What to do and see in Downtown, Texas (TX): The Best Concerts & Shows

June 3, 2021 Almeta Stockton

Houston hums with an energy and independent spirit all its own. A leading cultural and culinary destination in the South, the city is home to over 11,000 restaurants featuring cuisine from more than 70 countries. The thriving arts scene includes resident opera, ballet, symphony and theater companies. The Museum District houses 19 museums, all within walking distance. Be sure to visit Space Center Houston, where you can visit NASA’s Historic Mission Control at the Johnson Space Center.
Restaurants in Houston

1. Engine Room

1515 Pease St, Houston, TX 77002-7729 +1 832-265-2482 http://bookasectionandbottleserviceatengineroomhouston.com
Excellent
75%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
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Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 4 reviews

Engine Room

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2. Houston Symphony

615 Louisiana St, Houston, TX 77002-2715 +1 713-224-4240 http://www.houstonsymphony.org/
Excellent
82%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5.0 based on 201 reviews

Houston Symphony

Reviewed By yvonneg137 - Houston, United States

The seats are comfortable and the sound excellent. Thoroughly enjoyed our evening with Nat King Cole tribute. Easy to park too.

3. Theatre Under The Stars

800 Bagby St Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston, TX 77002-2531 +1 713-558-8887 [email protected] http://www.tuts.com
Excellent
72%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
2%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 105 reviews

Theatre Under The Stars

Outdoor Broadway shows put on in Hermann Park are very high quality with a big orchestra and lots of singers and dancers.

Reviewed By arod124 - Galveston, United States

This is our second time to see a show here and we loved it. Everyone of the staff is so helpful and nice. The theater is beautifully maintained. The orchestra and performers are so talented. Really a great time. We will be back.

4. Houston Grand Opera

500 Texas St (Wortham Center), Houston, TX 77002-2737 +1 713-546-0200 http://www.houstongrandopera.org/
Excellent
77%
Good
20%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 93 reviews

Houston Grand Opera

Opera house in Houston that features opera presentations throughout the year.

5. Wortham Center

501 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002-2738 +1 832-487-7000 http://www.houstonfirsttheaters.com/Wortham-Center
Excellent
67%
Good
25%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
2%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 124 reviews

Wortham Center

This majestic theater houses the Houston Ballet and the Houston Grand Opera.

Reviewed By CPaM68 - Texas, United States

We attended the Sunday afternoon ballet performance of the “Merry Widow” and had a great time. The sets and costumes were amazing as was the choreography and music. I’m not a ballet or dance type of person, but the dancers seemed very talented. The newly-renovated Wortham Center is a first-class performance hall. It is very accessible with nearby parking, reasonably priced admission, and is managed by an excellent staff. I disagree with another post that said the seats were uncomfortable with not enough legroom. I have attended performances (ballets, plays, operas) in various venues in Houston, New York, Paris, London, and Madrid, and I find the seating in the Wortham Center is more spacious than most. We have always sat on the lower level but would love to try the seats in the upper-level boxes. Give it a try and I think you will be surprised and glad you did. Earlier in the season, we saw “Robbins,” which was also very enjoyable and informative.

6. Alley Theatre

615 Texas Avenue, Houston, TX 77002-2795 +1 713-220-5700 [email protected] http://www.alleytheatre.org/
Excellent
75%
Good
18%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
1%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 265 reviews

Alley Theatre

The Alley Theatre, one of America’s leading not-for-profit theatres, is a nationally recognized performing arts company led by Interim Artistic Director James Black and Managing Director Dean R. Gladden. Home to a Resident Company of actors, the Alley creates a wide-ranging repertoire and innovative productions of classics, neglected modern plays, and premieres. Alley All New, the initiative to commission and develop new work year round, features the Alley All New Festival each season presenting workshops and readings of new plays and musicals in process. A recipient of the Special Tony Award for Outstanding Regional Theatre, the Alley has brought productions to Broadway, 40 American cities including New York’s Lincoln Center and internationally to Berlin, Paris, and St. Petersburg throughout its 70 year history.

Reviewed By adelethevegan - Katy, United States

I am always very pleased with every show at the Alley. There’s a parking garage so you don’t have to walk far, despite it being downtown. The actors are so skilled, truly and amazing experience to be a part of!

7. Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

800 Bagby St Suite 300, Houston, TX 77002-2531 +1 713-315-2400 http://www.thehobbycenter.org/
Excellent
67%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 319 reviews

Hobby Center for the Performing Arts

Reviewed By P1048JPlisal

Parking here is right on site. Good food before the show. Get here a little early to sit down. Good bathroom situation. There is actual time and enough of them to go during intermission. Venue is a nice size. The show can be big, but you don't feel far away even if you are in the last seat.

8. Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

615 Louisiana St #101, Houston, TX 77002-2715 +1 713-227-3974 http://www.houstonfirsttheaters.com/Jones-Hall
Excellent
50%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
2%
Terrible
4%
Overall Ratings

4.0 based on 56 reviews

Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

A performing arts hall home to the Houston Symphony, Houston Grand Opera and the Houston Ballet.

9. The Mercury Room

1008 Prairie St, Houston, TX 77002-3129 +1 713-225-6372
Excellent
33%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
34%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 3 reviews

Jazz and blues club featuring stunning Art Deco staircase.

10. Bayou Place

500 Texas St, Houston, TX 77002-2737 +1 713-221-8883 http://www.bayouplace.com/
Excellent
31%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
28%
Poor
10%
Terrible
16%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 39 reviews

Bayou Place

In the entertainment district, a new development of theaters, clubs and dining.

Reviewed By Stephen7Continents - Ashbourne, United Kingdom

The Bayou Place complex includes a number of leisure and entertainment premises including dining and bars. The Hard Rock Cafe is adjacent. It also contains a concert venue, called the Verizon Center (since re-named?). I have seen Oasis, Alice Cooper and Megadeth there. Tickets are usually quite easy to get and as a small venue, it is easy to get a great view / close to the stage if you want to. I really like this venue, and I’m pleased to recommend it to you.

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