Houston concertgoers have a packed schedule ahead, featuring a wide range of artists and genres. Here’s a rundown of upcoming performances, from heavy metal to R&B and beyond.

Thrash Metal Titans Hit the Stage

Testament at House of Blues

Guitarist Alex Skolnick and the iconic thrash metal band Testament will perform at the House of Blues on Friday as part of their “Thrash of the Titans” tour. Testament has been a cornerstone of the thrash metal scene for over four decades, alongside bands like Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, and Anthrax.

Fall Concert Highlights

Built to Spill at White Oak Music Hall

Alt-rock enthusiasts can catch Built to Spill at White Oak Music Hall on Saturday, September 26. The band, known for their love of guitar solos, hails from Boise, Idaho – a city with a surprising rock and roll history, also the birthplace of Paul Revere and the Raiders!

Weezer, The Shins & Silversun Pickups at 713 Music Hall

Nerdy rockers Weezer are embarking on a fall tour, stopping at 713 Music Hall on Friday, October 16, with support from The Shins and Silversun Pickups. Presales are currently underway, with the general ticket sale beginning on Friday.

Blue October Returns to Houston

Houston’s own Blue October will perform two nights in their hometown on Friday, December 18, and Saturday, December 19, at the House of Blues. Tickets for both shows are currently available.

Blues & Beyond

Ally Venable at The Continental Club

Guitarist Ally Venable will be performing at The Continental Club on Friday, offering a preview of her set before the Buddy Guy Blues Festival on Saturday, August 29, which also features Jimmie Vaughan, Kingfish Ingram, and Gary Clark Jr.

Jorma Kaukonen & John Hurlbut at The Heights Theater

Singer-songwriter Jorma Kaukonen, known for his work with Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna, will perform at The Heights Theater on Saturday with guitarist John Hurlbut. Kaukonen notably provided Jefferson Airplane with its name, inspired by his dog, Blind Lemon Jefferson Airplane.

R&B Legends Take the Stage

New Edition with Boyz II Men & Toni Braxton at Toyota Center

R&B fans are in for a treat as New Edition, Boyz II Men, and Toni Braxton share the stage at the Toyota Center on Saturday. New Edition chose their name to signal they were a “new edition” of the Jackson 5.