Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

11/18/2024

Bach, Mozart, and Brahms will be at Jones Hall this weekend, November 23rd and 24th!

Members of the Houston Symphony shine in smaller-ensemble works by three of music's most enduringly popular composers, Bach, Mozart, and Brahms. Marvel at the dazzling invention of Bach's Violin Concerto No. 1, performed by Concertmaster Yoonshin Song. Then, bask in the glorious melodies and effervescent charm of sparkling serenades of Mozart and Brahms.

Tickets available at houstonsymphony.org

11/12/2024

Michael Tilson Thomas Conducts Beethoven 9 will be at Jones Hall on Thursday, November 14th at 7:30pm!

Michael Tilson Thomas - one of the world's mostly highly acclaimed conductors and longtime Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony - leads the Houston Symphony and Chorus in a one-night-only performance of Beethoven's famous Ninth Symphony.

Tickets available at houstonsymphony.org

11/09/2024

Need weekend plans? A look at all of the great events happening at Jones Hall!

Houston Symphony: It Don’t Mean A Thing: Swingin’ Uptown Classics with Byron Stripling - It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing! Inspired by The Cotton Club and The Savoy—legendary nightspots of the Harlem Renaissance that showcased luminaries like Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong—Byron Stripling hosts an evening of iconic jazz standards that have got that swing: “It Don’t Mean a Thing,” “Our Love is Here to Stay,” “I Got Rhythm,” “St. Louis Blues,” and so many more!

Houston Symphony: Clap Your Hands, Say Yeah! The Great American Music Adventure - Tap your toes, stamp your feet, and sing along as you journey through quintessential American genres like jazz, blues, gospel, and even patriotic tunes! Charismatic singer and trumpeter Byron Stripling will have your little ones singing, dancing, and clapping along in this fun and interactive concert filled with music and stories. Get ready to hear beloved favorites that everyone knows and loves!

Purchase your tickets at houstonsymphony.org

10/24/2024

A look at all the great Houston Symphony Shows happening at Jones Hall this weekend!

HSS: Halloween Silent Film Double Feature - Chills and thrills await in this hair-raising double feature of two of the greatest silent films of all time! The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari and The Phantom of the Opera with live accompaniment by organist Brett Miller.

HSS: The Rocky Horror Picture Show - Pop culture’s most famous horror musical descends on Jones Hall for an evening of eerie revelry. This interactive screening of Tim Curry’s campy cult classic includes an appearance by actress Patricia Quinn and access to a free after party!

Purchase your 🎟️ at houstonsymphony.org

10/22/2024

10/22/2024

🎶 Just Announced! 🎶

Join us on June 2, 2025, as Grammy-winning jazz sensation Samara Joy takes the stage at Jones Hall! Experience her timeless voice and captivating presence in an unforgettable performance presented by Performing Arts Houston.

Tickets go on sale this Friday, OCT 25.
🎟️ https://bit.ly/SamaraJoyPAH

10/17/2024

Do you have weekend plans? If not we have great shows happening at Jones Hall!

PAH: Aida Cuevas: The Queen of Mariachi - GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY - winning icon Aida Cuevas leads a mariachi spectacular celebrating Mexico’s bestselling artist, Juan Gabriel. Dubbed “The Queen of Mariachi”, Cuevas performs some of the greatest hits from Gabriel’s career, including “Te Lo Pido Por Favor”, “Te Sigo Amando”, “La Diferencia”, and more. With a 46 - year career and 41 album releases to her credit, Cuevas continues her unswerving devotion to traditional mariachi music and for her mastery of its demanding vocal forms.

PAH: Coco Live-to-Film Concert - Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert features a screening of the complete film with Oscar and GRAMMY - winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, Coco also features the Oscar-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristan Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina

Purchase your 🎟️ at performingartshouston.org

10/15/2024

Presented by Performing Arts Houston the Coco Live-To-Film Concert is coming to Jones Hall for 3 performances October 19-20th!

Disney Pixar’s Coco Live-to-Film Concert features a screening of the complete film with Oscar and GRAMMY-winning composer Michael Giacchino’s musical score performed by the 20-member Orquesta Folclórica Nacional de México. In addition to the original score by Giacchino, Coco also features Oscar-winning song “Remember Me” by Oscar-winning songwriters Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez, and additional songs co-written by Germaine Franco and co-director and screenwriter Adrian Molina.

Purchase your tickets at performingartshouston.org

10/10/2024

We have your weekend plans ➡️ to see all of the great events happening at Jones Hall!

Houston Symphony: Trifonov in Concert -
Experience the astounding, once-in-a-generation talents of Daniil Trifonov, live in concert as he joins the Symphony for Dvořák’s powerful and dramatic Piano Concerto. Plus, the orchestra performs lively and uplifting works by Czech composers, ending with Janáček’s triumphant Sinfonietta.

Houston Symphony: Dvořák’s Violin Concerto - GRAMMY Award winner James Ehnes sets toes tapping and spirits soaring with Dvořák’s exuberant Violin Concerto. Discover a new favorite composer as Juraj Valčuha shares music of Vítězslava Kaprálová, who left a powerful stamp on the music world despite her tragically early death at the age of 25. Blazing with triumphant fanfares and powered by an extra-large brass section, 12 trumpets strong, Janáček’s Sinfonietta closes the program with festive flourish.

Purchase your tickets at houstonsymphony.org

iAE: Hillary Clinton Live - Join Hillary Rodham Clinton this fall as she travels the United States connecting with audiences live, in person, discussing her newest book “Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, & Liberty”. At each event, Secretary Clinton and a moderator will take the audience on a journey of unvarnished exchanges on politics, democracy, the threats we face, as well as friendship, aging, marriage, and how we can all work together to shape a future to be proud of.

Purchase your tickets at performingartshouston.org

10/08/2024

Presented by Performing Arts Houston - Aida Cuevas: The Queen of Mariachi coming to Jones Hall on October 18 at 7:30pm!

This GRAMMY and Latin GRAMMY-winning icon is leading a mariachi spectacular celebrating Mexico’s bestselling artist, Juan Gabriel. She will be performing some of the greatest hits from Gabriel’s career including Te Lo Pido Por Favor, Te Sigo Amando, La Diferencia, and more 🎤

Tickets available at performingartshouston.org

10/04/2024

Looking for a fun and FREE activity this weekend? Grab your chairs and blankets and join the  this Saturday, Oct. 5 for a Houston Symphony concert livestream at 

This event will start at 6:30 p.m. and will include live music, food, and drinks  before the livestream of Dvořák’s New World Symphony begins at 7:30 p.m.

For more information on the program visit the link in our bio. 

We hope to see you there!

10/03/2024

Need weekend plans? We have great events happening at Jones Hall!

Houston Symphony: Dvořák’s New World - Juraj Valčuha and the orchestra kick off the season with one of the world’s most beloved orchestra works, Dvořák’s soul-stirring New World Symphony. This spotlight on great Czech composers also includes Martinů’s joyful Czech Rhapsody, written in celebration of Czechoslovak’s 1918 independence.

Purchase your tickets at houstonsymphony.org

09/25/2024

Don't miss this conversation! On October 14, will have an unvarnished discussion with about life, politics, and her newest book, Something Lost, Something Gained: Reflections on Life, Love, & Liberty at Jones Hall. Get your tickets now at PerformingArtsHouston.org

09/04/2024

As the operator of Jones Hall, Houston First has partnered with the Foundation for Jones Hall to help realize major upgrades to the historic theater.

Tour of $60 million transformation of Jones Hall, building's first major renovation since 1966 including acoustic upgrades, renaming of grand lobby, auditorium.