
Baile Latin Dance Festival
Saturday, September 12
6:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Hemisfair, 434 S Alamo
"A celebration of Latin music and culture featuring six genres: salsa, cumbia, norteña, merengue, bachata, and reggaetón in front of the John H. Wood Courthouse. The evening includes a free dance lesson at 6:00 PM, performances by DJ Plaziuz and Mikah Zepeda, a live band, and local food vendors serving Colombian, Puerto Rican, and Mexican dishes, along with eight artisan booths. The event is 18+; admission is free, but tickets are required for capacity."

Cinema Interruptus: a TPR Fundraiser
Tuesday, September 15
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Texas Public Radio Malú and Carlos Alvarez Theater
Watch Vertigo like never before ‒ with a hot dog bar, nachos, popcorn, wine, beer, snacks, and the freedom to yell 'Stop!' whenever something catches your eye. Join TPR's Nathan Cone for an interactive, insightful evening of film and fun." Starring James Stewart, Kim Novak and Barbara Bel Geddes.

Exhibition: Kingship and Power in Assyria
Through May 17, 2028
During museum open hours
San Antonio Museum of Art, 200 W Jones
"Through a partnership with the Art Institute of Chicago, SAMA has a special opportunity to display an ancient relief sculpture from the palace of the Assyrian king Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud, in present-day Iraq. The relief portrays the head of a winged figure, from a series of protective divinities (probably apkallu, wise men or sages) that alternated with stylized trees to decorate one of the palace’s reception rooms. It will join the Schwartz Gallery installation Around the Wine-Dark Sea, which highlights the many cultures in contact around the ancient Mediterranean..."

Mrs. Doubtfire
Performances through Sunday, September 20
Various times
Majestic Theatre, 224 E Houston
"Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call 'wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny' (Manchester Evening News) and 'a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers' (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, Mrs. Doubtfire tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s 'the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now', raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together..."

My Chemical Romance & The Mars Volta
Saturday, September 12
6:00 PM
Alamodome, 100 Montana
"Write For Me said 'My Chemical Romance will bring their explosive Long Live The Black Parade 2026 Tour to the Alamodome, delivering a full-scale celebration of their iconic album alongside special guests The Mars Volta. Known for their theatrical energy and emotionally charged performances, MCR will resurrect the spirit of The Black Parade with a powerful setlist, dramatic visuals, and the intensity that defined a generation of alternative rock. With The Mars Volta’s progressive edge opening the night, the San Antonio stop promises to be an unforgettable collision of two genre-defying acts in one massive arena experience."

I Saw the Lights by Jatson Williams
Performances through Sunday, September 27
Various times
Tobin Center, 100 Auditorium Circle
"Inspired by real accounts of the mysterious UFO sightings over Lubbock, Texas, I Saw the Lights brings together a group of ordinary people linked by a single, extraordinary experience. Blending humor, tenderness, and wonder, the play explores how belief, memory, and storytelling shape the way we understand our lives and one another. Featuring Jaston Williams performing alongside veteran San Antonio actors, the production anchors the season with a story rooted in Texas soil, an intimate, communal evening that celebrates local voices and the power of shared experience. "

Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays thru September 27
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Fever Immersive Center at The Shops at Rivercenter, 849 E Commerce
"Machu Picchu: Journey to the Lost City, featuring Terry Crews, transports you back 450 years ago to the heart of the ancient Inca Empire in stunning virtual reality. You’ll climb the breathtaking peaks of the Andes, wander through the Temple of the Sun, walk the famed terraces, and uncover the secrets of this awe-inspiring citadel. Five years in the making, this groundbreaking recreation by the world’s top 3D modeling specialists lets you explore this Seventh Wonder like never before..."

Viva Dieciséis
Tuesday, September 15
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Tuesday, September 15
"Dieciséis at Pearl is honoring Mexico’s independence with a civic ceremony in partnership with the Consulate General de México en San Antonio. Expect live mariachi performances, cultural artwork on display, and activities for the little ones."

Mariachi Showcase at Pearl
Sunday, September 13
12:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Pearl, 303 Pearl Pkwy
"Celebrate San Antonio’s rich traditions, music, and culture during an afternoon filled with local and regional mariachi talent. This free community showcase brings together talented student mariachi and acclaimed professional groups from across Texas for live performances in Pearl Park and Pearl Amphitheater. Guests are invited to enjoy an unforgettable day of music, heritage, and family-friendly entertainment featuring Mariachi Campanas de America, Mariachi Azteca de America, Mariachi Aguila Brackenridge High School, Guadalupe Mariachi Academy, Mariachi Las Alteñas, Mariachi Vargas, and many more..."


First Friday Concert
Friday, September 4
12:00 PM
St John's Lutheran Church, 502 E Nueva
"Welcome to our 2026-2027 First Friday Concert Series at St. John’s! Established in 2007, this year marks our 19th First Friday season of sharing the joy of music with the community... All concerts begin at 12:00pm, on the first Fridays of each month, September through May, and are presented in the historic St. John’s sanctuary. Concerts are free and open to the public, followed by a luncheon with a suggested $10 donation. Complimentary parking is available on site..." Enjoy a 'From bach to Franck: Preludes, Chorales, & Fugues' - Zachary Ridgway, piano at September's concert.

San Japan 2026
Thursday, September 3 thru Sunday, September 6
Various times
Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market
"San Japan is the Largest Anime and Gaming Convention in the South Texas Region. It occurs at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center and the San Antonio Grand Hyatt within downtown San Antonio on Labor Day Weekend, located right by the famous River Walk. San Japan is a fan-run organization that provides an annual anime-focused and gaming convention. Be a part of our cause – striving to cultivate an acceptance and appreciation of anime, gaming, and related fandoms..."

Arts & Entertainment Events
LNF Weekly publishes a free weekly newsletter that alerts you to all the arts and entertainment events going on in the neighborhood and the broader downtown area, by which we mean everything from The Pearl to Lone Star. Each newsletter covers more than one hundred events, including art gallery openings, live music, festivals, and theater.
In addition, on this page, we highlight a dozen or so events coming up soon that we think you might especially enjoy. We update this list every day to keep it current.
