Calendar

A list of upcoming public events in Houston and the surrounding area


Dec
9
to Dec 10

Houston Symphony: The Nightmare Before Christmas

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Watch one of Tim Burton’s most celebrated films like never before! The Nightmare Before Christmas will be projected in its entirety on the big screen, accompanied by Danny Elfman’s darkly charming score played live by the orchestra.

Shows

Saturday, December 9 at 7:30

Sunday, December 10 at 2:30

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Dec
1
to Dec 3

Houston Symphony: Shostakovich 11

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Conductor Laureate Andrés Orozco-Estrada leads Shostakovich’s cinematic, richly evocative Symphony No. 11. It’s a work with important ties to Houston—the Houston Symphony gave the U.S. premiere in 1957. Recognized as one of the great violinists of our time, the incomparable Augustin Hadelich returns with Shostakovich’s Violin Concerto No. 1.

Shows

Friday, December 1 at 8:00

Saturday, December 2 at 8:00

Sunday, December 3 at 2:30

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Oct
27
to Oct 30

Houston Symphony: A Tribute to the Moody Blues

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
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A supergroup of world-class rock musicians from the band GO NOW!—including drummer Gordy Marshall, who spent decades playing with The Moody Blues—joins the Symphony for stunning re-creations of classic hits like “Nights in White Satin,” “Tuesday Afternoon,” and “Go Now.”

Shows

Friday, October 27 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, October 28 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, October 29 at 2:30 pm

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Jul
14
to Jul 22

Houston Symphony: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

  • Smart Financial Centre (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Relive the film that started it all. Watch the wand choose the wizard, troll run amok, and magic mirrors in high-definition while the Houston Symphony performs John Williams’s iconic score. Don’t miss this once-in-a-lifetime event as Harry, Ron, Hermione, and all your favorite characters return to the screen and enchant the world all over again. The Houston Symphony will be conducted by Brett Mitchell while the film plays overheard.

Friday, July 14 at 7:30 pm (Hobby Center)

Saturday, July 15 at 2:30 pm (Hobby Center)

Saturday, July 15 at 2:30 pm (Hobby Center)

Saturday, July 22 at 7:30 pm (Smart Financial Centre)

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Mar
3
to Mar 5

Houston Symphony: Sibelius No. 1

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
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Renowned Finnish conductor Osmo Vänskä interprets music of Finland’s greatest musical export, Jean Sibelius. Full of soaring, majestic melodies, Sibelius’s First Symphony was his most lushly romantic, and is often called the greatest ‘First’ of any composer in music history. Vänskä also shares music from one of Finland’s most outstanding contemporary composers, Lotta Wennäkoski. Dvořák’s delightful Violin Concerto is steeped in the spirited folk-dance traditions of his Bohemian homeland, and superb violinist Tai Murray draws out every vibrant phrase.

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Feb
24
to Feb 26

Houston Symphony: The Music of Elton John and Billy Joel

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
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From “Rocket Man” to “Piano Man,” the iconic hits of two classic rock legends come alive! Incredible piano-and-vocal talent Michael Cavanaugh—handpicked by Billy Joel to recreate his music in the Broadway musical Movin’ Out—delivers electrifying renditions of the songs you know and love, including “Tiny Dancer,” “Uptown Girl,” “Your Song,” “New York State of Mind,” “Saturday Night’s Alright,” and many more.

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Dec
16
7:00 PM19:00

Ensemble VIII: Simple Gifts

Stephanie joins the Austin-based vocal group Ensemble VIII for their winter season concert, Simple Gifts. Featuring selections from Britten’s Ceremony of Carols and music of John Rutter and David Conte, old and new are met together for what will truly be a musical ornament to delight the eyes and ears. A concert for all ages, Simple Gifts invites you to catch your breath during this busy time of year and take in the simple yet joyful sounds of the season.

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Nov
11
to Nov 13

Houston Symphony: The Planets

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Fasten your seatbelts and blast off to the stars when acclaimed conductor Gemma New leads Holst’s sonic, celestial showpiece, which vividly portrays each planet’s astrological persona, from menacing Mars to jolly Jupiter and beyond. Young cello star Camille Thomas is conquering the world stage at a staggering pace (Gramophone Magazine likened her warm, effortlessly lyrical sound to “drinking hot chocolate”) and Elgar’s poignant Cello Concerto is the perfect showcase for her talents. And, experience Alissa Firsova’s poetic reflection on love, Bride of the Wind.

Shows

Friday, November 11 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, November 13 at 8:30 pm

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Oct
20
to Oct 23

Houston Symphony with Itzhak Perlman

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Itzhak Perlman—undeniably the reigning virtuoso of the violin—takes on one of the supreme masterpieces of the violin repertoire in Beethoven’s beloved Violin Concerto. Also hear Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s vibrant The Bamboula, inspired by colorful Caribbean dance music. And, opulent Viennese waltzes fill Jones Hall as Music Director Juraj Valčuha leads glittering music from Strauss’s Der Rosenkavalier.

Shows

Thursday, October 20 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, October 22 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, October 23 at 2:30 pm

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Oct
15
8:00 PM20:00

Latin Philharmonic: Viva Latin America

The Houston Latin American Philharmonic celebrates its 10th anniversary with its annual “Viva Latin America,” closing out Hispanic Heritage Month with the highest honors. The program includes A Puro Dolor, Estrella Fugaz, Volveré, Era una Fiesta para Dos, Hazme Olvidarla, Flamenco at Cullen, and much more. The guest artists for this special concert are Rubby Perez and Angel López.

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Sep
9
to Sep 11

Houston Symphony: Cirque de la Symphonie

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
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Stephanie is thrilled to return to Jones Hall to perform with Cirque de la Symphonie again!

Concert-goers will see jaw-dropping feats by the world’s greatest aerial flyers, acrobats, contortionists, dancers, balancers, and jugglers paired with breathtaking music in this one-of-a-kind live concert event.

Shows

Friday, September 9 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, September 10 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, September 11 at 2:30 pm

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Jul
22
to Jul 23

Houston Symphony: Music from Final Fantasy

  • Hobby Center for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Houston Symphony joins with AWR Music Productions to present the official symphony world-tour, “Distant Worlds: Music from Final Fantasy.” The concert tour features music of Japanese video game composer Nobuo Uematsu, combining stirring screen images to match the soaring emotions of a symphony orchestra performing the music from the Final Fantasy video game series.

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Jun
23
7:30 PM19:30

FestivalSouth: Virtuoso Chamber Masterworks

FestivalSouth in Hattiesburg, Missisippi presents a chamber music experience by the performers you have come to love over the years. FestivalFavorites, the Impromptu and Lagniappe Trios, present Ravel's Le Tombeau de Couperin, Respighi's Ancient Airs and Dances No. 2, and Hummel's Piano Septet in D minor, Op. 74. Enjoy this evening of virtuosic classics performed by fabulous musicians from near and far.

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Jun
10
to Jun 11

Houston Symphony: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Harry’s last year at Hogwarts™ is here, part one of the epic finale HP7 . Experience the loss and the love of this series’ finish all over again as Harry and his friends rush to face the Dark Lord Voldemort™ for the last time. With the full film set to a live symphony orchestra, the final battle has never been so emotional.

Please note: this performance will take place at Sarofim Hall in the Hobby Center.

Shows

Friday, June 10 at 7:30 pm

Saturday, July 11 at 2:30 pm

Saturday, July 11 at 7:30 pm

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Mar
4
to Mar 6

Houston Symphony: Star Wars - Return of the Jedi

  • Jones Hall for the Performing Arts (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Stephanie joins the Houston Symphony for four performances of Star Wars: Return of the Jedi. The symphony will perform the John Williams’ score live with the film overhead. Join us for the final chapter!

Shows

Friday, March 4 at 8:00 pm

Saturday, March 5 at 2:30 pm

Saturday, March 5 at 8:00 pm

Sunday, March 6 at 2:30

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