Live music in Houston tonight

Live listings for Houston, TX on Friday, October 16 — 38 events happening today. Still to come first, then what is already under way. Chartd rebuilds this page through the day as events are added and finished ones drop off.

38 events today

Updated 7:19 PM CDT

• Sofar Sounds - Downtown
  7:30 PMSecret LocationMusic
• Neon Nostalgic Hosted by MTV VJs Mark Goodman and Alan Hunter
  7:30 PMMiller Outdoor TheatreMusic
• Joy Oladokun w/ Madeline Edwards
  8:00 PMHeights Theateraround $25–$45Music
• Deadeye (Austin's Grateful Dead Tribute)
  8:00 PMDan Electro'sMusic
• Mariachazo: Mariachi Vargas de Tecatitlan & Nuevo Tecatitlan Mariachi
  8:00 PMArena TheaterMusic
• Louisiana Surf Department and Folk Family Revival team up at the Continental Club to ROCK your Friday night!
  8:00 PMThe Continental ClubMusic
• Little Screamin’ Kenny and The Sidewinders
  8:00 PMEmmit's PlaceMusic
• Something For The Girls
  8:00 PMSugar RoomMusic
• Noche De Reggaeton: Pitbull Party
  8:00 PMCasa VerdeMusic
• Classique! So Chic! - Queer Composers: Then and Now
  8:00 PMPerforming Arts HoustonMusic
• Studio 416 Fridays with Saynt Chris
  8:00 PMOff The RecordMusic
• Russell Willingham – Late Show
  8:00 PMMcGonigel's Mucky DuckMusic
• BURLESQUE and LIVE JAZZ!! The Short and Sweet Speakeasy Cabaret. Open to the public for drinks and tacos!
  8:00 PMAvant GardenMusic
• Skyrocket!
  8:30 PMRockefellers HoustonMusic
• Bachata en la Noche
  8:30 PMBachata Lounge$15+Music
• Salsa Bachata Speakeasy Night! Lessons & Party at Ignition Lounge. 10/16
  9:00 PMIgnitionaround $10–$25Music
• SABAI with HOANG (18+ Event)
  9:00 PMDUCTWORK - Houstonaround $20–$40Music
• Sabai x Hoang
  9:00 PMDuctwork Houstonaround $20–$40Music
• Basic Printer/Spirit of The Bear at The Big Top
  9:30 PMShoeshine Charley's Big Top LoungeMusic
• Nikita, the Wicked
  10:00 PMMeow WolfMusic
• Breakaway Pre-Party!
  10:00 PMSocial Beer GardenMusic
• LØLØ - God Forbid a Girl Goes on Tour
  On now7:00 PMThe Bronze Peacock at House of Blues Houstonaround $25–$45Music
• Wynonna Judd - The Hard Truth Tour
  On now7:00 PM713 Music Hallaround $40–$90Music
• WEEZER- The Gathering
  On now7:00 PMToyota Centeraround $50–$150Music
• (MS HOLD): Dent May + Locals
  On now7:00 PMAxelrad Beer GardenMusic
• Jesse Baez
  On now7:00 PMWhite Oak Music HallMusic
• The Music from Cowboy Bebop with the Woody Witt Big Band
  On now7:00 PMDoc's HoustonMusic
• Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony & JIJI
  On now7:00 PMJones HallMusic
• Rooftop Pv Homecoming Live Music Kickoff
  On now7:00 PMResetMusic
• Mango Punch
  On now7:00 PMMonarcharound $15–$30Music
• Wynonna Judd
  On now7:00 PM713 Music Hallaround $45–$120Music
• Latin Night Fridays at Bar Boheme
  On now7:00 PMBar Bohemearound $10–$20Music
• Sam Platts and Amber Digby - Early Show at the Big Top!
  On now6:30 PMShoeshine Charley's Big Top LoungeMusic
• Christine Albert and Ben Jones – Early Show
  On now6:00 PMMcGonigel's Mucky DuckMusic
• Hollywood Undead - Houston - House of Blues - Oct 16, 2026
  On now5:00 PMHouse of Bluesaround $35–$75Music
• Taste Of Chaos
  On now5:00 PMHouse of Blues Houstonaround $35–$65Music
• Discovering HTX Music & What's It? Fest Presents: Ghouls N' Fools
  On now5:00 PMBad Astronaut BrewingMusic
• Cappy's Happy Hour at the Big Top! NO COVER and cheap drinks 'til 7!
  On now4:00 PMShoeshine Charley's Big Top LoungeMusic

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