San Antonio Events Calendar: Month by Month

San Antonio doesn't really have an off-season for festivals. January opens with one of the largest MLK marches in the country, February brings the Rodeo, April belongs to Fiesta, and the year closes with 200,000 lights in the cypress trees along the River Walk. In between are jazz on the lawn at Hemisfair, a green river for St. Patrick's, and a fall stretch of Día de los Muertos, Diwali and Luminaria that may be the city's best time to visit.

Below is the calendar season by season, with the next confirmed dates wherever an official organizer has published them. Where the next date isn't out yet, we say so and link the official site. Confirm before you book: dates and details change. For what's on in the next few days, see this weekend in San Antonio.

At a glance: the next confirmed dates

Winter: January and February

January: MLK March and DreamWeek

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. March and Celebration. The City of San Antonio calls it the largest MLK march in the nation. The next one is Monday, January 18, 2027, at 10 a.m., with lineup starting as early as 9 a.m. It steps off at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy (3501 Martin Luther King Dr.) and ends at Pittman-Sullivan Park (1101 Iowa St.), where the celebration continues with a main stage, food and vendors. City MLK March page

DreamWeek San Antonio. This citywide summit of panels, film screenings, concerts and art shows grew out of the spirit of the MLK March. The 2027 edition, its 15th, runs January 15–31, 2027, at venues in and around downtown. Organizers say most events are free, though some are ticketed. dreamweek.org

February: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

The Rodeo is San Antonio's big winter event: PRCA pro rodeo, livestock shows, a carnival, shopping and nightly entertainment. The 2027 run is February 11–28. Fairgrounds hours are 10 a.m.–8 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10 a.m.–9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, with Family Day on Sunday, Feb. 21 (10 a.m.–6 p.m.).

Specialty nights worth planning around in 2027: Ranch Rodeo (Thursday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m.), Xtreme Bulls (Sunday, Feb. 21, noon) and Noche del Vaquero (Sunday, Feb. 21, 7:30 p.m.), a celebration of South Texas heritage with folklórico, escaramuzas and mariachi. sarodeo.com

Spring: March, April and May

March: St. Patrick's River Parades and the green river

Every March the River Walk becomes the "River Shannon." It's dyed green with eco-friendly dye, and the weekend brings river parades, live entertainment at Arneson River Theatre, a festival at La Villita and an artisan show. Visit San Antonio and the Harp & Shamrock Society of Texas have organized it since 1969. The River Walk's official calendar lists the 2027 celebration for March 13–14, 2027, along with the Emerald Run 5K. St. Patrick's on the River Walk

April: Fiesta San Antonio

Fiesta is the big one. It's 11 days of parades, medals, food and more than 100 events run by local nonprofits. Fiesta 2027 runs April 15–25. The headliners:

• Texas Cavaliers River Parade: Monday, April 19, 7 p.m.
• Battle of Flowers Parade: Friday, April 23, 10:30 a.m.
• Fiesta Flambeau Parade: Saturday, April 24, 7:45 p.m.
• Fiesta Carnival: April 15–25 at Alamodome Parking Lot C
• Ford Mariachi Festival on the River Walk: April 22–23, per the River Walk calendar

Our Fiesta planning guide covers tickets, parade seating and the medal tradition.

May: Tejano Conjunto Festival

The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center's Tejano Conjunto Festival is the first and longest-running conjunto festival in the country. It's three days of accordion-driven music and dancing at Rosedale Park (303 Dartmouth St.), plus a free seniors dance to open. The 2026 festival ran May 14–17. 2027 dates aren't posted yet. Main festival days are ticketed. Tejano Conjunto Festival

Summer: June, July and August

June: Juneteenth and Pride

Juneteenth Festival. The San Antonio Juneteenth Commission has held its official festival since 1996, and for more than 20 years it has made its home at Comanche Park No. 2 (2600 Rigsby Ave.). It's a big community and family-reunion gathering. The site is counting down to the 2027 festival, but dates aren't posted yet, so check back in spring. juneteenthsanantonio.com

Pride Bigger Than Texas. Pride San Antonio's official celebration is a daytime festival at Crockett Park (1300 N. Main Ave.) and a free night parade on Main Avenue. In 2026 they fell on Saturday, June 27. Festival entry was $12 presale or $15 at the gate for ages 12 and up (cash or eTicket only; 11 and under free), and the 9 p.m. parade was free to watch. 2027 dates are not yet announced. pridesanantonio.org Separately, Visit San Antonio runs a Pride River Parade & Celebration on the River Walk, listed for "summer 2027."

July: Fourth of July at Woodlawn Lake

The city's official Independence Day party is the H-E-B Fourth of July Celebration at Woodlawn Lake Park (1103 Cincinnati Ave.), presented with the San Antonio Parks Foundation. In 2026 it was free and ran from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., with carnival rides, live music, food trucks and a fireworks finale at 9 p.m. The 2027 schedule isn't out yet. Check saparks.org in early summer.

August

August is the quiet, hot stretch. We didn't find a major citywide festival to list, so it's a good month for the shaded River Walk, museums and indoor dining. See our food guide.

Fall: September, October and November

September: World Heritage Festival and Jazz'SAlive

World Heritage Festival. This City of San Antonio festival celebrates the Missions' UNESCO World Heritage status, with events at the missions and around town, including the Tour de las Misiones bike ride and walk. It's held after Labor Day weekend each year. The 11th edition ran September 9–13, 2026. 2027 dates aren't posted yet. worldheritagefestival.org Pair it with our Alamo and Missions guide.

Jazz'SAlive. The San Antonio Parks Foundation's free, two-day jazz festival takes over Civic Park at Hemisfair (210 S. Alamo St.) in late September. The 43rd edition ran September 25–26, 2026, with two stages and headliners including Arturo Sandoval. General admission is free for all ages, and paid VIP upgrades are available. No outside food, drinks or coolers are allowed, and bags are searched. 2027 dates are not yet announced. saparks.org

Also in late September: the ticketed Rey Feo Superhero River Parade, a scholarship fundraiser on the River Walk. It was held September 26 in 2026.

October: Día de los Muertos

San Antonio's Día de los Muertos season builds through October and peaks in late October, running until the traditional days of Nov. 1 and 2. In 2026 that means the Tradition Trail along the River Walk (Oct. 2–Nov. 2), the Day of the Dead River Parade (Oct. 23), and the free Muertos Fest at Hemisfair (Oct. 23–25). Our Día de los Muertos guide has every event, plus etiquette and parking tips.

November: DiwaliSA and Luminaria

DiwaliSA. Anuja SA and the City of San Antonio co-host this Festival of Lights with Indian food, music, dance, candle lighting on the River Walk and fireworks. The 2026 date is Saturday, November 7, from 4:30 p.m. to midnight, at Arneson River Theater and Hemisfair. anujasa.com

Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival. This free, outdoor, after-dark arts night has projections, installations, music, film, poetry and dance. Its timing and location shift: 2025 was in October at St. Paul Square. The 2026 festival is Saturday, November 14, 6 p.m. to midnight, on Houston Street, with anchor sites including San Pedro Creek, the Alameda Theatre and the Institute of Texan Cultures. luminariasa.org

The holiday season: late November to early January

Ford Holiday River Parade. The day after Thanksgiving, the River Walk switches on for the holidays. The 45th annual parade and lighting ceremony is Friday, November 27, 2026, at 6 p.m., starting at the Tobin Center, with a live broadcast from Arneson River Theatre at 7:05 p.m. The 2026 theme is "Holiday Wishes Come True." There's a free, first-come viewing area on the east side of the River Walk between Pecan Street and Richmond Avenue. Bring your own chair.

Holiday lights on the River Walk. About 200,000 lights in the bald cypress trees light up at the parade and stay on nightly through early January. They're free to see, since the River Walk is a public park open around the clock. The Ford Holiday Boat Caroling cruises run December 1–23, 2026. Holiday lights Our River Walk guide covers boats, sections and the best stretches for lights.

Year-round: artisan shows and more

The River Walk Artisan Shows pop up on select weekends all year: local makers selling jewelry, textiles, woodwork and art along the downtown River Walk. They're always free. Upcoming dates on the official calendar include December 11–13 and 18–20, 2026; January 15–17, 2027 (winter show); February 5–7, 2027 (Mardi Gras show); and March 12–14, 2027 (St. Patrick's show). River Walk events calendar

San Antonio also has plenty of smaller food, beer, film and cultural festivals whose dates shift year to year. We only list events we can confirm with an organizer. For the latest, check our this-weekend page.

FAQ

What is the biggest annual event in San Antonio?

Fiesta San Antonio: 11 days and more than 100 events run by local nonprofits. Fiesta 2027 runs April 15–25.

When is the best time to visit San Antonio for festivals?

For the biggest party, go in April for Fiesta. For a milder-weather run of events, go from late October to late November: Día de los Muertos, DiwaliSA, Luminaria and the Holiday River Parade all fall within about five weeks.

Is the River Walk holiday parade free?

Reserved seats are ticketed, but there's a free first-come viewing area on the east side of the River Walk between Pecan Street and Richmond Avenue. The lights themselves are free to see nightly through early January.

When is the San Antonio Rodeo in 2027?

February 11–28, 2027. Rodeo action begins Thursday, February 11, and fairgrounds open at 10 a.m. daily.

When is Jazz'SAlive 2027?

It hasn't been announced yet. The festival is usually held over a weekend in late September at Civic Park at Hemisfair. In 2026 it ran September 25–26, free for all ages.

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