Events Downtown

With a jam-packed schedule of happenings, there's always something to see, do, join, and enjoy. Everything from performing arts to fitness classes, festivals, and pop-up markets for all ages and interests, much of it free for the public.

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Downtown Houston+ Presents

We curate special events and ongoing programs in public spaces we manage, bringing people of all ages together to build a healthier, stronger community.

Signature Events

Featured Events

Heritage Society Holiday Bus Hub + More!

7 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Heritage Society Historic Homes Tour

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Trebly Park

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

A Little Day Music free concert

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. / Wortham Theater Center

Music on the Plaza: Kingwood High School Choir Caroling Tour

3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Upcoming Events

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

A Little Day Music free concert

12 p.m. - 1 p.m. / Wortham Theater Center

Music on the Plaza: Kingwood High School Choir Caroling Tour

3:30p.m. - 4:30p.m.

Holly Jolly @ The Big Casino

5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Christmas Carols on the Roof

5 p.m. - 6 p.m. / Post HTX

Market Square Fitness: SWEAT & STRETCH

Downtown Houston Presents

6:30p.m. - 8 p.m. / Market Square Park

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

7 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

7:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Karaoke On Main

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / Dean's Downtown

Holly Jolly Holiday Bar

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

The Fab 5: The Beatles Tribute Band Rooftop Concert

8 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Post HTX

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

Holly Jolly @ The Big Casino

5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Kinder HSPVA Mariachi Concert

6:30p.m. - 8:30p.m. / Kinder High School for the Performing and Visual Arts

Free Zumba Class - Thursday

6:30p.m. - 7:30p.m. / Post HTX

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

7 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

ITALIAN WINE DINNER FEATURING IL BORRO

7 p.m. - 9:30p.m. / Rosalie Italian Soul

Italian Wine Dinner Featuring Il Boro at Rosalie Italian Soul

7 p.m. - 9:30p.m. / Rosalie Italian Soul

Drunk Shakespeare

7:30p.m. - 9 p.m. / The Emerald Theatre

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

7:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Movies Under the Stars: The Nightmare Before Christmas

Downtown Houston Presents

8 p.m. / Trebly Park

8 p.m. Doors open at 7 PM / Toyota Center

Holly Jolly Holiday Bar

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

Live Jazz Happy Hour

4 p.m. - 7 p.m. / Lyric Market

Holly Jolly @ The Big Casino

5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Grinchmas at C. Baldwin Hotel

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. / C. Baldwin Hotel

Heritage Society Holiday Bus Hub + More!

Downtown Houston Presents

7 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Heritage Society Historic Homes Tour

Drunk Shakespeare

7:30p.m. - 9 p.m. / The Emerald Theatre

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

7:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

7:30p.m. - 9:34p.m. / Wortham Theater Center

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

8 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Holly Jolly Holiday Bar

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

Coffee and Cars at POST

9 a.m. - 11 a.m. / Post HTX

MAKE YOUR MARK(ET) at C. Baldwin Hotel

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / C. Baldwin Hotel

Make Your Mark(et) & Rosalie Brunch Specials

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Rosalie Italian Soul

Make Your Mark(et) at C. Baldwin Hotel

10 a.m. - 2 p.m. / C. Baldwin Hotel

RISE Holiday Artisan Market at Frost Town Brewing

12 p.m. - 6 p.m. / Frost Town Brewing

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

1:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

2 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

2 p.m. - 4:04p.m. / Wortham Theater Center

Downtown Houston Presents

2 p.m. - 4 p.m. / Trebly Park

Family Winter Fest

2 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Holly Jolly @ The Big Casino

5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Grinchmas at C. Baldwin

6 p.m. - 8 p.m. / C. Baldwin Hotel

Cultural Holiday Extravaganza at Mistletoe Square

Downtown Houston Presents

7 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Market Square Park

Heritage Society Holiday Bus Hub + More!

Downtown Houston Presents

7 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Heritage Society Historic Homes Tour

Carols on the Green with Houston Grand Opera

7 p.m. - 8:30p.m. / Discovery Green

Drunk Shakespeare

7:30p.m. - 9 p.m. / The Emerald Theatre

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

7:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

7:30p.m. - 9:34p.m. / Wortham Theater Center

Houston Symphony presents Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas

7:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. / Jones Hall

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

8 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Holly Jolly Holiday Bar

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

Brunch at The Big Casino

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

Music on the Plaza: Kingwood Park Madrigals Choir Tour

12 p.m. - 1 p.m.

CANDLE WORKSHOP FEATURING TWILIGHT CANDLE COMPANY

1 p.m. - 2:30p.m. / C. Baldwin Hotel

1 p.m. - 3:04p.m. / Wortham Theater Center

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

1:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

2 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Trans-Siberian Orchestra

2:30p.m. Doors open at 1:30PM / Toyota Center

Holly Jolly @ The Big Casino

5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

6:30p.m. - 8:34p.m. / Wortham Theater Center

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

7 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

7:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

An Evening With Howie Mandel

7:30p.m. / Jones Hall

Holly Jolly Holiday Bar

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

Music on the Plaza: Luka Neal

4 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Holly Jolly @ The Big Casino

5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Houston Rockets Vs. San Antonio Spurs

7 p.m. Doors open at 6 PM / Toyota Center

Holly Jolly Holiday Bar

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

City Lights Downtown Holiday Magic Presented by Shell Energy

Understory Market Days

11 a.m. - 2 p.m. / Understory

4 p.m. / Figo Sugo

Downtown Houston Presents

5 p.m. - 7 p.m. / Market Square Park

Holly Jolly @ The Big Casino

5 p.m. - 2 a.m.

Tasting Tuesdays

5 p.m. - 9:05p.m. / Shula's American Steak House

A Tribute to Taylor Swift

6:30p.m. - 9:45p.m. / Majestic Metro

The Ugly X-mas Sweater Musical

7 p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Line Dance Night

7 p.m. - 8 p.m. / Post HTX

Rodger’s & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

7:30p.m. / Hobby Center Performing Arts

Holly Jolly Holiday Bar

8 p.m. - 2 a.m. / The Big Casino Kitchen + Bar

7 p.m. - 7:15p.m. / Discovery Green

College Student Discount Night

5 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Discovery Green

Music Trends Through the Decades

8 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Discovery Green

Flea by Night, presented by Green Mountain Energy

6 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Discovery Green

Skate Party Saturdays

8 p.m. - 10 p.m. / Discovery Green

Special Skaters Sunday Night

6 p.m. - 9 p.m. / Discovery Green

Twelve Days of Cocktails

C. Baldwin Hotel