Rodeo Gone Global?

Is the Rodeo Getting Too Big for Houston?

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has grown into a national destination, changing how the city—and longtime fans—experience a once-local tradition.

02/04/2026 By Erica Cheng

Rodeo Season

The 2026 Houston Rodeo Concert Lineup Is Here

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo reveals a country-forward 2026 lineup with hometown moments, nostalgic acts, and crossover stars.

01/08/2026 By Brittany Britto Garley

Giddy Up

Here's the Full 2025 Houston Rodeo Entertainer Lineup

Get ready to dust off your cowboy boots.

01/09/2025 By Uvie Bikomo and Meredith Nudo

Let’s (Not) Go Girls!

The Houston Rodeo Desperately Needs More Female Headliners

For the past several years, the rodeo’s music lineup has only featured a handful of female acts. We have some suggestions.

02/02/2024 By Daniel Renfrow

Rodeo Remix

This Is How the Houston Rodeo Chooses Its Performers Every Year

From Blake Shelton to Nickelback, curating the lineup is a multiyear process that involves a lot of factors.

01/25/2024 By Uvie Bikomo

Index

Taking Stock of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Key dates and notable milestones of the city’s signature event.

03/01/2023 By Houstonia Staff

Houston Rodeo

Bun B is Coming Back to the HLSR. Here’s Who Might Be Coming With Him.

After last year’s H-Town Takeover, Bun B and friends are returning bigger and better.

02/14/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Saddle Up!

Here’s What to Look Forward to at RodeoHouston 2023

Barrleman Leon Coffee will lead the charge as the Grand Marshall of the 2023 Downtown Rodeo Parade.

01/17/2023 By Jessica Lodge and Shelby Stewart

RODEO SEASON

RodeoHouston Announces Full Performance Lineup for 2023

Bun B returns with a “Southern Takeover,” plus performances from Brad Paisley, Brooks & Dunn, Walker Hayes, and Jason Aldean.

01/09/2023 By Shelby Stewart

Yeehaw

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Is Back and Better

The rodeo opened its gates Feb. 28 and it’s jam-packed with contests, livestock shows, concerts and more.

03/04/2022 Photography by Anthony Rathbun

Rodeo Houston

Parker McCollum Added to RodeoHouston 2022 Performances

McCollum makes the fourth Texas artist added to the roster.

10/20/2021 By Shelby Stewart

Taking Chances

Chance the Rapper Is Coming to the Houston Rodeo

The lineup's complete, now go get those tickets.

02/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Here's to Happier

Marshmello Bringing Sweet Beats to the Rodeo

The EDM star has just been announced as part of RodeoHouston's 2020 lineup.

02/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Good As Hell

Lizzo to Make Houston Rodeo Debut With Friday Concert

The "Good As Hell" singer is one of the final acts to be announced in this year's festival lineup.

02/04/2020 By Emma Schkloven

Ice House

February's Perfect Party: Apologies to Garth Edition

Country stars kicking off the rodeo, athletes of all stripes, and—of course—visiting drag queens are invited.

01/30/2018 By Catherine Matusow

Save the Dates

The 2017 Houston Rodeo Lineup is Here!

More than 20 chart-topping performers stop by Houston this March.

01/09/2017 By Jeanne Lyons Davis