The Best Exhibitions Events in Houston Right Now

If you’ve been anywhere near Montrose, EaDo, or your group chat lately, you’ve probably noticed it: exhibitions events in Houston are having a moment. This week alone, more than 55,000 people are either RSVP’d or seriously eyeing what’s on, which is very on-brand for a city that treats a random Sunday pop-up like a full-scale festival. The vibe right now? Niche, creative, a little weird in the best way—exactly what you want when the weather is finally (kind of) cooperating and you’re tired of doing the same three things inside the loop.

Instead of one big blockbuster show, Houston’s leaning into its specialty: a messy, fascinating mix. You’ve got the Houston World Oddities Expo pulling in the curious and the tattooed, AnimeVerse Houston 2026 already buzzing among cosplay planners years ahead of schedule, and Love You to Death: An Art Show Dedicated to Love and Loss for anyone who likes their feelings served with moody lighting. If you’re more into plants than pathos, Plantcon Pop-up at the Houston Home & Garden Show is basically a playground for people who can’t leave H-E-B without a new fern. First Saturday Arts Market: New Year Market is still one of the most reliable ways to spend a Saturday pretending you’re “just browsing” while walking out with three prints and a handmade mug. And SAVAGE SUNDAY EXOTIC CAR SHOW #9? That’s your big-engine, big-attitude fix—like Cars & Coffee but with more swagger and fewer spreadsheets.

A lot of the action keeps circling around familiar spots: Daikin Park doing the outdoor hang just right, the Houston Museum of African American Culture anchoring the serious-art end of things, and that ever-busy pocket near 1533 Sul Ross St in Montrose where you can gallery-hop, grab a coffee, and argue about which show was actually worth the hype. If you’re trying to decide what to hit, here’s the move: pick one ‘main event’ (Oddities, AnimeVerse, or Love You to Death if you want maximum conversation material), then pair it with something more low-key like First Saturday Arts Market or a museum stop nearby. That’s what discovery looks like in Houston right now—less polished itinerary, more wandering into something surprising and being glad you left the house.