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Houston’s March Events and Celebrations

Get ready for a March packed with exciting events across Houston!

Grab the kids and kick off March with beloved carnival rides, games, and treats at the Livestock Show and Rodeo, running through March 23 at NRG Stadium.

The month kicks off with a Houston staple – the Livestock Show and Rodeo at NRG Stadium, running from March 2-22, featuring a variety of activities that celebrate Texas culture and heritage. Catch classic rodeo action like bull-riding and barrel-racing, indulge in mouthwatering Texas BBQ cook-offs, hop on carnival rides, and sing along at concerts from major headliners like Cody Johnson, Kelly Clarkson, Rascal Flatts, Lainey Wilson, and Houston native Lizzo.

The Rodeo Experience

The main event, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, features thrilling competitions in various rodeo disciplines including bull riding, barrel racing, and roping events. Concerts by top artists will take place each night at NRG Stadium, with performances from stars like Shaboozey and Riley Green.

Baseball and Basketball

Basketball fans, the Houston Rockets will be playing 8 home games at Toyota Center this March!

Basketball fans, the Houston Rockets will be playing 8 home games at Toyota Center this March — plenty of chances to catch NBA action downtown.

And this year, Houston adds a global stage: the World Baseball Classic Pool B games and quarterfinals land at Daikin Park March 6–14. Expect international teams, national pride, and playoff-level energy as fans from around the world converge on Houston.

With Rodeo, Rockets games, and the World Baseball Classic all overlapping, March is one of the busiest sports months of the year in Houston.

Experience Houston’s Biggest Art Festival This Spring

Houston’s biggest outdoor art celebration returns March 28–29, 2026, in Sam Houston Park downtown. The two-day Bayou City Art Festival features 300+ local and international artists, live music, food trucks, craft beer, and interactive art activities for all ages. It’s a perfect cultural stop while you’re in town for Rodeo or exploring downtown. Tickets and event details are available on the official festival site.

More Houston Outdoor Celebrations

Beyond the rodeo, March brings out the best Houston outdoor events and experiences.

The Buffalo Bayou Regatta on March 21 adds to the excitement with its exhilarating canoe and kayak race along the picturesque waterways.

Families can also gather at the Hermann Park Kite Festival in March (TBD), where colorful kites fill the sky against a backdrop of live music and fun activities.

Toyota Center Concerts

Cardi B “Little Miss Drama” Tour – March 4
The chart‑topping rapper brings her one‑off Houston stop to downtown.

Conan Gray “Wishbone World Tour” – March 11
Rising pop star Conan Gray plays the Toyota Center as part of his 2026 tour. It’s a big‑room show, not tied to Rodeo events.

Boys 4 Life Tour – March 12
A nostalgia‑soaked reunion for 2000s icons B2K and Bow Wow, taking fans back to their Millennium‑era hits.

With so much happening across Houston in March — Rodeo season, World Baseball Classic games at Daikin Park, concerts, art festivals, and outdoor events — the city is in full stride all month long.