# Event Details - **Event Name**: The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert Saturday, October 10, 2026 7:00 PM Miller Outdoor Theatre 6000 Hermann Park Dr. Houston, TX 77030 Since 1989, the Accordion Kings & Queens Concert has been a Houston tradition, drawing capacity crowds to Miller Outdoor Theatre. Presented by Texas Folklife, this annual concert spotlights the accordion's powerful role across Texas cultural communities and the many styles it brings to the stage: polka, conjunto, zydeco, Cajun, Tejano, swing, and more. This year marks AKQ #37, featuring headliner Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters. Rooted in a celebrated Louisiana family tradition, they deliver dance-floor zydeco with driving rhythms and crowd-ready energy. Led by Rockin' Dopsie Jr. (David Rubin) on rubboard and vocals, with Tiger Dopsie (Alton Rubin Jr.) on drums and vocals, and Anthony Dopsie (Anthony Rubin) on accordion, the band brings a sound built for movement, connection, and a great night under the stars. Texas Folklife members enjoy exclusive access to advance priority seating for the 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens. It is one of the many ways we say thank you for keeping Texas traditions alive. General Admission tickets become available at 10:00 AM on Friday, October 9, through the Miller Outdoor Theatre website. Not a member yet? Join today to claim your priority seats and support the folk and traditional arts of Texas. Texas Folklife preserves, presents, and celebrates the diverse living traditions of Texas through cultural documentation, public programs, and education. We center tradition bearers, support community-led storytelling, and strengthen connections across generations and cultures. This performance will also be livestreamed. You can watch on Miller's website, the Miller Outdoor Theatre YouTube channel, or Facebook. Lineup Headliner: Rockin' Dopsie Jr. and The Zydeco Twisters 2nd Act: Jude Moreau and the Bon Temps Playboys Opening Act: Susan Torres y Conjunto Los Pinkys Performances by Big Squeeze Ambassadors Marco Martinez, Valentina Alanis Christian Zapata Miller Website Page: https://www.milleroutdoortheatre.com/performance/the-37th-annual-accordion-kings-queens Texas Folklife Members RSVP: https://texasfolklife.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F48559 Volunteer Form: https://texasfolklife.app.neoncrm.com/forms/volunteer?opportunityId=14 Become a Texas Folklife Member: https://texasfolklife.org/memberships/ - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/houston/the-37th-annual-accordion-kings-and-queens-concert/200030562880502 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, concerts, theatre, fine-arts, nonprofit, tejano, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 32 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Houston - **state**: TX - **country**: United States - **location**: Miller Outdoor Theatre - **lat**: 29.719523646357 - **long**: -95.388987036424 - **full address**: Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/904a5eeb15d6522069cea8c949353e75d9ee754f31741549519b103081e14bca-rimg-w1200-h527-dcc8b8a8-gmir?v=1788241774 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert being held? - **A:** The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert takes place on Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 10 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 pm at Miller Outdoor Theatre, Houston, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert? - **A:** The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert is organized by Texas Folklife. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** The 37th Annual Accordion Kings & Queens Concert is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Houston, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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