Galveston Texas Entertainment & Events
Special Events
Danny O'Flaherty's Celtic Christmas
2020 Postoffice Street • Galveston, TX 77550
Grand 1894 Opera House
409-765-1894
This annual event, held at the Grand 1894 Opera House, offers a Celtic slant on Christmas, with heart-tugging and spritley melodies that are associated with Ireland and Celtic music. more...Spirit of Flight Airshow
2002 Terminal Drive • Galveston, TX 77554
Located at the Lone Star Flight Museum
409-740-7722
Enjoy food, historic Army Air Force apparel, warbirds, hardware, and, of course, a fantastic airshow at this annual event. more...
Cinema
Pier 21 Theatre
Pier 21 at Harborside Drive
409-763-8808
Unique theater that features two theatrical presentations. The Great Storm is a 27-minute multimedia documentary of the 1900 hurricane, the greatest disaster in Galveston. Shows are every hour on the hour. The Pirate Island of Jean Lafitte is an 18-minute film that tells the history and mystery of the famous islander. Shows are every hour on the hour.Premiere Cinemas
8902 Seawall Boulevard • Galveston, TX 77551
409-741-1700
Enjoy a great selection of first run movies at this cinema that features state-of-the-art stadium seating and hi-back rocking chairs.IMAX 3-D Theater
1 Hope Boulevard • Galveston, TX 77554
The first IMAX 3D theater in North America, this theater features a giant six story screen and larger-than-life films by some of the world's foremost film makers. Incredible and realistic three dimensional images are displayed with such realism you will try to reach out to grab the almost touchable images.The Internet Movie Database
Features plot summaries, reviews, cast lists, and theatre schedules. more...
Night Life
Market St. Tavern
2310 Market Street • Galveston, TX 77551
409-762-8099
Home of the mind blowing Napalm, this hot night life spot features a dance floor with a full light show, a DJ booth, three pool tables, foosball tables, video games, three TV monitors broadcasting your favorite sports, and a large variety of spirits and imported & domestic beers. more...
Plays & Productions
Strand Street Theatre
2317 Ship Mechanic Row • Galveston, TX 77550
763-4591
Galveston's only year-round, professional repertory company produces about seven shows a year in this intimate playhouse that seats 110.Grand 1894 Opera House
2020 Postoffice Street • Galveston, TX 77551
409-765-1894
Widely renowned historic performing arts theater that presents over 25 productions annually including Broadway musicals, opera, dance, dramas, and stars of stage and screen. A long list of legendary performers have been featured at this theater.
Art Exhibits
ARToberFEST
Postoffice Street • Galveston, TX 77551
The premier art event in Galveston, this two day art festival, held every October, includes a wide variety of original art in all types of media, as well as live music and fun for the whole family. more...
Festivals & Fairs
Mardi Gras Galveston
Various Locations Around the City • Galveston, TX 77551
409-763-4311
"The largest Mardi Gras celebration in Texas," this multiple day festival includes over 75 events such as colorful parades, elaborate parties, exhibits, sporting events, and live entertainment every February. more...Galveston Island Jazz Festival
Various locations • Galveston, TX 77550
2317 Ship's Mechanic Row
763-1894 or 763-7080
Nationally famous jazz greats are among the musicians who play during this three-day festival.DiscoverOurFestival
The ultimate U.S. festivals, tourism & annual events guide. more...
Sporting Events
Gulf Greyhound Park
LaMarque, • Galveston, TX 77553
986-9500
You have your choice of four levels, all enclosed and air conditioned, on which to watch the dogs run.
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