About Houston

Arts and Culture

Houston is home to a dynamic creative ecosystem.  The nonprofit arts and cultural industry generate over $1.3 billion in annual economic activity. Every art discipline and creative expression can be enjoyed in this global city.

Since the early 1900s, there has been an important music community developing in Houston.  Houston is home to notable musicians, significant landmarks, recorded music moments and world class music venues.

Houston is one of the few U.S. cities with resident companies in theater, ballet, symphony and opera, with exciting performances all season long.  Houston boasts proudly of its award-winning and internationally acclaimed entities and invites visitors and residents to enjoy and experience.

Explore one of Houston’s seven Cultural Districts and visit Houston’s Cultural Calendar to explore the city’s extraordinary creative and cultural activities.