The Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

The Houston Rodeo concert lineup is always straight FIRE. The 2024 lineup was announced on January 11. Look at all the artists and GET YOUR TICKETS.

Here are some of our top pro-tips to maximize your rodeo experience.

There are a few easy ways to get to the Houston Rodeo. Take your pick:

The METRORail is just $2.50 a ride and offers three rails lines to make it easy for guests to get to and from the Rodeo. This is ideal if you are traveling from Downtown Houston, the Museum District, or Texas Medical Center.

Residents and visitors of The Woodlands and surrounding areas can utilize The Woodlands Express, which will offer service to NRG Stadium on weekends during the rodeo. Cost is  just $13 for a round-trip ticket.

Uber and Lyft ride sharing is also available with drop-off and pick-up locations in the Miller Lite Yellow Lot 38. There is a specific area where all the ride shares line up, so you should spot it pretty easily.

Looking for parking? NRG Park has five large lots on the property for your convenience, with trams running to and from the rodeo grounds until midnight every night. Just remember to take a picture of where you parked before you leave your car. Been there, done this, don't get lost. lol

March is a beautiful time to be in Houston. With temperatures ranging from the low 50s to the mid 70s, you can expect a very comfortable Rodeo experience. In addition to your 10-gallon hat and denim-on-denim look, you'll want to carry a light jacket just in case. Rainfall is pretty minimal in March, so that isn't a huge concern.

Given that NRG Park is massive, you'll definitely want to wear comfy shoes that are good for trekking through some dirt. Ah yes, almost forgot - wear a big belt buckle. It's a thing this time of the year.

Looking for tips to style your Rodeo look? We've got a blog for that.

The Houston Rodeo is full of inventive, indulgent and Instagram-worthy bites. From the classic Texas-sized turkey legs and funnel cakes, to the deep-fried Oreo cookies and flamin' hot cheetos roasted corn on the cob - you are going to be in concession heaven. For bonus points, try the Fruity Pebbles Shrimp on a Stick and post it on IG. #ExploreHOU

Wine enthusiasts will want to head to Champion Wine Garden, located at Carruth Plaza at NRG Park. With live music, 70 wines to choose from, and reservations for parties of all sizes (yes, even just for you and a +1), this is probably where you will find us.

You know how they say everything is bigger in Texas? It's also way better. While you peruse the carnival grounds, take a pit stop and jump one of the 80+ rides that are integral to your Rodeo experience.

Take in the views of Houston from the La Grande XL Ferris wheel, featuring 36 air-conditioned cabins with enough room for four people. Prefer something closer to the ground? Check out a variety of rides which will be at this year's Houston Rodeo here.

The Calf Scramble is a hilariously entertaining event where Texas 4-H and FFA members compete to catch a calf. The calves are released and run in every direction while the students chase them about trying their hardest to catch one. The program has raised more than $14 million in certificates and awards for more than 21,000 students.

Horse shows include cutting horse show, donkey and mule show, mounted shooting, paint horse show, quarter horse show, ranch rodeo, ranch sorting, youth horse show. The shows include lots of competition with top-notch horses.

Contrary to popular belief, the Rodeo is not like a 'year-round' Houston vibe. Check out the top things to do in Houston for the cherry on top of your Houston experience.

Looking for a hotel room close to NRG Park? Here are some of the closest accommodations to the festivities:

Blossom Hotel Houston (photo above)
Royal Sonesta Houston
Hilton Garden Inn and Home2 Suites by Hilton - Medical Center
Crowne Plaza Hotel Houston near NRG - Medical Center - Galleria Area
Holiday Inn Houston S - NRG Area - Medical Center
Extended Stay America - Houston - Med Center - NRG Park - Kirby
SpringHill Suites Houston Medical Center/NRG Park
Courtyard by Marriott Houston Medical Center/NRG Park