Nicks
The Rumours are true, music icon Stevie Nicks is stopping in Houston this summer for her 2023 Live in Concert Tour. Join together in a magical night of legendary rock ‘n’ roll and free-spirited fashion as Nicks takes you through her greatest hits featuring her most famous music from Fleetwood Mac and her solo career. Toyota Center
8/24
50 Cent
50 Cent will have you partying like it’s your birthday with The Final Lap Tour with Busta Rhymes and special guest Jeremiah. The tour will celebrate the 20th anniversary of his 2003 debut album, Get Rich or Die Tryin’, and feature fan-favorite songs from his four other studio albums. Toyota Center
8/29
Karol G
The Colombian singer and songwriter Karol G is dominating the Latin-American music scene and is set to hit the NRG stage as she headlines her first U.S. Stadium Tour this August. The tour will feature all her hottest summer songs, including hit favorites from her album, Mañana Será Bonito—the first number-one all-Spanish-language album by a woman–and turn the stadium into a dance party to make your Tuesday night feel like a weekend celebration. NRG Stadium
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