Live Acoustic Music Near Houston, Texas

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are several house concerts being held in and around the Houston area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Houston host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Houston. Local restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

December 7
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
December 7
Sabine Street Studios (Listening Room)
Houston, TX
December 11
San Antonio's "Righteous Intonation" - a four piece western string band with riveting layered harmonies - go on their album release tour with folk troubadour & songbird, Anna La Mare.
Dan Electro's (Listening Room)
Houston, TX
December 12
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
December 13
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
December 13
Patterson Hood is a musician and songwriter living in Portland, OR. He's originally from Muscle Shoals, AL and plays with a band called Drive-By Truckers as well as being a solo artist.
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
December 14
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
December 14
Join Mark and Roxe at the Imperial Farmers Market in Sugar Land, December 14th, 2024.
Farmers Market at Imperial (Outdoor Music Series)
Sugar Land, TX
December 15
Come celebrate Dana's 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari." This album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Shake Russell, Darden Smith, Mando Saenz, Libby Koch, David Starr & more. LP's & CD's available for sale at the show.
Cowboy Surfer (Neighborhood Bar)
Houston, TX
December 16
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
December 20
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
December 20
Join League City Folk Association and Mark Winters for a spotlight performance.
League City Folk Association (Folk Music Society)
League City, TX
December 26
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
December 27
Max & Heather Stalling are a singer-songwriter duo based out of Dallas, TX. Max handles rhythm guitar & lead vocals and Heather provides fiddle & harmony vocals.
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
December 27
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
December 28
Goode Company Armadillo Palace (Nightclub)
Houston, TX
December 28
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
January 3
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
January 10
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
January 10
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
January 11
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
January 11
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
January 12
Houston Folklore and Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Houston, TX
January 14
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
January 15
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
January 16
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
January 17
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
January 22
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
January 23
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
January 23
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
January 24
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
January 24
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
January 25
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
January 29
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
February 2
End Of The Line” is a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band. Comprised of 6 members from varying musical backgrounds, they provide a comprehensive and authentic musical experience, faithful to the original spirit of The Allman Brothers Band.
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
February 7
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 7
White Oak Music Hall (Nightclub)
Houston, TX
February 13
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
February 14
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 19
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
February 20
Last Concert Cafe (Nightclub)
Houston, TX
February 21
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
February 25
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
February 28
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
March 1
Its Indie Folk Rock Night at Dan Electros! Please join Mark & Roxe for the album release of "Acoustic Me" , an Indie acoustic album featuring chill positive vibes in a warm and groove oriented musical tapestry.
Dan Electro's (Listening Room)
Houston, TX
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Houston, Texas

House Concerts

5 and Dime House Concerts (Spring)
Fulshear House Concerts (Fulshear)
House In The Heights (Houston Heights)

Listening Rooms

Dan Electro's (Houston)
Main Street Crossing (Tomball)
Sabine Street Studios (Houston)

Folk Music Societies

Houston Folklore and Music Society (Houston)
League City Folk Association (League City)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Coffee House Live @ St Andrews (Houston)
Millbend Coffeehouse (The Woodlands)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Anderson Fair (Houston)
Cactus Jacks (Baytown)
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (The Woodlands)
Green Oaks Tavern (Humble)
Kojaks (Houston)
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Houston)
The Red Brick Tavern (Conroe)

Small Theaters

Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)
Warehouse Live Midtown (Houston)

Outdoor Music Series

Farmers Market at Imperial (Sugar Land)

Bars & Nightclubs

Continental Club Houston (Houston)
Cowboy Surfer (Houston)
Scout Bar (Houston)
The Bull and Bear Tavern and Eatery (Houston)