Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2027 in Houston: weekend guide and things to do

22 February to 14 March 2027 · ExpectedHouston, United StatesThe world's largest livestock show and rodeo

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo leaves gaps between screenings, shows and events, and companions without a pass have whole days in Houston. This guide fills them.

Tours in Houston Hotels for these dates

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo in short

When: 22 February to 14 March 2027 (expected, not yet confirmed by the organiser)
Where: NRG Park, Houston, United States, about 9 km from the centre
Free time: Gaps of two to four hours between screenings or shows, and whole days for companions.
Best base: Museum District and Midtown: Near Rice.
Getting there: Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is 30 to 45 minutes; Hobby (HOU) is 20 minutes.
Weather: In February and March, Houston averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 85 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 17 min of daylight.
Top things to do: Space Center Houston; Houston food tour; Galveston day trip

Weather during Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

In February and March, Houston averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 85 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 17 min of daylight.

Month	Average high	Average low	Rain
February	18°C (64°F)	7°C (45°F)	69 mm
March	22°C (72°F)	11°C (52°F)	85 mm

What to pack

A warm layer for the evenings.
A light rain jacket, just in case.
Comfortable walking shoes and a small day bag.

Monthly averages for 2001 to 2025 from NASA POWER. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.

Airport to NRG Park

Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is 30 to 45 minutes; Hobby (HOU) is 20 minutes.

METRORail red line to Stadium Park/Astrodome.

Public transport directions to NRG Park · Everything on at NRG Park

Where to stay by budget

Budget	Where	Why
Budget	Galleria area chains	Central.
Mid-range	Museum District and Midtown	Near Rice.
Splurge	Downtown and the Post Oak	Luxury towers.

Three hotels we would book

Budget: Hampton Inn Houston Near the Galleria
Mid-range: Hotel ZaZa Museum District
Splurge: The Post Oak Hotel

Links search the nights from 21 February to 15 March. Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Day plans for the free hours

Built around the usual festival stay schedule for 22 February to 14 March 2027. Session times change: check the official timetable and move the blocks around.

Between screenings or shows

A two- to four-hour gap: something close by.

Half-dayHouston food tour Half day · Food
Tex-Mex and Viet-Cajun.
EatCrawfish and Noodles Viet-Cajun

A free day

For companions without a pass, or attendees taking a day off.

Full daySpace Center Houston Full day · Family · Indoor
NASA tram tour.

Evenings

After the last show of the day.

After darkMontrose.
EatNinfa's on Navigation Original fajitas

Rainy day

Indoor backups.

Rain or heat backupNatural Science Museum.
FreeBuffalo Bayou Park.

Family-friendly picks

Full day · Family · Indoor

Space Center Houston

NASA tram tour.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Galveston day trip

Beaches and the pier.

See times and prices

Houston Zoo.
Children's Museum.

Evening and day-trip tours

Full day · Family · Indoor

Space Center Houston

NASA tram tour.

See times and prices

Full day · Family

Galveston day trip

Beaches and the pier.

See times and prices

After dark

Montrose.

3 tours worth booking for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Tour	Length	Good for
Space Center Houston	Full day	Families, Bad weather
Houston food tour	Half day	Food lovers
Galveston day trip	Full day	Families

Event weeks sell out. Book tours with free cancellation as soon as the session times are published.

Where to eat

Ninfa's on Navigation Original fajitas
Killen's BBQ
Crawfish and Noodles Viet-Cajun

Reserve dinner for the nights around the event: restaurants near the venue fill up days ahead.

Rainy-day backups

Full day · Family · Indoor

Space Center Houston

NASA tram tour.

See times and prices

Museum of Fine Arts.
Natural Science Museum.

Getting around on event days

METRORail red line runs through the Museum District and downtown.

Day trips from Houston

Galveston: 1 hour
Space Center: 40 minutes

Bringing a group?

Corporate hospitality, fan clubs, teams and families travelling together: tell us the dates and group size and we will put together tours, transfers and a group dinner for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

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Questions people ask

When is Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2027?

The next edition is 22 February to 14 March 2027, following the usual pattern. The organiser has not confirmed it yet.

What is the weather like during Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

In February and March, Houston averages highs of about 22°C and lows of 7°C, with roughly 85 mm of rain in the month. Expect about 11 h 17 min of daylight.

How do I get from the airport to NRG Park?

Bush Intercontinental (IAH) is 30 to 45 minutes; Hobby (HOU) is 20 minutes. METRORail red line to Stadium Park/Astrodome.

Where should I stay for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

For most visitors the best base is Museum District and Midtown: Near Rice.

What can we do between sessions at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

Good short outings in Houston include Houston food tour. See the day plans on this page for a full schedule.

What is there for kids and families near Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

Family-friendly picks: Space Center Houston, Galveston day trip. Houston Zoo.

How far is NRG Park from Houston centre?

About 9 km in a straight line. METRORail red line to Stadium Park/Astrodome.

How we put this guide together: dates come from the organiser's published calendar or, when not yet announced, from the event's usual pattern; weather from NASA POWER monthly averages 2001 to 2025; venue access and city tips from our own research. Last checked 2 November 2026. How we research.

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