Haven Hathaway Haven Hathaway | March 3, 2025 | Lifestyle, Entertainment, Guides,
From the rodeo to opening day, Houston’s spring events will keep your calendar buzzing.
Tyler, The Creator’s Chromakopia: The World Tour is hitting Houston for a one-night-only event! Be there on March 19 for an unforgettable experience.
The time has come to dust off your boots and head to NRG Stadium for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo! As one of the biggest rodeos in the nation, this year’s event-packed 20-day lineup does not disappoint. With flavorful dishes, thrilling carnival rides, rodeo competitions and Houston’s very own honky tonk, The Hideout, all within reach, dull moments are simply out of the question. As for entertainment? Journey, Post Malone, Reba McEntire, Brooks & Dunn and more will take the stage.
Indie pop sensation Foster the People, known for hits like “Pumped Up Kicks” and “Helena Beat” from their 2011 debut album Torches, is bringing their Paradise State of Mind Tour to the Bayou City. The 23-city North American tour celebrates their critically acclaimed 2024 album, turning the House of Blues into a musical paradise filled with infectious grooves, uplifting lyrics and a danceworthy atmosphere.
The fan-favorite national event has returned, and the lineup of professional dancers and Season 33 guest appearances is star-studded. Pommel-horse specialist and twotime Olympic medalist Stephen Nedoroscik will co-host the show, with Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy winner and former Bachelor Joey Graziadei also taking the stage for the Texas run. With only tens in mind, the tour has set this season ablaze with a dazzling and highenergy new production.
Whether you’re planning a solo outing or enjoying the company of loved ones, the Houston Ballet continues to raise the bar. This month, they will present the highly anticipated production of Sleeping Beauty. Choreographed by Ben Stevenson O.B.E. with music by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky, this classic story unfolds the tale of Princess Aurora, cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse, in an enchanting battle between good and evil.
Chromakopia: The World Tour is making a one-night-only stop in Houston with special guest Lil Yachty and Paris Texas. True to his bold, genre-defying style, this album pushes musical boundaries at every turn. If you haven’t added hits like “Sticky” and “Like Him” to your playlist, you’re seriously missing out. Get ready for an unforgettable night filled with songs you won’t want to get out of your head.
Brother duo Ross and Rocky Lynch are hitting the road this year with the Driver Era: Obsession Tour, visiting more than 40 cities across the U.S., including H-town. Ready to put on the best show they’ve ever done–dancing and having a good time are nonnegotiable. Their latest single, “You Keep Me Up At Night,” has already excited fans for what the concert has in store.
The Houston Open is back, and similar to 2024, the tournament is the halfway point between the first two majors of the PGA Tour season. Stephan Jaeger took home the trophy last year, and you’ll have to tune in to see who will come out top among the competitors. Snag the general admission pass to walk around the course and follow your favorite golfer. If you want to elevate your game with access to exclusive venues with all-inclusive food, nonalcoholic beverages and full-service bars, get yourself VIP.
A new season means new opportunities and a new ballpark name to call home. Astro fans, it is time to bid farewell to the Juice Box and welcome Daikin Park. The Astros will open the season with a six-game set featuring a three-game series against the Mets. Jose Altuve and Jeremy Peña are returning to the field and will need the fans to rally behind them for a win.
The Club Chris Tour with Chris Olsen and Ryan Trainor is making a stop in Houston for “a night of theater, comedy, and whatever Chris and Ryan agree to!” Olsen, who recently opened for Meghan Trainor’s Timeless Tour, won over fans with his blend of video content and musical theater performances. Whether you’re one of his 20+ million followers or just looking for a great comedy show, this is a ticket you won’t want to miss.
If your start to spring looks like a blank canvas, the Bayou City Arts Festival is the perfect way to add some color. With tasty cuisine from food trucks, refreshing drinks, live entertainment and featured watercolor painter Gwendolyn Redfern bringing her talent to town, expect nothing less than pure excitement. This is a classic Texas event, so let’s show out and represent how we do it here.
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