RECURRING EVENT
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Rodeo, Livestock Show & Concert Event
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EVENT OVERVIEW
About Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo combines professional rodeo competition, livestock and agricultural programming, a carnival, educational programs and major nightly concerts.
HOW IT DEVELOPED
Event History
The organization began as the Houston Fat Stock Show in 1932 and describes itself as the world’s largest charitable production of its kind. RodeoHouston has become known for pairing rodeo competition with major concert headliners.
WHY HERE
Location History
The event is a Houston institution and is currently centered at NRG Park and NRG Stadium.
BY THE NUMBERS
Attendance History
| Edition | Location | Attendance |
|---|---|---|
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2025 | NRG Park, Houston, TX, United States | 2,735,695Official total grounds attendance for all activities. |
| Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo 2026 | NRG Park, Houston, TX, United States | 2,621,765Official total attendance for all activities on the grounds. |
WHO WAS THERE
Past Bands & Performers
RodeoHouston 2025 - Selected documented concert headliners
- Journey
- Brooks & Dunn
- Parker McCollum
- Luke Bryan
- Zach Top
- Grupo Frontera
FACT CHECK
Sources & Verification
Primary source: Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo official attendance history
Last verified: August 28, 2026
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