Events in Houston in May
Concerts, sports, theatre and shows in Houston during May
All Events
100 eventsSat, May 1 at 6:00 PM
Brown Theater at Wortham Center, Houston
Get Tickets$28Sat, May 1 at 7:00 PM
Shell Energy Stadium, Houston
Get Tickets$58Sat, May 1 at 7:30 PM
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston
Get Tickets$59Sun, May 2 at 2:00 PM
Brown Theater at Wortham Center, Houston
Get Tickets$28Sun, May 2 at 2:00 PM
Jones Hall for the Performing Arts, Houston
Get Tickets$65Wed, May 5 at 6:00 PM
Brown Theater at Wortham Center, Houston
Get Tickets$28Thu, May 6 at 7:00 PM
White Oak Music Hall - Downstairs, Houston
Get Tickets$34Thu, May 6 at 7:30 PM
Brown Theater at Wortham Center, Houston
Get Tickets$28About Events in Houston in May
There are 100 confirmed events on sale in Houston for May, with dates running from Sat, May 1 through Fri, May 28.
Tickets start from $27 — about 63% below the typical concerts ticket on sale right now.
The lineup is mostly concerts (88), plus 12 sports events.
Headliners include Oh, Mary!, Houston Grand Opera: Der Rosenkavalier and Ashley Gavin.
Weekend dates start at $28; weeknights from $27.
Quick answers
Events in Houston in May — FAQs
Dates, venues, prices and checkout details before you pick seats.01What can I see in Houston in May?
100 confirmed events are on sale in Houston for May, with dates running from Sat, May 1 through Fri, May 28 — headliners include Oh, Mary!, Houston Grand Opera: Der Rosenkavalier and Ashley Gavin.
02What do Houston tickets cost in May?
Tickets currently start from $27, with live pricing for every date on the secure checkout.
03Which May event in Houston is the cheapest?
The Light Fantastic - Play on Wed, May 19 currently has the lowest starting price at $27.
04What types of events are on in Houston in May?
May's lineup in Houston is mostly concerts (88), plus 12 sports events.
05What happens if a May event in Houston is cancelled?
If an event is cancelled, refunds are handled by the verified seller per its policy — usually returned to the original payment method automatically. Rescheduled events are typically honoured on the new date.
06What is the cheapest event in Houston in May?
May tickets in Houston currently start from $27. Each listing above shows its live starting price, so the most affordable options are easy to spot at a glance.
07Can I buy May tickets in Houston at the last minute?
Yes. Tickets are delivered as e-tickets by email immediately after checkout, so same-day purchases work while listings remain. The inventory on this page is live.
08Do Houston event prices change during May?
Yes — these are resale listings, so sellers adjust prices with demand throughout May. Big weekends can climb, while quieter dates often soften. Every price on this page is live.
09When should I book May tickets in Houston?
For popular May dates in Houston, booking on the on-sale day typically gives the widest seat selection. Less-hyped events often have improving availability and prices in the weeks before the show.
10Do I need to print tickets for May events in Houston?
No. Tickets arrive as e-tickets by email, and venues scan them straight from your phone screen at the entrance.
Buy Houston Tickets for May
Booking is straightforward: click any event above to see live seat availability and pricing, then complete checkout securely — tickets are issued instantly by email (show the QR code on your phone at the entrance) and prices update in real time, so the figure you see is what you pay. Looking ahead? Browse next month or jump back to last month for more events in Houston.