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.
Galveston Island Festivals
Beaches, restaurants and historic homes are what most people envision when they think of Galveston Island. And, although Galveston is home to plenty of each, it is also the site for a number of festivals throughout the year.
Beaches, restaurants and historic homes are what most people envision when they think of Galveston Island. And, although Galveston is home to plenty of each, it is also the site for a number of festivals throughout the year.
Galveston's Mardi Gras Celebration
Historic Galveston is home to one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations on the Gulf Coast. The Texas-size party lasts for 12 days and 11 nights prior to lent.
Historic Galveston is home to one of the largest Mardi Gras celebrations on the Gulf Coast. The Texas-size party lasts for 12 days and 11 nights prior to lent.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.