Realistic watercolor illustration celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston, with folklórico dancers, mariachi musicians, a colorful alebrije and families gathered against the downtown Houston skyline.

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston: 2026 Events

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Hispanic Heritage Month is here, and Houston has plenty of ways to celebrate! From mariachi and Tejano to salsa, folklórico, art, baseball and family fun, there is something happening across the city. We’ve gathered Houston events to help you make your plans. Some are free, some require tickets, and all offer a chance to celebrate our community, culture and traditions.

Fantastic Animals from México: Alebrijes and Nahuales

You have more than one night to enjoy this one! Eight towering Mexican alebrije and nahual sculptures transform Discovery Green into a colorful outdoor art experience throughout Hispanic Heritage Month.

El Grito at Miller Featuring Mariachi Herencia de México

The celebration kicked off with Mexican Independence Day at Miller Outdoor Theatre, including the traditional Grito ceremony and a performance by Mariachi Herencia de México.

Ballet Folklórico Herencia Mexicana de Houston

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a free folklórico performance during Children’s Museum Houston’s Hispanic Heritage Free Family Night.

Fiesta Sinfónica

The Houston Symphony celebrates the music of Latin America and the Hispanic world at Jones Hall. This free concert is currently sold out.

Astros Hispanic Heritage Weekend

The Astros bring baseball and Hispanic culture together for a full weekend at Daikin Park. Saturday includes the Hispanic Heritage Street Festival, plus the weekend features special giveaways and recognition of Latino and Hispanic players.

Children’s Museum Houston Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

Bring the kids for a full day of music, dancing, stories, art and hands-on activities celebrating traditions from Mexico and Latin America.

Fiestas Patrias International Parade

Downtown Houston comes alive with folklórico dancers, mariachi music, floats, school bands, lowriders and community groups during the 53rd annual parade.

El Festival de la Salsa

Get ready to dance! This family-friendly festival brings Latin music, dancing, food and culture to Midtown Park.

Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at Avenida Houston

Head downtown for a free outdoor celebration featuring DJ El Turko Sonidero and Tejano Queen Forever Band, a Selena tribute act.

Noche Caliente Featuring Michael Stuart

Salsa, mambo, Latin jazz and Afro-Caribbean rhythms take over Miller Outdoor Theatre when Michael Stuart performs with the Houston Latin Jazz Orchestra and Caliente.

Día de la Hispanidad: Alma Latina

The 44th annual celebration brings generations of Latin music and dance to the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage.

México en el Corazón

More than 70 performers bring ballet folklórico, mariachi, regional dress and Indigenous traditions from Mexico to Discovery Green.

47th Annual Festival Chicano

Three nights of Tejano, conjunto and Chicano music return to Miller Outdoor Theatre, with a different lineup each evening.

Midnight in Blue: Samba, Strings & Tango

Aperio, Music of the Americas brings together Argentine tango, Brazilian samba and music from across the Americas for a free evening under the stars.

Houston gives us plenty of ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, whether you want to dance, hear live music, introduce the kids to our traditions, explore Mexican art or cheer on the Astros. We’ll keep adding events as we find them, so bookmark the Hispanic Houston calendar and check back for more.

See the complete Hispanic Houston event calendar:
https://hispanichouston.com/events/.

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