ENTERTAINMENT
2026 DOWNTOWN ENTERTAINMENT
STELLA ARTOIS STAGE
Saturday
Saturday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Westbury High School Student Bands showcase the energy, talent, and diversity of one of Houston’s standout fine arts programs. These young musicians perform a dynamic mix of original works and traditional styles, reflecting both creativity and cultural heritage.
Saturday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Cuban Singer Songwriter brings dynamic original music and all-star 5 piece band to fest. Be prepared for original boleros and danceable latin grooves.
Saturday 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Born on the shores of Galveston, Texas, this roots reggae band delivers sun-soaked rhythms and soulful grooves with a laid-back Gulf Coast feel. Their music flows effortlessly between English and Spanish lyrics, blending culture, community, and conscious vibes.
Sunday
Sunday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The award winning highschool jazz band performs under the direction of Dr. James Westfall.
Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm The charismatic bandleader and vocalist for The Houston Jazz Band, Tianna Hall is a Grammy-recognized vocal powerhouse,blending classic and contemporary tunes in a playfull and swinging set.
Sunday 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Son Bayou is a local roots cumbia band dedicated to the traditional sounds of Colombia,Mexico and infused with Houston flavor. Their music is earthy, rhythmic and made for dancing - keeping classic cumbia alive for new generations.
Garden Stage
Saturday
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Felipe, the iconic voice behind Los Skarnales, brings his records and turntables to the festival stage. With decades of influence in Houston’s music scene, his set feels like a curated hang—easygoing, soulful, and full of timeless local flavor.
Saturday 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm A graduate of Houston’s legendary arts high school HSPVA, Mowhawk Steve, has grown up behind the decks, honing his craft through years of dedication to the city’s music scene. From underground sets to clubs and major festival stages, he played every room! Today, he's a well-loved staple of the scene, known for reading the crowd and turning any space into a vibe.
Saturday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm DJ FUNKZ,a crowd-favorite has carved out a sound that’s equal parts funky, unique, and wildly fun. Known for surprise twists, infectious grooves, and a big personality behind the decks, his sets keep dancers smiling and moving.
ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT
Sunday
Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm MLE is a sound artist, DJ, and producer whose electrifying sets are rooted in Afro-Caribbean and Afro-diasporic rhythms. Drawing from her Panamanian heritage and upbringing in Houston, Texas, she crafts cross-genre sound journeys that transform the dance floor into a space for healing, empowerment, and collective release.
Saturday 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Radio Sofrito is the DJ and co-producer behind @caribe_funk, known for shaping immersive sets that center Afro-Latin and Caribbean sounds and textures. His sound spans genres across Tropical bass, Afro-Latin funk, global club sounds, and everything in between, bridging the local and the global.
Saturday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm dj NIMBUS, a Texas native is the sound of the underground resonating from House Music to hypnotic lounge tracks. Blending the classics to the latest global grooves, dj NIMBUS creates audible soundscapes to intrigue the most discriminant listeners from around the world.
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Nuncio Acrobatics
Sunday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Sunday 12:00 pm Community percussion band playing samba reggae based in Houston.
Hula Hoop Show & Games
Saturday 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Hula hoop dancers will be at various stages for spectacular shows. Catch them in the Active Imagination Zone to play games and learn cool hoop tricks!
Stilt Walkers
Saturday & Sunday Keep your eyes peeled for awesome stilt walkers strolling through the festival & don't miss your chance to snap a pic with them!
ACTIVE IMAGINATION ZONE
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Folk artist, Art Car Artist, Portrait Artist; Bonnie Blue has done it all. She has made her career as a successful, fun, exotic, funky, one-of-a-kind artist. 95% of all the art materials she uses in her works are recycled.
Saturday & Sunday 11:00 am - 5:00 pm Jennifer Lang is a multifaceted artist in Houston, TX whose life and art revolve around the mantra to keep playing.