Broadway’s smash-hit musical Some Like It Hot is coming to the Hobby Center for one week only, March 24–29, 2026.

Houston’s next generation of dance makers takes center stage as UH debuts its bold and emotionally charged Emerging Choreographers Showcase, featuring the premiere of Kylie Jefferson’s powerhouse work Colors of a Woman.

Moulin Rouge! The Musical is set to return to Houston’s Hobby Center July 14–19, 2026, with tickets going on sale December 2 for the Tony Award®-winning theatrical spectacle.

Houston’s own CJ Emmons returns home for a high-energy, one-night performance that spotlights his remarkable journey from local talent to international star.

Buffalo Bayou Partnership presents Cistern Illuminated, an immersive light and sound art installation at the historic Buffalo Bayou Park Cistern from November 28, 2025, through January 18, 2026.

Miller Outdoor Theatre breaks ground on a new Gateway Plaza, part of its 100th anniversary campaign to enhance accessibility, comfort, and visitor experience.

Yantian Sun, a rapidly rising 25-year-old baritone, is earning national acclaim for his powerful voice, artistic maturity, and distinguished performances that mark him as one of opera’s most promising young stars.

Join Children’s Museum Houston and Fort Bend Children’s Discovery Center this November for an unforgettable Native American Heritage Month celebration featuring Aztec dance, music, storytelling, and hands-on craft workshops for the whole family.

Lake Charles is set to sparkle brighter than ever! Grammy Award-winning legend Jennifer Holliday will reign as Queen of Krewe of Bridge for Mardi Gras 2026 — led by visionary CEO Donovan “Don” Lewis, whose passion for art, culture, and …

The Hobby Center invites Houston-based artists and arts organizations to apply for its 2026–2027 Houston is Inspired residencies, offering production support, full access to Zilkha Hall, and a $20,000 stipend. Applications open October 31.

Hadestown, the Tony-winning Broadway musical, brings its Grammy-winning magic to Houston’s Hobby Center February 10-15, 2026. Tickets go on sale October 31.

Houston’s MLK Unity Parade returns January 19, 2026, celebrating community, culture, and the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., featuring Grand Marshal MADD HATTA and special guests from civil rights history.

Children’s Museum Houston threw it back to the 90s for its “Prom Night: Party Like It’s 1999” gala — and raised a record-breaking $1.16 million to support its mission of empowering young minds through play and learning.

Artists are invited to apply for the Spring 2026 Bayou City Art Festival in Downtown Houston, a premier juried event showcasing world-class art, live entertainment, and community engagement.

The Balloon Museum in Houston will open Pop Air – Art Is Inflatable on Nov. 15, featuring large-scale, interactive installations by 14 international artists. The exhibition explores the intersection of art, air, and creativity and runs through April 19, 2026