Clear your schedule, round up your friends, and head to Nessler Park for the Texas City Music Festival 2026!
Spend the day catching live performances from regional bands, digging into festival food, and singing along to country favorites, classic rock, and local indie sounds. With music filling the park and plenty of fellow music fans to share the afternoon with, it’s your chance to discover new artists, support local talent, and enjoy a lively fall day right in the heart of Texas City.
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Event Schedule & Location
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Your Saturday evening plans are sorted! Head to Nessler Park, find a comfortable spot on the lawn, and enjoy a few hours of live music with the Texas City community.
- Date: Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM–9:00 PM
- Location: Nessler Park, 1700 5th Avenue North, Texas City, TX 77590
- Admission: FREE and open to the public
What to Expect: A Night of Great Music & Community
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Forget dinner reservations and pricey concert tickets for the evening. At the Texas City Music Festival, you can spend your time catching live sets, browsing local vendors, and grabbing festival food whenever hunger strikes. Here’s what to look forward to when you arrive at Nessler Park.
Regional Live Acts
Settle in for live performances by Texas musicians and regional bands playing country, rock, and classic party hits. Bring your best sing-along voice, tap your feet to familiar favorites, and discover local artists worth adding to your playlist.
Local Food Trucks & Vendors
Come hungry! Local food trucks and vendors will be serving festival bites and drinks throughout the grounds. You can grab a plate, pick up a sweet treat, and enjoy your food on the lawn without missing the music.
Lawn Games & Family Activities
Bringing the kids? Nessler Park’s open spaces give them room to move around while you explore vendor booths and enjoy the festival atmosphere. Family activities are also planned throughout the grounds, giving everyone something to do before the main headliner takes the stage.
Can’t-Miss Highlights
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- Sunset Concert Vibes: Arrive around 5:30 PM to get settled on the lawn before the 6 PM start. You can watch the evening sky change over Nessler Park as the music gets underway.
- Local Artist Showcase: Show some love to Texas musicians, discover new favorites, and pick up official band merchandise directly from performing artists.
- Community Spirit: Meet up with friends, bring the family, or make a night of it with fellow music fans from Texas City, Galveston County, and Greater Houston.
Plan Your Visit
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Parking
Skip the hunt for a spot right beside the park and head to one of the city’s designated festival parking lots.
Free parking is available at:
- Blocker Middle School (1800 9th Ave. N.)
- Texas City High School (1431 9th Ave. N.)
- Simpson Education Support Center (1700 9th Ave. N.)
All three are within walking distance of Nessler Park, so you can park and make your way to the music.
Make It a Day Trip
Driving down from Houston? Turn your trip to the Texas City Music Festival into a coastal afternoon before the music starts.
Head to the Texas City Dike, a 5.3-mile stretch extending into Galveston Bay, where you can take in the water views, watch boats pass through the channel, or stroll along the waterfront.
If history is more your thing, stop by the Texas City Museum to explore exhibits featuring photographs and artifacts from the 1947 Texas City Disaster, along with displays about the city’s founding and local heritage. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 AM to 4 PM, making it a good afternoon stop before you head to Nessler Park for the festival.
Dining Near the Park
Save room for a proper meal before heading to the festival. For Tex-Mex, Gringo’s Mexican Kitchen on Emmett F. Lowry Expressway serves crowd-pleasers like fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, and queso.
If you’d rather have a more casual, pub-style dinner, The Garden (formerly Stuttgarden Tavern) serves burgers, wings, bratwurst, and shareable bites alongside a full bar.
Both are on the expressway rather than right beside Nessler Park, so factor in the drive back before the festival begins.
For the most up-to-date schedule adjustments and event updates, visit the official City of Texas City Website.
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