Tex Dunright at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Name: Tex Dunright at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Start: 2026-03-03T10:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-03-17T10:00:00-06:00
Location: NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054, United States

Schedule

Tue, 03 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am to Tue, 17 Mar, 2026 at 10:00 am

UTC-06:00

Location

NRG Park, Houston, TX 77054, United States | Houston, TX

Mark your calendars, Houston! The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is thrilled to announce that the 2026 Rodeo will include an additional date and star entertainer, bringing the best of the Western heritage and entertainment for a total of 21 days. The 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will take place from Monday, March 2 through Sunday, March 22. The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings will take place from Thursday, February 26 – Saturday, February 28.
The RODEOHOUSTON® competition will occur through the first 20 days of the event, beginning on Monday, March 2 with Finals being held on Saturday, March 21. The last day of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, Sunday, March 22, will feature a full-length concert performance inside NRG Stadium. Although there will be no RODEOHOUSTON competition on the last Sunday, guests will have access to all activities across the grounds such as the Carnival, presented by First Community, Champion Wine Garden, presented by Frost, AGVENTURE, presented by Oxy, and shopping and dining inside NRG Center.
This is the first time the event has featured a 21st day since 2022. Cody Johnson will be performing a full-length evening concert on the final night of the 2026 event and the remaining 2026 RODEOHOUSTON entertainer lineup will be announced in early 2026. To learn more about Cody’s performance, click here.
About the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo promotes agriculture by hosting an annual, family-friendly experience that educates and entertains the public, supports Texas youth, showcases Western heritage, and provides year-round educational support within the community. Since its beginning in 1932, the Rodeo has committed more than $630 million to the youth of Texas and education. The 2026 Rodeo is scheduled for March 2 – March 22. The 2026 World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest, presented by Cotton Holdings, is scheduled for Feb. 26 – Feb. 28. For more information, visit rodeohouston.com, download the RODEOHOUSTON app and follow @RODEOHOUSTON online via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube for all the latest news.