Art and theatre events in Houston

Performances, theatre events and art exhibitions in Houston

Art gives voice to the voiceless and fame to the ignored. You can learn various forms of art from dancing to sketching in Houston. There are designated classes, drama workshops, and art events in Houston for the same. If you just want to be a mere spectator you can attend theatre events and art exhibitions in Houston too.

Ever wanted to volunteer in those nukkad, nataks or street shows? Wish to learn the basics of painting? Well, just explore through the art & theatre events in Houston.

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Upcoming Arts events in Houston

Date Event Venue
15 Aug 2025 Live in Houston 713 Music Hall, Houston
19 Jul 2025 CROWNS - A National Musical Stage Play The Community Collective (formerly The Power Center), Houston
14 Sep 2025 Descendants Cast ZOMBIES Cast in Houston Toyota Center, Houston
14 Sep 2025 Disney Descendants Cast ZOMBIES Cast in Houston Toyota Center, Houston
18 Jul 2025 Art at Noon Sophie Asakura and Chloe Cheuk Contemporary Arts Museum Houston
01 Nov 2025 Matt Maltese in Houston House of Blues Houston
25 Jul 2025 An Ideal Sunrise - Paint and Sip by Classpop Painting with a Twist - Clear Lake, TX, Houston
19 Jul 2025 Summer Road Trip - Paint and Sip by Classpop Axelrad, Houston
24 Sep 2025 PUP Jeff Rosenstock Ekko Astral in Houston White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs, Houston
08 Aug 2025 World of Color Lisa Frank Art Show The Hardy & Nance Studios, Houston

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Houston Art

Home to some great art in the United States, Houston Art is something you got to witness. With top art festivals in Houston and amazing art galleries and museums, the city is great for those who are looking for inspiration for art. There is a lot to learn and witness, from the art festivals to the top-rated art classes in Houston you will find everything that you are looking for. The city doesn’t store the art in just buildings and exhibitions, you will stumble on masterpieces whilst you walk through the streets. The wall art in Houston will leave you mesmerized with the kind of creativity that is on the display!


Houston Art Museums To Leave You In An Awe

The Contemporary Arts Museum in Houston is a museum that is dedicated to presenting both international along with regional art. The museum presents new art and documents pertaining to modern life via lectures, exhibitions, and publications. This art museum in Houston also occupies the popular building made of stainless steel. 

The Museum of Fine Arts is an experience that allows you to view some popular exhibitions and installations from around the world. The London’s National Portrait Gallery ’s paintings of the Tudors and Windsors are present. You can also find art pieces by Andy Warhol and Holbein. You can find some of the most popular faces of royalty, spanning more than five decades of the British monarchy at this art museum of Houston. 

The museum was designed especially for the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston by popular architect, Gunnar Birkerts. It offers a selection of periodicals, books and exhibition catalogs around contemporary art, along with an array of gifts, including artists and designer-made jewelry and educational games and toys for kids. 

The 17th Century Wagner Garden Carpet includes selections from Kuwaiti-based artist Hossein Afshar. You can find masterpieces from all over the Islamic worlds owing to the museum’s long-term partnership with the al-Sabah collection of Kuwait. 


Art Galleries In Houston To Find The Best Exhibits

The Inman Gallery in Houston was founded with an emphasis for artists around the city. The gallery represents artists from abroad as well. The art featured here include The Walker Art Center, The Centre Pompidou, The New Museum NY, The Venice Biennale and the Menil Collection. 

The McClain, Art Gallery in Houston features estate collections from some secondary market works and well-established artists. Interested purveyors of art can head over and purchase some of the most popular art pieces in the city at the auction. 

For those who enjoy art crawls, Houston hosts traditional “open studios”, visitors have the opportunity to visit and enjoy live displays by urban pioneers. 

Houston is home to some of the most popular pieces of art and art galleries. You can also enjoy art festivals in Houston which celebrates the city’s contemporary and older artists. Head over to Allevents to check out the best events and activities in and around the city. 

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