Events in Houston in May 2027
Houston has 12 sourced events in May 2027. Compare dates, venues, and ticket sources below, then build the rest of your trip around the events you choose.
The Houston calendar for May 2027 leads with these:
- Niall Horan: Dinner Party Live On TourMay 1Toyota Center · Source: Ticketmaster
- Oh, Mary!May 1Sarofim Hall at The Hobby Center · Source: SeatGeek
- Houston Grand Opera - Der RosenkavalierMay 1Brown Theater at Wortham Theater Center · Source: SeatGeek
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
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Planning leads
Early leads on events still lining up. Exact dates and details firm up closer to your trip.
- May 1
Houston Art Car Parade
An annual parade showcasing creatively decorated cars, a unique Houston cultural event attracting artists and spectators.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 15 - May 16
Bayou City Art Festival - Memorial Park
A two-day outdoor art festival featuring local and national artists, live music, and food vendors in Memorial Park.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
- May 21 - May 23
Houston International Jazz Festival
A multi-day jazz festival featuring international and local jazz musicians performing at various venues around Houston.
Planning lead · details firm up closer in · Source: festival research
Holidays, observances & long weekends
Holiday and observance schedules can affect services and venue hours; confirm each place directly.
- Memorial Day · publicMay 31
- Long weekendMay 29–May 31
Holiday data: date-holidays (ISC/CC-BY-3.0).
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