Jones Hall for the Performing Arts

'Jim Henson's Labyrinth: In Concert' Extends North American Tour Through Spring 2025
by Josh Sharpe - Oct 1, 2024

Black Ink Presents, a division of Terrapin Station Entertainment and Sony Music Entertainment, has announced that due to popular demand, the North American tour of “Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert” will be extended into 2025 with the addition of more than 35 cities.

Hillary Rodham Clinton Adds Tour Stop at Carnegie Hall in October
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Aug 13, 2024

Hillary Rodham Clinton's tour will include a special event at Carnegie Hall. Learn how to purchase tickets.

Houston Symphony Reveals 24-25 Season Featuring Jessica Vosk, Pink Martini & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Mar 7, 2024

The Houston Symphony has revealed its 2024−25 Season. See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

League of American Orchestras Will Honor Lee Koonce With Gold Baton
by Stephi Wild - Feb 29, 2024

Arts leader Lee Koonce, who transformed Gateways Music Festival from an all-volunteer local festival into an organization of national significance, will receive the Gold Baton, the League of American Orchestras has announced.

Gilbert & Sullivan Society Of Houston Presents THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE At Hobby Center For The Performing Arts
by A.A. Cristi - May 19, 2023

The pirates come ashore in July as Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston, the longest-running opera company in Houston, presents the popular The Pirates of Penzance at the Hobby Center for the Performing Arts' Zilkha Hall.

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, Step Afrika!, and More Set For Performing Arts Houston 2023/24 Season
by Stephi Wild - Apr 13, 2023

 Performing Arts Houston has announced its 23/24 Season of national and international touring artists and new works from artists in the Houston community. The arrival of the new season will coincide with major advances in the multi-year renovation of Jones Hall, including the installation of new auditorium seating, expanded restrooms, and more.

Photos: Broadway & Opera Star N'Kenge Dazzles With Houston Symphony In A VERY MERRY POPS
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 22, 2022

Back by popular demand, Broadway star N'Kenge made her joyous return to the Houston Symphony as featured guest artist for A Very Merry Pops, a three-night holiday concert series, led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski. The series took place from December 15-18, 2022 at The Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts in Houston. See photos from the concert.

Broadway & Opera Star N'Kenge Headlines With Houston Symphony For A VERY MERRY POPS Concerts
by A.A. Cristi - Dec 9, 2022

This holiday season Broadway star, N'Kenge will make her joyous return to the Houston Symphony as featured guest artist for A Very Merry Pops, a three night holiday concert series, led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski.

N'Kenge to Headline A VERY MERRY POPS Concerts With Houston Symphony in December
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 29, 2022

This holiday season Broadway star, N'Kenge will make her joyous return to the Houston Symphony as featured guest artist for A Very Merry Pops, a three night holiday concert series, led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski. The performances will take place on December 15th, 17th and 18th, 2022.

Society for the Performing Arts Presents DANIEL TIGER'S NEIGHBORHOOD LIVE: NEIGHBOR DAY
by A.A. Cristi - Mar 2, 2022

Society for the Performing Arts will present “Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood LIVE: Neighbor Day” on Sunday, April 10, 2022, at 5:30 PM in Jones Hall. Kids (and parents) will learn about imagination, self-esteem, and empathy through super fun strategy songs, relatable situations, and teamwork.

Houston Symphony Sets Sail With Pirates-Themed Family Program, February 5
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 20, 2022

The Houston Symphony sets sail for a pirate-themed, family-friendly program, Let's Be Pirates, at 10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 5, a part of the 2021–2022 PNC Family Series.

Free Fiesta Sinfónica Concert At Jones Hall Returns To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 7, 2021

Next month, the Houston Symphony's annual free Fiesta Sinfónica concert returns to Jones Hall after a yearlong COVID-induced absence with a vibrant and rhythmic program under the direction of guest conductor Rafael Enrique Irizarry, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

VIDEO: WindSync and Akshaya Avril Tucker Team Up for 'Hold Sacred' as Part of the Houston Artist Commissioning Project
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Dec 28, 2020

Contemporary wind ensemble WindSync has collaborated with composer Akshaya Avril Tucker to create “Hold Sacred”, an original music video that explores Tucker’s meditations on the theme of “sacredness” in the context of 2020. 

Houston Symphony Will Perform Adams' EL NIÑO
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 28, 2020

Returning guest conductor David Robertson leads a stellar cast of vocal soloists, the Houston Symphony, and the Houston Symphony Chorus in two performances of John Adams' celebrated and contemporary musical telling of the nativity story, El Niño, Saturday, Mar. 14, 8 p.m. and Sunday, Mar. 15, 2:30 p.m. at Jones Hall.

Houston Symphony Celebrates Nat King Cole
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 20, 2020

The Houston Symphony and Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke celebrate the centennial birthday of Nat King Cole, one of the most celebrated and influential recording artists of the '50s, in the program, Unforgettable: Celebrating the Nat King Cole Centennial, a concert highlighting his music at 8 p.m. Feb. 28 & 29 and 2:30 p.m. Mar. 1 at Jones Hall. 

The Houston Symphony Will Gear Up for the Start of Spring Training With TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Feb 12, 2020

The Houston Symphony gears up for the start of Major League Baseball's spring training with the baseball-themed, family-friendly program, Take Me Out to the Ballgame, at 10 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 29. The musical morning includes baseball-related activities for kids to enjoy before or after the concert.

Society for the Performing Arts Presents Lila Downs
by Kaitlin Milligan - Feb 12, 2020

Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and Latin music icon Lila Downs returns to Houston Friday, March 6, 2020, at 8 pm, at Jones Hall for the Performing Arts presented by Society for the Performing Arts (SPA).

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater's 2020 U.S. Tour Kicks Off During Black History Month
by Stephi Wild - Jan 31, 2020

Following five-weeks of exceptional performances in New York City, Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater will continue its “Ailey Revealed” season during a 21-city North American tour which kicks off during Black History Month. The 2020 engagement opens on February 4th at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. with a gala to benefit Ailey's D.C. programs, including the creation of new works, Arts-In-Education activities, and scholarships to talented young area dancers to attend The Ailey School in New York. Other major cities throughout the tour include Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, Berkeley, Seattle, Houston, and Boston, culminating with a Mother's Day performance in Newark on May 10th.

Houston Symphony Will Bring the Music of Whitney Houston to Jones Hall
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 23, 2020

The Houston Symphony announced a one-night-only special performance, The Music of Whitney Houston, May 9, 2020 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are now available at houstonsymphony.org.

Houston Symphony Performs Tchaikovsky's PATHETIQUE
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 10, 2020

Finnish conductor John Storgårds returns to the Houston Symphony to conduct Tchaikovsky's Pathétique and internationally recognized violinist Vadim Gluzman in the program Tchaikovsky's a?oePathétiquea?? at 8 p.m. Jan. 17 & 18 and 2:30 p.m. Jan. 19. This performance marks the North American premiere performances of Midnight Sun Variations, a new work dedicated to Storgårds by Finnish composer Outi Tarkiainen.