ENTERTAINMENT
MEMORIAL PARK 2026 ENTERTAINMENT
STELLA ARTOIS STAGE
Friday
Friday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Greg Welch is a local jazz singer with a warm, timeless voice reminiscent of Frank Sinatra and the classic sounds of jazz. Performing with his trio, Greg brings an easygoing style and a touch of old-school charm to every performance.
Friday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm William James is a talented Houston guitarist and singer who has been captivating audiences since 2000, performing with acts including The Classix, Evelyn Rubio Band, Mark May Band, Drywater, The Fab Five, Chip Oliphant, and Moses Guest. With a deep love for music and decades of experience, William brings a soulful voice, masterful guitar work, and timeless energy to every performance.
Friday 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm This cosmic cumbia duo blends hypnotic rhythms, melodies, and a touch of otherworldly magic into their sound. With a growing national following, they’re making big moves while bringing the vibrant spirit of Houston Cumbia to audiences everywhere. DJ Gracie Chavez opens the set.
Sunday
Sunday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm The Texas-based Filipino-Nigerian duo explores self-acceptance and maturity against the backdrop of an adverse and ever-changing world. Despite nearly 300 miles between them, the duo bridges the distance through collaboration–writing, recording, and performing music that marries Debussy’s impressionistic textures with the soulful sound of Lianne La Havas.
Sunday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm This Houston-based jazz fusion group blends the improvisational spirit of jazz with funk, soul, Latin rhythms, and modern grooves to create a sound that’s both adventurous and accessible. Their dynamic performances move seamlessly between tight arrangements and spontaneous improvisation, bringing fresh energy and musicianship to every stage.
Sunday 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Dreamwalker is a Houston-based indie band creating original music that blends their diverse influences into a sound all their own. Formed around 2018, the project gives its members a chance to step beyond the cover-band circuit and explore the creative freedom, energy, and expression of original music.
ACTIVE IMAGINATION ZONE
Friday 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.
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Jennifer Lang is a multifaceted artist in Houston, TX whose life and art revolve around the mantra to keep playing.
Saturday
Saturday 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Steeped in the sounds of the 70's, songwriter Eliza's soulful and sophisticated sound delivers gritty original grooves and toe-tapping bops, fresh and energetic takes on jazz standards, and reinvigorates forgotten pop treasures with a sweet and funky twist.
Saturday 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Bombazo Houston is a local Puerto Rican Bomba ensemble bringing the powerful rhythms, movement, and cultural traditions of Puerto Rico to Houston. Their high-energy performances celebrate the spirit of Bomba through driving drums, call-and-response, and a deep connection to community and heritage.
Saturday 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Los Angeles-based musical information selector known for blending the bangers and unexpected gems into sets that keep the dance floor moving.
Saturday 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm MECA’s Mexican folkloric dancers bring the rich traditions of Mexico to life through vibrant costumes, dynamic choreography, and music rooted in the country’s diverse cultural heritage. Their performances celebrate Mexican history and culture while showcasing the beauty, energy, and artistry of folklórico dance.
Saturday 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm From his early days in avant-garde music with non-profit org Nameless Sound, to leading the psychedelic blues-hound supergroup Grandfather Child, into his work as a producer with artists like Too $hort, Felix Ames, Fat Tony, Kam Franklin and Dent May, and onto the release of his 2022 synth-disco odyssey Blues of the World, Lucas has been a restless experimenter. It's hard to sum up his sound with a single genre tag, but some of the ideas he works with include 70s film scores, jazz fusion, funk, disco and soul.
ROAMING ENTERTAINMENT
Friday 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!
Friday, Saturday & Sunday 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm Keep your eyes peeled for awesome stilt walkers strolling through the festival & don't miss your chance to snap a pic with them!