Galveston Island Entertainment
After over 100 years, the 1894 Opera House still hosts live events. However, Galveston has a plethora of other live entertainment options as well.
Dickens on the Strand
In a town known for its history, it only makes sense to ring in the holiday season with characters from Christmases past. Such is the case with Galveston, where the annual Dickens on the Strand event helps usher in the month of December and kicks off the holiday season.
In a town known for its history, it only makes sense to ring in the holiday season with characters from Christmases past. Such is the case with Galveston, where the annual Dickens on the Strand event helps usher in the month of December and kicks off the holiday season.
Balinese Room
Galveston's historic Balinese Room has been restored and reopened! Located at the end of a 600-foot pier extending over the Gulf of Mexico, the Balinese is an elegant nightclub with a touch of nostalgia.
Galveston's historic Balinese Room has been restored and reopened! Located at the end of a 600-foot pier extending over the Gulf of Mexico, the Balinese is an elegant nightclub with a touch of nostalgia.
Shopping on the Strand
Developed as Galveston's commerce center in the late 1800s, the Strand has survived over 100 years to be reborn as an island shopping mecca.
Developed as Galveston's commerce center in the late 1800s, the Strand has survived over 100 years to be reborn as an island shopping mecca.
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe
Galveston's premier night spot for live music.
Galveston's premier night spot for live music.
21
Galveston's 21 Club is an elegant bar, featuring an extensive wine selection, over 50 types of martinis, and a broad selection of beer and cigars.
Galveston's 21 Club is an elegant bar, featuring an extensive wine selection, over 50 types of martinis, and a broad selection of beer and cigars.
Galveston's Historic 1894 Opera House
Not only did this historic opera house survive the 1900 hurricane, it is still flourishing and has even been designated the "The Official Opera House of Texas." Today, performances range from Willie Nelson to Red, White, & Tuna to Fiddler on the Roof.
Not only did this historic opera house survive the 1900 hurricane, it is still flourishing and has even been designated the "The Official Opera House of Texas." Today, performances range from Willie Nelson to Red, White, & Tuna to Fiddler on the Roof.
Mardi Gras - Party Prior to Lent
Originally celebrated in the mid-1800s, the Galveston Mardi Gras was revived in 1985 and has been celebrated every year since.
Originally celebrated in the mid-1800s, the Galveston Mardi Gras was revived in 1985 and has been celebrated every year since.
The Strand Theatre
Housed in the 1871 Opperman building, the Strand Theatre has hosted theatrical productions since 1977.
Housed in the 1871 Opperman building, the Strand Theatre has hosted theatrical productions since 1977.
Mardi Gras Museum
Galveston's Mardi Gras Museum houses costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia from as far back as 1876.
Galveston's Mardi Gras Museum houses costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia from as far back as 1876.
The Press Box
Galveston's premier sports bar - where you want to be to watch the game or just hang out!
Galveston's premier sports bar - where you want to be to watch the game or just hang out!
Galveston Music Scene
A listing of live music by band, venue, and date. A great way to keep up with who's playing where on Galveston Island.
A listing of live music by band, venue, and date. A great way to keep up with who's playing where on Galveston Island.
O'Malley's Stage Door Pub
Over the last decade, O'Malley's Stage Door Pub has become a favorite gathering place among Galveston Island visitors and residents. O'Malley's offers over 100 different beers, a full service deli and a comfortable atmosphere.
Over the last decade, O'Malley's Stage Door Pub has become a favorite gathering place among Galveston Island visitors and residents. O'Malley's offers over 100 different beers, a full service deli and a comfortable atmosphere.
Dickens on the Strand
For more than three decades, characters from Charles Dickens’ novels have strolled Galveston’s historic Strand during December. Known as Dickens on the Strand, this holiday festival takes visitors back to the Victorian Era as street vendors with push carts work amongst carolers and street musicians, while children busy themselves at the Royal Menagerie Petting Zoo.
For more than three decades, characters from Charles Dickens’ novels have strolled Galveston’s historic Strand during December. Known as Dickens on the Strand, this holiday festival takes visitors back to the Victorian Era as street vendors with push carts work amongst carolers and street musicians, while children busy themselves at the Royal Menagerie Petting Zoo.
Pier 21 Theater
Located in the historic Strand district, the Pier 21 Theater is a restored historic theater which shows films depicting Galveston's past.
Located in the historic Strand district, the Pier 21 Theater is a restored historic theater which shows films depicting Galveston's past.
Galveston Feather Fest
Galveston's annual Feather Fest is set to coincide with the spring migration, giving birders an opportunity to view over 300 species as they make their way over the island.
Galveston's annual Feather Fest is set to coincide with the spring migration, giving birders an opportunity to view over 300 species as they make their way over the island.
Harvest Moon Regatta
Staged between Galveston and Port Aransas, the Harvest Moon Regatta is one of the largest port-to-port sailboat races in North America.
Staged between Galveston and Port Aransas, the Harvest Moon Regatta is one of the largest port-to-port sailboat races in North America.
AIA Sandcastle Competition
Held on Galveston's East Beach, the AIA Sancastle Competition attracts close to 100 teams on an annual basis.
Held on Galveston's East Beach, the AIA Sancastle Competition attracts close to 100 teams on an annual basis.