Houston is often called “The city of festivals”, and the locals will only confirm it. There are numerous events taking place in the city, not only because it is one of the biggest in the United States but also because the Houston vibe is fun and festive.
Music festivals are one of the most popular in Houston. They do not imply much meaning, but create a cheerful and energized environment.
How often are music festivals held in Houston? How difficult and expensive is it to get to such an event? Houstonski will tell more about it.
Music is everywhere
Quite often, we hear music outside the home: in stores, cafes and restaurants, public transport, shopping malls, entertainment complexes, etc.
Almost every festival in Houston is accompanied by music. For example, during food fests, people try various treats before heading to a fiery concert. The annual livestock show and rodeo are inconceivable without music and dancing. When attending the book festival, it is common to hear gentle and soothing melodies, whereas the children’s events are typically characterized by lively and loud sounds. Music is also present during various parades and city holidays. Otherwise speaking, music is an integral part of every event in Houston’s city program.
There are usually mediocre and simple tunes played at the holidays, while fests offer the opportunity to fully enjoy your favorite genres and artists.
Festivals in Houston
Houston’s music festivals are always anticipated events, especially when they are dedicated to a specific musical genre or performers, then tickets are quickly sold out.
Typically, such fests offer nice little amenities like booths with snacks or fast food, drinks, desserts and other delicacies, art scenes or creative performances, etc.
We Are One Music + Arts Festival is a striking example of such an event. It is an art-music festival where guests can have a great time not only listening to music but also admiring the talented works of artists, as well as buying their favorite treats.
Houston International Jazz Festival is an annual event that all jazz fans look forward to. It lasts all of August. The festival is attended by performers from all corners of the globe: among them are newcomers, professionals, international celebrities, employees of Houston (and other American cities) bars or clubs, etc. The city is filled with a jazz atmosphere all month long. In addition, visitors have a unique opportunity to participate in master classes and learn the history of jazz as a musical genre, including its instruments, the experience of musicians and others.
Buzzfest is a famous music festival in Houston. It has been held twice a year since 1995. The festival became known for its explosive vibe, where you can hear rock, punk, rap and pop music. Another reason for its popularity is the live performances of renowned artists coming specifically for this event.
Day for Night is a rather unusual and uniquely creative festival in Houston. It is a combination of music and avant-garde art, so it is a highly attended event. Due to its creativity and a large number of interested people, the festival can claim the title of a traditional or annual event.
Visual artists create a kind of installation both indoors and outdoors, which evokes a sense of performance because the image is very clear and colorful in any place. All this pleasant spectacle is accompanied by music, which allows visitors to surround themselves with inspiration and new emotions.
The following music festivals are also popular in Houston: BadAss Weekend, Houston Whatever Fest, Free Press Summer Fest and others.