Galveston Island Entertainment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Housed in the 1871 Opperman building, the Strand Theatre has hosted theatrical productions since 1977.

Galveston's Mardi Gras Museum houses costumes and other Mardi Gras memorabilia from as far back as 1876.

A listing of live music by band, venue, and date. A great way to keep up with who's playing where on Galveston Island.

Located in the historic Strand district, the Pier 21 Theater is a restored historic theater which shows films depicting Galveston's past.

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.

Staged between Galveston and Port Aransas, the Harvest Moon Regatta is one of the largest port-to-port sailboat races in North America.

Held on Galveston's East Beach, the AIA Sancastle Competition attracts close to 100 teams on an annual basis.