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From free lunchtime shows<\/strong> in grand theater foyers to world-class jazz legends<\/strong> taking over Houston\u2019s biggest stages, February 2026 is shaping up to be a standout month for live jazz in the Space City. With Black History Month<\/a><\/strong> as a cultural backdrop and Valentine\u2019s Day<\/a>\u00a0adding a dose of romance the city\u2019s venues, from the Wortham Theater Center <\/strong>to MATCH<\/strong>, are hosting a lineup that celebrates jazz\u2019s past, present, and future. Here\u2019s your jazz guide<\/a> to the must-see events<\/strong> happening in Houston this February, including ticketed highlights<\/strong> and free performances<\/strong> you won\u2019t want to miss.<\/p>\n

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  1. Houston Jazz Highlights: February 2026<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Free Jazz Shows In Houston This February<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Houston Jazz Highlights: February 2026
    \nBranford Marsalis Quartet<\/p>\n

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    A three-time GRAMMY winner<\/strong> and one of the most influential saxophonists of his generation, Branford Marsalis<\/strong> brings his acclaimed quartet to Houston for a winter season highlight. Known for their razor-sharp ensemble playing and fearless improvisation, the group will spotlight material inspired by Belonging<\/strong>, Keith Jarrett\u2019s 1974 jazz landmark.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Lillie and Roy Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Sunday, February 22<\/p>\n

    Raquel Cepeda\u2019s 10th Annual Jazz on Valentine\u2019s<\/p>\n

    Houston-based jazz vocalist Raquel Cepeda<\/strong> celebrates a decade of her beloved Valentine\u2019s tradition with a special anniversary performance<\/strong>. Featuring a full jazz septet<\/strong> and guest arrangements<\/strong>, the show blends classic standards<\/strong> with Latin-inflected rhythms<\/strong> for a night that\u2019s become a staple of the city\u2019s jazz calendar.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccd MATCH (Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston)
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Saturday, February 14<\/p>\n

    The Jazz Room<\/p>\n

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    The Jazz Room is an immersive live music experience<\/strong> that celebrates the golden eras<\/strong> of jazz through classic standards and expressive improvisation. Performed by a live ensemble<\/strong>, the show draws inspiration from legends like Louis Armstrong<\/strong>, Duke Ellington<\/strong>, and Irving Mills<\/strong>, blending New Orleans swing<\/strong> with a relaxed, speakeasy-style<\/strong> atmosphere that emphasizes mood, musicianship, and storytelling.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Decorum, 2200 Main St, 77002
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Multiple dates throughout 2026<\/p>\n

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    Decorum<\/p>\n

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    Hadestown<\/p>\n

    The Tony- and GRAMMY-winning musical Hadestown<\/strong> returns to Houston with a score that leans heavily on New Orleans-style jazz<\/strong>, blues<\/strong>, and folk<\/strong>. Featuring a live band onstage<\/strong>, the show reimagines the Orpheus<\/strong> myth through smoky brass lines, growling trombone leads, and rhythm-driven storytelling.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Sarofim Hall, The Hobby Center
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Multiple dates in February<\/p>\n

    ReelMusic 2026<\/p>\n

    ReelMusic is a high-energy festival<\/strong> spotlighting jazz and rock musicians living with disabilities<\/strong>. Backed by a professional Houston house band, guest \u201cReelMusicians\u201d<\/strong> take the stage for a night that prioritizes artistic excellence while expanding access<\/strong> to live performance.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Houston area venue
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f February 2026<\/p>\n

    Upcoming: Pat Metheny \u2013 Side-Eye III+ Tour<\/p>\n

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    Jazz guitar icon Pat Metheny<\/strong> arrives in Houston in early March with his innovative solo guitar project<\/strong>. Known for pushing the boundaries of what a single performer can achieve onstage, Metheny\u2019s use of baritone guitar<\/strong> and layered textures<\/strong> continues to redefine the jazz soundscape.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Cullen Theater, Wortham Theater Center
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Early March 2026<\/p>\n

    Free Jazz Shows In Houston This February
    \nDACAMERA\u2019s A Little Day Music \u2013 Hear Herstory<\/p>\n

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    DACAMERA\u2019s popular free lunchtime series<\/strong> returns with a special program celebrating women composers and artists. Performed by DACAMERA Young Artists<\/strong>, the concert features music by C\u00e9cile McLorin Salvant<\/strong>, Florence Price<\/strong>, and Stevie Wonder,<\/strong> transforming the Wortham\u2019s Grand Foyer into an accessible mid-day concert hall<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    \ud83d\udccd Grand Foyer, Wortham Theater Center
    \ud83d\uddd3\ufe0f Wednesday, February 4<\/p>\n

    February\u2019s lineup proves that Houston\u2019s jazz scene thrives across formats and audiences, from free civic concerts<\/strong> to intimate Valentine\u2019s shows<\/strong> and international legends<\/strong>. And while the month may be packed, the music doesn\u2019t stop there.<\/p>\n

    If you\u2019re craving more late-night jazz energy, tribute performances, and New Orleans-inspired grooves, Houston\u2019s live music calendar has plenty more waiting in the months to come.<\/p>\n

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