Opened in October 1966, the Jesse H. Jones Hall for the Performing Arts is located in Downtown Houston’s Theater District and is home to the Houston Symphony and Performing Arts Houston. It was designed by the architectural firm Caudill Rowlett Scott. It’s owned by the City of Houston and was named after the former US Secretary of Commerce, Jesse H. Jones.
Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity of attending many great performances at the venue, and always enjoy my time there. As of November 2026, recent performances I’ve attended there have been the Symphony performing music to The Nightmare Before Christmas movie on Halloween, a Tina Turner tribute, and more. In November, I’m attending a talk for LeVar Burton that’s hosted by Performing Arts Houston. I’ve also attended other performances by them, including Alvin Ailey and Dance Theatre of Harlem.
I highly recommend you checking out a performance here, whether you’re a Houston native or traveling to the city.
