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Lyle Lovett with the Houston Symphony

About This Concert Lyle Lovett performs live in Houston June 5, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Houston’s own Lyle Lovett joins the Houston Symphony for a one-night-only performance at Jones Hall. With countless accolades—including 4 Grammy Awards, the Americana Music Association’s Trailblazer Award, and the title of Texas State Musician—Lovett blends country, … Continued

The Music of Queen

About This Concert The Music of Queen will be performed live in Houston June 19–20, 2026 at The Hobby Center with the Houston Symphony. We will, we will ROCK you. Celebrate one of the greatest bands of all time in this high-energy concert, featuring hit after iconic hit! Backed by the sonic power of the … Continued

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert

About This Concert Year Five begins! Between crushing on Cho Chang, studying for his O.W.L.s, and the ever-growing number of detentions from Professor Umbridge™, Harry Potter™ must find the time to discover the secret of his terrible nightmares! See Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix™ in Concert presented in HD on a giant … Continued

Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert

About This Concert Disney & Pixar’s Toy Story in Concert comes to Houston May 2–3, 2026 with the Houston Symphony at Jones Hall. Ever wonder what your toys do when you’re not around? Toy Story answers that question with a fantastic, fun-filled journey, viewed through the eyes of two rival toys—Woody, the lanky, likable cowboy, … Continued

John Malkovich in The Music Critic

About This Concert Actor John Malkovich performs The Music Critic live in Houston April 14, 2026 at Jones Hall. In this unique theatrical production blending classical music with comedy, legendary actor John Malkovich steps into the role of the “evil music critic,” who believes the music of Beethoven, Chopin, and the like to be weary … Continued

A Jazzy Christmas: Merry Christmas, Baby!

About This Concert ‘Tis the Season for a bluesy, soulful journey through your favorite Christmas songs with internationally renowned jazz vocalist Tammy McCann. Firmly rooted in the tradition of the great jazz singers of the past, but with her own modern flair, Tammy’s sensitivity and artistry are brilliantly on display as she conjures up the … Continued

Chamber Music: Houston Symphony Musician Spotlight

About This Concert Join us for a special chamber music performance spotlighting works composed, arranged, and performed by musicians of the Houston Symphony! Enjoy works by Kathryn Ladner (Flute & Piccolo), Brian Del Signore (Principal Percussion), Nick Platoff (Principal Trombone), and Keoni Bolding (viola), and hear the inspiration behind the works from the musicians themselves.

Chamber Music Series: Ethereal Transformations

About This Concert Ethereal Transformations will be performed live in Houston May 17, 2026 as part of the Houston Symphony’s Chamber Music Series. One of the most spellbinding, powerful, and thought-provoking works in all of music, Schoenberg’s Verklärte Nacht (Transfigured Night) tells the story of a couple’s emotional walk through a moonlit forest, exploring themes … Continued

Chamber Music Series: Springtime in Italy: Tchaikovsky & More

About This Concert The Houston Symphony Chamber Music Series presents Springtime in Italy live in Houston March 15, 2026 at Jones Hall. Waltz into the spring season with Tchaikovsky’s delightful Souvenir de Florence, a musical souvenir of Florence, Italy filled with romantic melodies in full bloom. Like a sun-drenched jaunt through the French Riviera, Jean … Continued

Chamber Music Series: Echoes from the English Countryside

About This Concert Before the hustle and bustle of the holidays, escape to the green pastures and pastoral beauty of England as members of the Houston Symphony share an evening of exquisite chamber music. Vaughan Williams’s Piano Quintet in C minor sings with heartfelt passion, rich melodies, and shimmering beauty. Also on the program: Benjamin … Continued

Chamber Music Series: Mozart & Debussy

About This Concert Our 2025–26 Chamber Music Series opens with two extraordinary works by two of music’s most beloved composers. First, “the goddess of flute” (The Korea Times), Jasmine Choi, joins the Symphony’s Joan DerHovsepian and Allegra Lilly for Debussy’s dreamy Trio for Flute, Viola, and Harp. Then, members of the Symphony’s string section come … Continued

Fiesta Sinfónica

Información Fiesta Sinfónica, el concierto anual gratuito de la Sinfónica de Houston, regresa a Jones Hall. Vive una celebración única de las contribuciones musicales de América Latina y de compositores hispanos. Este año, el programa presenta a la mezzosoprano Josefina Maldonado en Neruda Songs, inspirada en la poesía del reconocido escritor Pablo Neruda. También incluye … Continued

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

About This Concert America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization comes to Houston to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary! Enjoy an unforgettable evening with one of the most acclaimed bands in the world, featuring traditional band repertoire, John Philip Sousa’s “Daughters of Texas” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, music of Frank Sinatra, selections … Continued

Voctave: It Feels Like Christmas

About This Concert A cappella sensation Voctave delivers a stocking full of all your favorite carols in this fun-filled, family-friendly holiday extravaganza! Acclaimed for their ability to “bring a cappella music to a new dimension” (Jazz Weekly), this 11-member ensemble’s merry melodies and bright charm is the perfect way to kick of your Christmas season. … Continued

Nosferatu: Silent Film with Live Organ

About This Concert We’re turning back the clock on the 2024 hit remake, to the remarkable silent-era classic that started it all. Called the original vampire movie, Nosferatu (1922) is one of the most chilling and influential horror movies of all time. For one performance only, experience this creepy classic on a giant screen exactly … Continued

Chanticleer: Our American Journey

About This Concert Chanticleer performs Our American Journey live in Houston April 28, 2026 at Jones Hall. Acclaimed a cappella ensemble Chanticleer celebrates America’s 250th year of independence with a program showcasing the diverse voices, songs, harmonies, and rhythms of our shared musical heritage. Audiences will enjoy settings of traditional American Bluegrass tunes, beloved folk … Continued

Hocus Pocus Pops

About This Concert All treat, no trick! Get ready to kick the Halloween season off in style! You’re invited to enjoy a haunting evening of plaza trick-or-treating, ghoulish games, spooky songs and a cacophony of costumes! It’s all the fun you’ve come to expect from a Pavilion performing arts show, with a creepy twist that’s … Continued