RodeoHouston taps Post Malone, Bun B, Reba McEntire, and more for 2025 concerts

RodeoHouston 2025

RodeoHouston taps Post Malone, Bun B, Reba McEntire, and more for 2025 concerts

Reba McEntire opens the 2025 RodeoHouston with her 20th appearance on Tuesday, March 4.Photo by Chinh Phan FotoWerk Group
Country singer Riley Green debuts at Armed Forces Appreciation Day at RodeoHouston on Wednesday, March 5.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Pop-rock trio AJR headline on Thursday, March 6. Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Bun B and special guests return for his Birthday Bonanza on Black Heritage Day on Friday, March 7.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The 24-year-old Bailey Zimmerman headlines RodeoHouston on Saturday, March 8.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Mexican singer-songwriter Carin León makes his RodeoHouston debut on Sunday, March 9.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Brad Paisley performs on Monday, March 10 for First Responders Appreciation Day.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Country music artist Zach Top makes his first appearance on the main stage on Tuesday, March 11.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Contemporary Christian singer Lauren Daigle is back on Wednesday, March 12.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Country singer Jon Pardi returns to RodeoHouston on Thursday, March 13.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Rock legends Journey make their second RodeoHouston appearance on Friday, March 14.Photo courtesy of Journey
Country thirst-trap Warren Zeiders debuts at RodeoHouston on Saturday, March 15.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Mexican-American band Grupo Frontera plays Go Tejano Day on Sunday, March 16.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The fast-rising San Benito, TX-raised, country artist Charley Crockett performs on Monday, March 17.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The massively successful Post Malone takes over RodeoHouston on Tuesday, March 18.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Country band Old Dominion appears on Wednesday, March 19.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Fort Worth, TX country outlaw Cody Jinks performs on Thursday, March 20.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Conroe's own Parker McCollum takes the star-shaped stage on Friday, March 21.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Legendary country duo Brooks & Dunn appear Saturday, March 22.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Country crooner and American Idol judge Luke Bryan closes out RodeoHouston on Sunday, March 23.Courtesy Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

RodeoHouston is back in the saddle again and is bringing major star power to the star-shaped stage for its 2025 lineup.

After drawing over 1.3 million people to concerts last year, officials revealed this year’s performers at a media event at NRG Center, next door to NRG Stadium. While the Beyoncé rumors didn't pan out, the acts playing from March 4-23 include a variety of genres, heavily focused on country, but also including pop, rock, hip-hop, R&B, regional Mexican, and Christian music.

Tickets will go on sale at rodeohouston.com on Thursday, January 16, in two waves at 10 am and 2 pm.

Arguably the biggest standout is Post Malone, who makes his RodeoHouston debut on Tuesday, March 18 in what should be a massive draw. The hugely successful rap star is back in Houston after selling out two nights at Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion last fall. His turn towards country music on his No. 1 album, F-1 Trillion, featuring the No. 1 single “I Had Some Help” with country bad boy Morgan Wallen, and songs with Luke Bryan and Blake Shelton, was no doubt on the minds of RodeoHouston organizers.

One of the longest-running rodeo favorites, Reba McEntire will open the 2025 season on Tuesday, March 4. She holds one of the organization’s highest honors as the first woman inducted to RodeoHouston’s Star Trail of Fame in 2007. This will be her 20th performance on the rotating stage and her first time back in 11 years.

Other eyebrow-raising headliners include Bun B's Birthday Bonanza on Black Heritage Night (Friday, March 7). This is the fourth consecutive year that the chopped and screwed rap legend will bring his “International Players Anthem” to RodeoHouston, the 2024 edition being one of the most buzzed about shows of the year, with appearances by Drake, Nelly, Eve, Rick Ross, and others. As for who will turn up this year, let the speculation begin.

Also notable is fast-rising Americana honkytonk country artist, the San Benito, TX-raised Charley Crockett, making his debut on Monday, March 17. Anyone who has caught him on small club stages in Houston as he paid his dues will find this a reason to celebrate this huge step-up in audience size.

This year’s lineup is noticeably embracing a younger demographic, especially in the country ranks. Up-and-comers, Riley Green (March 5), Zach Top (March 11), and Kelly Clarkson’s favorite heartthrobWarren Zeiders (March 15) all make their debuts and are a glimpse at the future. The 24-year-old Bailey Zimmerman (March 8) achieved three consecutive No. 1 singles, including the album’s namesake, “Religiously,” deemed the biggest streaming country debut of all time upon its release.

Outside of the country genre, streaming stars and pop-rock trio AJR fill the pop-rock role that Jonas Brothers shattered records with last year, appearing on Thursday, March 6. Mexican singer-songwriter Carin León plays on Sunday, March 9, and two-time Grammy Award-winning contemporary Christian artist Lauren Daigle returns for her second stint on Wednesday, March 12.

Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, Journey, follow-up their epic 2022 RodeoHouston performance on Friday, March 14, while Mexican-American band Grupo Frontera takes the mantle for the seat-filling Go Tejano Day on Sunday, March 16.

RodeoHouston loves their established country stars and plenty will return in 2025. The reliably great Brad Paisley plays First Responders Appreciation Day on March 10 for his 17th appearance; Jon Pardi makes his third appearance in a row on March 13; country band Old Dominion headlines for the second time on March 19; country rebel Cody Jinks is back after his 2023 debut on March 20; Conroe’s Parker McCollum makes it three times on March 21.

Country Hall of Famers, Brooks & Dunn, will tally their mind-blowing 22nd appearance on March 22. After nearly three weeks of performances, American Idol judge Luke Bryan will hip-swivel his way through his 12th show to close out the RodeoHouston calendar.

Always aware of the many different audiences that appreciate a day on the midway, organizers have another eclectic mix of youthful names and legacy acts, ensuring that many Houstonians will have a reason to head to NRG Stadium for at least one night of music this March. Giddy up!

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Here are the 14 best things to do in Houston this weekend

Deftones perform at Toyota Center on Sunday.Photo by Frank Maddocks
Bludorn presents Blu Bayou Dinner Series: Chef Rogelio Garcia.Photo by Julie Soefer
Suelta La Lengua Con Itati Y Dona Silvia.Photo courtesy of Itati Lopez
Space Center Houston presents Moon 2 Mars Festival.Space Center Houston
Stageworks Theatre presents The Wedding Singer.Photo by Will LeBlanc

Monday is St. Patrick’s Day, which means that people will be either walking around in green, drinking green beer, or both.

Before that happens, many non-St. Patty’s Day events will be going down this weekend. We’ve got the Moon 2 Mars Festival, a stage musical adaptation of The Wedding Singer, a pop culture convention, a Cowboy Bebop celebration, and the return of alt-metal outfit Deftones. And don’t forget about Pi Day!

Thursday, March 13

Space Center Houston presents Moon 2 Mars Festival
Space Center Houston’s Moon 2 Mars Festival celebrates NASA's Artemis program, which will return astronauts to the Moon using innovative technologies to build a permanent presence on the lunar surface. The festival will feature live music, food, and cosmic exploration for all ages with cutting-edge space technology. The fest will feature a headlining performance by Third Eye Blind on Saturday, March 15. Through Saturday, March 22. 10 am.

Bludorn presents Blu Bayou Dinner Series: Chef Rogelio Garcia
Bludorn Hospitality Group will present the second iteration of their Blu Bayou Chef Series, a quarterly, collaborative dinner series. At the second dinner, chef Aaron Bludorn is teaming up with James Beard Award finalist Rogelio Garcia of Auro. At the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Calistoga, Garcia redefines Mexican cuisine with a modern approach that highlights the finest ingredients the region has to offer. 5 pm.

Alley Theatre presents The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie is an American classic that follows a family trapped in dreams and delusion. Amanda, a faded Southern belle, yearns for a better life for her children. However, Laura would rather spend time alone with her collection of delicate glass animals, while Tom, her restless son, longs to escape the monotony of his current life. The timeless masterpiece asks audiences to explore themes of memory, escape, and the delicate nature of human connections. 7:30 pm (8 pm Friday; 2 and 8 pm Saturday; 2 pm Sunday).

Friday, March 14

CAMP Houston at The Galleria presents Pi Day
Families can book a Pi Day slime bar appointment, choosing from three exclusive Pi Day-inspired slime recipes — Sticky Key Lime, Buttery Pumpkin, or Fluffy Banana Cream Pie — highlighting the digits of Pi with four math-inspired topping options. There will also be free pizza and hands-on STEM activities like slime-making, beaded bracelet crafting, face painting, temporary tattoos etc. 10:30 am.

River Oaks Theatre presents No Other Land
Starting this weekend, the River Oaks Theatre will play the recent Oscar winner for Best Documentary Feature. A collective of Palestinian and Israeli activists/filmmakers chronicle the Israeli military’s incremental expulsion of the West Bank community of Masafer Yatta in this tightly focused, urgent documentary. Over a period of five years, Masafer Yatta resident and Palestinian journalist Basel Adra shoots video of demolitions (legalized by the area’s conversion to an IDF training zone) and their consequent protests by displaced residents. 11:30 am.

Houston Symphony presents "Korngold’s Violin Concerto & Cinderella"
Korngold’s Violin Concerto contains everything audiences love about violin concertos: shimmering beauty, finger-flying fireworks, and melodies that soar to the stratosphere as only a violin can. Journey into a world of boundless innovation and imagination as the Houston Symphony gives the world premiere of Al-Jazari’s Ingenious Clocks, inspired by the fantastical inventions of 12th century Islamic polymath Ismail al-Jazari. Prokofiev’s Cinderella whisks us through a world of fairy tale magic, leading up to the stroke of midnight. 7:30 pm (2 pm Sunday).

Stageworks Theatre presents The Wedding Singer
The musical version of the beloved Adam Sandler-Drew Barrymore comedy comes to H-Town. Rock star wannabe Robbie Hart is New Jersey's favorite wedding singer. He's the life of the party until his fiancée leaves him at the altar. Shot through the heart, Robbie makes every wedding as disastrous as his own. Enter Julia, a winsome waitress who wins his affection. Julia is about to be married to a Wall Street shark and, unless Robbie can pull off the performance of a decade, the girl of his dreams will be gone forever. 7:30 pm (3 pm Sunday).

Saturday, March 15

Pop Culture Con
Over at Spring’s Houston CityPlace Marriott at Springwoods Village, Pop Culture Con offers a two-day, family-friendly experience with celebrities, anime guests, comic creators, voice actors and cosplayers. There will be an exhibitor hall and celebrity Q&A panels with opportunities for autographs, voice recordings, and photo opportunities. Among the celebrities appearing will be Lou Ferrigno, Keone Young, and Vic Mignogna. 10 am (10 am Sunday).

SANMAN Studios presents A Tell of Two opening reception
SANMAN Studios will present A Tell of Two, a dynamic exhibition showcasing the powerful works of Justin "Jah" Broussard and Corey Ramon Gibson. This exhibition explores the shared narratives and distinct perspectives of each artist’s Black experience, shaped by the urban landscapes of Houston and Washington, D.C. Experience the powerful storytelling of Broussard and Gibson as they present their artistic journeys through a stunning visual dialogue. Through Saturday, May 10. 11 am.

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston presents The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival
Renowned for her sleek Art Deco paintings, artist Tamara de Lempicka took Paris, Milan, Berlin, and New York by storm in the 1920s. A century later, this fascinating documentary tells the story of her life, tracing Lempicka’s flight from persecution, her affairs with men and women, and her hidden Jewish heritage. Narrated by Anjelica Huston, The True Story of Tamara de Lempicka & the Art of Survival complements the exhibition Tamara de Lempicka. 5 pm.

Suelta La Lengua Con Itati Y Dona Silvia
TikTok sensation Itati Lopez and Doña Silvia, her co-host and mom, will come to Houston with their live tour, Suelta La Lengua Con Itati y Doña Silvia Live. Lopez, beloved by her 14M+ TikTok followers for her bold and candid personality, has been making waves with season 2 of Suelta La Lengua, now featuring her equally magnetic mother. Expect riveting discussions, hilarious moments, and live Q&A Chisme Calls sessions where audience members can ask Doña Silvia for her signature advice or hear Itati’s empowering tips on leveling up. 7:30 pm.

Sunday, March 16

Link Up: Houston
Andre Power brings his popular music collective Link Up to Houston, launching a nationwide pop-up series in partnership with a tequila company. Expect high-energy sets from local artists Payyy,Tay Powers, Super Jay, and Maiya Papaya, tequila cocktails, and more. 2 pm.

Deftones in concert
Proving that you can’t keep a good alt-metal band down, Sacramento rockers Deftones have been getting back in the live swing of things. They’re currently on their first, proper North American tour since 2022, and they recently announced they’ll continue doing shows in August and September, kicking off in Vancouver and ending in Kansas City. The long-awaited follow-up to their 2020 album Ohms is supposed to be coming soon. Until then, all those fans who had the cover of their second album on their bedroom walls can see them live. 7 pm.

Echoes Presents: Cowboy Bebop Celebrating Japanese Composer Yoko Kanno
Echoes will present an electrifying celebration of legendary Japanese composer Yoko Kanno. This one-night-only event will feature the Woody Witt Big Band performing selections from the Cowboy Bebop original soundtrack, bringing the iconic music of the beloved anime to life. The ensemble features a powerhouse lineup of musicians across saxophones, trombones, trumpets, and a dynamic rhythm section. Audiences can expect a high-energy setlist, immersing fans in the signature jazz, blues, and funk-infused sounds that define Cowboy Bebop. 7 pm.