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Houston Theater District is thrilled to bring back Theater District Open House for the first time since 2019! Generously sponsored by ExxonMobil, this event truly captures the heart and soul of the performing arts in Houston and celebrates our community’s rich cultural diversity.  Join us for an afternoon of performances, activities, and experiences – all free and open to guests of all ages! Brought to you by the performing arts companies and venues of the district, we are excited to see this vibrant tradition return.

The current event schedule is linked here, and links to all participating organizations and venues are outlined below. The day is designed as a choose your own arts adventure! Please come and explore all the Houston Theater District has to offer!

Stay tuned with event announcements by submitting your e-mail address at the bottom of this page, and check out our social media updates on Facebook and Instagram!

Resident Company Performance & Activity Details

Download the current Theater District Open House schedule and map of Venues & Parking!

  • Houston’s own professional theatre the Alley Theatre has been bringing dynamic seasons of reimagined classics and new works since 1947. The Alley’s Open House offerings include Slam Poets, a sneak preview of the upcoming 2025-26 season, a stage combat demonstration on the Hubbard Stage, backstage tours of the Meredith J. Long Theatre Center, an inside look at creatingThe Glass Menagerie!

  • DACAMERA is internationally recognized as a leading producer and presenter of chamber music and jazz, committed to bringing its audiences transformative musical experiences. DACAMERA celebrates Theater District Open House with a variety of activities in the Wortham Theater Center including performances by the Brooke Wyatt Jazz Trio and a chamber music offering from Adam Sadberry, flute, and Chloe de Souza, piano. Stop by the Grand Foyer to have composer Gavin Goodrich write your musical caricature, then hear it performed live by violinist Julie Lin at 2:30 p.m. in the Cullen Theater.

  • The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts serves as a connector, convenor, and incubator for all Houston audiences, artmakers, and arts organizations. A presenter of engaging performances and educational programs, the Hobby Center brings varied offerings to the 2025 Open House Schedule.  Visit Zilkha Hall for a full performance day featuring Latino Theater presented by ALMAAHH, Houston Contemporary Dance Company, Ensemble Theatre, Apollo Chamber Players, Ars Lyrica Houston, and Urban Souls Dance Company.  Other offerings on the Hobby campus include Story Hour, backstage tours, arts and crafts, food trucks in the valet lane, and a Family Dance Workshop with a Cast Member of HAMILTON!

  • With over 50 years of rich history, Houston Ballet presents world-class performances each season and fosters a love for dance in future generations through its Academy and Education and Community Engagement programs.  Theater District Open House plans include performances and classes to showcase all the company offers Houston year-round.  Visit Houston Ballet throughout the day at the Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance for performance excerpts from Sleeping Beauty, a multigenerational movement class, behind the scenes tours, activities and crafts, and boutique sales. Travel across the street to the Wortham Center for tours of the Brown Theater house, an archival display, ticket sales, and much more!

  • The mission of Houston Grand Opera (HGO) is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera through creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. Theater District Open House guests can engage with these experiences through HGO's community and learning programs Opera to Go! and Storybook Opera featured onstage at Lynn Wyatt Square along with an information and ticket sales table.

  • Houston Symphony’s mission is to inspire and engage a large and diverse audience through exceptional musical performances, and to create enduring impact in our community.  Experience all the Symphony has to offer at Open House with a brass fanfare at Lynn Wyatt Square, and visit Jones Hall to interact via an instrument petting zoo, venue tours, chamber performances, discount ticket sales, and more!

    • How to get to Jones Hall for the Performing Arts: Google Map

    • Visit Houston Symphony Online

  • Founded in 1966 to present performances and learning experiences featuring exceptional artists from around the world, Performing Arts Houston’s (PAH) mission is to amplify the arts. A regular presenter at venues across the theater district, PAH’s offerings for Theater District Open House are no exception. Visit Lynn Wyatt Square for an interactive dance workshop with Houston’s own YUNGCHRIS. At Jones Hall, PAH presents a visual arts activity with Chris Maldonado, a dance collaboration accompanied by musicians from Houston Symphony and interaction through venue tours, step and repeat and show poster photo opportunities, as well as ticket discounts, giveaways, and more! Finally, two mini performances from the Prelude Performers at the Wortham Theater Center are not to be missed!

  • Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is Houston’s nonprofit home for musical theatre presenting the highest quality Broadway productions created right here in Houston and award-winning camps and classes for beginners to the Broadway-bound.  

     Step into the spotlight with TUTS and the Humphreys School of Musical Theatre in their Large Studio at the Hobby Center for Stage Ready Review, Broadway Glam, and a taste of Summer Camp fun. Broadway Family Fun lights up the Zilkha Stage at the Hobby Center and everyone is invited to sing, dance, and move to the music with Musicals in Motion at Lynn Wyatt Square.

Free performances and family friendly activities!

The doors of all the iconic spaces of the Houston Theater District will be open and free to the public and activated with performances, interactive activities, showcases, and so much more for the 2025 ExxonMobil Theater District Open House. Visit us at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts, Houston Ballet’s Margaret Alkek Williams Center for Dance, Lynn Wyatt Square, Jones Hall, TUTS Humphreys School of Musical Theatre, and Wortham Theater Center!

Event, Parking, Food & Beverage Details

  • Please note, event attendees may be photographed or recorded for promotional use by Houston Theater District and Open House participating partners.

  • Theater District Open House (TDOH) will feature a number of food and beverage options for your visit.

  • Theater District Open House discounted garage self-parking is available from 11:30-5:30 at the following area garages:

Connect with us

Send us a message at info@houstontheaterdistrict.org